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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 1d

And that's why Prime Day is the perfect time to stop clicking "add to cart" and support the workers organizing Amazon instead... bit.ly/primetimetoo...

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...

-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Day 6 of the shutdown and federal workers are fighting back against the Trump administration’s plans for illegal mass firings. If you can, contribute to the Federal Worker Defense Fund. Contribute and learn more here >>> bit.ly/fedsfightback

Text reads: Federal Workers Are Fighting Back: Here's how you can help. Hands hold a sign that says "Stand, Unite, Fight"

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Lore Feral @loreferal.bsky.social · 3d

The raccoon pop didn’t survive DoorDash but made it to the goldenrods 🌾💛
@thelaborforce.bsky.social is protesting a bill hurting working people—act now before it melts away.

actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

#Starbucks #CakePop #RaccoonPop #Goldenrod #InequalityMedia
#EconomicJustice #NatureShot

A hand holds a gray raccoon-shaped cake pop with smudged chocolate details in front of a sunny field of tall golden grass and yellow wildflowers.

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Nick Dearden @nickdearden.bsky.social · 6d

Thousands and thousands marching through Rome right now to say: Hands off the Flotilla. A whole day of action and general strike tomorrow.

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 6d

no apologies needed, we are here for your venting!

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 8d

Our apologies for venting so much, things have just gotten absolutely ridiculous.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 13d

Starbucks unions are practicing picketing as the company abuses its workers and denies them a fair contract.

This is your reminder to not cross a picket line and support workers!

NO CONTRACT, NO COFFEE.

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 15d

and if you have to strike, we'll be standing with you!

Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 16d

BREAKING: Starbucks workers in Seattle are participating in a practice picket outside of the Starbucks Roastery, the company's flagship store.

Starbucks is still failing to finalize fair union contracts. Baristas don't want to strike... but if they have to, they're ready. ✊🔥

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16d

Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 16d

www.huffpost.com/entry/starbu...

Starbucks, Union Approach 4-Year Mark Without A Contract

Progressive groups say they’ll stand with baristas on the picket line if CEO Brian Niccol doesn’t reach an agreement.

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Amanda Weaver @amandaweavernovels.com · 20d

Joint statement from Hollywood labor unions (including my parent union, IATSE)

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 29d

www.nlrbedge.com/p/09092025-t...

09/09/2025: Trader Joe's Refusal to Bargain Violated NLRA

Interesting polling location problem for weed dispensaries in MA.

www.nlrbedge.com

The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tough times when you can't park your yacht...or its "support yacht" supercarblondie.com/jeff-bezos-s...

Jeff Bezos' $500M superyacht, Koru, is so colossal it's too big for ports and must dock next to oil tankers

Koru, the $500 million superyacht owned by Jeff Bezos, is too large for most ports and his other yacht, Abeona, is also too big

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Sep 5

"Management can tear up the collective bargaining agreement, but it cannot get rid of the collective identity of workers"

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What It Means When Federal Union Contracts Disappear

Deteriorating services, moms forced back from maternity leave, and more as federal workers lose formal union protections.

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UAW @uaw.org · Sep 3

"Building a labor law that actually enables workers to form unions requires a lot more than tinkering with the existing systems."

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | Unions are as popular as ever. Our labor laws haven't caught up yet.

Building a labor law that actually enables workers to form unions requires a lot more than tinkering with the existing systems.

www.msnbc.com

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Sep 4

www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/all-the-th...

All the Things That You Need a Billion Dollars to Buy Are Bad

One way to think about inequality.

www.hamiltonnolan.com

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Aug 25

We'll have video coverage coming soon, be sure to follow @moreperfectunion.bsky.social for updates on this developing story.

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Aug 26

On 7/31, baristas at 4 Blue Bottle cafés in CA voted to unionize. Since then, Blue Bottle fired two baristas, including Taylor. Taylor’s coworkers believe the reason he was fired was simple: Taylor played a pivotal role in the campaign. Give to his GFM here: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...

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Dan O’Sullivan @osullyville.bsky.social · Aug 25

Guys, I have a special & unusual request today. My cousin Sean is a union bus driver here in Los Angeles who was just FIRED in retaliation for saying he would not let masked ICE agents onto his bus to abduct riders. The fight is on to get his job back, you can help: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...

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Asher @skydome.bsky.social · Aug 18

Every conversation I’m hearing about re the Air Canada flight attendant’s strike is some variation of “I hope it doesn’t affect my tra…WAIT THEY DONT GET PAID UNTIL THE PLANE TAKES OFF WHAT THE FUCK!!??”

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Aug 19

lowerfrequencies.substack.com/p/canadian-f...

Canadian Flight Attendants Defy Back-to-Work Order and Win Tentative Deal on Ground Pay

Militancy gets the goods for Canadian flight attendants. What can U.S. unions learn about using disruptive civil disobedience from our neighbors?

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are being robbed of their collective bargaining rights. AFGE is fighting back! Join the fight >>> attend the AFGE Strong Town Hall on August 19. RSVP here: bit.ly/AFGETownHall

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Aug 18

heard! and THANK YOU for sharing!

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Mar 26

This weekend, at The Strike Conference at the UMass-Amherst Labor Center, hear from three Union organizers about strategies for building power by bringing the public into your fight (& learn a little bit more about The Labor Force, too!) @bbiunion.bsky.social

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Mar 18

Hands off our postal service! This Thursday, March 20 the American Postal Workers Union is holding a national day of action. Find an event near you here: apwu.org/day-of-action #postalservice #federalworkers @apwu.bsky.social

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The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · Mar 13

In what comes as a surprise to absolutely no one-- prospect.org/labor/2025-0...

Amazon Uses Arsenal of AI Weapons Against Workers

A study of a union election at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, shows that the company weaponizes its algorithmic surveillance tools to prevent organizing.

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