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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 6h

Real people doing real work. Every damn day! #LIUNA #BlueCollar

LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 1d

Privatizing TVA would mean fewer jobs, weaker communities, and no guarantee of #union standards. #TVA isn’t broken and it doesn’t need fixing. #knowledgeispower

WATCH the new #InTheKnow episode: youtu.be/TuLLaox4hHU?...

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 2d

#LIUNA in the news:

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Dozens take part in Laborers 3D Archery Tournament - The Labor Tribune

High Hill, MO – A group of about 50 members from the Missouri-Kansas Laborers District Council took part in a 3D Archery Tournament Sept. 7 held at the Laborers & Contractors Training Center. Next yea...

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 2d

#ICYMI: California Laborers were out in force in Sacramento, standing in support of bills SB 840 & AB 1207 which would fund high speed rail and other infrastructure improvements.

#LIUNABuilds #Solidarity #FeelThePower

LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 3d

Laborers don’t roll over, we FIGHT for the little guy. Come for one of us, you come for all of us. Stand up, use your POWER, join #LaborersRising

LEARN MORE: www.laborersrising.org/join-laborer...

#Solidarity ##SolidarityW#WhenWeFightWeWin

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 4d

Our boots get dirty, our hands get calloused but dirty ain’t a bad word. That’s the #hardwork that builds North America.

#FeelThePower #LIUNABuilds #Laborers

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 5d

Honor. Justice. Strength. It’s not talk, it’s how #Laborers live. Union built, union proud.

#FeelGoodFriday #1U #SolidaritySquad

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 5d

Washington is in chaos.

This shutdown is nothing more than a lockout. #LIUNA members show up every day ready to build America’s infrastructure and energy future. Congress and the White House need to do their job so LIUNA members can do ours!

Watch GP Brent Booker #breakitdown

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 6d

#ThrowbackThursday: Back in 1952, Laborers were out on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge getting it done. 73 years later, we’re still the backbone of #union construction. #oldiebutgoodie #TBT

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 7d

#LIUNA members turn sunlight into POWER and paychecks. Good jobs, #cleanenergy, strong communities. #LIUNABuilds

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 8d

As we close out September and #SuicidePreventionMonth, Brother Raul Figueroa from Local 57 reminds us: looking out for your crew means looking out for their #mentalhealth too. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Call, text, or chat 988. Remember, We’re stronger TOGETHER!

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 9d

#LIUNA in the news:

americanpress.com/2025/09/26/u...

Union demonstrates outside of Sunland Construction's Hackberry job site - American Press

Members of the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) held a two-day demonstration in Hackberry this week outside of Sunland Construction’s yard to bring awareness to what they say are ...

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 9d

#ICYMI: Local 955 and 662 Laborers walked 2.5 miles to the Missouri state Capitol as part of suicide prevention week, and as a reminder that no one should walk alone in their time of need.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or in crisis, call or text 988 to get help.

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 10d

All across North America #LIUNABuilds our energy future: one windfarm, pipeline, and battery plant at a time.

#FeelThePower #UnionStrong #BlueCollar

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 11d

The work of a #LIUNA Laborer is demanding, but so are the rewards - a #UNION paycheck, great benefits, and brotherhood and sisterhood that last a lifetime.

#LIUNABuilds #Solidarity #FeelThePower

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LIUNA Eastern Region @liunaeasternreg.bsky.social · 11d

🤬 #WATCH: @weareliuna.bsky.social VP @uniontillidie.bsky.social, a Navy #veteran, on @mikiesherrill.bsky.social's full, 100% unredacted service record being given to the Ciattarelli campaign:

"Every veteran in the country should be alarmed that this gov't would just release our info to anybody."

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 11d

Reminder: every LIUNA member is part of a family over 500,000 strong. Let's be there for each other when we need it most, just one conversation can save a life!

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to get help.

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 12d

#LIUNA in the news:

austinmonitor.com/stories/2025...

City and union leaders present creative workarounds to federal challenges on climate justice - Austin Monitor

Despite recent federal setbacks to the climate justice movement, Austin has a pathway to reduce its carbon footprint, create hundreds of jobs and save nearly $3 million per year in energy costs, accor...

austinmonitor.com

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 12d

Guess what builds a stronger workforce and middle class?

Organizing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions with your #UNION!

Join the fight: www.laborersrising.org/join-laborer...
#LaborersRisi#LaborersRisingr#FeelThePoweri#OrganizeOrDie

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 12d

#Throwback: From the first immigrant Laborers who founded #LIUNA 122 years ago to our current members building America today, pouring concrete is just in our DNA.

#LIUNABuilds #Bluecollar #ThrowbackThursday

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 13d

We are one #LIUNA family– let’s make sure we all come home safe from the job, no matter what.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for help.

#SuicidePreventionMonth #LIUNACares #MentalHealth

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 14d

#LIUNA in the news:
www.kplctv.com/2025/09/23/u...

Union demonstrates outside Hackberry pipeline contractor, voices concerns about safety lapses

Union demonstrates outside Hackberry pipeline contractor

www.kplctv.com

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 14d

#SuicidePreventionMonth reminder: If you are struggling with your mental health, call or text 988 for help.

You are not alone.

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 14d

#TVA delivers affordable energy to nearly 10 million people and creates good #UNION jobs across the Valley. That’s the power of public investment done right.

Learn more in our latest #InTheKnow: youtu.be/TuLLaox4hHU?...

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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 14d

At #CHCI2025, Yvette Peña-O’Sullivan reminded us: #unionjobs mean fair pay, safety, and training. Nonunion jobs mean low wages and risk. Latino workers are the backbone of construction and deserve respect, protection, and opportunity.

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