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Lane Windham @lanewindham.bsky.social · 9d

So proud of this class whose hosts include @unitehere.org, @opeiu.org, @jwj.org, @labwc.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social, @aflcio.org

weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 9d

WILL Empower is pleased to welcome its eighth class of the WILL Empower Apprenticeship Program that identifies, develops and convenes a new generation of women, non-binary and trans staff members for the worker justice movement.

▶️🖱️(www.willempower.org/2025/09/25/w... )

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PowerSwitch Action ⚡️ @powerswitchaction.org · 8d

Very excited to be a part of WILL Empower again and to welcome our Communications Apprentice to the team!

weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 9d

WILL Empower is pleased to welcome its eighth class of the WILL Empower Apprenticeship Program that identifies, develops and convenes a new generation of women, non-binary and trans staff members for the worker justice movement.

▶️🖱️(www.willempower.org/2025/09/25/w... )

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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 9d

We are devastated at the news of the passing of our Vice President and leader of @ufcw324.bsky.social Andrea Zinder. This is a tremendous loss for the Federation, for UFCW, and most of all for her members.

UFCW 324 @ufcw324.bsky.social · 9d

UFCW 324 mourns the unexpected passing of President Andrea Zinder. Andrea was a compassionate and fierce labor leader with a vision to improve the lives of not only UFCW members but all workers nationwide. We will keep you updated as we navigate her unexpected passing.

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 9d

WILL Empower is pleased to welcome its eighth class of the WILL Empower Apprenticeship Program that identifies, develops and convenes a new generation of women, non-binary and trans staff members for the worker justice movement.

▶️🖱️(www.willempower.org/2025/09/25/w... )

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Kalmanovitz Initiative @georgetownkilwp.bsky.social · 15d

The Kalmanovitz Initiative invites you to join Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (professor of law and Africana studies, John Jay College, CUNY) in a discussion on the significance of protest in American society, with particular focus on labor rights and unions.

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-role-o...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 16d

The energy at Tradeswomen Build Nations was electric! Tradeswomen lead the way in our labor movement, and at Tradeswomen Build Nations, they showed the power of our solidarity.

Union women get sh*t done! 💪

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 16d

Miranda just started at the Charleston Workers Center (CAFE) in South Carolina.

Congratulations, Miranda!

weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 16d

Mariam is a part of the WILL Empower 2025-2026 class of apprentices.

Congratulations to Mariam who is working with @aaup.org in Washington, DC

weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome and congratulations to Eve Fouchè.

Eve just started at the Los Angeles Black Worker Center as a part of WILL Empower!

weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 22d

We're excited to announce that Noah has begun at TransSocial through WILL Empower.⁠
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Welcome, Noah!

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 22d

Welcome to WILL Empower, Jordan!⁠
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Jordan has begun at @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 22d

Daya is joining WILL Empower this year as one of our new apprentices in the class of 2025-2026⁠
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Congratulations and welcome to @unitehere.org!!

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 22d

Welcome and congratulations to Edith!⁠
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Edith will be working with Community Labor United in Boston, MA!⁠

To learn more about our apprenticeship program, check out WILLEmpower.org

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 23d

Alexis has started at @opeiulocal153.bsky.social in New York, New York ⁠
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Congratulations, Alexis. Welcome to WILL Empower!⁠
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#Labor #organizing #NYC #Unions

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 23d

Across the country, WILL Empower apprentices are starting their apprenticeships at workers' rights and community organizations.⁠
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Welcome, Gianna. Gianna will be starting with the Labor Network for Sustainability
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#Comms #Labor #LaborRights

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 23d

We are so excited to announce the next class of WILL Empower apprentices are starting at their respective organizations across the country⁠ ⁠ Welcome Nacaira! Nacaira will be working with Community Labor United in Boston, MA⁠ ⁠ #Labor #organizing #Boston #WILLEmpower

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · 28d

Did you know we're on @linkedin.com? Check out exclusive profiles of leaders on the frontline of innovation for workers' rights - like Gianna Sansonetti, who just started with the Labor Network for Sustainability @ln4s.bsky.social

www.linkedin.com/posts/welead...

Did you know the WILL Empower class of 2025 are starting their journey in labor and worker justice at organizations like the Labor Network for Sustainability? Meet Gianna Sansonetti. Gianna is… | WIL...

Did you know the WILL Empower class of 2025 are starting their journey in labor and worker justice at organizations like the Labor Network for Sustainability? Meet Gianna Sansonetti. Gianna is combin...

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Nathan Ellstrand @nellstra.bsky.social · Aug 26

Women's Equality Day - August 26

New book from @illinoispress.bsky.social :

Chicana Liberation: Women and Mexican American Politics in Los Angeles, 1945-1981 by Marisela R. Chávez

www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...

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weleadlabor.bsky.social @weleadlabor.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nominations EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 1st for the WILL Empower Edna Berger Young Courageous Leader Award - $15,000!
✨Do you know a young courageous leader (age 30/under) committed to worker, racial, and gender justice?
🔥Nominate here by 9/1: go.rutgers.edu/sf3j15y3

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