Seems like a good time to share this one again.

🚨 Paul Goodrich, Exec Board Member, IW Local 63 Paul discusses the history of labor strikes and the real change that has come from them over time. Unity is FUNDAMENTAL for success. Please share his messaging. “We want more justice and less revenge.” 1/2

Meanwhile, at the Department of Labor:

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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike. Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%. Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.

The usual caveats apply when comparing ADP to BLS jobs reports. But add an additional one for October; this report was anticipated to be a big negative headline print - an estimated 150,000-200,000 federal workers left government at the end of September. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

This is huge for both childcare workers and working parents. It's also backed by research from our Women's Bureau:

If the labor movement is going to defeat Donald Trump and other anti-worker politicians, Painters union president Jimmy Williams Jr writes, it will need a wellspring of organized workers.

For those living where there is an opportunity to vote tomorrow, GO VOTE if you didn’t do so early. GO VOTE!!! Local elections, propositions, governors, you name it. VOTE!!!!!

When our so-called leaders step away from a crisis, federal workers & allies step up. Through The People's Pantry, we've raised nearly $20,000 + 1,600 lbs of food in 1 week for working families around Washington, DC. And we're just getting started. Join us! #supportfederalworkers #savepublicservices

A distressing but important read.

Wooooow we knew Acosta (labor secretary during Trump's first term) was a POS. It's now clear he lied to Congress -- *or at least intentionally hid* -- that he had investigated Epstein for money laundering.

Turns out the sweetheart deal that Trump's former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta gave Epstein back in 2008 was even worse than we thought. Epstein's emails show Acosta tanked an investigation that had Epstein dead to rights on money laundering, and other financial crimes.

Trump’s government shutdown isn’t just political brinkmanship—it’s the biggest union-busting campaign since Reagan’s PATCO firings. Federal workers are under attack. Solidarity and labor militancy are the answer, writes Conor Lynch.

Deeply misguided and ahistorical view on organized labor by Vance. As Chris Cooper says in the film Matewan, "Any union keeps this man out ain't a union, it's a goddam club!"

Rebuilding America’s unions requires energizing every union member. “We need an army of workers who understand the history of their union and the labor movement—and who are ready to fight for a new labor movement.” From @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social: trib.al/ihR5bfd

One problem with Vance's argument is that it was not immigration restriction in 1924 that led to rapid union growth--indeed that coincided with a fiercely anti-union decade of Republican governance--but the New Deal's National Labor Relations Act of 1935.

Strong union contracts raise a company's labor costs relative to non-union competitors. The proper response to this is not "the union is bad," but rather "unionize the competitors." www.wsj.com/opinion/team...

You still want to believe the political fuel that powers the American collapse into authoritarianism isn't the deep, abiding resentment of white men who pine for an America that sees and services only them? Gaze upon Leni Riefenstahl's recent work for Donald Trump's U.S. Department of Labor.

Tim and I agree: The Trump administration Department of Labor ads are super-creepy. And very revealing about the vision of America they have and are seeking to effect. youtu.be/yig2KSgKNe8?...

Trump’s Department of Labor prioritizing the employment of white men.

Want a way to help those in need? Help @fedworkersunited.bsky.social reach $10K by Friday!

May 2025: OMB tells USDA that SNAP is funded with a contingency plan through a shutdown Oct 2025: USDA withholds $6 Billion in available funds, blames Democrats for starving 42 Million Americans 🤔 Make it make sense 🤔

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs. Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker. Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps. Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

Maurice Mitchell: Everyone needs to make it clear this government shutdown is because of Donald Trump's refusal to ensure Americans get healthcare. @workingfamilies.org @mauricewfp.bsky.social

@thebulwark.com on the Nazi art coming out of DOL ⬇️

A very nice rundown of what private data sources can and cannot tell you about the state of the economy right now.

Afge rank and file don’t agree with him either. Sign here if you are a dues paying member and you think Kelley needs to support holding the line actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Attention, dues-paying AFGE members! If you feel strongly about standing with the working class, please sign this petition ⬇️

An important message: AFGE President Kelley's statement pressuring Democrats to end the shutdown has gotten a lot of attention today. We understand his job is to secure pay and benefits for union members.

The House hasn’t shown up for work in weeks. Members of Congress should be required to meet work requirements to maintain their own health benefits. Can we see how that'd go?

Two Ranking Members of the senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee sent this letter to the OSC, requesting a swift investigation into the illegal retaliation against Katrina Declaration signers including the investigation DHS/FEMA launched, on Oct 17th.

Now is a great time to show solidarity in your community by donating to your local food bank, if you're able.

The Home Depot continues to allow ICE to terrorize the communities they pretend to serve. Let’s show them the same kindness we did to target! use the website boycotthomedepot.network and the toolkit at bit.ly/boycotthomed... to spread the word!

Make this Halloween extra sweet with union-made treats! Choose candies from our UFCW-approved list of union-made brands and support the hardworking folks behind these Halloween classics.

ICYMI: Congressman Green Shares Resources for Federal Workers Affected by the 2025 Shutdown

Left: An excellent thread that the Department of Labor Bluesky account posted on the last day of the Biden Administration. Right: What the Dept. of Labor Bluesky account posted about an hour ago. I captured the second screenshot right before I blocked that account.

They're not even trying to hide their racism. The message of "project firewall" is that immigrants are keeping "real" (i.e., White Christian) Americans from achieving the so-called American Dream.

Inflation heated up in September to a pace not seen since January, according to the first data set to be released during the shutdown. If monthly gains continue, some economists warn, annual inflation could approach 4 percent by year’s end.

The resistance to Trump’s “loyalty oath” compact is growing and growing! ✅MIT ✅Penn ✅Brown ✅UVa ✅Dartmouth ✅USC ✅Arizona 🟩 Vanderbilt 🟩 Texas Organized faculty and workers in higher ed will lead us to victory and towards a better world for our students! #NoLoyaltyOaths #NoKings #DefendHigherEd

It is day 23 of the government shutdown and federal employees will miss their first full paychecks on Friday if it continues. Labor Department worker Imelda Avila-Thomas and her husband are both furloughed. She joins Erielle Reshef to detail the toll it is taking. www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

🚨 AFGE Dues paying members 🚨 Please see the letter below to our national union leadership about how important it is for Congress to hold the line and not push them simply to end the shut down. We have this one chance. Please sign.

🚨🚨🚨PSA: We use AWS for our phone systems so we are very impacted by the AWS outages that happened early this morning! Calls are dropping frequently and we are having trouble calling out! If your issue isn’t urgent, call back tomorrow. If you have an appt, please be patient with us, we may call late!

Also, the U.S. gov accounts that were already on here have been taken over. Look at this juxtaposition:

The Friends of BLS steering committee is sponsoring a member webinar noon to 1pm ET Thurs, Oct 23. We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy. Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will... #EconSky

“First Ford, Now Jeep. Automakers Are Hit by Lack of Parts - Supply-chain snafus for rare-earth minerals, aluminum and semiconductors have hit carmakers simultaneously. Tariffs have cost the auto industry more than $12 billion and affected production.” www.wsj.com/business/aut...

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Still public servants- @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.

Good news for those (illegally) RIFed - & another reason to join your local union A federal court just clarified that its restraining order protects even more feds from RIFs during the shutdown -- including those in unions their agencies stopped recognizing (illegally, btw). #CollectivePower

How long until a general strike? My guess six months. For many this is their first collective action.