We are the U.S. based workers of the International Rescue Committee, organizing with @OPEIU to build an IRC that works for ALL of us and our clients.

Joined August 2023
IRC Workers Unite retweeted
✊ SOLIDARITY ALERT: One of our fellow Texas union members with @IRCworkersUNITE (@OPEIU_277) has been detained by ICE. Donate $20 or what you can TODAY to support legal costs so that we can bring them home. An injury to one is an injury to all! gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid-fo…
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ICYMI: The employees at IRC Silver Spring are forming a union with @IRCworkersUNITE/@OPEIU!
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
Hopelessness is a luxury we don’t have. The labor movement has many tools at its disposal to resist Trump’s assault on immigrant workers. With @sarahlazare. workdaymagazine.org/how-labo…
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Peep the @1199SEIU shirt. Solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters. ✊🏻
Long Island Haitians are holding a counter rally outside the Nassau Comiseum where Trump is slated to speak tonight.
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
International Rescue Committee workers are organizing across the country! Follow along @IRCworkersUNITE 👇
Across the country, we are organizing with @OPEIU to build an IRC that works for ALL of us, including our clients. Every IRC worker deserves a seat at the table. We are stronger together. Learn more about our movement, and how you can join us at: ircworkersunite.org/
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
For anyone wondering - yes, threatening your employees like this is illegal.
🧵On Friday, Barnaby's Cafe informed servers that pay would be cut across the chain's nine Houston locations. It came with a warning: "Do not discuss this with customers or post about it on social media. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination."
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
HISTORY MADE! Welcome to the union family @IRCworkersUNITE Abilene. Solidarity with all of the workers in Abilene who pushed through fear to fight for what they and their clients deserve. ✊
BREAKING: We have won voluntary recognition of our union in the IRC Abilene office! The work we do in West Texas has never been more important. By forming our union with @OPEIU_277, we take our seat at the table. See our full statement below:
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
We stand in complete solidarity with these incredibly talented performers who spoke up together through @AGMusicalArtist for better livelihoods. Nothing short of reinstatement and a fair contract is acceptable.
AGMA ANNOUNCES AUGUST 17RALLY IN SUPPORT OF DANCERS OF DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE: musicalartists.org/announcin…
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NEW: 51 non-profit workers for the International Rescue Committee in Albiline, Texas are forming a union and joining @OPEIU as @IRCworkersUNITE.
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Learn more about their campaign to unionize from our interview with them last week: youtu.be/pFfhcELUJHM
At 5pm on Thursday, August 1st, we officially filed for our election with the @NLRB! We are ready to vote union YES for an IRC Abilene where we, and our clients can thrive.
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Congrats on filing! We know our siblings at @IRCworkersUNITE Abilene will win their union election. We call on @RESCUEorg management to do the right thing and recognize Abilene’s union without any additional delays. Abilene workers are ready to join us at the table!
At 5pm on Thursday, August 1st, we officially filed for our election with the @NLRB! We are ready to vote union YES for an IRC Abilene where we, and our clients can thrive.
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Abilene workers deserve the same voluntary recognition that we received. Write a letter to HQ to support them ⤵️
🚨 IRCWU Abilene call to action 🚨 we are asking community members, allies, and friends of IRC workers to send a letter to IRC Abilene and headquarters' management to demand voluntary recognition: actionnetwork.org/letters/te…
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
Replying to @IRCworkersUNITE
@IRCworkersUNITE are unionizing to take their seat at the table and ensure a better IRC for ALL! Solidarity ✊
WE are the faces and voices of IRC Abilene, and we know best what our clients and communities need to thrive. It's time we have the security, dignity and respect we need to do our vital work in Texas. We call on @RESCUEorg to uphold its values and grant us voluntary recognition.
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
The union drive led by workers in @IRCworkersUNITE at the Dallas office set off a chain reaction. They’ve raised expectations and other branches are getting organized. Inspiring
We are the workers of IRC Abilene, Texas. Today we announced our intent to form our union with @OPEIU_277 ! We call on @RESCUEorg to grant us voluntary recognition so that we may begin the critical work of joining our peers at the bargaining table. #TXUnionStrong #1u
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
Texas union strong!! Solidarity with the workers in Abilene who fought hard to get here. ✊
We are the workers of IRC Abilene, Texas. Today we announced our intent to form our union with @OPEIU_277 ! We call on @RESCUEorg to grant us voluntary recognition so that we may begin the critical work of joining our peers at the bargaining table. #TXUnionStrong #1u
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First day of bargs with International Rescue Committee Unite / OPEIU Local 277. @AFLCIO – at Dallas, TX
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
“I see power.” STAND UP. #StandUpUAW
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IRC Workers Unite retweeted
TODAY: Dallas-based workers at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) are prepared to formalize their union through the NLRB!✊🎉 🗣️“We hope to swiftly begin negotiating a fair first contract that reflects IRC staff priorities such as equitable pay & transparency in funding."
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AGREED 100% @TexasAFLCIO! YALLADARITY! HECK FREAKING YEAH @IRCworkersUNITE at @OPEIU_277! CONGRATS!
BREAKING: @IRCworkersUNITE (@OPEIU_277) have announced their intent to unionize at their Dallas location. The workers are seeking voluntary recognition from IRC management. The Texas labor movement is in complete solidarity with you.
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