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•starbucks workers united• •chicago• •labor organizer• •freelance writer• •artist•

Chicago, IL
Joined June 2009
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Portland wage thief steals $195,000 over 14 years from migrant caregiver peoplesworld.org/article/por… The chair of the @PortlandCPUSA Club said, “By joining the pressure campaign to recover Tita Maria’s wages, we participate in one woman’s struggle, but we also stand up on behalf of the entire working class.”
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The Millennium Park movie and music lineup has been released for summer 2025: blockclubchi.co/4kA2S3i
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Thank you for standing with Cuba and against the extreme economic pressure policy by the US against the Cuban people.
Black unionists demand end to U.S. embargo on Cuba 🇨🇺 peoplesworld.org/article/bla… The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (@CBTU72) once again joined the international movement demanding an end to the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba by passing another resolution demanding an end to the decades-long embargo at its 54th International Convention last week in Orlando.
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Sesame Street workers have just voted overwhelmingly to unionize
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Rank-and-file group, @EW4Democracy, launches pro-democracy effort at UFCW peoplesworld.org/article/ran… Essential Workers For Democracy (EW4D) is launching a campaign to bring one-member-one-vote elections—among other reforms—to one of the nation’s largest unions, the United Food and Commercial Workers.
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WE DID IT! We won REI's board election!! REI just confirmed the news in their annual member meeting, and we couldn’t be more thrilled and empowered! This victory is a massive step forward for our movement and for the future of our Co-op.
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Want to make a difference in the world - and need a new job? Here's your sign. We're looking to train folks who want to be part of our fight by getting a job at Starbucks & organizing with us. We'll provide 1-on-1 support every step of the way. APPLY - bit.ly/getastarbucksjob
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22 things to do in Chicago this weekend: ▪️ Spring pop-ups ▪️ A bird walk ▪️Illinois Craft Beer Week and more: buff.ly/nPN1LRb
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🚨Today, in #Cuba, a massive march is being held to celebrate #May1st, for our national independence, and to demand an end to the criminal blockade that affects all Cubans and third countries.🇨🇺 #PorCubaJuntosCreamos
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May Day from Havana (Cuba) to Colombo (Sri Lanka). Red salute!
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The Labor Commission takes over Good Morning Revolution this week… What did you think of the show?
Good Morning Revolution: Have We Seen Our Last May Day? xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1dRKZYXyZ…
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Students hear from labor icon and CTU member Bea Lumpkin, who is attending her 101st May Day with us! “We are the workers. We have the power!” Tell it, Bea. #MayDay2025
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Happy May Day! Long live working-class internationalism!!
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BREAKING: Baristas voted 81% to reject Starbucks’ latest proposal. While bargaining delegates from union stores have reached tentative agreements on many key articles, a majority of partners have said Starbucks’ newest offer was simply NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
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Bring brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia home now! Statement by the Building Trades Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission cpusa.org/article/bring-brot… We, the Building Trades Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission, join in solidarity with our fellow workers in the AFL-CIO and North America’s Building Trades Unions, and all working people, to demand the immediate release and return of brother Abrego Garcia from his illegal imprisonment in El Salvador!
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#Hiring! We’re seeking a Chicago Assignment Coordinator to support our core #DocumentersNetwork program work. You'll support the day-to-day management of public meeting coverage & people’s information needs. 💰 $57.5k 📍Hybrid in Chi ✍️ Apply by May 12 citybureau.org/chicago-assig…
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Chicago union leaders say Trump’s cuts risk worker safety peoplesworld.org/article/chi… Union representatives in Chicago are denouncing the Trump administration’s gutting of a health agency that helps keep workers safe nationwide.
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Just a reminder that our CEO Brian Niccol - who was paid $800k a day last year while workers struggle to get fair hours/pay - commutes to work via private jet because he couldn’t be bothered to live near Starbucks HQ 💚
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