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Labor Action Tracker from Cornell ILR and LER at Illinois https://striketracker.ilr.cornell.edu/. Comprehensive data on strikes in the US, 2021-present. ✊ Report a strike or labor protest πŸ‘‰ http://tinyurl.com/dtw7tkje

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Since Nov. 14th, 50 organized drivers and warehouse workers at a Connecticut alcohol distributor represented by @teamsters.bsky.social began striking over:

πŸ“First Contract
πŸ“Better Pay
πŸ“Health & Safety Provisions
πŸ“Scheduling
πŸ“End to Union Busting Tactics

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/nbca6ebr

23.11.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Strikes work! ✊🏻

22.11.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Stand up for pro standards. We stand with the USLPA.

Stand up for pro standards. We stand with the USLPA.

Whether on the field or the factory floor, every worker deserves a safe workplace and dignity and respect on the job.

All of America’s unions stand in solidarity with USL players as they stand up and fight for the pro standards they deserve.

22.11.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Barrie Transit workers vote for strike action amid stalled contract talks Barrie Transit employees have voted in favour of strike action, citing stalled negotiations over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Our Local 1775-Barrie, ON, members are united in their fight for a fair contract. #OurVoiceOurPower #canlab ⁦β€ͺ@OFLabour‬⁩ #UnionStrong barrie360.com/barrie-trans...

22.11.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Since Nov. 13th, Starbucks workers are on strike! 1000 workers from 65 stores across the country are striking over:

πŸ“Understaffing
πŸ“A first contract
πŸ“End to union-busting tactics

They represent @sbworkersunited.org , a subsidiary union under @seiu.org
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/34daue6f

22.11.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Largest strike in September: At Boeing, IAM District 837 (β‰ˆ 3,200 workers) struck over:
πŸ“pay and pension fairness
πŸ“health care costs
πŸ“respect on the job
The walkout shut down key production lines and drew national attention to the power of aerospace labor.

21.11.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Muskegon, MI, 7 plumbers at Moore Mechanical walked off the job on Nov. 13, demanding union recognition.
πŸ“majority signed union cards
πŸ“company refused voluntary recognition
πŸ“election delayed due to shutdown

πŸ”— archive.ph/zoKmw

20.11.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More than 30 bus drivers in KY school district call in sick amid labor dispute Thirty-two of Floyd County School District’s bus drivers called in sick Tuesday amid a labor dispute with the district.

In Floyd County, KY, 32 school bus drivers called in sick to protest:

πŸ“low pay
πŸ“unfair scheduling

The sickout, organized by the drivers themselves, disrupted student transportation across the district. They are members of the @neatoday.bsky.social. Union was not involved.

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/2s4cbusm

02.11.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Staff sickout over staffing issues in Tacoma Elementary triggers district investigation This week, a flyer addressed to families of Jennie Reed Elementary expressed concerns over recent announcements of staff cuts at the school.

In Tacoma, 35 teachers and paraeducators at a local elementary school called in sick to protest:

πŸ“staffing shortages

The educators, who are members of the @neatoday.bsky.social, took action independently; the union itself was not involved.
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/3d6b6rp2

01.11.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Honolulu, @teamsters.bsky.social Local 996 members at Kapiolani Medical Center are on strike over:

πŸ“better pay
πŸ“paid time off

Around 300 healthcare staff in multiple positions walked out, demanding fair compensation and respect on the job.

πŸ”— web.archive.org/web/20251026...

30.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Salt Lake City, workers at SunTrapp, a gay bar, walked out demanding:
πŸ“union recognition
πŸ“job security for pro-union staff
πŸ“fair treatment

They’re organizing with the @cwaunion.bsky.social after management firedβ€”and later reinstatedβ€”several union supporters.
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/ba6dta6t

29.10.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teamsters Strike Herbal Wellness Center (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Cannabis dispensary workers have been forced to go on strike at Herbal Wellness Center in Columbus to protest the company’s unfair labor

In Ohio, @teamsters.bsky.social Local 413 members at Herbal Wellness Center walked out on Sept. 27 over:

πŸ“fighting for a first contract
πŸ“job security & seniority system
πŸ“fair scheduling

Around 6 dispensary workers joined the strike for a stronger voice at work
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/58cx4ds4

28.10.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kaiser Permanente workers across the Western region wrapped up their strike today after walking out over:

πŸ“low pay
πŸ“short staffing
πŸ“unfair scheduling

They’re represented by @afscme.bsky.social , UFCW , USW, IBT, KPNAA , IUOE, AFT, UNITE HERE, ILWU, and HNHP.

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/3njwxnxa

27.10.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Northern California, 17 hospital maintenance workers at two Providence hospitals, members of IUOE, are on strike over:

πŸ“higher pay

The workers say they’re essential to keeping hospital systems running and deserve fair compensation.

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/bdsmxwt6

#union #labor #strike #IUOE

23.10.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Largest strike in August:
At Boeing, IAM District 837 (β‰ˆ 3,200 workers) struck over:

πŸ“pay and pension fairness
πŸ“health care costs
πŸ“respect on the job

The walkout shut down key production lines and drew national attention to the power of aerospace labor.

23.10.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Largest strike in July:
In Philly, @afscme.bsky.social DC 33 (β‰ˆ 10,000 city workers) struck on July 1, 2025, over:

πŸ“low wages & inadequate raises
πŸ“cuts to benefits & staffing
πŸ“management refusing a fair deal

City services were deeply disrupted: trash piled high, pools & libraries shut.

16.10.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In NYC, around 50 @kickstarter.com workers unionized with @opeiu.org and are on strike over:

πŸ“a 4-day work week
πŸ“living wage protections

The crowdfunding platform’s staff say management is stalling contract talks while they fight for humane tech work.

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/yc3zsda6

16.10.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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In Indianapolis, @teamsters.bsky.social Local 135 members at Brulin Holding Company are on strike over:

πŸ“wage disputes
πŸ“lack of fair contract progress

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/3cnhtude

#Teamsters #Indianapolis

15.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hallam and County Council recognize our resilience as this damn strike nears its third anniversary - Pittsburgh Union Progress Tuesday night about a dozen of us wore our black PUP T-shirts, the most vigorously chic attire in labor history, and gathered in the Gold Room at the Allegheny County Courthouse to stand with the coun...

In Pittsburgh, @pghguild.com journalists at the Post-Gazette have been on strike for over 3 years:

πŸ“illegal union-busting & bad-faith bargaining
πŸ“loss of health care, pay, and job protections

πŸ”— www.unionprogress.com/2025/10/08/h...

13.10.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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St. Albans dairy workers go on strike Dairy workers at Dairy Farmers of America's St. Albans facility went on strike Friday after contract negotiations broke down.

In Vermont, @teamsters.bsky.social at a Dairy Farmers of America plant are on strike over:

πŸ“long shifts, low pay, short staffing
πŸ“retirement/health benefits.

The plant, which supplies cream to Ben & Jerry’s, also faces sewage and odor complaints.

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/4cnaekct

30.09.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is the embodiment of oligarchy & corporate greed.

Even with the largest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the S&P 500, he’d rather threaten our livelihoods and make stores worse to β€œcut costs.”

If Starbucks doesn’t finalize union contracts soon, we’re ready to STRIKE.✊

29.09.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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🚨 The largest strike in June 2025: 🚨

UFCW members at Safeway/Albertson (7,000 workers) stood together for:
πŸ“Fair Pay
πŸ“Affordable Healthcare
πŸ“Secure Pensions
πŸ“Fair schedules & staffing

πŸ“’The August report should be out soon.
#strike #WorkersRights #Union #LaborRights

29.09.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of caregivers go on strike over pension funding Hundreds of caregivers plan to strike on Friday, unless pension contributions are increased, according to union leaders

Care workers in Connecticut are on strike across 3 companies (Network Inc., Caring Community, and Alternative Services Inc.).

Unionized with @seiu.org, about 500 workers are demanding:

πŸ“ A fair retirement package

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/54fm7dyy

27.09.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Ohio, 14 Signal newsroom workers at a small non-profit newsroom (affiliated with @cwaunion.bsky.social ) hit 80% on cards & demanded voluntary recognition.

πŸ“ Company refused & hired union-busting firm Jackson Lewis.
πŸ“ Workers responded with a 2-hour walkout.

πŸ”—https://tinyurl.com/5drw4zkh

26.09.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 What is MCOSH?🌟
MCOSH has been fighting for safe, just, and healthy workplaces since 1989. As a proud affiliate of the National Council for Occupational Safety & Health (NCOSH)
#WorkplaceWellness #Union #COSH #OSHA

26.09.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UCFW Workers at a dispensary in Ann Arbor, MI, are on strike after a colleague was fired for organizing.

They’re fighting back against the company’s claim that federal labor law doesn’t apply to cannabis workers.

πŸ“Union recognition
πŸ“Job security
πŸ”—https://tinyurl.com/y5wkjwm9

25.09.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Your solidarity helps....Like and Share this post to help spread the image of this mass picket of NEU members at Whitefields school#strikemap #nationaleducationunion @strikemap.org

24.09.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino labor leaders who fought for workers' rights, fair wages, & safe working conditions.

Their legacies inspire us to continue fighting for change ✊

24.09.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tomorrow is AFSCME's Day of Action! Without funding for health care, costs will skyrocket for working families & hospitals could shut their doors. Tell your Member of Congress tomorrow: lower health care costs! 1-866-584-5728

24.09.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! πŸ’ͺ

22.09.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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