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SOON at 8AM: Striking Healthcare Workers Rally on Final Day of Four-Day ULP Strike As Parties Go Back to Bargaining Table | Friday morning rally will be held before the two sides return to the table Friday at 9 a.m. READ MORE: www.facebook.com/seiuhcmnia/v...

SOLIDARITY! ✊🏼

Colombia's labor unions to meet over general strike on Monday - Colombia News With the support of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s labor unions have begun organizing community councils that could decide to shut down the economy in an attempt to force Congress into approving ...

“With the support of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s labor unions have begun organizing community councils that could decide to shut down the economy in an attempt to force Congress into approving a labor reform.”

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Clergy, union members & legislators will hold a vigil at the MN Capitol after leaders announced a budget deal that would cut undocumented immigrants from MNCare in 2026—a top GOP priority.

We’re calling on lawmakers to stop this cruel rollback. #mnleg

Shout out to @emmagreenman.bsky.social for continuing to lead on this in #MNLEG and for being a relentless fighter for working people!

I've worked on a lot of important issues at #mnleg, but UI for school staff hits different. Part of it is being a dad — I want every kid to have these caring adults stay in their lives. Lawmakers even thinking about rolling it back pisses me off. Tell them: #HandsOff UI → seiu.mn/handsoffui

No real reason, but there’s a 1934 #MPLS strike photo tucked into this graphic 😏

25k Minnesotans can now sit back, relax, and cash our activist checks. #HandsOffMN #HandsOff #mnleg

Home care member Sermoune & @seiu.org members across the U.S. are fighting at all levels to protect Medicaid. As the MAGA regime aims to cut essential health care, we're fighting back in MN because all of us deserve the care we need to thrive! #HandsOffMedicaid #mnleg

YouTube video by SEIU MN State Council SEIU Member Defends Medicaid, supports #mnleg bill to tax the rich

The MAGA regime wants to slash Medicaid to give tax cuts to corporations and the ultra-rich. #mnleg must act—because in MN, we take care of our families and neighbors. We won’t cut off low-income folks, seniors, or people w/ disabilities from the care they need. #HandsOffMedicaid @seiu.org

📢 THE STRIKE IS ON 📢 Providence Place workers care for our elders—but management refuses to care for them. Low pay, short staffing, no respect. They're standing up for stability, dignity, & the freedom to care for their residents! Are you with us? Rally at 11AM! #mnleg

ICYMI: As the MAGA regime continues its attacks on essential workers, Airport workers are rising up for union rights, affordable health insurance, and dignity on the job for the workers who make MSP an award winning airport. WATCH:

The MAGA regime thinks it can silence us by tearing families apart. But when we stand together, we win. An injury to one is an injury to all. We demand justice — #FreeMahmoudKhalil and #FreeAmerica from rule by bullies & billionaires.

YouTube video by SEIU MN State Council HF 11 Steals Precious Time from Families | MN Legislature Paid Leave Vote

🚨 MN House Vote Today: Say NO to HF 11! 🚨

Minnesotans have waited long enough for paid leave. A one-year delay is unnecessary & steals precious time from families.

💡 Employers are ready.
💡 The state is ready.
💡 Families can’t afford to wait.

Tell your legislator: Vote NO on HF 11!
#mnleg

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everyone to twitter right now

Text: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GWYNNE A. WILCOX, Plaintiff, v. DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official capacity as President of the United States and MARVIN E. KAPLAN, in his official capacity as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, Civil Action No. 25-cv-334 Judge Beryl A. Howell Defendants. ORDER Upon consideration of plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, ECF No. 10, defendants’ cross motion for summary judgment, ECF No. 23, the legal memoranda in support and in opposition, and the entire record herein, for the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, it is hereby-- ORDERED that plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, ECF No. 10, is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that defendants’ motion for summary judgment, ECF No. 23, is DENIED; it is further DECLARED that the termination of plaintiff Gwynne A. Wilcox was unlawful, in violation of the National Labor Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 153(a), and therefore null and void; it is further…

DECLARED that plaintiff Gwynne A. Wilcox remains a member of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), having been appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to a five-year term on September 6, 2023, and she may be removed by the President prior to expiration of her term only “upon notice and hearing, for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other cause,” pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 153(a); it is further ORDERED that plaintiff shall continue to serve as a member of the NLRB until her term expires pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 153(a), unless she is earlier removed “upon notice and hearing, for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, ” id.; it is further ORDERED that defendant Mark Kaplan, as well as his subordinates, agents, and employees, are ENJOINED, during plaintiff’s term as a member of the NLRB, from removing plaintiff from her office without cause or in any way treating plaintiff as having been removed from office, from impeding in any way her ability to fulfill her duties as a member of the NLRB, and from denying or obstructing her authority or access to any benefits or resources of her office; it is further ORDERED that defendant Mark Kaplan and his subordinates, agents, and employees provide plaintiff with access to the necessary government facilities and equipment so that she may carry out her duties during her term as a member of the NLRB; and it is further ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case. SO ORDERED. Date: March 6, 2025 This is a final and appealable order.

BREAKING: the U.S. District Court in D.C. has found that Trump’s firing of former NLRB Chair Gwynne A. Wilcox’s firing was unlawful, and ruled that she must be immediately reinstated to serve out the rest of her term as a board member.

She was appointed and confirmed to a 5-year term in 2023.

Text: stop handouts to health insurance companies. A clip art image of a person in a suit holding a suitcase with a money sign. there is a capitol with the dome off and money following the person.

RELEASE: Labor, Faith & Community Organizations Express Outrage Over State's Proposed $500 Million Handout for Health Insurance Companies | READ: www.facebook.com/share/p/1A5T... #mnleg

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Congressman Al Green is removed from the chamber by a MAGA goon.

Trump says free speech is back, but also has the goon squad remove Rep. Al Green for refusing to be silent. Imagine if every democratic member did this. Make them kick us all out!

Everyone deserves affordable healthcare and education, regardless of what they look like or how they decided to make MN home. HF10 is an obvious attempt to pit working folks against each other so we don't notice oligarchs' attempts to enrich themselves & control our lives. #mnleg

A crowded press room with signs that say "union now" " driving change" and other pro union messages.

Stopped by Capitol B971 today with these powerful folks and made some news. Solidarity with rideshare drivers launching their fight to win union rights! #mnleg #JusticeForDrivers

MN rideshare drivers are taking their organizing to the next level, seeking to rewrite the rules so they have the same freedoms as other workers to form unions and bargain collectively for fair pay and dignity. This is long overdue! #mnleg #UnionsForAll #BetterInAUnion

Every worker deserves fair pay and dignity! #JusticeForDrivers #mnleg

Is there anything good happening in the news, or is it all awful?

Title: What Costs More: Billionaire Tax Avoidance or Federal Workers? Subtitle: Musk’s tax avoidance could fund 677K federal jobs • Current Tax Rate: 3.27% • Top Federal Tax Rate: 37% Cost Comparison (Bar Chart): • Cost of Musk’s Tax Avoidance (smallest bar, purple) • Cost of Top 100 Billionaires’ Tax Avoidance (largest bar, red) • Total Federal Workforce Salaries (mid-sized bar, green) X-axis ranges from $0B to $380B, showing that billionaire tax avoidance covers a significant portion of federal workforce salaries. Impact on Federal Workforce: • Average Federal Salary: $106,000 • Jobs Musk’s Avoidance Could Fund: 677,782 (29.5% of all federal employees) Federal Workforce Breakdown (Pie Chart): • A segment representing 29.5% of the workforce highlights the share Musk’s avoided taxes could fund, labeled “Share Equal to Musk’s Avoided Taxes: 29.5%”. Sources: • Musk’s Tax Rate: ProPublica • Billionaire Gains: Bloomberg Billionaires Index (Dec. 31, 2024) • Federal Employee Data: USAFacts

How many federal workers would DOGE need to fire to make up for Musk not paying his fair share of taxes?

Answer: 677,000. That's 44% of the entire non-DoD federal workforce.

Again, this power grab is not about the budget. It’s about politics.

YouTube video by SEIU MN State Council Reject HF27 – Expand Affordable Healthcare for Minnesotans! #mnleg

WATCH: LPN and SEIU HCMN & IA VP Kate Lynch urges lawmakers to reject HF27 and expand affordable healthcare for all Minnesotans. #mnleg

"You can have absolute confidence that the money will go directly to the workers and will help ensure quality care for our seniors." - Kerry Adelmann

The governor’s budget funds minimum wages for nursing home workers through the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board and funds the home care tentative agreement. Investing in care means investing in workers—let’s get it done! #mnleg