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This designer is helping Puerto Rico rebuild — by putting power back in residents’ hands.

Through her nonprofit La Maraña, Cynthia Burgos López works with communities to design and rebuild climate-resilient spaces that reflect their needs and voices.

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#PuertoRico #PR

We're thrilled to be the recipient of the first ever AT Protocol Community grant!

Congratulations! This is really exciting!

Kickstarter United is on strike! We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking A codified 4-day work week. We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work. Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers. We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

Creators Show your solidarity by: Continue using the platform like normal When something breaks, complain loudly that it is management's fault for causing the strike Include our logo and strike info on your project Send a letter to KSR leadership urging them to meet our demands & end the strike bit.ly/KSRUletter

Community Allies Show your solidarity by: Support your favorite creators on the platform like normal Send a letter to KSR leadership urging them to meet our demands & end the strike: Creators Show your solidarity by: Continue using the platform like normal When something breaks, complain loudly that it is management's fault for causing the strike Include our logo and strike info on your project Send a letter to KSR leadership urging them to meet our demands & end the strike bit.ly/KSRUletter Donate to our solidarity fund: bit.ly/KSRUdonate Attend a rally or picket either in-person near you (NYC and Seattle) or virtual

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

We've worked with Limeleaf on several projects and can confirm they're awesome to work with and really know their stuff. So excited to listen to this episode!

Was great to talk to the @limeleaf.coop crew last week. They are as far as I know the first ATProto Dev Consulting shop, and a worker-owned co-op!

Direct link to episode with me here, including links to lots of things limeleaf.coop/podcast/epis...

October is Employee Ownership Month! ✨ Worker-owned businesses create stronger communities and a more democratic economy. Join us in celebrating the people building shared prosperity across Colorado. 💪
🔗 Learn more: RMEOC.org

#EmployeeOwnership #esop

Worker-owned coops, open social protocols, and my good pal @bmann.ca!? Downloading immediately!

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Unlearning Economics Because the economy belongs to all of us—and so should the knowledge to change it. Unlearning Economics exposes how economic ideas serve those in power, while breaking d

NOW STREAMING: Unlearning Economics 🚨

The economy belongs to all of us—and so should the knowledge to change it.

Hosted by Cahal Moran, @unlearnecon.bsky.social takes a critical look at how economic ideas serve those in power. means.tv/programs/unl...

Platform workers in the Philippines face harsh realities — from extreme weather to insecure working conditions.

Join us for the Fairwork Philippines 2025 Report Launch:
Sept 30 | 1:30–3:00 PM
De La Salle University – Manila (Hybrid)

Register: bit.ly/FairworkPH20...

Madison WI, a tree-lined street.

A beautiful walkable commercial area in Madison, WI.

The menu at Himal Chuli.

A picture of Durga on her tiger at Himal Chuli.

Our cofounder Andy B jwill be presenting this afternoon in Madison, WI for the Regional Rendezvous hosted by madworc.coop! Fortunately, yesterday he had the chance to grab a delicious lunch at Himal Chuli, the oldest Nepalese restaurant in America!

Demystifying the Linux File System: Your Friendly Guide to the Directory Tree If Linux feels like a maze, here’s the good news: it’s not a maze—it’s a map. And once you learn how to read it, you’ll move with confidence. Whether you’re deploying servers, debugging a container, or just trying to find where your config files live, understanding the Linux file system is a superpo

Demystifying the Linux file system: a friendly directory-tree tour (/etc, /home, /var, /usr). Essential for admins, DevOps & devs. https://innovirtuoso.com/linux/demystifying-the-linux-file-system-your-friendly-guide-to-the-directory-tree/ Which dir?

Hi! We're POP HEIST, a worker-owned, fully independent, subscriber-funded pop culture site that prioritizes passion. No SEO or CEOs here. If you're looking for an intro to the site, if you want to know what we're all about, here's a thread highlighting some pieces that really capture the ~vibe~.

Platform Work Unions Are Fighting Gender And Caste Bias, Clearing New Paths To Resistance Gig workers are blending digital tools, community ties and the old spirit of unions to reimagine labour movements without gender and caste biases

INDIA: Platform Work Unions Are Fighting Gender And Caste Bias, Clearing New Paths To Resistance behanbox.com/2025/09/19/p...

The schedule at the Union Co-Op Symposium.

A flyer for Madworc showing an event that takes place from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. It's called "Evicting our Digital Landlords." The description reads "How we liberate our tech and build sustainable, democratically run software. Presented by Andy Bowling of comp.coop."

Fall conference season is upon us! If you didn’t get a chance to meet us at the Cascadia Co-op Conference hosted by the NCDC, you can find us later this month at the Regional Rendezvous hosted by Madworc, and in October at the Union Co-op Symposium hosted by Co-Op Cincy!

‘Women of Steel Make Us Stronger’ - United Steelworkers 20 years since USW members made Women of Steel committees required for all locals, the program continues to make our union stronger.

DYK it’s been 20 years since USW members amended our constitution to include Women of Steel? Since then, Women of Steel committees have built leadership, advanced equality & strengthened solidarity—driving change that benefits us all. More in USW @ Work: usw.to/5gf

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NEW: 380 manufacturing workers for 3M are unionizing with @steelworkers.bsky.social.

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Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! It’s a time to honor the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our union is proud to fight discrimination and build workplaces where every member has the chance to grow, succeed, and be respected.

The schedule at the Union Co-Op Symposium.

A flyer for Madworc showing an event that takes place from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. It's called "Evicting our Digital Landlords." The description reads "How we liberate our tech and build sustainable, democratically run software. Presented by Andy Bowling of comp.coop."

Fall conference season is upon us! If you didn’t get a chance to meet us at the Cascadia Co-op Conference hosted by the NCDC, you can find us later this month at the Regional Rendezvous hosted by Madworc, and in October at the Union Co-op Symposium hosted by Co-Op Cincy!

4 out of our 5 team members will be there! Our company has been working with Co-Op Cincy since 2024, and we're super excited to have most of our team finally able to come in to town for the symposium this year. Let's meet up!

Stop using fake “fancy” fonts!

They sound horrible & not accessible for screen reader users.

Adrian provided video examples in their thread of how it sounds on various screen readers.

Help make the web accessible & inclusive! If you see folks using them, please tell them to stop & explain why!

Where unions are strong, democracy is strong

@normeisen.bsky.social on the power of the labor movement against authoritarian movements

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NEW: 205 chemical manufacturing employees in Ohio are unionizing with @steelworkers.bsky.social.

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NEW: 80 manufacturing workers in PA creating safety products are unionizing with @smart-union.bsky.social.

Yep. One of our stated goals in founding this co-op was to never build a system that could allow anyone to "we're a family" their way out of labor rights and an equitable workplace. A union holds founders and newcomers alike accountable to that goal.

Welcome to our union, siblings! ✊

When you get home, you can relax by watching the 1980 New York City Public Television film, Lathe of Heaven.