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The labor movement for office workers, student workers, nonprofit employees, staff unions, healthcare workers… for YOU! https://www.opeiulocal153.org/

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Kickstarter United Boston Strike Rally
Our union is on STRIKE!
We are fighting to keep our 32-hour work week and for a livable wage for all workers. Join us!
Thursday, October 23rd @ 12 pm
RSVP: https://kickstarterunited.org/boston
100 Oliver Street, Boston

Kickstarter United Boston Strike Rally Our union is on STRIKE! We are fighting to keep our 32-hour work week and for a livable wage for all workers. Join us! Thursday, October 23rd @ 12 pm RSVP: https://kickstarterunited.org/boston 100 Oliver Street, Boston

Hey, Boston! Kickstarter United is hosting an in-person rally next week. Come join us to show your support and learn more about how you can help us secure a fair contract and end our strike!
πŸ—“οΈ Thursday 10/23
πŸ•› 12-1pm
πŸ“ 100 Oliver St., Boston
kickstarterunited.org/boston to RSVP!

16.10.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

In between rallies and pickets and bargaining, we’ve been trying to highlight live Kickstarter projects our workers love on this page! Without access to our tools, we’re doing this manually but we wanted to highlight folks who support us on their projects! kickstarterunited.org/projects-our...

08.10.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We love Kat 🐱 Abughazaleh 🫢🐾

08.10.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Took a break from recuperating in bed to talk to Kickstarter workers who are currently on strike.

Before I left, I asked for them to share cat pics with me and they have delivered. Cuba is wonderful.

07.10.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2253    πŸ” 166    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 3
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TODAY: Members of Kickstarter United, on strike for a fair contract, rallied today in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in the company.

07.10.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 167    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

TOMORROW! Join us ✊

06.10.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a member of Kickstarter's Community Advisory Council, I am in full support of KSU's goals. I stand behind y'all and urge @kickstarter.com management to meet what I believe are fair and reasonable demands.

#kickstarter #ProUnion

02.10.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you for your solidarity!!✊

02.10.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are not standing alone! ✊ Fight for what you deserve!

02.10.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Solidarity with our @kickstarterunited.org union siblings ON STRIKE!

02.10.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING NEWS!!!
@kickstarterunited.org is on STRIKE!!

02.10.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 SIGN ON NOW🚨
Tell management to meet the workers’ demands and avoid a strike: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

26.09.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The workers at @kickstarterunited.org are fighting for a 4 day workweek and a livable salary floor.

🧡 on how you can help:

25.09.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexis has started at @opeiulocal153.bsky.social in New York, New York ⁠
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Congratulations, Alexis. Welcome to WILL Empower!⁠
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#Labor #organizing #NYC #Unions

15.09.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solidarity with DΔ“mos United Workers at DΔ“mos, a public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy, have formed a union with OPEIU Local 153. Workers are demanding voluntary recognit...

We have been in negotiations with management over the scope of our bargaining unit for 7 weeks. @demosorg.bsky.social management is trying to exclude 25% of the workers from our union. Sign our petition to ensure all workers have the protections of our union: actionnetwork.org/petitions/so...

11.08.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, you should follow my union on Bluesky @kickstarterunited.org
You should also follow my union on Bluesky @opeiulocal153.bsky.social

11.07.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why a 4-day work week?
The bargaining unit members of Kickstarter United’s top priority in our next contract is securing a permanent 4-day workweek for all employees.

1. Health & wellness: The 4DWW allows us the opportunity to rest, reset, and refresh, reducing the likelihood of stress-related health impacts.
2. Well-roundedness: It allows us to balance work with family time, friendship, hobbies, and creativity, so that we can be more than just our job title.
3. Better employees: With one less day a week at our disposal, we develop creative solutions to work more efficiently to hit our goals and deliver business value.

Why a 4-day work week? The bargaining unit members of Kickstarter United’s top priority in our next contract is securing a permanent 4-day workweek for all employees. 1. Health & wellness: The 4DWW allows us the opportunity to rest, reset, and refresh, reducing the likelihood of stress-related health impacts. 2. Well-roundedness: It allows us to balance work with family time, friendship, hobbies, and creativity, so that we can be more than just our job title. 3. Better employees: With one less day a week at our disposal, we develop creative solutions to work more efficiently to hit our goals and deliver business value.

How the team spends their Fridays
β€œThe 4DWW allows me to make more time for my family, who all live on the opposite coast from me. This includes a recent trip out to New York to celebrate my grandmother’s 100th birthday with her!” -Katja Cresanti, Infrastructure Engineer
β€œI have photosensitive migraines and since migraines can start at anytime, it’s sometimes challenging to stick to plans. Having an extra day on the weekend lets me say β€œyes” to more experiences with the flexibility to push off plans a day instead of canceling outright. It also gives me a day to recover so I can feel my best during the work-week! Last weekend I went onion picking at a farm in upstate NY.”-Lilit Balagyozyan, Senior Product Designer
"We are our raising our first baby, which takes time to figure out how to be a parent while also making time to do things I love like being outside. There are many factors to work-life balance and adding a child certainly adjusts the equation. The 4DWW gives me the flexibility I need to balance my and my family needs, while making me a better, more productive teammate at Kickstarter.” -Nathan Nalevanko, Senior Outreach Lead (D&T)
"The 4DWW allows me to travel, refresh, and reset while using fewer vacation days. Last week I was able to travel to Ireland and France with my fiancΓ©!” -Hillary Taverna, Senior Product Manager
"The 4DWW allows me to volunteer and organize events for the LGBTQ+ Desi community in LA, who are my extended chosen family!” -Shubha Rajan, Software Engineer

How the team spends their Fridays β€œThe 4DWW allows me to make more time for my family, who all live on the opposite coast from me. This includes a recent trip out to New York to celebrate my grandmother’s 100th birthday with her!” -Katja Cresanti, Infrastructure Engineer β€œI have photosensitive migraines and since migraines can start at anytime, it’s sometimes challenging to stick to plans. Having an extra day on the weekend lets me say β€œyes” to more experiences with the flexibility to push off plans a day instead of canceling outright. It also gives me a day to recover so I can feel my best during the work-week! Last weekend I went onion picking at a farm in upstate NY.”-Lilit Balagyozyan, Senior Product Designer "We are our raising our first baby, which takes time to figure out how to be a parent while also making time to do things I love like being outside. There are many factors to work-life balance and adding a child certainly adjusts the equation. The 4DWW gives me the flexibility I need to balance my and my family needs, while making me a better, more productive teammate at Kickstarter.” -Nathan Nalevanko, Senior Outreach Lead (D&T) "The 4DWW allows me to travel, refresh, and reset while using fewer vacation days. Last week I was able to travel to Ireland and France with my fiancΓ©!” -Hillary Taverna, Senior Product Manager "The 4DWW allows me to volunteer and organize events for the LGBTQ+ Desi community in LA, who are my extended chosen family!” -Shubha Rajan, Software Engineer

Everette (the CEO of Kickstarter) agrees!

"I decided to move us from a pilot to a more permanent move to the 4DWW [...] Ultimately it came down to the well-being of our employees. People were living more well-balanced and healthier lives and we had maintained productivity. As a CEO, I have a responsibility to take care of my people, not just make revenue.”

Source: Everette Taylor’s Appetite for Risk, The One Club for Creativity, October 2023

Everette (the CEO of Kickstarter) agrees! "I decided to move us from a pilot to a more permanent move to the 4DWW [...] Ultimately it came down to the well-being of our employees. People were living more well-balanced and healthier lives and we had maintained productivity. As a CEO, I have a responsibility to take care of my people, not just make revenue.” Source: Everette Taylor’s Appetite for Risk, The One Club for Creativity, October 2023

Creating Better Tools, Without Burning Out.

Our latest features prove that rest and results can go hand in hand.
1. Pledge Over Time: A flexible payment option that lets backers spread out their pledge, making it easier for creators to turn interest into support.
2. Dark Mode on Mobile: A sleek, system-responsive dark theme for the iOS appβ€”one of our most requested mobile features, now live.

Creating Better Tools, Without Burning Out. Our latest features prove that rest and results can go hand in hand. 1. Pledge Over Time: A flexible payment option that lets backers spread out their pledge, making it easier for creators to turn interest into support. 2. Dark Mode on Mobile: A sleek, system-responsive dark theme for the iOS appβ€”one of our most requested mobile features, now live.

We know the 4-day workweek works.

At Kickstarter United, we’re pushing to make it permanent because we’ve seen the impact. It helps us avoid burnout, make space for life, and still launch big wins. We’re better workers and better people because of it.

06.08.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 99    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

HUGE

01.07.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Demos Workers Unionizing with OPEIU Local 153 β€” OPEIU Local 153 New York, New York - Workers at the public policy nonprofit Demos have announced they are organizing their union, Demos United, with OPEIU Local 153. Demos is a non-profit public policy organization...

Already signed the petition? Download the dΔ“mos united ally toolkit for more ways to support!

www.opeiulocal153.org/news/demos-w...

01.07.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: Workers at the public policy nonprofit @Demos_Org are UNIONIZING!!!

Support their campaign here: opeiulocal153.org/takeaction/sol…

01.07.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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admin reveal btw

24.06.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GO VOTE NYC!!!

153 has endorsed:
πŸ—³οΈ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for mayor
πŸ—³οΈ @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for comptroller
πŸ—³οΈ @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social for manhattan borough president

visit vote.nyc to find your polling place!

24.06.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Phonebank for Zohran! - Zohran For NYC

Don’t live in NYC? Sign up to phone bank!! volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/phonebank-fo...

20.06.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.zohranfornyc.com/volunteer/events

t.co/zXxofCci8V

20.06.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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THIS WEEKEND is the LAST WEEKEND before the NYC mayoral primary! Check out the πŸ”— below πŸ‘‡ to sign up to canvass for Zohran 🫢🏼 Wear your 153 swag, take a photo while canvassing, and tag us on social media so we can re-post you!!

See you in the streets New York!!! 🫑

20.06.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a long effort supported by a lot of member activism and organizing but I’m so proud that we’re officially endorsing him!

18.06.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING NEWS: Local 153 is proud to announce our enthusiastic endorsement @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for mayor of NYC!!!!

18.06.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

in this house we support unions & sesame workshop workers

16.05.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 407    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

SOLIDARITY with BLET NJ transit locomotive engineers ✊πŸ”₯

16.05.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯Ή It’s thanks to amazing executive board members like @demarko.org and a membership that is fired up and ready to build a better world that new organizing at OPEIU 153 has been so fruitful.

πŸ“£ EVERY WORKER DESERVES A UNION!

16.05.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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