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Brother Eric Basir

@ericbasir308.bsky.social

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An inconvenient and annoying Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 Executive Board Member. Preacher of Revolutionary Unionism. Drug-tested. Feared. Uncompromising. Black Joe Hill.

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · 2h

Enough is enough! youtu.be/1o4Vd02M2d8

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 29

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 26

Riders, media and public transit workers show up!

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 13

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 9

He better not let us down

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nearly 70% of NYC voters — including majorities of Cuomo and Adams supporters — are in favor of Zohran's plan to freeze the rent for almost 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.

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Mamdani Holds Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race, Times/Siena Poll Finds

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hmmm

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · Sep 3

Gee, I wonder why workers are reaching their breaking point. 😐

NEVER feel bad for corporations. Never.

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 4

Simple

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 3

Text me at 779-456-6460 if you want to help distribute fliers for my campaign.

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Sep 1

See you soon!

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pennie McCoach, President, Local 308
(708) 426-4874
[email protected]

John Costa, ATU International President
[email protected]

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pennie n Mark couldn’t throw me out of office with Section 22 charges or police, so she just bans me from representing members, bans me from her Executive Bored meetings. Basically , she has UNELECTED me

If this offends you, let her and the International President know!

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 24

This is growing more and more common. All this while politicians play games and the mismanagement writes up workers who get sick or hurt! This is unacceptable!

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 24

Here’s something you may not know exists at the CTA: Single, CTA workers that do 40+ hours a week, but depend on Medicaid and Food Stamps.

Join me and others at the NO LAYOFFS of Public Transit Workers! protest

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 21

I am going to Go!

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Are You Experiencing Guilt For Not Speaking Up?

YouTube video by Brother Eric, Union Steward

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank Heavens, no police were called in the crashing of this parade. I don't mean to be a pest, but my coworkers and I deserve to have #PaidSickLeave AND Short-Term Disability, just like the CTA president. We definitely don't deserve to be punished and fired when we get sick.

Union representative Eric Basir in photo illustration with the CTA president Nora Leerhsen

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 8

I am not going to be silent about what is going on at the CTA. My coworkers are suffering physical and mental harm on a daily basis. youtu.be/C5ELxJ9eejY

Signs of Death at the CTA

YouTube video by Brother Eric, Union Steward

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 8

There is not a government of the people if the people are not taking control of the government.

Electing a boss still leaves you with a boss—a person who will fire you when you threaten their existence.

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hate me if you want, but Trxmp has nothing to do with our responsibility to take control over our communities, schools and workplaces.

Neither does any other elected dope in a suit.

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 6

After almost being jailed for defying a juvenile, dictator union president yesterday, this showed up on my phone…

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 4

Report about my removal from the union executive board meeting today: youtu.be/RgxFVoJ7NZc

Union President Calls Cops on Official AGAIN

YouTube video by Brother Eric, Union Steward

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 4

Peppermint Pennie and Tobacco Man Warden at their Business Union Bullshxt Again: Kicked out by the Cops! 🤣 The CTA mismanagement is pleased with their Local 308 president!

Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 2

#DefundCTAMismanagement youtu.be/T4bpGc3LGOw

Union Member Site Visit Report

YouTube video by Brother Eric, Union Steward

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Brother Eric Basir @ericbasir308.bsky.social · Aug 1

I spend most of my waking hours with men and women who struggle for dignity in service to the people of Chicago. Despite our differences, we move this city. That's a family. Any manager who harms them, harms me. There is no exception.