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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · 24d

Our honorees include @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social, @juliesulabor.bsky.social, AFGE and @fedworkersunited.bsky.social. These leaders exemplify the spirit of the labor movement, proving that our collective power stems from the people—not bestowed upon us by politicians or institutions.

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · 24d

This year, amid escalating crises, we've witnessed extraordinary resilience, bold worker organizing, new leaders rising up against authoritarianism, and powerful acts of solidarity. This week, JwJ is thrilled to honor movement leaders driving this fight forward at our annual Awards Celebration!

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Warehouse Life | #ExposeAmazon @warehouselife.bsky.social · Sep 16

We still on this fight! Amazon hasn't taken action to support pregnant workers and stories keep coming in of pregnant workers being mistreated by the company.

#exposeamazon

Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 8

While Amazon floods your feed with Prime Day ads, they’re also hurting pregnant workers.
#ExposeAmazon #PrimeDay

Top, from left to right, there are portraits of actors Sally Field, Chelsea Handler, Cynthia Nixon, Jane Fonda, Rosario Dawson, Lily Tomlin, and Pamela Adlon. Underneath their portraits, arched purple text reads: 7 Hollywood Actors Signed On on top of an arched orange banner. The main text says "Tell Amazon: STOP hurting pregnant workers." in a white font. The text "send the letter!" sits on top of an orange banner/button. A pregnant woman holding her back and wearing an amazon vest is placed in the background to the right.

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Sep 3

thank you for your support!

Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Aug 27

COMUNIDAD 💥 SOLIDARIDAD 💥 RESPETO 💥 PODER 💥Support JwJ TODAY and we'll send you our NEW bandana. Get yours here: jwj.org/jwj-bandana.

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Neal Augenstein @nealaugenstein.bsky.social · Aug 25

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be checking in at ICE HQ in Baltimore. Federal prosecutors have said if he could be deported to Uganda in 72 hours if he doesn’t accept a plea deal to human smuggling charges in Tennessee. A rally is being held before his 8a check in.

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Aug 14

We can’t wait to see this new logo come to life through your action, resistance, and solidarity. Stay tuned! New merch coming soon. 😉

Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Aug 14

For over 35 years, JwJ has projected our strength through a variety of iconic imagery that has shown up on the streets, in community gatherings, and more. With a nod to our past and our eyes on the future, we are thrilled to share a new logo for the next generation of Jobs with Justice.

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Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · Aug 14

Social Security turns 90 today.

Social Security is the largest form of wealth 90% of people will have.

Privatizing Social Security won't help workers—it would just enrich Wall Street.

Learn more about Social Security in our new FAQ: www.epi.org/publication/...

Social Security FAQ

Social Security turns 90 this year. Despite its popularity and exemplary record of never having missed a payment---even after the 9/11 terror attacks and Hurricane Katrina---misperceptions persist abo...

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Aug 14

Contributor: The heat-safety law isn't enough. Farmworkers are still dying every summer

California enacted rules two decades ago that should have saved many more lives than they have. We need serious investment and enforcement.

www.latimes.com

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UAW @uaw.org · Aug 10

"Blue Oval SK workers' campaign to join the UAW is about winning safe working conditions, a voice on the job, and affordable health care. But the vote is also a huge opportunity for every working-class Kentuckian across the state." @kentuckylantern.com

kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/06/u...

Union vote at battery plant is a fight for all Kentucky workers • Kentucky Lantern

A union vote this month at the Ford Blue Oval SK plant is an opportunity for every working-class Kentuckian across the state.

kentuckylantern.com

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Aug 9

EPA workers make sure our air and water are clean and protect our communities from pollution. Taking away their voice on the job isn't only an attack on their basic rights—it puts us all in danger.

This administration is escalating its union-busting. Now is the time to get loud.

EPA axes contracts with unions

The agency cited "national security" in moving to terminate the collective bargaining agreements.

www.politico.com

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 30

Sending love and solidarity to @32bjseiu.bsky.social as they mourn the loss of union member Aland Etienne.

32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Jul 29

32BJ Mourns its Member at 345 Park Avenue, Slain Security Officer Aland Etienne.

“A dedicated security officer who took his job duties extremely seriously.”

@32bjseiu.bsky.social President Manny Pastreich released the following statement:

Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 24

We’re grateful to @delia.bsky.social for continuing to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Calvin Morris. He was a mentor, friend, and comrade to many of us in the JWJ Network. He embodied the JWJ way and committed a lifetime to showing up in solidarity with working people.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Jul 17

Trump’s executive order stripping bargaining rights from federal workers was union-busting—but we have the bill AND the votes to fix it. We urge every member of Congress to sign the discharge petition to get the Protect America’s Workforce Act to a vote. aflcio.org/press/releas...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · Jul 17

🔴 LIVE: Erica Smiley of @jwj.org gets a question on how unions can maintain power with the NLRA and NLRB under attack.

“Worker power is not based in the National Labor Relations Act. The NLRA is based in worker power.

They can’t take that power away, because they didn’t give it to us.”

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Sarah Anderson @sarahanderson.bsky.social · Jul 10

Excited to be moderating a panel at this event on Thurs., July 17 on "Creating an Economy that Empowers Working People" with Erica Smiley of @jwj.org and @faiz.bsky.social of @moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Details and free tix: ips-dc.org/event/2nd-he...

Bold Ideas For A New Progressive Majority - Institute for Policy Studies

The Institute for Policy Studies, The Nation, and Public Citizen in partnership with the Wallace Global Fund present the 2nd Annual Henry A. Wallace Symposium.

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Joel Mendelson @jpmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 9

Almost like the more folks hear about Amazon from groups like @jwj.org, the less they want to shop there.

George Pearkes @peark.es · Jul 9

oof meter getting close to red line

*AMAZON PRIME DAY SALES FALL 41% IN FIRST DAY OF FOUR-DAY EVENT

George Pearkes @peark.es · Jul 8

*AMAZON PRIME DAY SPENDING DOWN 14% IN EARLY HOURS FROM 2024

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 9

JwJ Executive Director Erica Smiley joins the Tavis Smiley show live - join in: www.youtube.com/live/hAuVnYC...

Erica Smiley and Laurence Rees join Tavis Smiley

YouTube video by KBLA 1580

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 8

📢 Repost to demand Amazon stop the abuse.
✍️ Sign the petition to support pregnant workers:
ExposeAmazon.org/pregnancy

#ExposeAmazon #PrimeDay

Top center of the image the white text reads: Sign the petition and stand with pregrant Amazon workers." In a smaller white font below that, the text reads: If you're a current or former Amazon worker who has been injured on the job, share your story at exposeamazon.org!

An orange button/banner with purple font reads ADD YOUR NAME. The image is a drawing of two women. The woman on the left is holding a baby on her hip, wearing an amazon vest and holding a sign that says RESPET. The woman to the left is holding her pregnant belly, wearing an Amazon vest, and holding a sign that says SAFETY.

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 8

These are not isolated incidents. Amazon routinely violates the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by denying basic accommodations, like sitting down or avoiding heavy lifting. Most pregnant AMZ workers who shared their stories with us were illegally fired or made the hard decision to quit to stay safe

A drawing of a pregnant woman wearing an amazon vest and holding her back is in the bottom right corner. The woman is looking up in pain. The text reads: "I was 6 months pregnant. I felt like I was about to pass out, so I asked for a fan at my station. The manager told me 'No accommodation? No fan.' But Amazon had been ignoring my accommodation request. - Serina, NY"

Amazon boxes and packages are scattered throughout the background of this image. Light blue boxes over a darker blue. The text reads: "These actions are illegal under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Amazon must pass and enforce a policy that complies with federal law."

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 8

Now, these brave workers are demanding a meeting with Amazon board member, Edith Cooper. They want justice for pregnant workers. And they need our support.

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 8

🚨 150+ pregnant Amazon workers have come forward to share their stories with @Warehouse_Life. Their stories are devastating:
❌ Miscarriages
❌ Hospital visits
❌ Illegal firings

This image is mostly a text graphic with a drawing of woman in the bottom right corner. The woman has pink hair and is wearing glasses and an Amazon vest. The text reads: 150+ pregnant workers have come forward to #ExposeAmazon. Pregnant Amazon workers are being forced to work at a breakneck pace, lifting 50 lb. packages, and climbing tall ladders - all with big, baby bumps. The impact? Hospital visits, illegal terminations, and even miscarriages."

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Jobs With Justice @jwj.org · Jul 8

While Amazon floods your feed with Prime Day ads, they’re also hurting pregnant workers.
#ExposeAmazon #PrimeDay

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“War Ravaged” Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · Jun 26

Since the Dobbs ruling, abortion access has been gutted across the country—hitting workers and families hardest.

Now’s the time for unions to organize, fight back, and bargain for abortion protections.

Learn how in @nwlc.org and @jwj.org new resource: on.nwlc.org/4lnu1XH

Our Bodies, Our Labor: A Toolkit for Unions and Worker Justice Advocates Fighting for Abortion Access - National Women's Law Center

This joint toolkit by National Women’s Law Center and Jobs with Justice includes guidance for union members, union leaders, and worker justice organizations who want to engage in the fight for abortio...

on.nwlc.org

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