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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 3h

Workers in the U.S. have important protections at most jobs whether or not they have citizenship, but bosses don’t always follow the law, and many exploit this climate of fear.

This 🧵 includes some of your most crucial labor rights and the myths bosses might try to feed you. 👇

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 6h

If you have any DSA merch, apparel, or red clothes, please feel free to show off!

We will be gathering before the march with DSA banners in a visible location.

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MKE DSA at No Kings Milwaukee

In-Person Join the Milwaukee DSA contingent of the No Kings Day protest at Cathedral Square Park. As a mass movement socialist organization, we have supported the prior No Kings Day protests and wil...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 6h

"To hell with kings!"

Join the MKE DSA contingent of the No Kings Day protest at Cathedral Square Park next week!

As a socialist mass movement , we have supported the prior No Kings Day protests and will continue to support the movement while also educating the people about DSA's mission.

M

NO KINGS MILWAUKEE

WAUKEE O

EST. 2016

MEET US AT THE ORG FAIR

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 8h

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Costumes & Candy & Comrades

In-Person Join us as we welcome in spooky season with a special Power to the People canvassing event! We’ll be doing something a little different and handing out candy with our petitions! Come dresse...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 8h

Do you believe in Halloween? 🎃💡✊ Join us for Reverse #TrickOrTreat, 10/26, noon to 3pm.We wanna get over 30 people!

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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 12h

No — but just-cause rules protect unionized workers from unfair firing and discipline. Learn more about this myth and other protections organized workers share.

Do unions protect bad employees?

No — but just-cause rules protect unionized workers from unfair firing and discipline.

workerorganizing.org

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 1d

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 1d

The system is functioning as intended, but it doesn't have to be that way

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

Billionaire wealth has gone up by $33 trillion in the last ten years.

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 1d

#AbolishICE

Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 1d

ICE goons are terrorizing LA to the point where elected officials need to treat it akin to a public health and safety emergency. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

LA to declare state of emergency over Ice raids to assist affected families

Move will allow county board of supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants amid immigration crack down on city

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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 1d

New from @capitalandmain.bsky.social:
Dollar Store Workers Fight to Improve Jobs, Even Without a Union

“We’re all fighting for the same thing,” said Williams. “You know you’re sick and tired of how you’re being treated.”

Read how these workers are organizing even without official NLRB recognition:

Dollar Store Workers Fight to Improve Jobs, Even Without a Union

With unionization dropping under Trump, experts say “premajority” campaigns can help workers score wins.

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 1d

Via @melatkirosco.bsky.social

Melat Kiros for Congress,....

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After I was fired for writing about Palestine, I got a message from another lawyer who wanted to speak out too, but she was newly pregnant and couldn't lose her health insurance.

Medicare for All means freedom to quit, to speak, and to organize without fear of losing healthcare.

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 1d

Friday!

Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 3d

The Education Committee presents: DSA Movie Night! This month, we will be watching "The Palestinian," a powerful Palestinian documentary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) and its role in Lebanon, (1/2)

C

ATION COMM

WAUKE

EST. 2016

PRESENTS

"THE PALESTINIANS"

2ND FLOOR 7:30PM

OCT 17

ZAO (2319 E KENWOOD BLVD)

DRINKS

PIZZA

DOCUMENTARY

A powerful documetary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the Palestine Liberation Organization and its role in Lebanon, as well as the daily struggles of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland

"The Palestinians"

A FILM BY VANESSA REDGRAVE

UCLA Moore Hall room 100 Friday, April za 8:00

P.L.O. Rep to speak

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

Hey there ghouls and gals we're halfway to our goal of having 30 or more canvassers show up to our costume canvas event on the 26th of October! Have you ever been curious about canvassing for Power to the People but the idea of talking to strangers is intimidating? This is the event for you!

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday!

Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 7d

"To hell with kings!"

Join the Milwaukee DSA contingent of the #NoKings Day protest at Cathedral Square Park.

As a mass movement socialist organization, we have supported the prior #NoKingsDay protests and will continue to support the movement while also educating the people about DSA's mission.

"No! I stand by the man who works. To hell with kings!"

- Daniel Hoan, Mayor of Milwaukee from 1916 to 1940, Socialist Party

During his first term as Mayor, it was suggested that Milwaukee invite King Albert of Belgium to the city. His Honor exploded

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

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Join DSA. Become a member today.

Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

We're only 6 people away from having 500 members in our local chapter! Love the idea of socialism, but don't know where to start? Milwaukee DSA is here for you! JOIN US IN RETURNING MILWAUKEE TO ITS SOCIALIST ROOTS!

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YDSA@UWM @ydsauwm.bsky.social · 2d

Join YDSA for a board game night social this Thursday! 🌹

DATE: Thursday, October 16th
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Zao MKE Church (2319 E Kenwood Blvd)

Can't wait to see you there!

A pair of dice on "1" and "4" next two a set of three chess pawns. Text reads: "YDSA at UWM Board Game Night. 6 PM, Thursday, October 16. Zao MKE, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd."

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

Follow us on TikTok!

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MKE DSA Member Blue Pelican advocating for Eviction-Free MKE & Right to Counsel at Milwaukee Common Council Meeting #mke #tenantsrights #dsa #socialism #mkedsa

TikTok video by MKE DSA

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

Come join us for a spooky afternoon of community building and introducing people to the concept of publicly owned utilities!

Solidarity forever ✊

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

Hey there ghouls and gals we're halfway to our goal of having 30 or more canvassers show up to our costume canvas event on the 26th of October! Have you ever been curious about canvassing for Power to the People but the idea of talking to strangers is intimidating? This is the event for you!

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Progressive International @progintl.bsky.social · 3d

The international community has a legal and moral duty to deny Israel “the tools of genocide”, Mohamad Hasan 🇲🇾 told The Hague Group's Ministerial Meeting in New York City.

🔗 Read more online.

World must deny Israel ‘tools of genocide’, says growing alliance of activist states

New York meeting of Hague Group warns of shared responsibility to prevent genocide and proposes steps to isolate Israel

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 3d

Until Palestinian Liberation-- Read the entire statement from our National Political Committee:
www.dsausa.org/statements/u...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 3d

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In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure

A multibillion-dollar deal is set to hand private equity giant BlackRock one of the Midwest’s largest utilities, Minnesota Power. Opponents of the sale fear that this will only worsen the already skyr...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 3d

#ICYMI

Join the #PowerToThePeople campaign today!

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In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure

A multibillion-dollar deal is set to hand private equity giant BlackRock one of the Midwest's largest utilities, Minnesota Power. Opponents of the sale fear that this will only worsen the already skyrocketing cost of electricity.

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 3d

(2/2) as well as the daily struggles and resistance of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed right after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland.

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DSA Movie Night

In-Person Join us for a screening of the film "Pride" (2014) at Zao MKE Church. There will be pizza, popcorn, candy and drinks provided!

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