Mark Spadafore
@unionmark.bsky.social
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Professional rabblerouser. Currently, Upstate NY Pol. Dir. for 1199SEIU, Pres. of Gr. Syracuse Labor Council, Keuka College grad. Opinions are mine. (He/Him)
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unionmark.bsky.social
it’s #October, I’m doing door to door somewhere. Today, I join my @upstateny.1199seiu.org @1199seiu.org family in #Utica for #JackLoMedico and #HeatherWasielewski #WeCareWeVote #GoVote. Plus a cat followed me around knowing I was working for good candidates.
unionmark.bsky.social
Our latest News From the Union Hall! This week: the Big Ugly is in the House - we need you to help out. And what is the 4th of July to the union member? Tune in! www.facebook.com/share/v/12L3... #1u #UnionStrong
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Brought one of the 1199 SEIU Upstate NY members to vote today. Have you voted yet? Polls are open until 9pm tonight! #GoVote #WeVoteWeCare
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pamkeithdc.bsky.social
The lack of total outrage at the indictment of Congresswoman McIvey is truly frightening.

Hakeem Jeffries ought to be causing high holy hell over this.

She is indicted because she is Black.

Half of the GOP caucus engaged in sedition and Garland felt arresting a member of congress went too far.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Jun 9
On Friday night, @seiuca.bsky.social President David Huerta was lawfully observing immigration enforcement activity in his community when ICE agents violently arrested him.

Join us across the country TODAY to peacefully demand justice for our union brother.
#FreeDavidEndRaids
On Friday afternoon, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocat...
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unionmark.bsky.social
@upstateny.1199seiu.org members from #CNY and #NNY went to #AlbanyNY to advocate for #healthcare workplace violence prevention, funding our healthcare system and expanding #healthcare #WeCareforNY #UnionStrong
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gxldsociety.bsky.social
BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts.

Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
unionmark.bsky.social
The #handsoff rally in #syracuse was the largest I’ve been to in decades. And I’ve been to a few! Congratulations to the organizers and to the #cny community to say “hands off”!
unionmark.bsky.social
Last week, we took our @1199upstateny.bsky.social members down to #WashingtonDC to meet with GOP members of Congress to deliver the message #HandsOffMedicaid
unionmark.bsky.social
I was in Albany this week with 1199 members from Rochester. Good to see some folks (including my goofy photobomb with Senator Brouk) and of course my good friend Dustin Michael. #Albany #lobbying #medicaidequitynow @dustinczarny.bsky.social
unionmark.bsky.social
Yesterday was #BuffaloNY day for @1199upstateny.bsky.social members in #AlbanyNY to lobby for #MedicaidEquityNow. Thank you to the Buffalo delegation for meeting with us.
unionmark.bsky.social
I cannot recommend John Ganz’s book enough. If you want see the roots of what is happening now, read this book. I was an intern at the DSCC when David Duke first ran and the reaction of people saying “oh, it’s Louisiana” was spot on. Go get it!
unionmark.bsky.social
Big photo dump from this past weekend’s @nysabprl Caucus Weekend. We were there to learn about Black History, the challenges is all communities of color, and to send a message to all legislators #HandsOffMedicaid
unionmark.bsky.social
I am in #WashingtonDC with members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East to tell #Congress #HandsOffMedicaid @johnmannion.bsky.social
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marcelias.bsky.social
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
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unionmark.bsky.social
I am at the AFL-CIO & Human Civil Rights Conference in Austin, Texas where SEIU has rejoined the #UnionStrong family!