Brother Eric Basir
@ericbasir308.bsky.social
An inconvenient and annoying Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 Executive Board Member. Running for Local 308 President. Drug-tested. Feared. Uncompromising. Black Joe Hill.
I cannot emphasize it enough to union members
January 22, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I cannot emphasize it enough to union members
I had an amazing marathon of service to coworkers on the Red, Brown, Blue, Green and Orange lines on Wednesday and Thursday.
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM
I had an amazing marathon of service to coworkers on the Red, Brown, Blue, Green and Orange lines on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tips for CTA workers who want to go public about our terrible working conditions…
January 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Tips for CTA workers who want to go public about our terrible working conditions…
Today is the dreadful ”Executive Bored Meeting.”
Hopefully, our Secretary-Treasurer won’t throw another temper tantrum about my questions and snatch the receipts from me (it’s disgusting that I am the only union rep who reviews how our money is spent).
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Hopefully, our Secretary-Treasurer won’t throw another temper tantrum about my questions and snatch the receipts from me (it’s disgusting that I am the only union rep who reviews how our money is spent).
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January 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Today is the dreadful ”Executive Bored Meeting.”
Hopefully, our Secretary-Treasurer won’t throw another temper tantrum about my questions and snatch the receipts from me (it’s disgusting that I am the only union rep who reviews how our money is spent).
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Hopefully, our Secretary-Treasurer won’t throw another temper tantrum about my questions and snatch the receipts from me (it’s disgusting that I am the only union rep who reviews how our money is spent).
.
So if Congress approves something, that makes it acceptable? Enslaved people were counted as 3/5 of a human being was legal too. Think about what you are saying and writing.
January 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
So if Congress approves something, that makes it acceptable? Enslaved people were counted as 3/5 of a human being was legal too. Think about what you are saying and writing.
There should be no concessions from us. The managers have our short-term disability benefit plus paid sick leave. But we only have short-term disability. That ain't fair!
drive.google.com/file/d/1G6IS...
drive.google.com/file/d/1G6IS...
December 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
There should be no concessions from us. The managers have our short-term disability benefit plus paid sick leave. But we only have short-term disability. That ain't fair!
drive.google.com/file/d/1G6IS...
drive.google.com/file/d/1G6IS...
Celebrating with meaning!
December 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Celebrating with meaning!
Reposted by Brother Eric Basir
Starbucks CEO makes $50,000 an hour —more than double what some baristas make in a whole year.
Tis the season to side with Bob Cratchit, NOT Ebinezer Scrooge.
DON’T BUY STARBUCKS (including gift cards!) while workers are on strike for unfair labor practices!
Tis the season to side with Bob Cratchit, NOT Ebinezer Scrooge.
DON’T BUY STARBUCKS (including gift cards!) while workers are on strike for unfair labor practices!
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Starbucks CEO makes $50,000 an hour —more than double what some baristas make in a whole year.
Tis the season to side with Bob Cratchit, NOT Ebinezer Scrooge.
DON’T BUY STARBUCKS (including gift cards!) while workers are on strike for unfair labor practices!
Tis the season to side with Bob Cratchit, NOT Ebinezer Scrooge.
DON’T BUY STARBUCKS (including gift cards!) while workers are on strike for unfair labor practices!
Reposted by Brother Eric Basir
WGN, Fox & Block Club did decent reports on the Archer rallies. But we couldn't resist throwing a bit of shade on them for not noting the opponents' Paul Vallas / Juan Rangel connection, even though Urban Center sent press releases to them about an Archer protest.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/23/r...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/23/r...
December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
WGN, Fox & Block Club did decent reports on the Archer rallies. But we couldn't resist throwing a bit of shade on them for not noting the opponents' Paul Vallas / Juan Rangel connection, even though Urban Center sent press releases to them about an Archer protest.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/23/r...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/23/r...
You can help an assaulted CTA worker stay sheltered until her attorney can get the money she is owed from them gofund.me/93e95f0ca
Donate to Help a Brave CTA Worker Heal and Recover, organized by Eric Basir
A young woman who has served the CTA riders by cleaning trains for about a y… Eric Basir needs your support for Help a Brave CTA Worker Heal and Recover
gofund.me
December 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
You can help an assaulted CTA worker stay sheltered until her attorney can get the money she is owed from them gofund.me/93e95f0ca
CTA worker who was attacked on the job and faces homelessness needs your help! gofund.me/f42bb4243
Donate to Help a Brave CTA Worker Heal and Recover, organized by Eric Basir
A young woman who has served the CTA riders by cleaning trains for about a y… Eric Basir needs your support for Help a Brave CTA Worker Heal and Recover
gofund.me
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
CTA worker who was attacked on the job and faces homelessness needs your help! gofund.me/f42bb4243
I am ready and willing…
November 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I am ready and willing…
Reposted by Brother Eric Basir
Starbucks baristas have done everything right — organized, bargained, and stood together.
But the CEO still refuses to offer a fair contract or end union busting.
If baristas go on ULP strike, our response is simply DON’T BUY STARBUCKS.
#NoContractNoCoffee
But the CEO still refuses to offer a fair contract or end union busting.
If baristas go on ULP strike, our response is simply DON’T BUY STARBUCKS.
#NoContractNoCoffee
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Starbucks baristas have done everything right — organized, bargained, and stood together.
But the CEO still refuses to offer a fair contract or end union busting.
If baristas go on ULP strike, our response is simply DON’T BUY STARBUCKS.
#NoContractNoCoffee
But the CEO still refuses to offer a fair contract or end union busting.
If baristas go on ULP strike, our response is simply DON’T BUY STARBUCKS.
#NoContractNoCoffee
Today is a good day! Let's get ready for the next step... youtu.be/JqyPDNBCPC8
Union Members and Riders SAVED The CTA!
YouTube video by Brother Eric, Union Steward
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today is a good day! Let's get ready for the next step... youtu.be/JqyPDNBCPC8
Enough is enough! youtu.be/1o4Vd02M2d8
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Enough is enough! youtu.be/1o4Vd02M2d8
Riders, media and public transit workers show up!
September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Riders, media and public transit workers show up!
He better not let us down
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.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/n...
Mamdani Holds Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race, Times/Siena Poll Finds
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
He better not let us down
