Those people threw a “welcome back” gathering for me that filled me with #gratitude; continue to stand up and fight and lock arms to defend the LA we love; are what I’m thankful for this year and every year. It’s good to have friends everywhere and to be home. #ilovela #ihavefriendseverywhere

Earlier this year, we put out a study together on how Amazon promotes deals while their drivers get a raw deal. The study we wrote, thanks to the terrific work of The Shift Project and to my time at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School that gave me a chance to connect with them:

Also thinking of the unionized workers whose jobs are threatened by Amazon’s race to the bottom.
See this article by
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Minister Diaz met with labor leaders, workers, and electeds across California last week. As the U.S. pretends that being anti-worker globally is somehow good for American workers, California can be a global leader with our int'l partners. Ministra, te agradezco por tu liderazgo y amistad. Adelante!

This was possible because of the incredible work of the dedicated career staff at the USDOL’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), work that has been so undermined by this administration.

(A few photos from our meeting last year in DC when I was acting Labor Secretary.)

As has always been true, the work of cities and states will be critical to the struggle for economic and racial justice, and The Century Foundation and I will be there for it.

What a privilege to join you on a beautiful New Orleans day made more beautiful by your strength, courage, and solidarity in your fight for a first contract. 💪🏾