Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Join East Bay DSA and the Berkeley Tenants Union on Sunday for a mixer with our slate of candidates running for City Council and Rent Board in Berkeley. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/btudsamixer 030
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 14/07/2026July 19, the Berkeley Tenants Union is hosting a candidate forum for the Berkeley City Council dist. 1 election. Members will have the chance to vote in our endorsement thru 7/25. We’re also recruiting for our steering committee! Apply to run by 7/18 at tinyurl.com/btusteeringjuly26 020
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Celebrate Juneteenth with the Berkeley Tenants Union on Sunday, June 21 at the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival! BTU’s general meeting has been rescheduled to June 28. 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 12/05/2026On Sunday, May 17, BTU will be hosting a ballot party. Bring your ballots to the Grassroots House for a discussion on this season’s elections! 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic for East Bay tenants is Thursday, April 23 from 3-5pm! The deadline to sign-up at clinic.berkeleytenants.org (link in bio too) is this Tuesday, April 21, i.e. two days before the clinic.clinic.berkeleytenants.orgBerkeley Tenants Union April 23, 2026 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 131
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Rent control and tenant protections are on the chopping block for tenants in nonprofit buildings. Comment in person or over Zoom! berkeleyca.gov/your-governm... 020
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 13/04/2026The 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention is on Sunday, April 19! Help select the progressive, pro-tenant Berkeley Rent Board slate. Make sure to RSVP and/or request a ballot at berkeleytenants.org/convention 000
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Berkeley Tenants Union meeting tomorrow! ⭐️ 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 08/03/2026NEW 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention information 🏡 berkeleytenants.org/convention 020
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is Thursday, January 29 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this Sunday, January 25 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).clinic.berkeleytenants.orgBerkeley Tenants Union January 29, 2026 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 110
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Join BTU’s Discord to stay connected, chat with fellow organizers, and keep up to date on important events! discord.gg/tSUf4j6F35 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Join us for the first BTU meeting of the new year at 4:00 PM on January 25th at the Grassroots House, run by your newly elected steering committee! The meeting will be a potluck as well, all are welcome! 🥘🍪 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Meet your new Berkeley Tenants Union Steering Committee! 🏠 (1/2) 110
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 21/12/2025"“While I’m happy that this settlement seems to be halting Greystar’s use of price fixing software like RealPage… just $7 million for a landlord [of] 950,000 units… is not sufficient to disincentivize other landlords from forming effective cartels in the future,” said [BTU Chair] Avery Arbaugh."dailycal.orgGreystar, several states reach $7 million settlement over alleged rent fixingGreystar, a property management company with locations in Berkeley, reached a $7 million settlement as part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against RealPage last Tuesday. 010
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionTenants Together @tenantstogether.bsky.social · 19/12/2025We stand with #PasadenaGatewayVillas and the Pasadena Tenants Association as they organize against their new landlord Hines, who is leveraging junk fees, coercive lease changes, & retaliation to squeeze tenants out. 132
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 10/12/2025“By embracing tactics from organized labor—including launching multi-building unions, waging prolonged rent strikes and demanding democratic negotiations — TUF-affiliated tenant unions have won unprecedented concessions from landlords.”inthesetimes.comAs Tenants Organize, Landlords Embrace Old-School Union-BustingTenant union members say they’ve faced threats, surveillance and retaliation from their private equity landlord, which has retained a notorious “union avoidance” firm. 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 08/12/2025A big thank you to @oaktenantsunion.bsky.social & @dsaeastbay.bsky.social Co-Chair Juan C for moderating this evening’s BTU Steering Committee Candidates Forum! 000
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 28/11/2025"The Berkeley Tenants Union believes that upzoning increases property values and needs to be matched with guarantees for 'increased permanently affordable housing requirements.' [BTU] said current 'middle housing' prioritizes developers’ financial interests"dailycal.org‘Middle Housing’ aims to reduce costs for entry-level homeownershipAs of Nov. 1, “middle housing” upzoning changes are in effect across. This policy allows for housing units that reach up to three stories and eight units to be built 030
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionZack Zwiezen @zackzwiezen.com · 27/11/2025Don't let the Starbucks ads during the Thanksgiving parade distract from the fact that workers are on strike right now. 111534
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionStarbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 26/11/2025Say it with us 🗣️: What's disgusting? Union busting! We're FOURTEEN DAYS into our national ULP strike. Thousands of workers in over 65 cities are out on strike, and this is just the beginning. #nocontractnocoffee 216254
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 25/11/2025RealPage allegedly helped landlords price-fix and jack up the cost of rent. Instead of cracking down, Trump's Justice Department struck a “deal” that lets them continue to rip off renters. Is that the art of the deal or a sham? RealPage called it "an endorsement."wsj.comJustice Department to Settle Lawsuit Over Apartment Rental PricingThe case had alleged that RealPage’s software allowed landlords to unfairly coordinate prices. 31727267
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionTenants Together @tenantstogether.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Tenants are powerful! A tenant union gives renters the collective strength to win safe homes, fair treatment, and accountability. Good for the tenants at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social! www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025... 031
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 20/11/2025""There needs to be much larger consequences, which is why it's so important for states and cities and also federal government to pass laws explicitly banning this practice and making sure there are significant penalties for these violations," [BTU Secretary Matthew] Lewis stated."cbsnews.comBerkeley properties managed by Greystar included in $7 million settlement over rent-fixingAmerica's largest landlord, Greystar, is facing consequences after the real estate giant was accused of colluding to increase rent prices in the Bay Area and in other states. 030
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionBerkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more! We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite! 031
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionStarbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 13/11/2025As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX 2141579015
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more! We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite! 031
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionTenants Together @tenantstogether.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Tenants in Santa Cruz are stepping up! Santa Cruz County Renters Union is urging renters across the county to join together, share power, and stand strong against neglect, rent hikes, and unfair treatment. 💪 santacruzlocal.org/2025/10/24/s... 053
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is FRIDAY, November 14 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this Sunday, November 9 (i.e. FIVE days beforehand).clinic.berkeleytenants.orgBerkeley Tenants Union November 14, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 121
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Vote YES on Prop 50 by Tuesday to defend democracy and affordable housing! 141
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionAdam Conover @adamconover.net · 01/11/2025The fact that some of the companies who run the games industry are fighting so hard to stop unionization just proves how much power the workers have when they stand together. This disgusting action only delays the inevitable; solidarity will win. 6770232
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionJaime Omar Yassin [TNH] @hyphyrepublic.bsky.social · 29/10/2025The Abundance Network, the Loren Taylor money funnel funded by Jesse Pollack, the OPOA, and the Dreyfuss/Abid money network, gave the last of its funds, 15K, to Scott Wiener. 011
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4 to defend democracy and affordable housing! 130
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionBerkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more! We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite! 031
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is THURSDAY, October 23 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this SUNDAY, October 19 (i.e. four days beforehand).clinic.berkeleytenants.orgBerkeley Tenants Union October 23, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 140
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more! We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite! 031
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionDavid Sirota @davidsirota.com · 02/10/2025These headlines are a few hours apart. Abundance! 510727
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionEmergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Academic workers from the AAUP and AFT won a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's actions against noncitizen students and faculty for pro-Palestine speech. The case underscores the power of unions to resist authoritarianism and shows workers' rights = civil rights = immigrant rights 🧵 12110
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionBerkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is TUESDAY, September 30 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this FRIDAY, September 26 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).docs.google.comBerkeley Tenants Union September 30, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 131
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionTenants Together @tenantstogether.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Housing justice is global. Senators report Israel is destroying Palestinian homes to force families out—ethnic cleansing by another name. Just like tenants everywhere, Palestinians deserve safe, stable homes. truthout.org/articles/sen... 021
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionDSA San Francisco @dsasf.org · 12/08/2025To clear up some confusion we've been hearing: Saikat Chakrabarti is not a DSA SF member, doesn't identify as a socialist, and is not endorsed by our chapter. He has even donated to corporate-backed candidates, including to help defeat our member @deanpreston.bsky.social 1/2 x.com/briebriejoy/...x.com 1115
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is TUESDAY, September 30 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this FRIDAY, September 26 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).docs.google.comBerkeley Tenants Union September 30, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 131
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionBerkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 14/09/2025Join us September 21 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also discuss our proposed ballot measure to tax landlords to fund social housing, vote on whether to endorse Prop 50, and more! We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite! 032
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Unable to pay your rent or having trouble with your landlord? Unionize! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union! 185
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 14/09/2025Join us September 21 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also discuss our proposed ballot measure to tax landlords to fund social housing, vote on whether to endorse Prop 50, and more! We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite! 032
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionBerkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Happy start of classes! Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start unionizing and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean! 013
Reposted by Berkeley Tenants UnionThe Lever @levernews.com · 09/09/2025America could simply repeal an old GOP law & build more housing right now. But the Abundance Guys are instead selling a complex theory of zoning reforms - which have enriched developers but spectacularly failed to systematically transform housing markets where they've happened. 38433
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Happy start of classes! Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start unionizing and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean! 013
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Happy Labor Day! Solidarity forever, for the union makes us strong! 010
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is THURSDAY, August 28 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this Sunday, August 24 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).docs.google.comBerkeley Tenants Union August 28, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email info@berkeleytenants.org with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out... 130
Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 12/08/2025BTU Chair @averyarbaugh.bsky.social speaks at @demsocialists.bsky.social Convention's tenant movement panel, with @latenantsunion.bsky.social, @triangletenantunion.org, Greater Austin Tenant Organizing (GATO), Puget Sound Tenants Union, and NYC DSA's (@socialists.nyc) Tenant Organizing Working Group 011