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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Join us for an upcoming info session! Discover our programs, resources, and opportunities to help you take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Meet with staff & enrollment specialists ready to guide you through the admissions process: welcome.slu.cuny.edu/portal/info_session

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us Thursday, October 6th at @cunyslu.bsky.social for a conversation with leading labor figures, academics, and elected officials on the future of gig worker organizing: slucuny.swoogo.com/6october2026

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Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · 22/09/2026

"The definition of 'climate finance' is embarrassingly flexible." - Sean Sweeney, @cunyslu.bsky.social #climateweeknyc #cwnyc2026

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Want to know how NYC’s hotel workers built their union? Read @shaunrichman.org’s book and listen to our conversation on the latest episode of @cunyslu.bsky.social’s Reinventing Solidarity on.soundcloud.com/XhY6C7Rg88C9...

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Episode 71 - How New York's Hotel Workers Built Their Union with Shaun Richman

The Hotel Trades Council (HTC) has won a remarkable level of economic security for its 40,000 members. Shaun Richman joins New Labor Forum Editor Chris Maisano to talk about how New York's hotel worke

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I wrote about the late, great Rev. James Lawson, his posthumous memoir, and the question of nonviolence in movements for social transformation. Lawson did more to advance the cause of human freedom than most; may he receive the wider recognition he so richly deserves jacobin.com/2026/08/jame...

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James Lawson Was the Civil Rights Movement’s Drill Sergeant

The civil rights movement’s commitment to nonviolence wasn’t just moral but also strategic, based on a calculation of how the movement could best exert power. No practitioner of that nonviolence was m...

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dgorganize (he/him) @dgorganize.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Always important insights from @shaunrichman.org. In a new interview, he talks sectoral organizing, syndicalist philosophy and tactics in achieving a unionized hotel industry, whipsawing holdout employers and much more 🎙️: @cgmaisano.bsky.social @cunyslu.bsky.social soundcloud.com/cunyslu/epis...

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Episode 71 - How New York's Hotel Workers Built Their Union with Shaun Richman

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Make time to invest in how you lead! The Movement Leader Fellowship gives eorganizers the space to sharpen their strategy and learn alongside movement leaders from across the country. Last chance to apply by the priority deadline of Sep21: socialjusticeleadership.squarespace.com/movement-leader-2027

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We were proud to welcome NY Governor Kathy Hochul to @cunyslu.bsky.social last week as she signed legislation into law and joined over 150 labor leaders at our school! Thank you to our staff, faculty, partners, and Labor Advisory Board for helping us showcase what SLU is - and what it is becoming.

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Jax Jacobsen @jaxjacobsen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Sometimes I overlook just how much my understanding of the world was shaped by growing up in NYC. As a kid, I believed everyone in the US was in a union, and that every American was either Jewish or Catholic.

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New York remains one of the strongest centers of organized labor in the nation - even as overall union membership rates hold steady. @cunyslu.bsky.social's State of the Unions 2026 explores the workers, industries and organizing efforts sustaining New York’s labor movement: bit.ly/3EkQHVa

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Stirling Smith @stirlingsmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Dolly Parton was a strong trade unionist.

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you, @cunyslu.bsky.social, for sponsoring today’s event and standing with workers! Your support fuels our movement for safe, healthy, and dignified workplaces. Join us today at 7 PM ET: nationalcosh.org/news/events/...

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Defending Safety for All in Dangerous Times

4PM PDT / 5PM MDT / 6PM CDT / 7PM EDT Kick-off off Labor Day 2026 with National COSH at Defending Safety for All in Dangerous Times: an evening of solidarity and collective commitment to true safety f...

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First Jet Air @firstjetair.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Welcome to First Jet. www.FirstJetAir.com

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The safety and wellbeing of workers is central to the struggle for labor rights. We are proud to be a sponsor of the @nationalcosh.bsky.social. Join us at NCOSH's virtual gala tomorrow!

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join us Aug31–Sep3 for four days of @cunyslu.bsky.social spirit during Fall '26 Welcome Week! Meet fellow students, connect with campus offices, and get tips to help you start the semester strong. Stop by each evening between 5-6:30pm for snacks, raffles, and activities. 😀 More info: bit.ly/4hU77J3

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"Parton was, indeed, a union sister for the better part of 60 years - carrying the card of multiple labor organizations that on Tuesday celebrated the talent and humanity that earned the country singer, actress, and philanthropist universal admiration." Rest in Power, Dolly. 💟

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Join us this Thursday, August 27th at 4pmET for the first Movement Leader Fellowship Information Session! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the fellowship, learn what we’re looking for in the 2027 cohort, and get the answers you need to decide if MLF is right for you. Save your spot: bit.ly/3SqMZUA

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Are you an experienced organizer looking for space to sharpen your strategy, strengthen your leadership, and build connections with other leaders? Get a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re looking for and decide if MLF is right for you: socialjusticeleadership.squarespace.com/movement-leader-2027

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"Once in office, @shawnfainuaw.bsky.social had less than 6 months to prepare for negotiations, and a possible strike, with Detroit’s Big Three: Ford, GM, and Stellantis." Read the latest by Lichtenstein on New Labor Forum: newlaborforum.cuny.edu/2026/05/15/shawn-fains-uaw-is-facing-strong-headwinds

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Movement Leader Fellowship! Designed for experienced organizers within power-building orgs, this fellowship combines coursework, retreats, and coaching to strengthen strategic leadership. Apply now: socialjusticeleadership.squarespace.com/movement-leader-2027

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

"This growth in data centers calls into question even more sharply the dominant narrative that endless economic growth is compatible with addressing the climate crisis." Read the latest in #NewLaborForum: newlaborforum.cuny.edu/2026/06/25/will-the-data-center-boom-make-the-climate-go-bust

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Join us and the @nyscivilservice.bsky.social to explore career opportunities, hiring pathways, and how to get started: bit.ly/4vEfCv4

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

CUNY SLU mourns the loss of Lillian Roberts, a trailblazing labor leader whose courage and lifelong commitment to working people helped to strengthen NY’s labor movement. Rest in power, Lillian Roberts. Service info: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/lillian-roberts-12962677

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Watch a brilliant conversation between Prof. Kandice Chuh and editor Ken Wissoker on the centennial of Duke University Press. They share advice for early career scholars on how to think about writing and publishing youtu.be/X4F1_PY3hP4

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Writing and Publishing Now: Strategies for Turbulent Times

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Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Palomar Faculty Federation, AFT Local 6161 seeks a Director of Membership, Communications, and Operations to be based in San Marcos, CA. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3104... #1u #UnionStrong @aft.org

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Since 2021, the @cornellilr.bsky.social Labor Action Tracker has been the only comprehensive database of strikes and other work stoppages in the country. Researchers join NLF Editor Chris Maisano on the latest episode of Reinventing Solidarity: on.soundcloud.com/M7cNwbonfnMNBkxTgI

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We’re excited to share a few featured #career and internship opportunities we wanted to highlight this month! Find the role below on @joinhandshake.bsky.social or connect with us for more opportunities: careerservices@slu.cuny.edu

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Labor Action Tracker @laboraction.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Check out our conversation with @cgmaisano.bsky.social on Reinventing Solidarity from @cunyslu.bsky.social. We had a great time discussing some of our key findings and what they mean for the labor movement!

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I had a lot of fun talking to the team behind the @laboraction.bsky.social Labor Action Tracker for @cunyslu.bsky.social’s Reinventing Solidarity. If you’ve never used their interactive map, put down what you’re doing and do it now (but be warned, it’s addictive) on.soundcloud.com/mnvLpfuMa9Yk...

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Episode 69 - Talking Strikes w/the Labor Action Tracker Team

How do we know where, when, and for how long strikes and other labor actions happen in the U.S.? Since 2021, the Labor Action Tracker has been the only comprehensive database of strikes and other work

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Attend the #CUNYSLU Alumni Association and Black Women’s Association #Juneteenth Celebration on July 1st, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in person at @cunyslu.bsky.social! This community event will feature a panel discussion along time to gather, reflect & celebrate. RSVP: slucuny.swoogo.com/juneteenth

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PSC-CUNY @psc-cuny.org · 18/06/2026

‪GOTV! @bradlander.bsky.social for Congress in District 10 and @alexbores.nyc for Congress in District 12. Early Voting Period is happening NOW through June 21st PSC's full list of endorsed candidates can be found here: psc-cuny.org/issues/psc-e... Find Your Pollsite: findmypollsite.vote.nyc

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"The struggle to achieve democracy in Iran in the face of domestic repression and foreign intervention - dialectically interrelated forms of violence - stretches back for more than a century." Read the latest by @cunyslu.bsky.social's Puya Gerami: jacobin.com/2026/04/iran...

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The Struggle for Democracy in Iran Isn’t Over

After this war ends, Iranians will carry on their struggle for democracy, but against even steeper odds in a society gutted by US and Israeli bombs, under a regime that will use the horror of this for...

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Don’t wait! Register to vote by June 13 and make your voice heard! Only voters registered with a party holding an election can vote in the primary election. For more information, vist: vote.nyc

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Hi Henry, I want to ask you to write for @cunyslu.bsky.social’s New Labor Forum but I couldn’t find anywhere else to contact you. So I’m doing it here (sorry)! I assure you, I am a real human person! Please DM me if you’re interested, thanks for all your writing!

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The @cunyslu.bsky.social community celebrated our 8th Commencement on May 28 at Town Hall in Manhattan. Family and friends gathered to cheer on the 150 students who received bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees or certificates. Relive the commencement ceremony online: youtube.com/live/p2rBQxTMtaE

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Presenting the @cunyslu.bsky.social Class of 2026! As we close out the school year we celebrate your achievements, your perseverance, and the dedication that brought you to this milestone. We are proud of all you have accomplished and inspired by all that lies ahead. Congrats, Class of '26! 🎓

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!! 🎓 We're proud to celebrate this milestone with you and all the hard work that brought you here. We look forward to seeing the impact you will make as leaders and changemakers in social justice, labor, and community work. The future is brighter because of you.

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today is SLU’s Commencement Ceremony! Join us as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our 2026 graduates. For those unable to join us in person, the ceremony will also be streamed LIVE right here on the @cunyslu.bsky.social Commencement webpage: youtube.com/live/p2rBQxTMtaE

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CUNY SLU 2026 Commencement Ceremony

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Registration for the 49th UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School is open now, register before June 15th! The 49th summer school is hosted by @cunyslu.bsky.social and will take place July 20-24 in NYC, a historic center of labor struggle and organizing. Find out more: slu.cuny.edu/uale-summer-school

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Here’s the great labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein on the UAW situation ahead of the union’s constitutional convention and leadership elections, for @cunyslu.bsky.social’s New Labor Forum: newlaborforum.cuny.edu/2026/05/15/s...

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Shawn Fain's UAW Is Facing Strong Headwinds - New Labor Forum

The forthcoming UAW election will constitute more than a referendum on the Fain leadership. It will be a token of the hopes and frustrations of US workers.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Great convo with @cunyslu.bsky.social & @afscme.bsky.social Pres. Lee Saunders about the Trump admin undermining the power of working people. Through Congress, commerce, courts, courts of public opinion—and connecting as a union and labor movement—we're fighting for a better life for working people

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AFT @aft.org · 28/04/2026

@rweingarten.bsky.social shared the importance of building power and common cause with working people to create a path to a better life for all during a virtual event with @cunyslu.bsky.social today. "We have to make this country work for an American Dream again, and that's what I hear all over."

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Brooks Bitterman spent his life fighting for workers' rights and is remembered with love. At @cunyslu.bsky.social, we continue his work by hosting the Brooks Bitterman Memorial Scholarship to support training a new generation of researchers: pressherald.com/2026/05/01/obituarybrooks-bitterman-2

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Obituary: Brooks Bitterman

SCARBROUGH - Brooks Bitterman died in Scarborough, Maine, on April 26, 2024 from malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, a rare, aggressive ...

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

How have union-led legal challenges reversed union-busting and anti-worker policies instituted by Trump since early 2025? Join us for a lively conversation on this question and more with two national labor leaders. Audience questions will be welcomed! RSVP: slucuny.swoogo.com/28april2026

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚨LABOR PODCAST CONTENT🚨 What can we learn from the UAW’s efforts to organize in higer ed and manufacturing? @micahuetricht.bsky.social and I talked to @chactivist.bsky.social for @cunyslu.bsky.social’s Reinventing Solidarity to find out on.soundcloud.com/GGU59U6ge3LS...

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Episode 67 - How Can Workers Win?

What can the UAW’s efforts to scale up new organizing efforts teach the rest of the labor movement? Former UAW chief of staff Chris Brooks shares his reflections on organizing in higher education and

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Toby Higbie @thigbie.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Check out the interview with Chris Brooks at the @cunyslu.bsky.social podcast discussing his two article in New Labor Forum: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Episode 67 - How Can Workers Win?

Podcast Episode · Reinventing Solidarity · April 24 · 43m

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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies @cunyslu.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Join us for our Open House on May 11! Whether you prefer to connect from home or experience campus in person, we’ve got you covered. Explore our academic programs, meet faculty and staff, and learn how we can help you advance your career and make a difference: welcome.slu.cuny.edu/portal/open_house

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Lois Weiner @drloisweiner.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Good chance to ask AFT, AFSCME prez about Chicago Teachers Union successful push for their schools to have students, school employees free to make #MayDayStrong a time for civic action. No work. No School. No shopping. Register here for the @cunyslu.bsky.social event: slucuny.swoogo.com/28April2026

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Chris Maisano @cgmaisano.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Good stuff by Puya Gerami on Iranian workers and their long fight for democracy in @cunyslu.bsky.social’s New Labor Forum newlaborforum.cuny.edu/2026/04/22/l...

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Labor and the Struggle for Iranian Democracy - New Labor Forum

Workers have been central actors in the struggle to achieve democracy in Iran in the face of domestic repression and foreign intervention.

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'viktor shtrum' @viktorshtrum.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

so bummed I miss this @cunyslu.bsky.social event about organizing college athletes

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Organizing College Athletes

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