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NFFE local 125

@nffe-local125.bsky.social
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Local 125 covers employees at/on the Region 4 RO, Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Fishlake NF, Manti-La Sal, Dixie NF, and Bridger- Teton NF.

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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
That's our VP on the right!
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Please take a minute to sign this petition against the USDA Reorganization. The services these agencies provide will be greatly reduced, directly impact Americans everyday lives. actionnetwork.org/forms/stop-t...
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Stop the USDA "Reorganization"! Sign the letter to urge that USDA Protect Federal Workers, Our Food System, and the Public
An open letter to: The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture The Honorable Stephen A. Vaden, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independe...
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hawk fire needs an aar ngl. Holding fire fighters for 4 hrs in staging while the fire spread? They could have been preping houses.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Our national team was on the hill this week fighting for firefighter health protections! #bettertogether #nffestrong @iamunion.bsky.social
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Four unions representing U.S. Department of Agriculture employees, joined by nonprofit organizations and local governments from across the country, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging the Trump administration’s reorganization of the USDA.
us19.campaign-archive.com
Unions File Lawsuit to Halt USDA Reorganization
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 28/08/2026
This Labor Day, we’re going to show the billionaires who we are and how we fight. We will stand together to rally, speak up.and demand better for working people. Find an event near you and join us: betterinaunion.org
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It's Better in a Union
Support Workers! Labor Day is a celebration of the power and solidarity our labor movement has when we come together. And this year, we're using it to speak up for working people. Find an Event Share Your Story Working people know it's better in a union...
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
W00t!
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Stewards meeting in the wild! REAF Sara (chief Steward for the Manti-La Sal) and BAER Britt (steward Manti-La Sal) on the Babylon Fire!
A skinny guy with longish hair is wearing new clean nomex yellow shirt and she green trousers. He is wearing a yellow hardhat. His right arm is around a lady in not as new nomex and an orange hardhat. Her hair is a darker brown and six inches longer than his. They are standing in a recently burned area. The two people are being silly. The guy is pretending to shovel with a very short shovel while the lady skates to be dancing a jig.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This was really good! Highly recommend hearing what the impacts are and will be. #savetheUSFS #saveUSDA
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Hey Fishlake nf members! Because of this declaration you qualify for the @iamunion.bsky.social disaster relief program.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Our members have been busting a$$ to achieve this
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Anyone have connections on the UWC? We're trying to get the last couple signatures so we can file. Please share this link with folks- the responses come back to me. We're going to have folks in town in 2 weeks if folks would like to talk to one of them one on one.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache national forest employees- we would love to get you some protections!
1) what does box 37 on your sf 50 say? 7777 you are eligible to be in the bargianing unit, 8888 you are a supervisor or see privileged things. 
2) let's get your unit organized, and the protections  of our contract, including our recent telework and remote work arbitration win. 
3) please fill out this encrypted form that comes to the organizing committee so that we can reach out and answer any questions you might have. Bit.ly/4yiAE4P.

The back ground is boring royal blue with a gold border. There is a qr code in the lower right corner that will take you to the same link
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
💪💪🏽💪🏿
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy independence day!
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In bold script is the number 250. At the top in the fireworks is the nffe eagle,ribbon and cogs logo.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nicholas A. Hutcherson was a brave wildland firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting communities and public lands. This fundraiser is just getting started, and sharing helps so much in these early days. Even if you can't donate, a quick share can help. gofund.me/8af002151
A younger guy smiles from under a grey hardhat. The graphic says 32k$ is needed to reach the gofundme goal.  The title of the fundraiser is Nicholas A Hutcherson, fallen hero in line of duty.  A yellow donate now sticker is on the graphic.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) mourns the tragic loss of three federal wildland firefighters who died in the line of duty, while responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires along the Colorado-Utah border. The fires, now merged, are the Snyder Mesa Fire.
The background is a mountain meadow from the adjacent forest to the fire.  There is a lake in the background and peaks in the far distance. White text reads: The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) mourns the tragic loss of three federal wildland firefighters who died in the line of duty, while responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires (both now the Snyder Mesa Fire). We also extend our heartfelt wishes for the full recovery of  the two firefighters injured in the line of duty.  Our hearts are with their family, friends and coworkers.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Monday (6/22) kicks off our annual legislative week. NFFE reps from across the country will gather in Washington DC to meet with members of Congress about legislation that matters to us. View the slides to find out what you can do to help. #wildlandfire #unionstrong #federalworkers
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Please make time to respond www.sniderlaw.com/current_case...
Yes we really have a lawsuit going with Snider& associates. The lawsuit has been progressing since 2017. The original grievance alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Title V (FEPA), among other violations.

The case applies to all fs employees who have felt pressured to work through lunch or late without pay. So, most of us.

https://www.sniderlaw.com/current_cases/nffe-forest-service-council-v-u-s-forest-service/
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@iamunion.bsky.social @nffe.bsky.social and everyone else! #signalboost #savetheUSFS
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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
HAPPENING NOW! We're joining federal workers & allies to defend the Forest Service staff from Trump's attempt to destroy the agency. Call Congress & tell them to stop the reorganization that would privatize our public forests. tinyurl.com/act4usfs #SaveUSFS #ProtectOurForests
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This whole thread!
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Heads up
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
We're working on organizing the Uintah-Wasatch-Cache national forest. #uwc #utah
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The nffe logo is bottom center
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
On this workers memorial day our colleague was honored- she passed away while at work just over a year ago www.instagram.com/p/DXsablSF3Y...
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Message from @nffe.bsky.social president Randy Irwin about the proposed reorganization youtu.be/uotD5AIuUHk?...
youtu.be
NFFE President Erwin on USFS "Realignment" Plan
YouTube video by National Federation of Federal Employees, IAMAW
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This union brother, firefighter, silviculturalist, and vetran recently passed away. We're helping fundraise for his wife and kiddo. If you have a few $$ to spare, please consider donating to this family. Reposting helps too. www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-... #firefighter #veteran #bettertogether
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Donate to In Memory of Jake Attebery: Support for Chelsey and Althea, organized by Abbey Mencotti
We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of our dea… Abbey Mencotti needs your support for In Memory of Jake Attebery: Support for Chelsey and Althea
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Everyday can be Earth Day in our jobs btwn fire fighting with right sized tactics, including MIST, slinging d-tapes (hugging trees), to ecosystem restoration and maintenance by our teams. All our jobs contribute to caring for the land and serving people. #ourworkmatters #savetheUSFS #unionstrong
Nffe eagle cogs logo
Happy earh day in a cheerful green cursive script with  leaf splashes. Below that in black text is "caring for the land and serving people"
Below is a cottage garden of flowers with an earth looking a bit like a giant cabbage plant growing in the middle.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Chartered in 1919! Thanks for the shout-out @nffe-fsc.bsky.social
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Please help us stop the illegal dismantling of the Forest Service actionnetwork.org/letters/cong... (we're the largest FS union representing 20,000 Forest Service employees including many of the ~7000 being forced to move) @altnps.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org
Congress must act: Stop the Forest Service workforce dismantlement
Tens of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees represented by the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) are urging members of Congress to oppose the Trump administration's announced ...
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Lol the chief couldn't get the motto right.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
#signalboost
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The impact and priority survey was sent today to all bargianing unit employees via your work email by Genny. Please take the time to fill it out- it can be done on the clock or forward it to yourself and do it from your personal device. 🧵 #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #nffestrong #saveOurForests
HOLD THE
LINE
NFFE-FSC circular logo with a raised first. 

From the Desk of Genny Kotyk

Forest Service Council President (acting)

Dear NFFE Bargaining Unit Employees,

The last few weeks have been a challenging time for all of us. Whether
or not a bargaining unit employee, and whether or not directly impacted by the USDA
proposed changes to the US Forest Service, we are all collectively affected by this
announcement.

The NFFE Forest Service Council and union leaders across the country have been hard
at work collaborating with our NFFE National Staff and affiliated IAM union resources,
along with other allies in developing strategies for how to respond to the proposed
changes.

With the help of our IAM Strategic Resources we have developed an Impact &
Priorities Survey_- Initial Forest Service Reorganization Assessment for you to
share with us what you are experiencing, what impacts you are expecting, and which
issues matter most to you at this early stage of negotiations over the proposed
reorganization plan. You may receive additional surveys as needs emerge for more
detailed information. Your responses help the Union identify priority bargaining topics
and ensure we focus on the real impacts facing employees. Your
participation is voluntary, and honest feedback is encouraged.
Please reach out to your local steward if you didn't
recieve the email. Please fill out the survey at your earliest
convenience, during work hours, and feel free to do so from
a personal device if you would prefer.

@wwww.NFFE-FSC.org

Hold the line, nffe-fsc raised first logo. 

From the Desk of Genny Kotyk

Forest Service Council President (acting),

Background about the negotiations and the bargaining process;
On March 31, the NFFE Forest Service Council (FSC) received the Article
11 Bargaining Notice from the Agency within an hour of the announcement nationally.

As stated in our Master Agreement, the FSC has 28 days to respond. Management
provided some initial proposals and basic information. The FSC is developing a list of
questions that will be formulated into an official Union Information Request along
with developing our bargaining interests.

Our Negotiations Team will include our NFFE Legal Counsel and union leaders that
represent the level of employees we are bargaining for at each stage or Phase of
Negotiations.

Phase 1 involves the National Capital Region's bargaining unit employees (BUEs), both
those proposed to remain in DC and proposed to relocate.

Later, we will begin Phase 2 of Negotiations that involves
the WO detached, Regional Office, and Research and
Development BUEs.

@www.NFFE-FSC.org

Hold the line, nffe-fsc raised fist logo

From the Desk of Genny Kotyk
Forest Service Council President (acting)

I know there is
also a high level of interest in our Return to Office
Arbitration, so here is the latest update: On March 6, NFFE and the
Agency had an Arbitration hearing on the Return to Office issue, unilaterally
eliminating all telework agreements. The parties have agreed to submit closing briefs
to the arbitrator by April 22"d . The arbitrator then has 30 days to reply with their
decision.

We have positive expectations due to other federal employee unions having won
arbitrations on this issue in recent months, but there are no guarantees in the
outcome.

Thank you for the flood of support in new members to help protect our civil service
and negotiated rights under our Master Agreement.

Supporting your union is more important now than ever before.
• If interested in becoming a member please fill out an 1187 form and send it to
your Local Union Representative.

@www.NFFE-FSC.org

Hold the line raised first nffe-fsc logo

From the Desk of Genny Kotyk

Forest Service Council President (acting)

NFFE-IAM MEMBER BENEFITS

As a member of the National Federation of Federal Employees,
IAMAW, you have access to some of the best consumer, financial and educational
benefits the labor community has to offer. Along with the benefits bargained on your
behalf by NFFE-IAM representatives in the workplace, you are also offered discounts
on various consumer products and services, as well as educational opportunities
including union based training through reduced cost college degrees.

nffe.org/benefits

unionplus.org

Most importantly please take care of yourselves, your family and each other
during these difficult times. Please do not make any major life altering decisions in
response to the Reorganization announcement until more information is made clear
and negotiations have been completed. Last year we lost many employees making
decisions out of fear and misinformation. Please do not further that trend.

@www.NFFE-FSC.org
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
We're in it for the long haul. Reach out to your local stewards with questions. #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #nffestrong #unionsmatter
Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center.  Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. 
White text reads: What does the reorganization negotiation process look like? Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center.  Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. 
White text reads: the union, as the recipient of the article 11 notices, has 28 days to reply.Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center.  Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. 
White text reads: management provided us some initial proposals and information in the article 11 notices.Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center.  Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. 
White text reads:  we read over what management provided and started a list of questions and counter proposals.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Our negotiation team is coming together nicely. Please keep records of all notifications and letters etc you recieve. It's better to have records and not need them than the other way around. #bettertogether #ourworkmatters #nffestrong
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The Ogden office is proposed to be moved to the Bennet building. Last year at this time the Bennett building was slated for disposal. This has the potential to get messy quickly.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We know it can be rough setting aside retirement, especially at a lower graded point in your career, but there's #FreeMoney involved, so we strongly recommend atleast making the min 5% contribution to maximize your match. Future you, will thank current you. #retirement #bettertogether #nffestrong
NFFE logo

Let's Talk Retirement

There are three times in your career when you should take retirement
training:

1) When you are a new hire or early career so that you can set yourself up to be able to retire.

2) Mid-career to make sure you' re still on the right path

3) Late-career so you have a smooth departure into the next adventure

Remember to contribute 5% to your traditional or ROTH accounts per
payperiod to recieve the full agency match. If you hit $24,500 before
pp24 (December 12, 2026) and you're not eligible for catch up or
choose to not participate in catch-up- you don't get agency match for
the rest of the year

Life happens and sometimes we need to make catchup payments to our
TSP accounts.

An arrow to the right 

wwww.NFFE.org www.NFFE-FSC.org

NFFE logo
Let's Talk Retirement
In an all employee email dated 2/19/2026 hrm announced the 2026 TSP limits and Catch-Up Law.
(The new catch-up law only applies if you made more than 150k in tax year 2025- please see the email for details)

Standard Limit
The standard elective deferral limit increased to $24,500. The agency match is in addition to this.
Catch-Up Limits
Ages 50+ you can contribute an additional $8,000 for a total of $32,500.
Ages 60-63 you can contribute an additional $11,250 for a total of $35,750.
Age 64+ the limit returns to the regular catch-up amount. Your election carries over each year unless you change it.
www.NFFE.org www.NFFE-FSC.org
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
This Women’s History Month, we want to say thank you to all the women leaders within our union in the AFLCIO, IAM, and NFFE. We recognize & appreciate the strong leaders before us, making it possible for us to be where we are today and propell us to create more opportunities into the future.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Two of our Stewards are in the b-roll 🤗
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Yeah we do! #bettertogether #unionsmatter #nffestrong
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Women are at least 50% of the workforce.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This looks to be interesting
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Did you know that one of the benefits of union membership is our own EAP through IAM? 911/988 if it's emergant Call or text 301-335-0735
24/7 information and support 
IAM-EAP national helpline
301-335-0735 call or text
All inquiries and services are confidential
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Hr has been taking a no tolerance approach on failed tests this year.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
An excellent use of weingarten rights. Also, there are some gems in the comments.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Direct link to all of them: nffe.org/advocacy/leg...
nffe.org
Legislative Action Center | National Federation of Federal Employees
As a citizen of the United States of America, you have the right to seek help from your elected representatives in addressing your concerns — including policies that affect your conditions of…
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Our Power is in our ability to fix the laws that need fixing with our partners from both sides of the aisle.
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Two of our members are in the class and one is on the national committee. Way to represent Gio and Robin!
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
In a case we're familiar with, the difference in settlement between two employees, doing similar field work, was 2x based on one of the employees having better notes to justify backpay. Both settlements were $1000+.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 11/02/2026
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas at corporate stores are fighting for respect and a fair contract while their CEO makes 6,666x what they do. If Starbucks won’t respect baristas, they don’t deserve our clicks and orders. Delete the Starbucks app!
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Rep. Steven Horsford @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
While families in NV-04 are looking for work, Las Vegas closed out 2025 with one of the highest jobless rates in the nation. Tourism is down, jobs are disappearing, and the cost of living keeps rising. That’s the reality of the Trump Slump.
reviewjournal.com
Las Vegas ended 2025 with one of highest jobless rates in country
Las Vegas’ jobless rate is among the highest in the nation for big metro areas
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