The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 26mjacobin.com/2026/09/amaz...jacobin.comAmazon Is Perfecting Total Surveillance of Its WorkforceAmazon has long been synonymous with workplace surveillance. With the introduction of “smart delivery glasses,” the logistics giant may soon ensure that not a moment of its drivers’ time on the clock ... 000
Reposted by The Labor ForceFight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026NEW UNION ALERT: Nurses at Central Maine Medical Center just won their union election in a landslide. Leading up to the vote, the hospital fired 15 supporters and suspended 5 more. It didn’t stop them. As nurse Katie Grinnell put it: “Their cruelty toward us just made us stronger.” 0238
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 28/09/2026www.huffpost.com/entry/mamdan...huffpost.comZohran Mamdani Is Going To War With Amazon. The Stakes Are Incredibly High.A New York City bill would strike a huge blow to Amazon’s outsourcing model. The battle is already spreading to other cities. 021
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Texas residents speak out on Amazon drones: "The government and the F.A.A. have failed us." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/u...nytimes.comIt’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas SuburbIn Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’ 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 23/09/2026www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comWorkers in New York seek to create first AutoZone union as company resistsCompany may have spent about $200,000 to fight union effort in White Plains, where 11 people can vote to join UAW 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026thechiefleader.com/stories/two-...thechiefleader.comTwo wrongfully terminated workers get $40,000 after city intervenes - The ChiefIan O’Hara worked part-time as a barista at Blue Bottle Coffee for almost a year and a half before the company wrongfully terminated him in January, leaving O'Hara “immensely blindsided... 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 16/09/2026jacobin.com/2026/09/amaz...jacobin.comHow Amazon Busts Unions, in Its Own WordsInternal documents disclosed in a British Columbia labor case give us an incredibly detailed look into how exactly Amazon carries out its union-busting operations. 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 11/09/2026As Amazon rolls out drone delivery in more locations, let's not forget what else those drones are up to 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (this one is an oldie but a goodie) theonion.com/disguised-am...theonion.comDisguised Amazon Drone Sneaks Into Worker Meeting To Disrupt Union TalkBESSEMER, AL—Quietly gliding into a corner of the room as the rest of the warehouse employees filed in, a disguised Amazon drone reportedly snuck into a worker meeting Monday to disrupt union talks. “... 000
Reposted by The Labor ForceMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Anthropic Is building a surveillance system to monitor activists using a “pre-crime” approach that tries to predict incidents before they happen. The extensive monitoring system that the AI company is building is aimed primarily at keeping tabs on activists who oppose the rapid development of AI.prospect.orgAnthropic Is Building a Predictive Surveillance System to Monitor Activists - The American ProspectNew hires and comments in interviews show that the AI giant is using its capabilities against dissenters. 1301549920
Reposted by The Labor ForceSharon Graham @unitesharon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026🚨Guys and St Thomas's staff to walk out over low pay and workplace issues Alongside multiple other failures of management, members have been left with no option but to strike. They are the backbone of the hospital and are paid barely above the minimum wage. 1/2 1157
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 08/09/2026more of these, please! #officeofworkerpower www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/n...nytimes.comMamdani Creates Workers’ Rights Office in Effort to Boost Union PowerThe Office of Worker Power, designed to support labor organizing and strengthen worker protections, comes as the mayor works to win over the city’s business community. 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Global greed demands a global movement--and Amazon workers are building it RIGHT NOW. www.gofundme.com/f/help-amazo...gofundme.comDonate to Help Amazon Workers Attend Global Convention, organized by Sultana HossainMy name is Sultana, and I am raising funds for 8 of my fellow Amazon cowo… Sultana Hossain needs your support for Help Amazon Workers Attend Global Convention 021
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 07/08/2026National park rangers just unionized....AGAIN www.unionizenps.org/press/in-a-l...unionizenps.orgIn a Landslide Election, National Park Service Workers Vote to Unionize Across the West Coast — Unionize NPSWorkers won the union election by an extraordinary landslide, with 97% support and over 200 votes cast. This represents the 11th successful union election across the National Park Service in just twel... 142
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 07/08/2026www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...outsideonline.comAngered by Censorship, This NPS Ranger Now Gives Rogue Tours of National ParksSigns about slavery, climate change, and other historical topics continue to quietly disappear from national parks. Former park guide Melissa Dalley quit over the removals, and now she travels the cou... 041
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 05/08/2026finance.yahoo.com/economy/arti...finance.yahoo.comAmazon Workers on Food Stamps Nearly Tripled, While Company Spends $200 Billion on AIA government watchdog report finds a familiar gap widening between what Amazon's workers take home and what its shareholders celebrate, and the company's boldest spending plan yet sits at the center o... 011
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 03/08/2026www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...nytimes.comTrump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat ProtectionsThe Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers. 021
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Amazon illegally fired Tamesha after she shared her story (about Amazon refusing her basic accommodations during her pregnancy, leading to her son being born severely premature) at an investors meeting. Donate to her GoFundMe if you can and please share her story far and wide! gofund.me/8b80a986fgofund.meDonate to Keep Tamesha & Baby Housed - Amazon Pregnancy Whistleblower!, organized by Warehouse LifeTamesha is an Amazon warehouse worker, a whistleblower, and a… Warehouse Life needs your support for Keep Tamesha & Baby Housed - Amazon Pregnancy Whistleblower! 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The charges against David Huerta have been DROPPED www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/u...nytimes.comCase to Be Dropped Against Labor Leader Caught in L.A. Immigration Raid 053
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 24/07/2026RFK cut the CDC. Now America can't stop pooping. Demand RFK reinstate the workers who keep us safe NOW: actionnetwork.org/letters/take... 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 15/07/2026www.cbsnews.com/news/america...cbsnews.comMillions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford foodA quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds. 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 13/07/2026After two years of legal battles with Trader Joe's, workers in Chicago FINALLY win their union! hoodline.com/2026/07/nort...hoodline.comChicago Trader Joe's Wins Union After NLRB RulingTrader Joe’s Lincoln Ave. wins union recognition after NLRB ruling. 0135
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 03/07/2026LEARN MORE AND TAKE ACTION HERE: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-o... 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 01/07/2026It's hot af. Demand OSHA's David Keeling restore heat protections and then resign: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-o... #heatdome #excessiveheat #heatwave 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 29/06/2026if Amazon could put implants in their workers they would 🤬https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-warehouse-workers-wearable-device-right-station-link-2026-6businessinsider.comAmazon is testing wearable trackers on warehouse staff in its quest for efficiencyAmazon's Right Station Link aims to boost warehouse efficiency by automatically capturing data on warehouse roles such as maintenance and safety. 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 25/06/2026www.nlrbedge.com/p/starbucks-...nlrbedge.comStarbucks Union Wins 700th NLRB ElectionStarbucks Workers United continues to grow. 020
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Tomorrow in Garner, NC: Stand in solidarity with @amazoncause during Prime week! 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Just in time for summer, Amazon’s electric delivery vans got a software update that tracks when drivers are out of their seats for 30 seconds & turns off the AC to save battery life. We can’t let Amazon put battery life ahead of worker safety. Take action to protect workers now: bit.ly/coolthevans 000
Reposted by The Labor ForceJessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 22/06/2026We are "celebrating" three years of bargaining with no contract at ProPublica. You'll be hearing from my absolutely phenomenal coworkers about why and we hope you'll follow along as we continue to fight for a fair contract: 114051
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Amazon prioritizing battery life over human life: www.404media.co/software-upd... 1/2404media.coSoftware Update Automatically Turns off Amazon Delivery Drivers’ AC During Dangerous Summer HeatA new software update is turning off the AC in Amazon delivery vans after 10 minutes or 30 seconds under certain conditions. 120
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Our team is heading to @labornotes.bsky.social today! Who else is gonna be there? Drop a note in the comments if you're going, too--we'd love to say hi and talk organizing with you! 👋 #labornotes2026 #workerpower #organizeeverything 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 05/06/2026www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/a...cnbc.comAmazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC. 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 04/06/2026www.wired.com/story/amazon...wired.comAmazon Employees Show Up to City Council Meetings to Demand Limits on Data CentersActivists say it’s the first time Big Tech employees have publicly called for regulations governing data center projects. 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 02/06/2026www.reuters.com/legal/govern...reuters.com 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 29/05/2026looks like it's gonna be a hot try-not-to-die-at-work summer 🤬 newrepublic.com/article/2109... 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 27/05/2026New study from @epi.org and @laborlab.bsky.social just dropped and it's a good read: www.epi.org/publication/... #unionsforall #workingclass #organize 011
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Your tax dollars at work: "The artificial intelligence war profiteer will 'design, configure, deploy and manage a secure, user-friendly tool to track USDA employees’ return to the office,' according to a disclosure." prospect.org/2026/05/18/p...prospect.orgPalantir Gets an Initial $3.9 Million to Spy on Federal Workers - The American ProspectThe contract kicks off a Trump administration plan to track workers at the Social Security Administration and Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs. 012
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 26/05/2026www.epi.org/publication/...epi.orgU.S. employers spend more than $1.5 billion annually on union avoidanceKey takeaways Many U.S. employers hire union avoidance consultants to keep their workers from organizing and bargaining for better pay and working conditions. We estimate that employers spend roughly ... 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Jeff Bezos on the inherent ease and goodness of becoming a billionaire 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 011
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 19/05/2026As if going to the bathroom on an Amazon shift isn't hard enough.... #unionbustingisdisgusting #organizeamazon #workerpower #union 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Join us for a Solidarity Session with Mary Hill from CAUSE & Sultana Hossain from ALU-IBT1 and join the fight against Amazon's corporate greed! Register here: bit.ly/solsesh2 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Amazon workers say they can’t call 911 on the job without fear of retaliation. Amazon insists they can. Even if that policy exists, if workers don’t know about it, how real is it? We're demanding Amazon make it clear: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Guys, you know it's bad when the robots 'don't even want to work' anymore. www.wired.com/story/overwo...wired.comOverworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers FindIn a recent experiment, mistreated AI agents started grumbling about inequality and calling for collective bargaining rights. 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 14/05/2026"Who is going to pay my bills if I retire? What am I going to retire on?" Hill questioned. "The last paycheck I got from Amazon? Really?" abc11.com/post/garner-...abc11.comGarner Amazon worker's message to founder Jeff Bezos goes viral with 10M+ views72-year-old Amazon worker Mary Hill went viral through a social media post fighting for better wages. 111
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 13/05/2026"Do you need a therapist, or do you need a union?" --Jenny O'Dell, Saving Time 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Great news guys! The Bezos-owned @washingtonpost.com says we can ALLLLL be billionaires if we just try really really hard to LiVe Up tO OuR PoTEnTiAL lol 🤡 www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...washingtonpost.comOpinion | You can earn a billion dollarsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a low opinion of human potential. 000
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 08/05/2026It was Jeff's party...he can cry if he wants to. We're still riding this high. #ballwithoutbillionaires #laborisart #jeffbezos #billionairetears 010
The Labor Force @thelaborforce.bsky.social · 05/05/2026www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/s...nytimes.comA ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ Kicks Off the First Monday in May 001