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Troy Area Labor Council

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We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice. We strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people in Rensselaer County.

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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 04/11/2025
Hey labor fam! Remember if you’re in Rensselaer county get out and vote today for your labor-endorsed candidates!
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 01/09/2025
This Labor Day we want to remind you to come out on Saturday to help the newly formed Troy public library staff union canvass for the budget vote. An increased budget is affordable for tax payers and will upgrade facilities and bring the sorts of benefits and pay our library workers deserve!
CANVAS WITH THE LIBRARY UNION!
Join Workers United Upstate NY on Saturday, Sep 6th to help pass the library's tax levy. We will be door knocking to get out the vote!
What: Canvassing for the Library Budget
When: Saturday, Sep 6*h from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Meet up at the Main Library Branch (100
Second Street, Troy, NY 12180)
The new budget will help UNION workers win necessary improvements to their job, including:
• safe staffing
• fair wages
• affordable healthcare
• necessary facilities improvements
We need your help to get the word out!
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Myron @myron4labor.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#NYSNA has been saying this all along. AMC has YET to honestly negotiate for a fair contract! spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...
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Albany Medical Center fined over staffing violation
The violation was found during the department's survey of the hospital last year.
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Myron @myron4labor.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
#TroyNY and #PEF Members! Fellow PEF Member, Phil DiLorenzo, is running for the District 1 Troy City Council seat. He's @troylaborcouncil.org & PEF endorsed & supports #GoodCause! Every little bit helps and we need to get Troy, the Workers' City, back on track. secure.actblue.com/donate/phil4troy
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I just gave to Phil Dilorenzo!
Show your support with a contribution.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
¡Que Viva David Huerta! ¡Que Vivan Los Trabajadores! ¡Que Viva California! ¡Si Se Puede! #FreeDavidEndRaids
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Prism @prismreports.org · 09/06/2025
ICE raids in Los Angeles are a declaration of war, & Angelenos are primed for battle, @tinavasquez.bsky.social writes in an op-ed. Immigration & Customs Enforcement sent the city a message when its agents showed up in full force, & that message was responded to in kind by the people of LA.
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ICE raids in Los Angeles are a declaration of war
ICE sent the city a message when its agents showed up in full force, and that message was responded to in kind by the people of Los Angeles
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 09/06/2025
David was assaulted and arrested while advocating for immigrants in LA. No one should be targeted for standing up for their community. Today we’re taking action — JOIN us: bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids #FreeDavidEndRaids
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#FreeDavidEndRaids
On Friday afternoon, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocat...
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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 12/05/2025
More and more workers are walking out today... and this is just the beginning 😏
SSSS
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Myron @myron4labor.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
#TroyNY! Come out in #Solidarity with your neighbors and demand Good Cause protections! Troy is a majority renter city! The politicians need to listen to them! #GoodCause #RentersRights #landlords #rent #eviction
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 02/05/2025
It was a busy May Day yesterday with President Sean Collins, Secretary David Banks and new delegate Jess Sweet all speaking about the importance of cross-union solidarity. ✊❤️
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 23/04/2025
Union family to the north! Uncommon Grounds workers want to see you today and tomorrow.
JOIN US FOR A "SIP IN" at Clifton Park Uncommon Grounds!
Wednesday, April 23rd from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Order something simple, TIP the workers, and wish them luck with upcoming union election!JOIN US FOR A "SIP IN" at Saratoga Springs Uncommon Grounds!
THURSDAY, April 24th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM!
Order something simple, TIP the workers, and wish them luck with upcoming union election!
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David A. Banks @davidabanks.online · 15/04/2025
University of Rochester grad students are trying to organize a union to protect themselves (half are int’l students) and secure real wages. Donate to their hardship fund here gofund.me/31c39b85
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Donate to UR Grad Labor Union Strike and Hardship Fund, organized by Katherine Gregory
On April 21, 2025, graduate workers at the University of Rochester are … Katherine Gregory needs your support for UR Grad Labor Union Strike and Hardship Fund
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Akela Lacy @akelalacy.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
SCOOP: Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi went into an interview today hoping he would come out a U.S. citizen. Instead, ICE arrested him. theintercept.com/2025/04/14/i...
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Palestinian Student Leader Was Called In for Citizenship Interview — Then Arrested by ICE
Palestinian Columbia student leader Mohsen Mahdawi was called in for a citizenship interview. Instead, ICE arrested him for deportation.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The worker who shared this photo of a upstate NY apple orchard told us they were prepping for the eventual harvest. They said the weather was intense on this day. There were intermittent rain and snow flurries and temp was between 24-30° on this April day. #WeFeedYou
A New York apple orchard on a cold rainy April day
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
One of hundreds of people abducted by ICE and sold to slavery in El Salvador was a 19 year old with no criminal record in the US or Venezuela and no tattoos of any kind. An ICE kidnapper who grabbed him outside his house said, "He's not the one." The other said, "Take him anyway." So they did.
Wilmer only found out his son had been detained after receiving a phone call on March 15 from his nephew, Luis, who lives with them. That morning was their last time together; they had gone around the corner to do their laundry. Later that day, Wilmer said that his son met with a friend to get help with some errands at the American Red Cross. He learned this from Luis, who looked at the situation from inside the apartment: when his son was on his way back, just steps from his home when ICE agents stopped him. “The officers grabbed him and two other boys right at the entrance to our building. One said, ‘No, he’s not the one,’ like they were looking for someone else. But the other said, ‘Take him anyway.'”

That moment marked the beginning of Wilmer’s search for answers — answers he’s still waiting for.
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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 31/03/2025
🏳️‍⚧️Happy Trans Day of Visibility from SBWU. 2025 has been a terrifying year for trans people, which is why we need contracts that protects trans healthcare + protections now more than ever. If Starbucks cares about their queer and trans workers, they'll finalize strong contracts NOW.
Two abstract cats embrace, with one colored white and tearing up, and embraced by another that is decorated in stars and trans flag colors. In one corner text says "You belong in our union," and the other has the Starbucks Workers United TRAC (Trans Rights Action Committee) logo.
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
#TransDayOfVisibility
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Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
And this historic assault on labor is nowhere to be found on *any* of the major newspapers' front pages today.
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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
If we ramp up the pressure, Musk and DOGE are toast go.savepublicservices.com
go.savepublicservices.com
Let Us Work!
Elon Musk is trying to steal the federal government—slashing public services, firing essential workers, and handing power to billionaires like himself. It’s illegal. It’s dangerous. And workers won’t ...
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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
OUR PRESSURE IS WORKING! Fire Musk, Not Workers!
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The #Oscars2025 were UNION MADE! Hats off to the phenomenal IATSE crew behind the night!
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Operation Democracy ✊🏼 Free DC! @democracyop.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
REI board elections are now active until the end of April for all active members!! #cooperatives #unions #labor #workers #elections #democracy
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Vote NO in REI’s Board Election | REI Union
Learn how REI Co-op members are standing up and fighting back against their corporate Board of Directors during this year's election.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget. Really think about how twisted this all is.
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 06/03/2025
Disgusting!
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
BREAKING: A federal judge just ordered the reinstatement of Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox. She was fired by Trump to damage the labor board’s ability to function.
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 26/02/2025
It is a war on the working class, pure and simple.
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AFT @aft.org · 24/02/2025
“This is a significant decision that puts a firewall between actors whom we believe lack the legitimacy and authority to access Americans’ personal data and are using it inappropriately, without any safeguards." – @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Federal Court Orders Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management to Stop Sharing Private Data with DOGE Affiliates
GREENBELT, Md.—On Feb. 24, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Manage...
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AFT @aft.org · 24/02/2025
📢 AFT Higher Ed Immigration Town Hall 📢 Join us online for an essential discussion on how we can defend faculty, staff, and students on our campuses in the face of rapidly evolving U.S. immigration policies. 🗓️ Feb 25, 7-8pm ET 🔗 Register: event.on24.com/wcc/r/486787...
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 24/02/2025
Nothing Musk and his lapdogs are doing is about efficiency. It’s about fear and loyalty. Give them neither.
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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 24/02/2025
ICYMI: Workers at THREE Starbucks in Chicago announced they are organizing to join our union! Baristas at the John Hancock Center, 115 West Rand Road, and Harrison & Paulina (Rush) locations know that that this is a crucial time to join the fight for living wages, fair scheduling, and more!
Four workers pose with their letter to the CEO announcing their intention to unionize next to a Starbucks signTwo workers pose outside their StarbucksThree workers pose at their Starbucks
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Dripped Out Trade Unionists @uniondrip.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Every union should be echoing this statement.
IUPAT Twitter post:

There are nearly 3 million immigrants in the construction industry, and they deserve the same rights as all other workers. Our union stands with our immigrant members and all working people in this country — an injury to one is an injury to all.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🗣️ WATCH: “It’s the largest scam in human history. These are the richest people ever. Richer than Attila the Hun.” Sully explains how Trump/Musk/the GOP are (again) using tiny budget cuts to distract us as they cut TRILLIONS in taxes for the ultra-rich🎯💰 Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGN7W6v...
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 18/02/2025
See you there folks!
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 11/02/2025
Congrats to the staff at the Troy Public Library on their voluntarily recognized Union!
TROY AREA LABOR COUNCIL
CONGRATULATES TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF ON UNIONIZING
"The Troy Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO congratulates the staff of the Troy Public Library for winning voluntary recognition of their union with the Rochester Regional Joint Board/Workers United Upstate New York, an SEIU affiliate. We also thank the Library's Board of Trustees for voting to grant
voluntary recognition of their union.
This is an important victory, not just for the staff but for Library patrons and the entire city of Troy. By coming together to form a union and secure a seat at the bargaining table, the workers are demonstrating their commitment to Troy residents to maintain and expand the vital programming and services they provide at the library's two locations."
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Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
HUGE: Workers just won the first ever Whole Foods union election!
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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 28/01/2025
And it’s been confirmed:
washingtonpost.com
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
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Sin City Liberal @sincityliberal.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Amazon warehouse management in Queens, NY opened a hose and flooded striking warehouse workers in freezing temperatures. The video was taken by Teamsters Local 804.
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Ms. Vulpes 🦊 @ms-vulpes.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Amazon driver attempted to join Teamsters ULP strike. The cops first tried to block him from leaving and then went into his cab and arrested him. The people are rising up. inthesetimes.com/article/arre...
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NYPD Arrests Workers During Historic Amazon Strike
Police cracked down on striking drivers in Queens who blocked deliveries.
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Dripped Out Trade Unionists @uniondrip.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The Teamsters will launch the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Thurs., Dec. 19. The nationwide action follows Amazon’s repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain with the thousands of Amazon workers who organized with the Teamsters. Let's fucking go! 🔥
Teamsters graphic that says Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in American history. Below is a picture of Amazon drivers in their blues uniform.
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 30/11/2024
“It is uncharitable to assert that the Mantello administration has no contingency plan. It is clear that they do have one: it is merely offensive, inadequate, and self-defeating.” timbercorp.org/positions/24...
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The Mayor Does Have a Contingency Plan: Fleecing Unions — TIMBER
TIMBER’s comments on the Mantello administration's practice of eroding bargaining units to remain solvent during periods of financial mismanagement.
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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Listen to Topsy the union dog: unionize, respect picket lines, and always carry a bone.
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Troy Area Labor Council @troylaborcouncil.org · 27/11/2024
Someone should unionize @bsky.app
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