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The production & postproduction crews of @TheYoungTurks #TYTlive have organized for a voice at work with the @IATSE! #UnionStrong #TooStrong #1u

 Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2020
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BREAKING: Marvel Studios’ Visual Effects (VFX) Workers UNANIMOUSLY voted in favor of unionizing with IATSE in a labor board election. This marks the first time a unit of solely VFX Workers has unionized with IATSE since VFX was pioneered nearly a half-century ago.
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We are witnessing an unprecedented wave of solidarity that’s breaking down old barriers in the industry and proving we’re all in this fight together. That doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) profile pictureIATSE // #IASolidarity
@IATSE7 Aug 2023
BREAKING: Visual Effects (VFX) crews at Marvel Studios have filed for a unionization election with the National Labor Relations Board. This signals a major shift in the VFX industry, which has been largely non-union since the 70s. VFX WORKERS ASSEMBLE!! vfxunion.org
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Former @Starbucks CEO @HowardSchultz had his feelings hurt when @BernieSanders accurately referred to him as a billionaire in a hearing on #union-busting. "Citing his wealth is a reminder of the economic inequality Americans are dealing with today." -@AnaKasparian on #tytlive.
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"To hear someone speak out against them [Republicans] and call them out for who and what they are, that's pretty satisfying." @AnaKasparian praises @BernieSanders for holding a hearing on #unions. #tytlive #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll #unionize
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Solidarity with @nbcnewsguild! #UnionStrong #1u
NBC Guild (@nbcnewsguild) profile pictureNBC Guild@nbcnewsguild9 Feb 2023
The signs say it all.
A sign that says "Stop the layoffs!" at the NBC News Guild solidarity rally.

ALT A sign that says "Stop the layoffs!" at the NBC News Guild solidarity rally.

People holding signs and an oversized check returning stolen wages to members of the NBC News Guild in front of 30 Rock.

ALT People holding signs and an oversized check returning stolen wages to members of the NBC News Guild in front of 30 Rock.

A large group of people holding signs, gathered for the NBC News Guild solidarity rally in front of 30 Rock.

ALT A large group of people holding signs, gathered for the NBC News Guild solidarity rally in front of 30 Rock.

A small group of people holding signs that say, "Two years too long," "Fair contract now," "What's appalling? Bosses stalling!" and "What's disgusting? Union busting."

ALT A small group of people holding signs that say, "Two years too long," "Fair contract now," "What's appalling? Bosses stalling!" and "What's disgusting? Union busting."

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REMINDER: MPEG MEMBERS! 🔊 We’re collecting advice to give new members and we’d love to share your wisdom. Could be about the job, union, healthcare… whatever you wish you'd known when you joined! Click here to submit your survey responses loom.ly/FtbHF9w #MPEG #Union
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7,000 #nyc #nurses have gone on #strike in America to protest the horrendous working conditions. When nurses are fed up, you better WATCH OUT! "On top of the pandemic, nurses must deal with regular medical occurrences, and they're saying #HelloSomebody!" #tytlive #Unbossed
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Coming up on #tytlive: 7,000 New York #nurses go on strike, decrying “unimaginable” working conditions. Story by: @truthout @zhang_sharon truthout.org/articles/7000-n…
7,000 New York Nurses Go on Strike, Decrying “Unimaginable” Working Conditions

7,000 New York Nurses Go on Strike, Decrying “Unimaginable” Working Conditions

Workers say that understaffing and patient safety issues have forced them to go on strike.

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TYT Army@TYTArmy36 Jan 2023
There's more in the news besides the fight over House Speaker. Today's Progress Report covers an FTC proposal that could mean $300B more pay for workers every year. Find out more & subscribe to TYT's ProgRep for daily progressive news and inspiration. manage.kmail-lists.com/subsc…
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VFX workers are fighting for their rights -- they are one of the most exploited groups of workers in entertainment. IATSE has put together a survey to gather information about wages. If you or someone you know works in VFX, please fill it out! vfxunion.org/2022-survey/
2022 VFX Worker's Survey: Rates and Working Conditions - IATSE VFX Union

2022 VFX Worker's Survey: Rates and Working Conditions - IATSE VFX Union

Hey there fellow VFX workers! VFX-IATSE is conducting a poll to spread knowledge of what we are worth, and so we as workers know how our working conditions and pay compare to industry standards. Our...

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#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Join IATSE and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement during #HispanicHeritageMonth for an interactive webinar that honors Latinos in the labor movement! Register here: iatse.co/hispanicheritagemon…
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"This will sow even more descent amongst working people in Amazon. It's nice to see these fools don't know what they're doing." @BigWos on #Union busters hired by @amazon getting paid thousands to have steak dinners together. #tytlive Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=gj8kp3ru…
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Does bullying and harassment impact you or others in your workplace? You can make a difference! Learn how in the free webinar. Now available quarterly. The next one is October 16. Visit btshelp.org/bystander to register.
Bystander Intervention Webinar - Behind the Scenes

Bystander Intervention Webinar - Behind the Scenes

Mental health and suicide prevention resources including crisis lines, therapist finders, support for alcohol, drugs and other substance misuse, eating disorders, and dealing with depession, anxiety...

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Coming up on #tytlive: Why a possible railroad #strike would cripple the supply chain and stoke #inflation. Story by: @MarketWatch marketwatch.com/story/why-a-…

Why a possible railroad strike would cripple the supply chain, stoke inflation

A possible national railroad strike is looming over the U.S. supply chain and adding to the inflation fears that have rocked markets. Labor discussions continued on Wednesday.

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Coming up on #tytlive: Judge orders @Starbucks to reinstate the seven fired baristas who tried to unionize. Story by: @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/business/…
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"Everybody has some grievances that they want to change within their workplace, so we try to build conversations off that—we want to make sure we're taking care of one another when it comes to basic human rights." @Shut_downAmazon on organizing workers despite their politics.
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We stand in solidarity with the Music Supervisors across the industry currently fighting to unionize. They deserve the same rights, benefits, & protections as other essential crew members. Without them, we’d be silent. #MusicSupervisorEquity #SilentWithoutUs
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.@AnaKasparian on the mainstream media's non-existent coverage of #labor and #union movements taking place across the country: "They [mainstream media] don't care, and then when there's a labor shortage, they wonder why. Why don't we look at the incentives for these workers?"
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Coming up on #tytlive: “I cannot survive on $260 a week”: US retail and fast-food workers strike across the country. Story by: @guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2022…
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