It's Truth Thursday! What's one truth about summer?

“The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses.” For centuries, greedy bosses have tried to starve out striking workers in mines, mills, factories, offices, and studio lots. Never forget: it’s us against them

WGA East and West, Teamsters, IATSE // #IASolidarity, Directors Guild, & Hollywood Basic Crafts issue joint statement in unwavering support and solidarity with SAG-AFTRA. "We will reiterate: Together, our solidarity is not to be underestimated." #1u

It’s grounds for celebration! The workers at the Lincoln Highway store in Lancaster, PA are joining the movement and filing for an election!!!

WE LOVE TO SEE IT This really is about to be a #SolidaritySummer 🤭

Starting at midnight, SAG-AFTRA, WGA East and Writers Guild of America West will be on strike at the same time for the first time in 63 years. We're making history, while fighting for the future. See you on the picket lines until fair contracts are reached. #WGAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrike #1u

It's Truth Thursday! What's one truth about the entertainment industry?

Two weeks, UPS. Tick tock ⏰ #strikeready #1u

This morning, Starbucks & Sunergos workers SHUT DOWN 10 CAFES in Louisville with their strikes. Workers are demanding that both companies come to the table and bargain in good faith. THIS is what solidarity looks like and THIS is what happens when organized labor stands together.

The fight to cancel student debt is millions strong. Tell the Department of Education to cancel student debt NOW: actionnetwork.org/letters/public…

Looking for ways to support the #WGAstrike and #SAGAFTRAstrike? Amplifying our demands via social media, donating places such as the Entertainment Community Fund, and of course showing up to pickets all help! Read more via The Washington Post ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/arts-entertain…

This is bad. As a species, we must adjust and as a nation, we must declare a climate emergency. This isn’t about partisan politics, it’s about life as we know it.

UPS does not care about the safety and health of its workforce, even in the most extreme temperatures. The only thing protecting UPS workers from UPS’s burning cruelty is the #Teamsters union. #1u

"Next time u see the friendly face of a UPS driver in ur neighborhood, give them a smile in return, perhaps a wave hello & a kind word of support for their fight. Even if it means ur package might be late. The delay is worth it." -#Teamsters GP O'Brien newsweek.com/if-your-packag… #1u

Student debt impacts over 45 million Americans, their families, and the entire economy. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt

💥UPS BOWS TO TEAMSTER PRESSURE, NEGOTIATIONS TO RESUME NEXT WEEK As thousands of UPS #Teamsters practice picket, rall, and mobilize around the country, UPS bowed today to the overwhelming show of Teamster unity and reached out to the union to resume negotiations. #1u

In case anyone still thought this was about "graffiti"—UC is clearly misusing their private police to target unions. Last night they searched a member’s home for: “Evidence of membership or affiliation with any university organization […] to include any reference to "UAW"

NOTHING IS HANDED OUT — TEAMSTERS FIGHT FOR IT Watch #Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien on BBC News pull back the curtain on the hard work and tough conditions facing rank-and-file UPSers every day. #1u

REMINDER: Visit wgastrike.org for up-to-date picket schedules, upcoming themed pickets, #WGAstrike news and more! #WGAstrong ✊

Happy No Labor Day, Powell's Books!