#unions for everyone

[connieaaa]

I have reached the point where I occasionally chant "unionize, unionize" in public...

[druid-in-hiding]

worked in video games intensely in the 90s and early 2000s and can 100% absolutely fucking completely confirm that this is the case. "Oh, pay? Well, after crunch time and the product ships, all vested employees will end up as part of the profit-sharing plan"--entire team fired before vested--"but in the meantime did you know we have a fully stocked snack fridge and free dinner? And you should see our game rigs... so many people stay after work to play games with one another..." The only funny exception was a very small company that really wanted to do good, made few promises, paid on time, and, because they had to co-rent a space with a catering company, was continually feeding us good leftovers from the catering gig plus inviting us to dance parties that the catering company was holding in the space. I mean, still a violation of work and personal boundaries but it felt like they were trying (and stumbling around at it).

[captainjonnitkessler]

Do you guys notice how when Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, started planning a general strike, he did it by a) targeting his messaging towards unions with the ability to safely and effectively strike in large numbers, b) laid out a clear, actionable plan for those unions to follow (setting contracts to all expire at the same time, since many unions cannot strike while under contract), c) is using union contracts to set clear, actionable demands that can be met in order to gauge success and provide an end goal, and d) started organizing FOUR YEARS before the proposed strike date to give people the chance to plan accordingly, because it takes a really freaking long time to get tens of millions of people organized?

You notice how he didn't do it by slapping a message on Twitter saying 'hey nobody go to work on Monday, that'll really show 'em'?

[millionmovieproject]

In my latest episode I discuss the labor movement, and take a deep dive into the need for a Peoples' Union that goes beyond labor and puts decision-making power and rights back into the hands of the citizens.

With the rise of unregulated and untaxed AI and automation, we're facing a joblessness crisis like we've never seen before, as corporations chase infinite growth and replace their human workforce, and need to collectively represent ourselves and each other to circumvent it with the institution of universal healthcare not tied to employment, and a universal basic income stipend (UBI).

[magiiheim]

My oh my, how we’ve changed

Giving Elrena some love. <33

Who will be next on my trauma list because lord know these kids don’t get enough of it.

[c0rinarii]

Union yaoi warmup sketches!

[pokedash55]

Semirare TURBO/King Candy screenshots from Kingdom Hearts cause Idk how many people know he's in it! (Curse the image limit but you can find the full cutscenes on YouTube)

Very good official Candybug art references in this game.

[peupeugunn]

i've read so many fics and seen so many posts where people talk about what jon snow's birth name should be. "no it's NOT aegon that's stupid" "what if it's aemon after the maester" "what about daemon lol?" "what about jaehaerys cause they're both j names" "but what if it IS aegon??"

well have you considered the funniest possible thing lyanna could have named her child:

jacaerys.

[killeroos]

GBR v IRL | WOMEN'S RUGBY SEVENS

[dreadfuldevotee]

Finally found someone who understands loumand amongst the loumand never loved eachother discourse, feel like I'm going crazy armand loved him (not defending his actions) and i believe louis loved him too in paris and i wanna say after too even if that love was tainted, or faded by the time they're in dubai that doesn't mean they never loved eachother.

They're beautiful and complex! I can't say I'm surprised they aren't a popular dynamic but the unwillingness to engage with their story is what upsets me the most. If you take away the love they share then absolutely nothing either of them do in those 77 years together never meant anything in the first place.

Honestly, the biggest crime of Anti-Loumand readings is that they are wildly boring. Like okay, Louis has absolutely no agency whatsoever, or he's staying with Armand for Claudia but he can't even do that right because he refuses to stand up for her where it actually matters, but also stays with Armand even when he tells him to get out of Paris to....spite Lestat??? And Armand is just....what? Blanket evil with no real motive but to keep Louis like a pathetic goldfish in an gallon tank. Why would you want that, when the story being written is much more interesting? Louis who is troubled yet still wanting, drawn to Armand and despite his reservations and self-doubt finding himself loving Armand despite it all. In each-other they both see something they want and believe they can obtain it if they can possess the other. Armand is dazzled continuously by Louis zest for life, even if he often times doesn't understand the forms it takes. I adore how they each have these pivotal moments where they are disarmed by the others vulnerability. Armand hearing Louis advocate for Claudia in the sewers and deciding not to kill him. Louis hearing Armand talk about his past and choosing to stay in Paris, despite the imminent dangers.

Like of course, they are far far far from perfect, and by Dubai they are both such shells of the people they actually are. And why I keep hope alive about Trinity Gate or really any loumand reunion. The two of them getting to meet again when they have both rediscovered themselves, and seeing each other in new lights would be everything to me. But yeah, truly nothing could make me hate them. I could sit here and wax poetic about them forever, frankly. And I absolutely will continue to on this blog lmaooo.

[braxiatel]

The 6th-9th of June is getting close, so if you live in a European Union country and you’re not sure how to vote in the EU parliamentary election here’s a great place to start: https://elections.europa.eu/en/how-to-vote/

The website has information on how to vote, where to vote, what date specifically you can vote, and much more! It explains how many seats your country has in the EU parliament, and can redirect you to a list of eligible candidates and parties, making it easier to do your research and find out who to vote for.

[notbecauseofvictories]

I know my experience is not universal, but I biked 5+ miles to do my errands today and I genuinely think we'd be much happier as a human collective if we increased residential density and switched to largely alternative modes of transportation.

[anzuhan]

[and-fishing-equipment]

"chéri, your makeup is terrible, this hairpiece is making me want to taste the fire. i'm not seeing a lot of charisma, uniqueness, nèurve and talent pour toi, no? "

[spilledkaleidoscope]

[AUTHORITY: IMPOSSIBLE]

Titus smirks, sets down his can and mirrors Garte. The gesture is much more effective on his broad frame.

“Nah, the boys are just redecorating a bit.” He shrugs, “I can ask Tibbs if he can come by sometime next week, it’s no big deal.”

The obvious provocation lands. Garte’s face turns a ruddy, blotchy pink that spreads to the collar of his shirt. To his own horror, he realizes that he is more of a fight than flight guy.

His index finger juts out, almost of its own volition, and stabs Titus in the sternum.

“You need to get a fucking handle on your little boy’s club and Tibbs better be here tomorrow morning.”

Garte doesn’t allow himself to consider that he must look ridiculous doing this, since he has to crane up his neck, standing so close to Titus.

Titus rocks on the balls of his feet once, then leans down to Garte.

“Or what, barkeep?”

[renthony]

Sure, you show up when people are organizing picket lines and protests that'll be covered in the news, but do you ever go to the fucking organizing meetings? Do you have any idea what's going on between the high-profile actions? Do you know what other tasks need volunteers? Or are you just there for the things that are "fun" and get attention from outside observers?