Biggest US labor unions fuel No Kings protests against #Trump: ‘You need a voice to have freedom’

With more than 2,700 events planned across the US, one organizer, James Phipps, 75, says: ‘Protest is all I’ve done all my life’

from #TheGuardian #Guardian
Michael Sainato
Sat 18 Oct 2025 05.00 EDT

Some of the largest #LaborUnions in the #US are involved in organizing the #NoKings protests, with more than 2,700 demonstrations planned across all 50 states, with the #ServiceEmployeesInternationalUnion ( #SEIU) and #AmericanFederationOfTeachers ( #AFT) anchoring events.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/18/no-kings-protests-labor-unions?CMP=share_btn_url

#WorkersRights #Workers #Unions #Labor #LaborMovement #TradeUnions #USA #USpol
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Biggest US labor unions fuel No Kings protests against #Trump: ‘You need a voice to have freedom’

With more than 2,700 events planned across the US, one organizer, James Phipps, 75, says: ‘Protest is all I’ve done all my life’

from #TheGuardian #Guardian
Michael Sainato
Sat 18 Oct 2025 05.00 EDT

Some of the largest #LaborUnions in the #US are involved in organizing the #NoKings protests, with more than 2,700 demonstrations planned across all 50 states, with the #ServiceEmployeesInternationalUnion ( #SEIU) and #AmericanFederationOfTeachers ( #AFT) anchoring events.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/18/no-kings-protests-labor-unions?CMP=share_btn_url

#WorkersRights #Workers #Unions #Labor #LaborMovement #TradeUnions #USA #USpol
#news #politics

"This is a substantial win for us, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your steadfast support during our recent labor dispute with Metrowear Two. Your solidarity played a vital role in helping us reach this resolution.

This victory is not just for our members—it’s a testament to what’s possible when workers and communities unite against injustice. We couldn’t have done it without your support, and we are proud to have stood shoulder to shoulder with you."

#TradeUnions #solidarity #unionize
#LabourStart

https://labournewsnetwork.org/2025/07/01/philippines-victory-for-workers-at-lululemon-contractor/

"This is a substantial win for us, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your steadfast support during our recent labor dispute with Metrowear Two. Your solidarity played a vital role in helping us reach this resolution.

This victory is not just for our members—it’s a testament to what’s possible when workers and communities unite against injustice. We couldn’t have done it without your support, and we are proud to have stood shoulder to shoulder with you."

#TradeUnions #solidarity #unionize
#LabourStart

https://labournewsnetwork.org/2025/07/01/philippines-victory-for-workers-at-lululemon-contractor/

"... When you don't have enough money to buy yourself a coffee, the person running that small business making coffees doesn't get that income, so ... there's a contracting effect. Every time the government reduces the ability of people to earn money, that has a flow-on effect, affecting everybody."

#RachelMackintosh, National Secretary, E tū Union, 2025

https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mata-with-mihingarangi-forbes?share=f95324c4-276f-4f4c-ae14-d95b75c546ba

#TradeUnions#Etū#SmallBusiness