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Jess Bartholow

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California! Don't like poverty or mean people. Director of Government Relations at @SEIUCalifornia. 🀼 & Ξ–Ξ¨ mom. Tweets mine.

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Yes, Let’s celebrate #SchoolBreakfast week & lift up the workforce that make morning meals. Here in CA, cafeteria workers are members of @seiu.org @seiuca.org Locals 521, 1021, 221 & 99 @seiu521.bsky.social @socal-local99.bsky.social @seiu1021.bsky.social as well as CA School Employees Association!

02.03.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Proud of @seiu.org @seiuca.org @seiu1021.bsky.social BART Workers & their entire union who organized for this victory. Tune in to learn more this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at www.youtube.com/live/QFeGnIb...

19.02.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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INVESTIGATE NOW! FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE??

19.02.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 548 πŸ” 194 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 10

Let’s #UnrigCA #CALeg

13.02.2026 00:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and father from ICE detention center β€” MS NOW A photo of Ramos wearing a bunny hat and a Spider-Man backpack as he was being detained went viral, sparking national criticism.

#LiamRamos has been set free!

Now free the remaining 600 children (some citizens) detained by ICE.

And until then, support @isaacgbryan.bsky.social β€˜s #CaLeg #AB1655 which reminds us β€œAll children are precious, their childhood is sacred & worth protection by the govt.”

apple.news/AipRJEb3hRPe...

31.01.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder at what point we will stop calling it β€œdeportation agenda” & start calling it β€œdictator agenda?”

This is no longer (maybe never was) about β€œsecuring our borders.” It feels dishonest to keep calling it that because POTUS is calling it that. He is lying & the press shouldn’t play along.

31.01.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We must ensure that the federal budget does not include expanded resources for ICE operations in our communities. If that means we have to shut it down…then shut it down.

#ICEoutodCA

29.01.2026 02:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Child care providers are standing together to call on our courts to REJECT the federal government's threats to freeze child care funding. This unlawful funding freeze will cause severe harm to the communities we serve, including low-income and single-parents!

26.01.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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@callanivy on Instagram: "πŸ†" 64 likes, 6 comments - callanivy on January 24, 2026: "πŸ†".

Another win for @ncaa.bsky.social @ncaawrestlinginfo.bsky.social
DII #10 in US Callan Ivy www.instagram.com/reel/DT6hNZg...

25.01.2026 06:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SEIU California | SEIU California Endorses Anthony Rendon for Superintendent of Public Instruction We are in a fight for the future of our state and the soul of our democracy, and we need leaders in California who don’t just talk about justice, but who have the track record to prove they’ve fought…

The 750,000 members of SEIU California members are proud to endorse Anthony Rendon for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, because we need leaders who don't just talk about justice, they fight alongside us for it.

seiuca.org/press-releas...

23.01.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I voted NO on H.R. 7147, the FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, which would continue to fund ICE & Customs and Border Protection at outrageous levels and further enable the Trump Administration’s racist enforcement actions against immigrant communities across this country.

23.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3
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Senate cancels Monday vote as shutdown deadline looms The Senate will instead hold its first vote of the week on Tuesday as Washington prepares for a weekend snowstorm.

Senate cancels Monday vote as shutdown deadline looms

23.01.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2
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ICE wants us to cower. The moment requires us to fight back! On January 23, all around the country we stand in strength, love and solidarity against ICE's campaign of violence and fear. #ICEOUT

23.01.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 6721 πŸ” 1691 πŸ’¬ 143 πŸ“Œ 56
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Our #children deserve better. If you don’t believe that they are β€˜our’ children, you need to ask yourself some hard questions.

23.01.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Solid reframe.

18.01.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There. I fixed it.

18.01.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Checks notes… yep, still relevant!

May we all have the audacity to believe! #MLKDay

18.01.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donald Trump plans to illegally cut all federal funding for child care, throwing parents into disarray and forcing them to choose between going to work or taking care of their children.

California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.

08.01.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 790 πŸ” 229 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 10

I stand with SEIU leaders and workers nationwide in demanding the immediate release of SEIU California President David Huerta, who was injured and detained during this weekend’s ICE raids.

08.06.2025 17:04 πŸ‘ 436 πŸ” 101 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2
SOLIDARITY RALLY:
FREE DAVID HUERTA
END ICE RAIDS
We stand in solidarity with our union brother, David Huerta, and are joining SEIU locals across the country in calling for his immediate release and an end to ICE raids.
Join us.
MONDAY, JUNE 9
BOSTON CITY HALL - CIRCLE PLAZA
GATHER AT 1:30 PM
RALLY: 2 PM - 3 PM

SOLIDARITY RALLY: FREE DAVID HUERTA END ICE RAIDS We stand in solidarity with our union brother, David Huerta, and are joining SEIU locals across the country in calling for his immediate release and an end to ICE raids. Join us. MONDAY, JUNE 9 BOSTON CITY HALL - CIRCLE PLAZA GATHER AT 1:30 PM RALLY: 2 PM - 3 PM

Low-ink version:

08.06.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My statement on the arrest of California SEIU President David Huerta.

08.06.2025 13:05 πŸ‘ 5351 πŸ” 1575 πŸ’¬ 524 πŸ“Œ 114
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When Huerta says β€œWe are a power”

He means the farmworker, the janitor, the nurse, the home care provider. The workers.
And he’s right.

You can’t detain a movement.

#FreeDavidHuerta #FreeThemAll

07.06.2025 21:34 πŸ‘ 1011 πŸ” 317 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 22

Yesterday, David Huerta, a champion for SEIU workers across California and a friend, was detained and injured by ICE while exercising his first amendment right.

No one in our country should be subjected to harm for legally & peacefully protesting. David should be released from custody immediately.

07.06.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 580 πŸ” 170 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 8
Screenshot of a press release from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond: "The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of California Federation of Labor Unions Vice President and SEIU California and SEIU-USWW President David Huerta. As the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda has unnecessarily targeted our hard-working immigrant brothers and sisters, David was exercising his constitutional rights and conducting legal observation of ICE activity in his community. He was doing what he has always done, and what we do in unions: putting solidarity into practice and defending our fellow workers. In response, ICE agents violently arrested him, physically injuring David in the process, and are continuing to detain himβ€”a violation of David’s civil liberties and the freedoms this country holds dear. The labor movement stands with David and we will continue to demand justice for our union brother until he is released."

Screenshot of a press release from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond: "The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of California Federation of Labor Unions Vice President and SEIU California and SEIU-USWW President David Huerta. As the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda has unnecessarily targeted our hard-working immigrant brothers and sisters, David was exercising his constitutional rights and conducting legal observation of ICE activity in his community. He was doing what he has always done, and what we do in unions: putting solidarity into practice and defending our fellow workers. In response, ICE agents violently arrested him, physically injuring David in the process, and are continuing to detain himβ€”a violation of David’s civil liberties and the freedoms this country holds dear. The labor movement stands with David and we will continue to demand justice for our union brother until he is released."

The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of @californialabor.bsky.social Vice President and @seiuca.bsky.social and SEIU-USWW President David Huerta.

aflcio.org/press/releas...

07.06.2025 15:13 πŸ‘ 443 πŸ” 206 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 15

Legal Aid at Work stands with immigrant workers and our friends at β€ͺ@seiuca.bsky.social‬

We condemn the violent ICE raids in Los Angeles that targeted immigrant communities and left SEIU President David Huerta injured and detained.

All workers deserve safety, dignity, and respect on the job.

07.06.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The labor movement is united in demanding the release of our union brother David Huerta and an end to unlawful ICE activity.

Statement:

07.06.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 230 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5
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The LA County Legislative Delegation demands the immediate release of David Huerta and an end to the terror being inflicted on communities across LA County by this Administration.

07.06.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Statement on the violent arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta.

07.06.2025 03:52 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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My statement on ICE raids and arrest of @seiuca.bsky.social President:

β€œI call for the immediate release from custody of SEIU President David Huerta who was harmed and arrested while protesting one of several immigration raids today…”

Full statement at:
sd25.senate.ca.gov/news/senator...

07.06.2025 04:46 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why would Trump’s ICE target an American labor leader and unjustly brutalize him in broad daylight?

I’ll show you why πŸ—£οΈ

07.06.2025 04:42 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1