#advocacy

AI/ML Engineers, Technical Managers, Architects, Reliability Engineers, Operations Engineers, Quality Engineers, Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Dev Ops, IT, Etc

Tired of wearing more and more hats instead of the company hiring more resources and constant threat of layoffs? We can no longer voice our opinions. Survey, feedbacks, Townhalls are all BS

End white collar slavery and improve quality of life.

https://cwa-union.org/

all gift officers were given notice yesterday

Library workers in New Brunswick school districts are again facing layoffs. This follows a year-long dispute between the provincial government and their union. A previous labour board ruling had temporarily reinstated positions. However, a new collective agreement now allows the government to proceed with job cuts. Union representatives state they will continue to advocate for these essential roles.

New Brunswick

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/school-library-workers-laid-off-once-again-after-year-long-saga-with-n-b-government-9.7225017

In my experience unless you have someone higher-up actively advocating for you, this is often Cisco's legal way of pushing you out - the goals are usually vague enough that they can later say, u just didn’t meet expectations. Thanks for playing and now fu-k off.

If you genuinely believe it’s nonsense, start saving copies of anything that supports your performance such are emails, annual reviews, awards, praise from mgrs, anything showing you were doing well. once you’re let go, you will lose access to all of it, and things will become hard to find if you decde to challenge it legally. Also, if u end up using unemployment check whether your state offers a training or careerchange program near the end of your benefits. U usually only get to use it once so choose carefully. I used it as a stepping stone into a new career. Larned a lot at Cisco but it was an ugly divorce for me.

Got an email earlier this week about Macys unionizing. There’s a website and an IG page. What does everyone think about this?

https://unionizemacys.com/?utm_medium=insta&utm_source=ig&utm_content=link_in_bio

Evangeline Lilly is blasting The Walt Disney Company over the layoffs at Marvel, which saw their workforce reduced by about 8%.

“Shame On You for turning your back on the people who built the power you are now using to throw them away,” Lilly captioned her Instagram post.

https://www.imdb.com/fr/news/ni65820902/

Friday May 1st - Workers International Day - On Strike! Shut down the planet! Get stoned! Peace out!

What’s the over/under on Kimmeridge getting all their demands? Seem to have a good track record with influencing other institutional investors

Game developers announced their intent to form a union. They work on Magic: The Gathering Arena at Wizards of the Coast. Wizards of the Coast is a division of Hasbro. The group achieved supermajority support for unionization. They seek voluntary recognition and filed an NLRB election petition.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91532865/a-quiet-filing-could-decide-what-happens-next-inside-one-of-gamings-biggest-studios

https://news.lrionline.com/why-white-collar-workers-organize-tech-banking/

Can we stop with the PAC emails? Unless they are advocating changing laws for fewer layoffs.

https://cwa-union.org/
https://www.wikihow.com/Unionize-Your-Workplace

It boggles the mind, no matter how you look at it. Sorry to everyone affected. I have to believe there are companies out there that actually value what you bring.

A student protest occurred at UC Berkeley's Haviland Hall. They demanded reversal of layoffs, fair pay, and reduced fieldwork. This action followed a tuition strike over practicum consultant cuts. This semester, six students were dismissed due to support issues. UC Berkeley Social Welfare stated it is improving education quality.

Berkeley, CA

https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/master-of-social-welfare-students-protest-student-faculty-layoffs/article_fcb39d69-ee6c-48c4-9f2e-d07005efd01d.html

I worked doing UM review going on 5 years, but no contract no job. I decided to stay with company on a different team, WORSE mistake EVER! They allow managers to speak to their subordinates any way they want, I asked for additional training and was cussed out on teams, so not as if it was my personal phone, not once, but a total of four different times, spoke with HR at the company level, NOTHING was done, in fact I was made to feel like I was wrong for attempting to advocate for myself fell on deaf ears do I left and I’m happily employed by a different MCO with a pay raise, supportive environment, and just better in every way! Upsets me that I had five years seniority and to start over, but I’m much happier just disgusted that a reputable company like Anthem wants to preach an environment of inclusion and support for all, but when it came time to back up that philosophy they fell very, very short.

Concerned about H-1Bs replacing Americans and other abuses by Oracle?

These legislators have jurisdiction over Oracle HQ:
Rep. Greg Casar:
https://casar.house.gov/contact

Sen. John Cornyn:
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/share-opinion/

Sen. Ted Cruz:
https://www.cruz.senate.gov/contact/write-ted

Use Oracle's official address:
2300 Oracle Way
Austin, TX 78741

Why are you crying about this and that.

Your constitutional rights — they apply to you regardless of immigration status. Period.

What to do if ICE knocks on your door. What warrant to look for. What NOT to sign. Word for word, what to say.

Your workplace rights — your employer cannot bench you, cannot threaten you with deportation, cannot charge you the H-1B filing fee. If they do, we tell you exactly who to call.

How to document hate. How to report it. How to archive online harassment before it disappears.

The numbers that prove this guide is overdue:
— 300 million+ views on anti-Indian hate posts on X in 2025
— 1 in 4 Indian Americans called a slur since 2025
— 48% encounter racist content regularly online
— 31% now avoid speaking up out of fear

We built this guide so you don’t have to be afraid. You have rights. Learn them. Use them.

Save it. Screenshot it.

READ HERE : https://drive.proton.me/urls/1ZEG9P75D4#qvMOIwA5G5ZV

If asked HR & exec would be compelled to admit that they defined the specific criteria for advancement to senior roles at OVV. One of the criteria was female or visible minority. Can't undo that slide.

Illegal in the USA for what it's worth. Definitely ammo in the right case...

Shareholder voting starts today.
Vote every single one of this board OUT

The "Break Up Big Medicine Act," introduced in February 2026 by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, seeks to dismantle vertically integrated healthcare conglomerates. It aims to prohibit companies from owning both healthcare providers and insurers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), or wholesalers, reducing conflicts of interest, lowering costs, and increasing competition.

Remember to vote- combine voices will be heard

I get the argument that hedge funds have a bigger voice

If you've gotten the Fidelity email, VOTE. It is some of the little power we have to make our dissatisfaction known.

We all got multiple emails and letters to get us to sign over our voting rights as shareholders to the corporation. That’s pretty suspicious and I can’t imagine why anyone would be stupid enough to fall for it.

Now, we’re starting to get phone calls from these “advocates” at Innisfree M&A (look them up) to also try to get us to sign over our rights. Sketchy stuff.

So obviously the company is desperate because they have something unpopular they want to push through at the next shareholders meeting. What is it? Other than a fat executive compensation package, what would the company be trying to push that they need the employees’ shares (a minority position) to get through?

DON’T BE FOOLED - HOLD ON TO YOUR RIGHTS!

VPN always.. POWER in Numbers!!

I’d love to see some change on the floor

I don’t think everything is our representatives fault we have to take some accountability as well.

One of the things I don’t understand from our reps though is the gate keeping of our contract, I’ve heard a few times about refusal to get a copy of the contract.

We should all have the opportunity to get a copy so we can enforce the contract and hold management and each other accountable.

We need to unionize before its too late!

The Jefferson Township Board of Education faces a $4.8 million budget deficit. Officials warn this gap may force layoffs and program eliminations. Potential cuts include team sports and arts programs. The district is urging residents to advocate for more state aid. A public rally is scheduled for March 7 to support increased funding.

https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2026/02/18/jefferson-nj-highlands-schools-plan-rally-to-demand-state-aid/88736287007/

To stop people like MW from laying all the White Collar jobs, we need to unite. Its time for a White Collar Union. He has a hunger that won't be satisfied to layoff. We have to make it harder on him!

Its time that White Collar jobs unionize before we are all laid off. People like Darren will stop at nothing to lay us all off. We need to join together to fight!

Let's put some consideration to this considering that a lot of jobs will be going overseas. It's a last attempt at keeping some of the roles stateside.

Dell workers in the UK are currently in active discussions with the CWU and UTAW and senior Labour MPs to secure trade union recognition.

For too long, inaccurate information has circulated within Dell UK claiming that Dell does not recognise trade unions. This is false. UK law is clear and gives workers the right to organise and to be represented by a trade union.

The legal process is as follows:

1.  A trade union must formally request voluntary recognition from the employer. This request will be made within the next two weeks.
2.  If Dell refuses voluntary recognition, the union has the legal right to apply to the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for statutory recognition.

To win statutory recognition, we must show that a majority of UK employees support union recognition, and that at least 10% of the workforce are union members. If an application is rejected, the law prevents us from applying again for three years. This makes it critical that we stand together and get this right the first time.

All UK workers are asking for is the same protections, voice, and representation already enjoyed by colleagues covered by workers’ councils.

In the coming weeks, leaflets and posters will be shared across UK sites with more information on how to get involved. Under UK law, workers have the right to trade union representation. The decision on whether Dell UK has a recognised trade union belongs to workers, not executive leadership.

Now is the time to organise.
Now is the time to stand together.
Now is the time to claim our legal right to a trade union.

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We shouldn't just roll over and accept this comp plan. If we refuse to sign off en masse, it forces leadership's hand. They can't ignore us if the whole sales unit stands together. It'll corner them into a rethink or frustrate them. We need to get the word out to the rest of the Dell team even the ones who aren't checking the boards. Don't let this new plan breeze in over you all.

https://www.businessinsider.com/general-strike-ice-protest-minneapolis-2026-1

Join and fight back

https://redlineproject.io/

I heard OPTUM is to win a contract. Does anyone know if they won the contract to advocate for Veterans/Active Duty?

I understand concerns around speaking out and facing retaliation but think about this like utilizing your right to vote. If you don’t use your voice then you lose it!
There’s nothing stopping PNC from including you in layoffs whether you use your voice or not - and let’s be honest, it’s coming. Just be smart & respectful about it…

Times are changing. Don’t let yourself be just another number.

Thoughts on the 1199SEIU union? Can it save jobs from being outsourced or is it too late?