Labor
24 unrolled threads about labor, each one readable on a single page.
Read Jackson Rising@JPHilllllllElon Musk keeps tweeting that he loves free speech. So here's a thread with just a few of the countless examples showing he couldn't care about it less (🧵)
SummaryThread documents multiple examples of Elon Musk suppressing speech and punishing critics despite publicly championing free speech, including defaming a Thai cave rescuer, firing employees for social media posts, allegedly hacking whistleblowers, union-busting, and requesting censorship in China.Apr 26, 20229 tweets♥ 169K
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨 They told us illegal aliens just “pick crops.” Yesterday, 475 workers were detained at Hyundai’s $4.3 BILLION megasite in Georgia. Not farms. Not fields. 👉 One of the most advanced EV battery p...
SummaryFederal agents detained 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia in the largest single-site immigration enforcement action in DHS history, challenging claims that undocumented immigrants only work in agriculture and showing they occupy high-tech manufacturing jobs that could go to American workers.Sep 5, 202510 tweets♥ 91.2K
Creepy.org@creepydotorgThe worst jobs in the world: A thread 🧵 1. Insect exterminator
SummaryA thread showcasing 25 of the world's most dangerous and difficult jobs, including high-altitude construction workers, deep-sea divers, astronauts, oil rig workers, and various hazardous industrial roles. The thread features historical photos of skyline workers and modern examples of extremely risky professions.Aug 14, 202426 tweets♥ 108K
Hossam Nasr@hossam_nasr0🧵 So I guess the cat is out of the bag. I was fired from @Microsoft on Thursday, hours after a vigil we organized to honor and remember the lives of Palestinians killed by American-funded and Microso...
SummaryA Microsoft employee was fired after organizing a vigil honoring Palestinians killed in Gaza, which they claim is part of a pattern of discrimination and silencing of Palestinian advocacy at the company. The employee vows to continue activism and calls on others to oppose Microsoft's involvement in Israeli military operations.Oct 27, 20249 tweets♥ 66.7K
Robert Sterling@RobertMSterlingH-1B DATA MEGA-THREAD 🧵 I downloaded five years of H-1B data from the US DOL website (4M+ records) and spent the day crunching data. I went into this with an open mind, but, to be honest, I'm now *...
SummaryAnalysis of 4M+ H-1B visa records reveals the program approves 800k+ applications annually (10x the legal limit), with 75% paying under $150k and dominated by Indian consulting firms like Cognizant and Infosys placing IT workers as contractors—contradicting the narrative that H-1B visas attract elite international talent.Dec 29, 202420 tweets♥ 57.6K
More Perfect Union@MorePerfectUSBREAKING: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be the Democratic VP candidate, alongside Kamala Harris. Walz forged a reputation as a Governor who makes good policy happen. Last year he signed a law guarant...
SummaryMinnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as Kamala Harris's Democratic VP running mate. The thread highlights his legislative accomplishments including free school meals, paid family leave, right-to-repair laws, student debt relief, labor protections, drug price caps, cannabis legalization, and climate goals.Aug 6, 202415 tweets♥ 52.5K
Francisco García@Fran_actua¡Algunos trabajos son una pesadilla! Aquí están los peores trabajos que existen. (No creerás el número 4) HILO🧵 👇
SummaryUn hilo que muestra 15 de los trabajos más peligrosos y difíciles que existen, desde trabajadores en almacenes hasta buceadores de aguas profundas y astronautas, acompañados de fotografías históricas e impactantes que ilustran las condiciones extremas de estas profesiones.Aug 24, 202418 tweets♥ 49.2K
UAW@UAW🧵UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Donald Trump and Elon Musk for Attempting to Intimidate and Threaten Workers
SummaryThe UAW filed federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk for allegedly threatening to illegally fire striking workers during a public conversation. Under the National Labor Relations Act, workers cannot be fired for striking, and threatening to do so is illegal.Aug 13, 20247 tweets♥ 43.9K
Kaidi Wu, Ph.D.@kaidi_wuAmericans have no idea how difficult legal immigration is for "high-skilled immigrants". I have 4 degrees incl a PhD. Einstein visa. 250K salary at FAANG. Lived in this country since I was a teenager...
SummaryA highly educated immigrant with a PhD and six-figure FAANG salary describes the Byzantine process of legal immigration to the US, including H1B visa lotteries with <20% acceptance rates, the O-1 extraordinary ability visa, and green card backlogs that can take decades for citizens of certain countries. The thread outlines alternatives like academic positions, self-sponsored green cards (EB1A/NIW), and warns that 2025 will bring even tighter restrictions on legal immigration despite the country's need for skilled workers.Nov 19, 202421 tweets♥ 48.5K
Nicole Shanahan@NicoleShanahanHaving lived in Silicon Valley for 20+ years and founded and sold an AI company, I've seen firsthand how we rely on H-1B to fill grueling, unglamorous coding jobs. These jobs are essential, and we nee...
SummaryA Silicon Valley founder argues the H-1B visa system needs major reform, as it creates indentured servitude for foreign workers at suppressed wages while discouraging qualified Americans from tech careers. He proposes adopting Singapore's model with employer levies, dependency ceilings, and special economic zones to prioritize American workers and force companies to pay competitive wages.Dec 27, 202412 tweets♥ 40.3K
BadNath 🧠@Nl3omO PL está fazendo a MESMA tática que usou com Imposto de Renda. Deixa eu te explicar como funciona essa manipulação política: 🧵 (e por que te prejudica)
SummaryO PL está usando uma tática manipuladora ao propor escala 4×3 como alternativa à 5×2, buscando atrasar a votação indefinidamente ou criar narrativa política contra o governo. A proposta de 5×2 já está pronta nas comissões, enquanto a de 4×3 não foi processada corretamente, configurando uma manobra obstrutiva similar à usada em votações anteriores.May 27, 202610 tweets♥ 34.6K
Karl Mehta@karlmehtaTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent's new interview is going viral. He's NOT just talking about Trump's tariffs. He revealed why your wages are about to explode... and the trillion-dollar secret Wall S...
SummaryTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses how wage growth has surged to 7-8% through reduced illegal immigration workforce participation and tariff-based negotiation leverage, attributing the economic gains to a strategic shift favoring manufacturing and Main Street over Wall Street interests. He frames this as a deliberate policy change designed to rebuild America's industrial base and restore middle-class prosperity after decades of financial focus on coastal elites.Jun 20, 202516 tweets♥ 34.6K
SoSoValue@SoSoValueCrypto1/ 📅 On September 5 at 12:30 PM (UTC), The BLS will release the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report — the most important monthly indicator of labor market health. Expectations: +75K jobs (prior 73K) and...
SummaryThe BLS will release the Non-Farm Payrolls report on September 5 at 12:30 PM UTC, with expectations of +75K jobs and 4.3% unemployment. This is the most important monthly labor market indicator.Sep 5, 20252 tweets♥ 24.4K
Leo Siqueira@leosiqueirabrESCALA 6 X 1 “Leo, você deveria apoiar o projeto da Deputada Erika Hilton do PSOL, que acaba com a escala 6x1 e implementa a escala 4x3…” É verdade, como deputado seria mais fácil apoiar esse projet...
SummaryUm economista analisa as consequências da proposta de reduzir a escala de trabalho de 6x1 para 4x3, argumentando que aumentar custos trabalhistas sem ganhos de produtividade levaria a inflação, informalidade ou desemprego. Ele cita exemplos como a reforma das domésticas no Brasil e redução de horas em Portugal para demonstrar que políticas bem-intencionadas frequentemente prejudicam os trabalhadores que pretendem beneficiar.Nov 11, 202421 tweets♥ 24.9K
Bill D'Agostino@Banned_Bill1995: CBS’s Dan Rather warns that Americans are being “replaced by foreigners.” I found an entire one-hour episode of CBS’s 48 Hours about the harms of both legal and illegal immigration, titled “Sla...
SummaryA Twitter thread examines a 1995 CBS 48 Hours episode called 'Slamming the Door' that critically covered immigration's effects on American workers, including how companies legally replaced American employees with cheaper H-1B visa workers from India, with commentary from then-Labor Secretary Robert Reich calling the practice outrageous.Feb 19, 20268 tweets♥ 13.8K
Hüseyin Dogru@hussedogruThe banana empire "Chiquita" massacred up to 2000 striking Colombian banana pickers on this day in 1928. But the bloodbath is just one chapter in Chiquita's long, bloodstained history. 🧵 https://t.c...
SummaryOn December 5, 1928, the United Fruit Company (now Chiquita) orchestrated a massacre of up to 2,000 striking Colombian banana workers in Ciénaga, with Colombian military troops opening fire on the crowd. This massacre marked a pivotal moment in Colombia's labor history and exemplified the company's long pattern of exploitation, corruption, and military-backed violence throughout Latin America.Dec 5, 20257 tweets♥ 9.7K
Duda Salabert 5️⃣0️⃣5️⃣0️⃣@DudaSalabert🚨 DIREITO AO LUTO Perder alguém que amamos e ter apenas 2 dias de afastamento do trabalho. Essa é a realidade da CLT brasileira ! Apenas Dois dias para organizar um funeral, lidar com a burocracia...
SummaryUm projeto de lei brasileiro propõe ampliar a licença-luto de 2 para 10 dias, reconhecer relações socioafetivas, aumentar consultas de pré-natal acompanhadas de 6 para 10, e garantir dias para acompanhar filhos em atendimentos médicos. As mudanças visam equilibrar direitos trabalhistas com necessidades familiares reais.Jun 11, 20265 tweets♥ 12.7K
Ugly Indonesian 🔻@ArthurSobatJMKHal Guys disini aku mau spill tempat kerjaku yang kemarin yang GA MAU BAYAR GAJI AKU dan PEMUTUSAN TANPA NOTICE. 🧵A Thread
SummarySeorang pekerja di kafe Panama di Indonesia menceritakan pengalaman buruk mereka: dipekerjakan dengan kontrak gaji 2 juta (hanya 700K gaji pokok, sisanya per shift), bekerja 12-14 jam sehari tanpa hari libur hingga sakit, kemudian di-PHK tanpa pemberitahuan setelah mencoba resign dan menuntut gaji serta uang lembur mereka. Mereka memposting ini untuk memviralkan kasus dan akhirnya mengatakan telah menang (kemungkinan menang kasus).Mar 24, 202611 tweets♥ 9.4K
Senator Eric Schmitt@SenEricSchmittUpdate in my fight to dismantle the broken OPT system—ICE just got me the numbers: In Missouri alone there are 4,430 OPT visas—many working in jobs that are out-of-scope, stealing opportunities from...
SummaryA critic of the OPT (Optional Practical Training) visa program claims ICE data shows 4,430 OPT visas in Missouri alone, with many workers allegedly employed in positions unrelated to their fields of study, including restaurants and janitorial services. The thread argues OPT represents a broken system that undercuts American workers while employers receive tax subsidies and consulting firms profit from helping foreign students game the system.Apr 10, 20268 tweets♥ 8.4KSenator Eric Schmitt@SenEricSchmitt