We are saddened to learn that Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson @Thompson4AD17 has suddenly passed away. Our love goes out to his friends and family. He will be missed. The Nevada Legislature has lost a champion of working families.
I enjoyed discussing the #PaidSickDays legislation we worked on in 2019. Unfortunately, the bill isn't as wide-reaching and impactful as we had hoped. We need to strengthen it. #PaidSickDaysSaveLives
"Despite New Law, Many NV Workers Lack Paid Time Off" https://t.co/6NAMFFIO5t
In May, Local 4041 members spoke with @SenCortezMasto and @SenJackyRosen about how federal aid to Nevada would allow state workers to continue to serve our communities. 3 months later, @senatemajldr has still NOT TAKEN ACTION! #fundthefrontlines
I don’t understand cutting medicaid reimbursements in a pandemic but being hesitant about raising revenue or taxing mines...mines deemed an essential business during the pandemic and are reporting record profit
State employees are calling into the Senate committee, to urge Senators to consider revenue sources like corporate deductions and subsidies before moving forward with cuts to our communities. #nvleg
"Corporations have enjoyed $1.6 billion in subsidies," @Local4041 worker gives #NVleg Senate the news about runaway benefits to the wealthy few while working people are being asked to sacrifice. Let's not balance the budget on the backs of our working families. #BeBoldNV
Nevada’s K-12 schools already rank 50th in the nation and these budget cuts will only set students further back. It’s time for #revenuereform to invest in a better Nevada. #BeBoldNV#nvleg
How can any legislator look teachers, state workers, vulnerable populations in the eye as they destroy the budget when they’re not willing to address the travesty of mining taxation? #NVLeg#BeBoldNV#taxthemines
We know there's been a lot of talk about mining, it's been our favorite subject for the last 25 years 😉
It's an industry in NV that has never been held accountable, yet causes toxic damage for a lifetime. This video explains the damage caused -- & why they need to pay #nvleg
Today, AFSCME members delivered an Unfair Labor Practice complaint to Governor Sisolak. State employees demand a say in any changes to our working conditions, as allowed by our collective bargaining rights. #nvleg#covid19
Stephanie Parker, emergency grants analyst: "Changes to our working conditions/lives must include input from state employees. We are on the front lines, supporting communities through recovery, I am confident that our experience allows us to be part of the solution." #nvleg
Read the one and only @NelStamp in the @guardian on this moment: "I've never seen a multiracial uprising in my life like we're seeing right now, and for all the anxiety I have every morning about what happens next, that gives me hope." https://t.co/tH2GUHFDir
The Mayor’s announcement of a potentially indefinite curfew tonight for the entire City of Reno raises serious constitutional questions that need to be remedied.
See our full statement: https://t.co/Wd49RCh0AA
Setting curfew does not keep people safe. Curfew disproportionately impacts our houseless community and people of color, increasing interactions of harassment & violence
@StavrosAnthony, who uses racist language calling protesters thugs, should not be the one deciding our safety
On Workers Memorial Day, we remember public service workers who have lost their lives on the job, and sign this card in solidarity to continue the fight for safer workplaces. #1u#WorkersMemorialDay
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.@BernieSanders has suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed @JoeBiden. But in Ohio and other remaining primary states, we believe a vote for Bernie is still the best way to build progressive power. Here's some of the reasons why: https://t.co/tOYsIL1bfT
I will never forget @BernieSanders marching with @MaketheRoadAct members to the polls on the first day of early voting in Nevada.
His campaign put working-class people, immigrants, and communities of color first and demanded respect and dignity for ALL.
#ThankYouBernie