Richard Hooker Jr

Love GOD, love people.
Servant Leader. History Maker. Weaponize solidarity.

[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

General strike.

[Brian Cardone 🏴‍☠️🇺🇦 @cardon_brian]

If you aren’t following @GaryChambersJr you should be this man never backs down from speaking truth to power. Watch as he calls out Republicans to their faces for trying to strip Calvin Duncan of his duly elected seat in Orleans Parish. This is the way Democrats, bravo Gary‼️

[Gary Chambers @GaryChambersJr]

Look at their faces. What do you see?

I wanted to look them in the eye and say, on the record, that they are attempting to reconstruct this government to undo Black progress. Their targeting of @calvin4clerk is rooted in that reality, and it needed to be called out plainly.

I showed up speaking for myself. No organization in Louisiana sent me. No party asked me to come. I say that to make clear much of this work is being done independently, without formal partnerships, and without the budgets, staff, or institutional backing many established organizations have.

I came because what they are doing is wrong. The court reconstruction happening in New Orleans has been done in different ways already in Baton Rouge and across this state—especially in the largest, Blackest cities—to dilute Black political power.

I started Civics for the People because I know many of us don’t know what is happening inside government or how these systems are used. It’s my way of teaching the game and helping our people move with knowledge.

Their elections are in 2027. We can send them home to frown and chew grass much gum as they please.

If you believe this work matters, support Civics for the People at the link in my bio so I can teach the people and send some on these people home.

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[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

Josh Hawley is having a hard time selling unions to Republicans? Imagine that. https://t.co/DH0d7NlWWV

[The Real News @TheRealNews]

“As a labor leader, [O’Brien] should be disqualified…. Donald Trump has done nothing to help the working class, only the people in the Epstein class.”
https://t.co/eC4K94h20h

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

Dont you surrender

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

The power in this still reverberates 36 years later.

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

Labor can not be silent. As a labor leader, I have a responsibility and requirement to speak truth to power. I refuse to be silent when the working class is being killed in the streets.
@abbydphillip @GrimKim @RickSmithShow @UnionDrip @FlyingWithSara @ninaturner @politico

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

-We who believe in freedom can not rest until it comes-

There is an old chant that echoes in the wind on picket lines and strike lines, “When Workers are under attack, what do we do, stand up and fight back!”

What we are seeing in Minnesota is a different attack on the working class. The forces of totalitarianism are literally killing our brothers and sisters in the streets, as the perpetrators act as if they are the victims. The message is clear: They don't want to hear our voices. They say we the working class should not have rights; how dare we challenge their false beliefs? ICE is being used to keep us in line. They are not here to protect us. They choose to serve the ruling class -- not the working class.

Several weeks ago, border patrol agents showed up at a Teamster strike line in Chicago to harass and intimidate striking Mauser workers. Our members have every right to fight for a better life for their families, but ICE and the border patrol do not believe we have the right to live the American dream. They want us to “know our place,” which is under the boot of authoritarianism. Their actions demand that we understand that noncompliance will be settled at the barrel of a gun.

Hope is not lost. We will prevail. We will stand as family against these unlawful attacks. We will support each other in our strife. When the time comes, we will withhold our labor, check on our neighbors, and stand in solidarity with them.
We will always stand with the people; the people have the power.
Solidarity Forever!!!!
#befearless
#westandwiththeworkingclass

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

-We who believe in freedom can not rest until it comes-

There is an old chant that echoes in the wind on picket lines and strike lines, “When Workers are under attack, what do we do, stand up and fight back!”

What we are seeing in Minnesota is a different attack on the working class. The forces of totalitarianism are literally killing our brothers and sisters in the streets, as the perpetrators act as if they are the victims. The message is clear: They don't want to hear our voices. They say we the working class should not have rights; how dare we challenge their false beliefs? ICE is being used to keep us in line. They are not here to protect us. They choose to serve the ruling class -- not the working class.

Several weeks ago, border patrol agents showed up at a Teamster strike line in Chicago to harass and intimidate striking Mauser workers. Our members have every right to fight for a better life for their families, but ICE and the border patrol do not believe we have the right to live the American dream. They want us to “know our place,” which is under the boot of authoritarianism. Their actions demand that we understand that noncompliance will be settled at the barrel of a gun.

Hope is not lost. We will prevail. We will stand as family against these unlawful attacks. We will support each other in our strife. When the time comes, we will withhold our labor, check on our neighbors, and stand in solidarity with them.
We will always stand with the people; the people have the power.
Solidarity Forever!!!!
#befearless
#westandwiththeworkingclass

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

@abbydphillip @AFLCIO @ninaturner @GrimKim @krassenstein @politico @LaborPressNY @labornotes @UnionDrip @RickSmithShow @guardian @RickSmithShow

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

A couple weeks ago myself and alternate shop steward Buddy Neal had a conversation. In that conversation my brother said something that I want everyone to listen to.
Right now the working class is getting obliterated. Massive layoffs, building closures, workers losing their Healthcare and working class discrimination is at an all time high. We also continue to lose worker protections.

Fear is not an option. Fear is not going to help you. Fear is a tool of an oppressor.
This is the labor movements moment to lead, not to be silent and not be afraid.
Dont let those in power make you think you dont have any.

Special and HUGE shot out to Teamsters Local 638 for their commitment to their community and the working class. We stand with you!
#oneuniononefamily
#weaponizesolidarity
#generalstrike

"Dues make you a member, actions make you a Teamster"

[Richard Hooker Jr @hookabrasi]

A couple weeks ago myself and alternate shop steward Buddy Neal had a conversation. In that conversation my brother said something that I want everyone to listen to.
Right now the working class is getting obliterated. Massive layoffs, building closures, workers losing their Healthcare and working class discrimination is at an all time high. We also continue to lose worker protections.

Fear is not an option. Fear is not going to help you. Fear is a tool of an oppressor.
This is the labor movements moment to lead, not to be silent and not be afraid.
Dont let those in power make you think you dont have any.

Special and HUGE shot out to Teamsters Local 638 for their commitment to their community and the working class. We stand with you!
#oneuniononefamily
#weaponizesolidarity
#generalstrike

"Dues make you a member, actions make you a Teamster"

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

Minnesota labor is standing together on January 23 for a Day of Truth and Freedom, calling for no work, no school, no shopping, and an end to ICE terror in our communities.

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

The bosses love ‘rugged individualism’ because it keeps us divided. We win when we unite.

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

Lying Lori

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

Talk to your coworkers about joining a union.

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

There is a grievous evil I have seen under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners. - Ecclesiastes 5:13

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. - James 5:4

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich, both come to poverty. - Proverbs 22:16

[Boston Smalls @smalls2672]

He is 100% correct

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

god this is beautiful