Philly is a Proud Union Town 💪 Billionaires are scared of workers organizing #unions to fight for fair pay, good benefits & job safety. I organized a #union of 1,500 workers & was fired in retaliation. I’d do it again. In Congress I'll fight to build a #UnionsForAll economy.

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Scoop: Josh Shapiro secretly helped a Republican state treasurer's 2024 reelection bid after the official's Democratic opponent had criticized Shapiro as a potential VP pick, a close Shapiro ally said last week. w/ @AlexThomp axios.com/2026/05/03/josh-sh…

THE CROWD CHANTING "DSA" 😭 AND HASAN WEARING THE HAT

Sharif Street in a debate with Chris Rabb today denied taking AIPAC money, though the portal AIPAC uses to funnel money to candidates previously featured him. Maybe he didn’t know about? That’s unlikely, but merits scrutiny.

⭕️ House candidate Ala Stanford, running on a platform of abolishing ICE, freezes up and asks for the interview to be paused so she can answer a question about the position. She was recently exposed as taking big money from AIPAC despite denials.

AI in politics: At the bottom of the final answer to the last question of Philly congressional candidate Ala Stanford's candidate questionnaire for an urbanist PAC is a Claude tag. assets.nationbuilder.com/5th…

We stand against Imperialist War and with the Iranian People. Read our statement in English, Persian, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese: dsausa.org/statements/dsa-st…

🚨 UAW REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH VOLKSWAGEN IN CHATTANOOGA, MARKING HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH FOR SOUTHERN AUTOWORKERS 🚨 Autoworkers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant have won a historic tentative agreement with the company. After making history as the first Southern autoworkers outside the Big Three to join the UAW, the 3,200 workers at Volkswagen Chattanooga have won a tentative contract deal that provides 20 percent across-the-board wage increases, affordable health care, real job security, and more. After workers voted 3-to-1 to join the UAW in 2024, they elected a 20-member negotiating committee of their peers. After months of negotiations, the tentative deal marks a breakthrough for non-union autoworkers and manufacturing workers across the South. The tentative deal ensures that Volkswagen workers have a legally binding and enforceable agreement that guarantees fair pay, more affordable health care, safer working conditions, and clear protections against favoritism. “For years, Chattanooga workers were told to settle for less while Volkswagen made record profits. So, the workers stood together and won their union—and now they’ve secured a life-changing first agreement,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “This deal proves what happens when autoworkers stand up and demand their fair share. People said Southern autoworkers could never form a union or win a union contract. Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga said, ‘Watch this.’” For workers like bargaining committee co-chair Steve Cochran, a skilled trades worker and co-chair of the Bargaining Committee, the agreement represents a turning point. “A strong contract makes sure promises are delivered. Respect and security shouldn’t be up for negotiation—and now they won’t be.” The tentative agreement is especially significant given Volkswagen’s recent record-breaking profits. In 2024 alone, the world’s second-largest automaker reported $20.6 billion in profits—even as Chattanooga workers struggled under substandard health coverage and rising out-of-pocket costs. Key Wins in the Tentative Agreement: • Major Wage Increases – 20% GWI Substantial raises that begin to close the gap with industry standards and reflect Volkswagen’s record profits. • Improved High-Quality Health Care with No Increases Lower out-of-pocket costs, improved coverage, and protections that ensure no worker must choose between medical care and basic needs. • Big Bonuses Initial bonuses equaling $6,550 per worker upon ratification and additional annual bonuses of $2,550 for the life of the agreement. Thousands of dollars of additional compensation for each worker. • Job Security Protections Strong language against unilateral job cuts, shift reductions, and outsourcing—making sure VW keeps good union jobs in Chattanooga. • Stronger Health & Safety Standards Enforceable safety rules, dedicated union safety representatives, and a greater worker voice in identifying and fixing hazards on the job. • Paid Time Off & Scheduling Protections Guaranteed paid leave, fair scheduling requirements, and safeguards against forced overtime and favoritism. • Fair Discipline & Grievance Rights Clear, enforceable protections against unfair discipline and a transparent, worker-centered grievance process. • A Real Voice on the Job Rights that ensure workers have a say in day-to-day decisions that shape their work, their safety, and their future. This historic agreement reflects significant improvements over the company’s last proposal in October, including: • New product commitments • Enhanced right-to-strike protections • Key newly won Job Security agreements, including protections against outsourcing • Thousands of additional dollars of annual compensation per worker • Key Skilled Trades issues addressed •Stronger safeguards against plant closures or the sale of operations Workers will receive details of the tentative agreement in the coming days, followed by a ratification vote. “This contract is proof that if you stand up and stick together, you can win a better life,” said Kelcey Smith, a worker in the paint department. “No matter where you live, or where you work, autoworkers deserve a union contract, whether at the Big Three or Volkswagen, from Detroit to Chattanooga. Volkswagen workers are showing the whole country what’s possible.” The Chattanooga victory signals a profound shift in the Southern auto industry, as workers across the region stand up to global corporations, demand their fair share, and build a future where autoworkers—no matter where they live or what company they work for—have a collective voice and a seat at the table.

BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless $SBUX finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting. If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on Nov 13– the company's busiest day of the year.

Catching up on news coverage: Great overview from @whyy of @215Alliance @PhillyDSA direct action and our rally with labor and @transit4philly ! whyy.org/articles/picozzi-of…

Okay now that it's over it's actually kind of fun that the Eagles had their second best player removed for literally the entire game and still beat the Cowboys.

Come hang out as Philly DSA's Education Justice Committee gathers in West Philly on Saturday, September 13th at 11am.

As we look forward to Labor Day, we must remember our commitment to the workers who make PA run. The day feels more important than ever as federal labor protections are under constant threat. Today, I introduced a bill to create safety measures for workers in extreme heat. 🧵

Minnesota DFL has revoked it's endorsement of Omar Fateh for Mpls mayor. Read our statement on this undemocratic, unprecedented decision. Help us build a better city by donating to TCDSA endorsed candidates: tcdsa.org/2025donate and join TCDSA today: dsausa.org/join

Tired of your job? Feeling alienated and alone at work? Wish you had a union? Join our Labor Committee and DSA elected Senator Saval’s office at the Philly DSA Socialist Job Fair—and get a job with comrades!

Talking points spotted on desks at district office of Sen. Joe Picozzi (R., Philadelphia). How he's explaining the GOP Senate plan for new SEPTA funding.

We're getting dangerously close to Roman Empire and not in a fun tiktok way reuters.com/world/americas/t…

2,000 Philly DSA members? Coming right up. Take the dive today. Join the largest socialist organization in the US today. dsausa.org/join

My statement on today’s shameful Senate vote. What our Commonwealth needs from its legislators is leadership, for those of us who have the honor of sitting on the Senate Floor to do our jobs and pass a budget that invests in Pennsylvania’s people and communities.