Luke Varien @Lvarien

Union Communications. ADHD.. All opinions are my own. Minneapolis, MN Joined April 2009

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@PersephoneK @brian_sterner @StarTribune *pro union

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@PersephoneK @brian_sterner @StarTribune The pro labor Secretary of Labor in the Roosevelt administration.

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@PersephoneK @brian_sterner @StarTribune Do you believe that we should work seven days a week eight hours a day because it is more efficient for profit, or do you believe that unions fighting for weekends was a just cause? There is always balance that is needed to be found in capitalism, and unions are a balance.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@PersephoneK @brian_sterner @StarTribune Sure, and the non union busting position would have been to bring those extrapolations to the bargaining table and set financial context. We negotiate union contracts always under the assumption that compromise is necessary to maintain business. Unions can’t exist without it.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@JDavis763 @StarTribune Saying certain industries can’t unionize because of their size and poor economic standards is giving a free pass for employers to do shitty things like wage theft. Workers deserve the chance to collectively unify anywhere they see injustices in the workplace.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@JDavis763 @StarTribune More likely paid agitators to gather sympathy for Ann as she proceeded with a union busting campaign. The union is the workers and it’s pretty foolish to put your campaign in jeopardy with a narrative of being hostile. They care about their workplace and building abetter culture

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@PersephoneK @brian_sterner @StarTribune Wages had not changed because there was no contract in place before she announced the closing.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@brian_sterner @StarTribune Food was great, service was impeccable and prices were reasonable. Owner closed before any contract changes were even proposed. Text book union busting.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

Thank you staff of Kim’s and fuck off to all union busters in our city. Everyone deserves a union because collective bargaining is the best thing workers can do to level the playing field at work.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

The staff at Kim’s formed a community and brought the needs of workers to the forefront in our neighborhood. They reminded us that restaurants are not just a name, but are the service who are proud of their work. This loss is hard because the staff always treated me so well.

UNITE HERE Local 17 @UNITEHERE17

2 years ago

A message from Kim's workers. Because we are organized, this is not the end of the story for us. We will fight for the severance, health care, relocation and recall rights we deserve.

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Hal Goetz🥥 @goetz_hal

2 years ago

When the Hastings school cooks went on strike starting pay was $13.85. Tim Walz called the Superintendent and told him to get the lunch rooms open again. 18 months later starting pay is $19, that Superintendent is gone, and I'll be proud to vote for Tim Walz for VP this year!

Hal Goetz🥥 @goetz_hal

3 years ago

When you've been on the picket line for a month it's important to make sure you're still having fun

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@rollingfor20 What game?

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It's Your Old Pal Donavon @hellodonavon

2 years ago

I’m sorry for calling it out, but this man has been on the verge of tears this entire convention, so I’m just going to say it: This man is called to service. People get called into politics for lots of reasons. Power. Money. Ego. Tim is here for one thing: to serve this country.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

Looking for someone who knows anything about gas boilers for heating homes.

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

I just gave. Give what you can too. @taylr is a great activist and one of the best people to follow on X. gofund.me/cc57155f

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Luke Varien @Lvarien

2 years ago

@rollingfor20 It’s tough, but you stood your ground for the candidate you believe in and that is important. Think of all the hate Ilhan gets. We are letting the world know we won’t be bullied into submission.