We are excited to announce that the workers at Pavement Coffeehouse have voted to ratify the First Cafe Union Contract in New England!

We are asking community members to contact Bri Dusty, HR of Pavement Coffeehouse at bri@pavementcoffee.com and ask that she reinstates the fired employees at their home store and that Pavement gives them back-pay for both suspension and termination time.

Out of the employees who called out, only trans workers were fired, and 2 workers were misgendered in their termination letters. At a time where many parts of the country are targeting queer individuals, we expected better from Pavement.

Despite receiving reports for a year about the unsafe conditions, management continued to show a lack of empathy and care for the queer workers feelings throughout their investigation. They failed to perform a nuanced investigation, refusing to interview suspended workers.

Pavement’s Western Ave location in particular has been unsafe and mentally debilitating for quite some time. Last week, multiple employees called out for the next shift out of fear for their safety. Management reacted by claiming that this was an illegal work stoppage.

Pavement Coffeehouse terminated 4 trans cafe workers today. After a year of receiving reports from queer employees, Pavement has failed to meaningfully address transphobic behavior at its stores.

BREAKING: Tesla has fired 30+ workers at its Buffalo gigafactory, one day after workers there announced a unionization campaign. Tesla managers announced surprise performance reviews, then fired 8x as many workers as usual. Tesla is notorious for union-busting.

Here with workers at Remedy House Coffee in Buffalo, where the company just fired Meghan, a leader of the union there, as she gave them a letter announcing they are forming a union.

We’re asking readers to not engage in any @nytimes platforms tomorrow and stand with us on the digital picket line! Read local news. Listen to public radio. Make something from a cookbook. Break your Wordle streak.

1,414 yes - 28 no (313 provisional ballots not counted)

Thank you all for your support, encouragement, and solidarity.

No Joe, you’re supposed to help the railroad workers… you got it backwards. A handful of sick days c’mon! Workers of the world unite!

BREAKING: The largest railroad workers union, SMART-TD, has voted to reject a tentative contract agreement. Meanwhile, BLET, the second largest union, has voted to approve the agreement. If SMART-TD or other unions strike all the rail unions will honor the picket lines.

Hey all, we're in a crucial time as a union. Our contract negotiations have arrived at Wages, Paid Time Off, and Healthcare. Read below to learn more on what we're fighting for, where we're at, and how you can support us and stand in solidarity!

https://t.co/mmrB3bjkpX

We are excited to announce the Boston University Graduate Workers Union! #BUGWU 1/

Helping @UnitedPavement get the word out about their demands, and the actions of Larry, their boss. If you're around, come down to western ave to sign the petition, or find it here: https://t.co/VywI0JnMLt

Want to show support but can’t make it to our table today? No problem! You can sign our petition online at this link: https://t.co/01ccCfL5QA

Want to show support but can’t make it to our table today? No problem! You can sign our petition online at this link: https://t.co/01ccCfL5QA

Want to support our union? Stop by our table on Western Ave outside the HQ and hear about what we’re fighting for in contract negotiations and what you can do to help. Your solidarity means the world to us!