MOST Portlanders (59%) prefer ensuring enough funding for existing services over building new shelters (the Mayor's plan, which would not actually get anyone into stable, affordable housing).

Yet the Mayor is persisting in his plan to open more shelters.

#PortlandOR #PDX #HousingNotShelters #SaveOurServices

https://www.portland.gov/council/districts/3/steve-novick/documents/city-portland-budget-survey-summary-memo/download

Out by the Central Library listening to May Day March speeches.

Lots of Palestine flags, Nottingham Against Transphobia, banners from Unison, Royal College of Nursing. Also Stand Up to Racism, who in my book are still questionable due to their links with the SWP.

Apparently there's some current strike action about back pay for health workers, I only got the gist of it.

Also heard from Save Our Services, and just now it was Shuguftah Quddoos speaking on behalf of the Green Party. Last I heard, Shuguftah was Labour, but apparently not any more!

#Nottingham #MayDay2025 #SaveOurServices #GreenParty

tonight 8PM EST call - register at link below

https://actionnetwork.org/events/mar13-saveourservicescall

more details in alt text or at above link

#SaveOurServices #LetUsWork #musk #musktakeover #uspol

March 13 Mass Organizing Call

Elon Musk is trying to steal the federal government—slashing public services, firing civil servants, and handing power to billionaires like himself. It’s illegal. It’s dangerous. And we won’t stand for it. Join us March 13th at 8 PM on a nationwide call to plan how we fight back. Speakers will include Robert Reich, Senator Chris Murphy, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party, and more TBA. Here’s what you can expect on the call: Hear from federal worker leaders on the front lines fighting back against illegal DOGE cuts Get details on our national campaign of events and town halls to protest federal worker firings and cuts to public services - including how YOU can get involved. Hear from top elected officials and union leaders — including AFGE president Everett Kelley — about the urgent stakes of this battle.

To Fight the #Trump / #Musk Purge, #FederalWorkers Hold Nationwide #DayOfAction to '#SaveOurServices'

#DemocracyNow, February 19, 2025

"Today federal workers nationwide are calling for support for a 'Save Our Services Day of Action' mobilizing nationwide in opposition to #Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle government agencies through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or #DOGE. Workers plan to protest outside of #FederalBuildings and #TeslaDealerships to show support for the work of federal agencies. 'It’s not just about federal workers,' says Eric Blanc, author and assistant professor of labor studies at Rutgers University. 'If they take out the federal #unions, that’s our best block right now against Trump’s authoritarian power grab.' This comes as Musk has gained access to the sensitive information of millions of Americans, all the while laying off government workers en masse. The layoffs have affected the #FAA, #NIH, #IRS and more."

Read / listen / watch:
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/2/19/federal_workers_strike_action_trump_layoffs
#ResistTrump #ResistDOGE #USPol #Resistance #Strike

To Fight the Trump/Musk Purge, Federal Workers Hold Nationwide Day of Action to “Save Our Services”

Today federal workers nationwide are calling for support for a “Save Our Services Day of Action” mobilizing nationwide in opposition to Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle government agencies through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Workers plan to protest outside of federal buildings and Tesla dealerships to show support for the work of federal agencies. “It’s not just about federal workers,” says Eric Blanc, author and assistant professor of labor studies at Rutgers University. “If they take out the federal unions, that’s our best block right now against Trump’s authoritarian power grab.” This comes as Musk has gained access to the sensitive information of millions of Americans, all the while laying off government workers en masse. The layoffs have affected the FAA, NIH, IRS and more.

Democracy Now!
“He’s [Musk] trying to steal Medicaid to enrich himself. He’s gutting NASA to line his pockets with SpaceX. He’s looting everything good in America for private profit.”
—@aoc.bsky.social
at #SaveOurServices NYC rally
very law-abiding protest at the SF Tesla dealership, no one spilling into the street
#SaveOurServices

To Fight the Trump/Musk Purge, Federal Workers Hold Nationwide Day of Action to “Save Our Services”
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/2/19/federal_workers_strike_action_trump_layoffs

"Federal #government workers & #union members are holding protests in cities across the country in what they’re calling #SaveOurServices ...

Every major city in the country is going to have a big protest, and the locations & the times differ... go to the website:
go.workersfiremusk.com
& then you can find your local rally."

#Musk #Resist #Resistance #USA #US #Protests

To Fight the Trump/Musk Purge, Federal Workers Hold Nationwide Day of Action to “Save Our Services”

Today federal workers nationwide are calling for support for a “Save Our Services Day of Action” mobilizing nationwide in opposition to Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle government agencies through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Workers plan to protest outside of federal buildings and Tesla dealerships to show support for the work of federal agencies. “It’s not just about federal workers,” says Eric Blanc, author and assistant professor of labor studies at Rutgers University. “If they take out the federal unions, that’s our best block right now against Trump’s authoritarian power grab.” This comes as Musk has gained access to the sensitive information of millions of Americans, all the while laying off government workers en masse. The layoffs have affected the FAA, NIH, IRS and more.

Democracy Now!
I wasn't able to join as planned but I made sure to drive by and honk my support - it looked good! #SaveOurServices

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4rvh267zqdjbydmv2ynjygyw/post/3likn7nbbfp2r
Bluesky

Bluesky Social

Hey folks, so what can we do today to put Musk and his puppet Trump in their place?

Social media is lighting up with #SaveOurServices - to defend our vital government institions. Be sure to check the hashtag to forward and promote the efforts - and maybe participate!

So let's contact our electeds and:
* Demand DOGE and Musk be denied ANY access to IRS data and Musk's reach into our private data AND finances be investigated.
* Representative: NO cuts to our safety net, and no tax breaks for billionaires like Musk.

For your rep here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Your senators
Senator Schiff: 202-224-3841
Senator Padilla: 202-224-3553 (He also has numbers all over, including Freso 559-497-5109 and Sacramento 916-448-2787 )

Rob Bonta, our AG has been on our side from the start. Give him a ring and tell him DOGE needs to be prosecuted for data breach - and show your support.

Rob Bonta: 916-445-9555

#California #democrats #democracy #santaclara

Find Your Representative | house.gov

Congress works for us, not Musk

Congress works for us, not Elon Musk! But only some of them are objecting to Musk's hostile takeover of our government. When members of congress are back at home Feb 15-23, we have a chance to express how much we want them to get Musk's hands out of our wallets and to stop his power grab. Find an event near you or host your own! A core principle shared by supporting organizations is a commitment to nonviolent, peaceful actions. We expect all participants to act lawfully at all times and to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

MoveOn.org