Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

For people saying this is too out there, read this WSJ coverage. Women, low income workers, people of color are disproportionately represented in those not re-entering the labor force. There are reasons for that! https://t.co/JWz4FWvdnG — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

My family is one of essential workers: school bus drivers, postal workers, cleaners, etc When childcare wasn’t available, my family couldn’t work - they stayed home. When childcare isn’t universally available, it impacts the labor market. It can become a supply chain issue! — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

I haven’t seen data yet if those anecdotes are indicative of a larger trend (& if so, how large), but the point still stands. Like many working class Latino families,my grandma lived with us growing up and cared for me as my parents worked. Until she moved in, my mom stayed home — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

You can see this in the issue of wages. You will sometimes hear stories of a place claiming to have raised wages but still having trouble keeping people. Well, when a pandemic devastated intergenerational families of workers and there’s no childcare, people can’t go back to work — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

When people drop out of the workforce, it’s a pretty complicated & expensive endeavor to get them back. The reason is bc unlike physical supply chain issues where problems are a bit more straightforward (not saying easy, but more clear), labor supply issues can be more complex. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Conservatives argue against raising wages by claiming it’ll raise prices. But that isn’t reliably supported w historic data. However, what we’re seeing now is perhaps an ex. of prices rising when wages/benefits are *too low*- not enough workers, hurts supply chain, prices hike. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

If you are worried about inflation, it’s important to understand why it’s happening: supply chain, labor, and healthcare complications. We can address these issues by investing in infrastructure, wages, healthcare &benefits. AKA signing BBB/BIF into law as absolute, bare minimum — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@BrandonRichards @LizziUlmer @SourPatchKids The watermelon ones specifically! — PolitiTweet.org

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As I said, he needs to resign — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

You all bringing it down to the wire with a hunger strike and standing constantly + consistently with our drivers every day brought this victory home. Thank *you* ♥️🙏🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Also 😭 at us producing and filming this 2 years ago and predicting labor shortages today — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Happy to announce creation of a US Civilian Climate Corps is now in the Build Back Better Act.🌎 Estimated to create 300k+ public jobs w/ Dept of Labor + Americorps to combat the climate crisis & enviro injustices. We 1st outlined the vision for it here: https://t.co/i1K2E1TIHg — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Next time folks wonder why I’m stubborn it’s because we’re constantly told our requests are impossible or unreasonable until we wind up accomplishing it anyway through hard work and organizing 😉 When we organize people, the people win! — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

💞🚕 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

2 years ago (clip below) we began our fight for justice & relief for NYC taxi drivers targeted in predatory medallion schemes. The plan was called naïve, “too expensive,” & unfeasible. But we kept going: called hearings, ran numbers, organized. Today, @NYTWA drivers won. 🚕💪🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @aidachavez: Asked Rep. @AOC about the Senate parliamentarian’s previous work as a deportation prosecutor. “I think there’s an absolute… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

When we organize, we win 💪🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Thank you @SenJeffMerkley. This was the courageous and right thing to do. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Union busting is a sophisticated & lucrative business. It specializes in the psychology of getting you to doubt yourself and your peers. Don’t fall for it! Listen to these Starbucks workers explain their experiences since starting to unionize, including pressure from the top. ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AvaKofman: We undertook an analysis that's never been done before. Not even by the EPA. @ProPublica mapped the spread of toxic air po… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Today is Election Day! 🗳 NY: We have a number of history-making City Council races on the ballot, @Indiawaltonbflo in Buffalo, and progressives across the state. Vote YES ✅ on ALL 5 ballot initiatives, which improve voting rights and establish the right to clean water & air. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BernieSanders: BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Today you have the opportunity to cast your ballot for @Indiawaltonbflo and her bold vision which inv… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MaketheRoadNY: BIG: @AOC is urging NY voters to vote YES on all 5 ballot proposals, including proposals 1, 3, and 4 that will improve r… — PolitiTweet.org

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Today was our 4th Annual Community Halloween event and I finally got out of my last-minute cat ears rut! A little one did try to trick us out of some sweets though 👻🍬 https://t.co/VdnBzUMiNt — PolitiTweet.org

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Day of action tomorrow to stand with drivers and #EndCabbieDebt ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @SDonziger: CNN stepped up to cover the first corporate prosecution in the U.S. This is thanks to supporters around the world who have c… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @StrikeDebt: .@AOC is right. We can't let student loan payments restart. Join us to take action in January: https://t.co/hYukGh1QfE — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @arsheffey: After Biden unveiled his $1.75t social-spending framework yesterday, @AOC said the "slashed" agenda brings an opportunity to… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @SBWorkersUnited: Breaking News: Partners WIN labor board decision! Today the NLRB ruled in favor of partners and will allow us to vote… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @jmillerlewis: .@AOC in a meeting with Starbucks workers: "How can everyday people support you all?" @SBWorkersUnited member: "We’re lo… — PolitiTweet.org