Cosmo 🥥🌴 @nibble4bits@qoto.org

My advice to the new citizens of Mastodon. First of all: Welcome! Thank you for being around.

Find at least one interesting profile by going through their timeline. Have a look at their followers and who they follow. Follow them all :) You can always unfollow later. Give it a bit of time. You don’t have to frantically check your timeline. Once a day or even a week is the better approach. You’ll be surprised how a slow but steady approach results in a fascinating timeline. Hope this helps!

#Movetodon: Finds your #Twitter Friends on #Mastodon

https://www.movetodon.org/
This one gives follow buttons and easier to use

To those who are sitting alone, with no family, no big meal, no friends, I offer you this...

You are not alone.

You are not the only one who has had a family reject them for...

Their sexuality.
Their lack of faith.
How they see themselves.
What they believe in.
How they treat others.
Sticking up for the rights of those who struggle for equality.

Today you join others like yourself who are brave enough to speak their truth and stand up to the consequences.

Be proud of who you are.

Boost this toot if you're planning on sticking around Mastodon whether or not it becomes more popular than the birdsite.

There are 10 types of people; those who understand binary and those who don't. 😀

#elon #elonmusk #twitter #birdsite

My suggestion, spread this story to journalists and lets get some attention to it..

Here is the list of journalists on the fedi:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13No4yxY-oFrN8PigC2jBWXreFCHWwVRTftwP6HcREtA/htmlview?resourcekey=undefined&pru=AAABhH2W2zA*V1PG7hJSTbifNCcDu40zLA#gid=1320898902

Here is the story:

Eugen Rochko, CEO of Mastodon, Caves to Nazi's Agenda

https://jeffreyfreeman.me/eugen-rochko-ceo-of-mastodon-found-to-support-nazis-agenda/

You can also boost or link them this toot

#jounalism #journalists #mastodon #mastoadmin #fediblock #nazi #joinmastodon #LGBTQ @Gargron

The railroad workers may strike soon, which will decimate the US supply chain. Before you complain that you can’t find your favorite crackers or shampoo at the store, please acknowledge the reasons why rail workers are striking:

· The rank-and-file workers that run the trains have been on call, 24-7 for years due to the new normal of skeleton crews. Trains are running with crews of one or, in some cases, none as remote control (yes, you read that right) is now allowed. They can’t plan to attend their daughter’s birthday party or their brother’s wedding.

· Currently, under their present contract, they have zero paid sick leave. They must give 30 days notice for a doctor’s appointment or family emergency. The Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) contract terms proposed by the Biden admin gives them 1 paid sick day.

· Railroad companies’ profit is soaring. Rather than sharing that windfall with the rank and file, profit is paid out in stock dividends or used for stock buybacks (a practice that artificially boosts stock performance).
Railroad company profits (for 3-month periods, not yearly!):
- Union Pacific $1.84 billion in - 2nd quarter 2022
- BNSF $1.66 billion (up 10%) in 2nd quarter 2022
- CSX $1.11 billion (up 15%) in 3rd quarter 2022 on 2% more freight

One more thing – If the railroad workers do go on strike, Congress is likely to vote to force them back to work. Historically, these types of resolutions have seen high levels of bipartisan support because Congress is not pro-worker, they are classists that protect the interests of Wall Street and the stock ownership class above all else.

#Solidarity #union #unionstrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv_vG9i8AmQ&t=1s