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For Us, Not Amazon

@ForUsNotAmazon

A coalition in Northern Virginia for working people, immigrants, and people of color against an Amazon takeover in Arlington and VA

 Arlington, VA
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Joined December 2018
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#ForUsNotAmazon is on a brief pause until January 4, 2024. During this time, we ask that you consider supporting the housing organizing of FUNA member @lacolectiva703, who organizes directly w/ residents of Barcroft who face displacement & gentrification by... 1/2
#ForUsNotAmazon is on a brief pause until January 4, 2024. During this time, we ask that you consider supporting the housing organizing of our member @lacolectiva703, who organizes directly with residents of Barcroft who face displacement and gentrification by Amazon's #HousingEquityFund and #HQ2. Be sure to sign the petition to #MakeBarcroftAffordable (bit.ly/23Barcroft), sign up for canvassing in Jan. (bit.ly/Canvassing4LC), & make a financial donation to @lacolectiva703.

ALT #ForUsNotAmazon is on a brief pause until January 4, 2024. During this time, we ask that you consider supporting the housing organizing of our member @lacolectiva703, who organizes directly with residents of Barcroft who face displacement and gentrification by Amazon's #HousingEquityFund and #HQ2. Be sure to sign the petition to #MakeBarcroftAffordable (bit.ly/23Barcroft), sign up for canvassing in Jan. (bit.ly/Canvassing4LC), & make a financial donation to @lacolectiva703.

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📢 Please sign & share the Sugarloaf Alliance's petition to prohibit data center construction in the Sugarloaf Mountain foothills of Frederick Co, MD‼️ Previous #AWS construction plans are again being pushed today. Sign➡️ chng.it/JDQCK6kMpB #ForUsNotAMazon #DataCenters
Graphic with text, In Frederick Co, MD, there is again another effort underway to build data centers in the foothills of Sugarloaf Mountain. The development plans look just like AWS’ plans, which the Sugarloaf Alliance previously fought off. Frederick County records recently Released (by court order) + Council Member comments make it clear that data center development in the foothills of Sugarloaf Mountain continues to be a threat. Sign the Sugarloaf Alliance’s petition! https://chng.it/JDQCK6kMpB. Image of Ferederick Co. data center site map. FUNA logo.

ALT Graphic with text, In Frederick Co, MD, there is again another effort underway to build data centers in the foothills of Sugarloaf Mountain. The development plans look just like AWS’ plans, which the Sugarloaf Alliance previously fought off. Frederick County records recently Released (by court order) + Council Member comments make it clear that data center development in the foothills of Sugarloaf Mountain continues to be a threat. Sign the Sugarloaf Alliance’s petition! https://chng.it/JDQCK6kMpB. Image of Ferederick Co. data center site map. FUNA logo.

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In northern #VA, #Amazon is developing $87B worth of data centers. The centers consume quantities of power so vast that they have begun to tax entire energy grids & could exacerbate the climate crisis. #FUNA stands w/local activists who fight back against these harms!
White and black text on a purple background around an image of Amazon data centers built very close to a neighborhood in Aldie, VA. Text reads, “AI boom has triggered investment in data centers on a massive scale. Amazon’s $87B Data Center Empire. On what was recently farmland, Amazon data centers have been built as close as 50 feet from residential houses in the Loudoun Meadows neighborhood in Aldie, VA. Photo: Jami Chikwendiu/The Washington Post. Amazon operates, or is in the process of building or planning, 102 data centers in northern Virginia. Together, the facilities, when they are all up and running, will have emergency generators capable of producing more that 4.6 gigawatts of power. That’s almost enough backup electrical capacity to light up all of New York City on an average day. Source: Geiger, Thomas, & Barr w/Business Insider (Oct 13, 2023).” FUNA’s logo is in the bottom center.

ALT White and black text on a purple background around an image of Amazon data centers built very close to a neighborhood in Aldie, VA. Text reads, “AI boom has triggered investment in data centers on a massive scale. Amazon’s $87B Data Center Empire. On what was recently farmland, Amazon data centers have been built as close as 50 feet from residential houses in the Loudoun Meadows neighborhood in Aldie, VA. Photo: Jami Chikwendiu/The Washington Post. Amazon operates, or is in the process of building or planning, 102 data centers in northern Virginia. Together, the facilities, when they are all up and running, will have emergency generators capable of producing more that 4.6 gigawatts of power. That’s almost enough backup electrical capacity to light up all of New York City on an average day. Source: Geiger, Thomas, & Barr w/Business Insider (Oct 13, 2023).” FUNA’s logo is in the bottom center.

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Workers @ #Amazon &Google released a statement of support for Palestine & a demand for the tech companies to #DropNimbus. Project Nimbus is Amazon &Google’s $1.2B contract with the Isr*eli occupation. Workers stand together to say #NoTechForApartheid! notechforapartheid.com/
White text on a grey background of Gazan ruins says, “FUNA stands with Palestinians and with Amazon and Google workers who resist corporate complicity in genocide and apartheid. Text is to the right of an image of the statement put out by Amazon and Google workers; if you would like the full alt text of the pro-Palestenian statement, reach out. Underneath the white text is a black url which reads, “notechforapartheid.com” FUNA’s logo is in the upper right corner.

ALT White text on a grey background of Gazan ruins says, “FUNA stands with Palestinians and with Amazon and Google workers who resist corporate complicity in genocide and apartheid. Text is to the right of an image of the statement put out by Amazon and Google workers; if you would like the full alt text of the pro-Palestenian statement, reach out. Underneath the white text is a black url which reads, “notechforapartheid.com” FUNA’s logo is in the upper right corner.

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Govm't secrecy & #Amazon are in bed together once again in #Warrenton, #VA, where Amazon has continued to push its empire of #DataCenters. More than 45 pgs of the 116-pg plans are redacted. This lack of transparency is nothing new when it comes to Amazon. fauquier.com/news/article_b5…
Black text on white boxes on a purple background. Text reads, “Backdoor Deals in Warrenton, VA. Community representatives seek transparency between town officials who have withheld over 3,000 emails between officials and Amazon, and approved Amazon’s plans for a Data Center in Warrenton with redacted site plans.” In the upper left corner there is an image of what the data center is projected to look like, with the caption, “A rendering of the Amazon data center approved for Blackwell Road in Warrenton.” The building is a large brown and white structure. In the bottom right corner there is an image of one of the redacted pages of Amazon’s site plans, with the caption, “One of more than 45 pages of the 116-page site development plan for Amazon’s Warrenton data center that are redacted. Mostly for security reasons, Amazon says.” FUNA’s logo is in the bottom left corner.

ALT Black text on white boxes on a purple background. Text reads, “Backdoor Deals in Warrenton, VA. Community representatives seek transparency between town officials who have withheld over 3,000 emails between officials and Amazon, and approved Amazon’s plans for a Data Center in Warrenton with redacted site plans.” In the upper left corner there is an image of what the data center is projected to look like, with the caption, “A rendering of the Amazon data center approved for Blackwell Road in Warrenton.” The building is a large brown and white structure. In the bottom right corner there is an image of one of the redacted pages of Amazon’s site plans, with the caption, “One of more than 45 pages of the 116-page site development plan for Amazon’s Warrenton data center that are redacted. Mostly for security reasons, Amazon says.” FUNA’s logo is in the bottom left corner.

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🚨@FTC is bringing a case against #Amazon to federal court. Activists have called for BOLD gov't action to stop the growing monopoly & abuse of power for yrs. #FUNA joins them in standing against corp power all around the country. We will continue fighting to #BreakUpAmazon!
Black text on the shape of a white quotation mark against an orange background. Text reads, “on FTC Announcement of Amazon Lawsuit,” followed by a quote attributed to Stacy Mitchell, Executive Director of Institute for Local Self-Reliance & founding member of the Athena Coalition. Quote reads, “Today’s action to break Amazon’s monopoly control over online commerce is great news for Americans. For too long Amazon has been allowed to maintain a stranglehold on the online market. It’s used its power to thwart competition, bleed small businesses dry, exploit workers, and take advantage of consumers. At the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we’ve long warned of the threat Amazon’s monopoly poses. Today, we applaud the FTC and its dedicated and valiant staff for taking action to end Amazon’s monopolization. The filing of this lawsuit is a victory for freedom and self-governance; it marks a crucial rekindling of public authority to check unaccountable private power.”

ALT Black text on the shape of a white quotation mark against an orange background. Text reads, “on FTC Announcement of Amazon Lawsuit,” followed by a quote attributed to Stacy Mitchell, Executive Director of Institute for Local Self-Reliance & founding member of the Athena Coalition. Quote reads, “Today’s action to break Amazon’s monopoly control over online commerce is great news for Americans. For too long Amazon has been allowed to maintain a stranglehold on the online market. It’s used its power to thwart competition, bleed small businesses dry, exploit workers, and take advantage of consumers. At the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we’ve long warned of the threat Amazon’s monopoly poses. Today, we applaud the FTC and its dedicated and valiant staff for taking action to end Amazon’s monopolization. The filing of this lawsuit is a victory for freedom and self-governance; it marks a crucial rekindling of public authority to check unaccountable private power.”

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Unveiling its newest line of tech earlier this month at #HQPoo, David Limp announced generative #AI was the future of #Amazon. #FUNA continues to have concerns about this investment into racist, surveillance tech. Find out more: bit.ly/AI_and_Surveillance
Black and white text on a purple background reads, “Racist AI: Amazon’s Future. Amazon announced its latest tech launch at #HQPoo earlier this month, citing generative AI as the future for several products such as the Echo Hub and Frames. By investing so much into AI as the future of Amazon, FUNA remains concerned about the built-in surveillance of our communities, as well as the history of racism that is long inherent in AI.” To the right of the text in the bottom right corner is FUNA’s logo. Around the text are three images of the product launch; one of David Limp on the stage addressing an audience, one of the Echo Frames, and one of an individual looking at an Echo Show 8. White text on an orange background reads, “Find out more: bit.ly/AI_and_Surveillance”

ALT Black and white text on a purple background reads, “Racist AI: Amazon’s Future. Amazon announced its latest tech launch at #HQPoo earlier this month, citing generative AI as the future for several products such as the Echo Hub and Frames. By investing so much into AI as the future of Amazon, FUNA remains concerned about the built-in surveillance of our communities, as well as the history of racism that is long inherent in AI.” To the right of the text in the bottom right corner is FUNA’s logo. Around the text are three images of the product launch; one of David Limp on the stage addressing an audience, one of the Echo Frames, and one of an individual looking at an Echo Show 8. White text on an orange background reads, “Find out more: bit.ly/AI_and_Surveillance”

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Virginia elected officials & #Amazon are plotting to expand Amazon’s operations again at the cost of our communities in #VA & the #DMV. As residents & community members who bear the brunt of the drain of public resources for private profit, #FUNA rejects Amazon's presence in VA.
Black and white text reads, "Amazon eligible to receive $140 MILLION buried in approved state budget. Virginia elected officials would rather give $140 million of the people's money to Amazon, instead of fully funding schools, affordable housing, benefits for food and basic necessities, job training programs, infrastructure, and so much more. Source: Sarah Vogelsong w/Virginia Mercury (Sept 5, 2023)." $140 MILLION is on an orange starburst on a purple background above some white clouds. FUNA's logo is in the upper left corner.

ALT Black and white text reads, "Amazon eligible to receive $140 MILLION buried in approved state budget. Virginia elected officials would rather give $140 million of the people's money to Amazon, instead of fully funding schools, affordable housing, benefits for food and basic necessities, job training programs, infrastructure, and so much more. Source: Sarah Vogelsong w/Virginia Mercury (Sept 5, 2023)." $140 MILLION is on an orange starburst on a purple background above some white clouds. FUNA's logo is in the upper left corner.

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We are announcing the release of our most recent Fact Sheet on #AWS #DataCenters. We break down what & where they are, and the ways they affect the surrounding areas, both environmentally and socially. To read the full fact sheet, visit our website at forusnotamazon.org!
Text on a white file folder shape outlined in orange. Bold, black text on the label area of the folder reads, “Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Centers Fact Sheet.” Dividers in the folder are also outlined in orange, and read, “Lack of Accountability & Transparency,” “Environment Degradation,” “Harm to Local Communities,” “Surveillance Infrastructure,” and “Billions in Incentives That Would Be Better Spent Elsewhere.” The divider on the topic “Harm to Local Communities” is ‘open’ to see a comment from Glenda G., Tenant Organizer, LaColectiVA, “Data centers play a role in gentrification, pushing communities out of their homes when they settle in. Next developers come in because they care about money, making profits, and pushing us out. The County officials also have a hand in this by letting this happen.” Similarly, the topic, “Billions in Incentives That Would Be Better Spent Elsewhere,” is slightly ‘open’ to show bold text which reads, “$35 Billion, largest investment in VA history.”

ALT Text on a white file folder shape outlined in orange. Bold, black text on the label area of the folder reads, “Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Centers Fact Sheet.” Dividers in the folder are also outlined in orange, and read, “Lack of Accountability & Transparency,” “Environment Degradation,” “Harm to Local Communities,” “Surveillance Infrastructure,” and “Billions in Incentives That Would Be Better Spent Elsewhere.” The divider on the topic “Harm to Local Communities” is ‘open’ to see a comment from Glenda G., Tenant Organizer, LaColectiVA, “Data centers play a role in gentrification, pushing communities out of their homes when they settle in. Next developers come in because they care about money, making profits, and pushing us out. The County officials also have a hand in this by letting this happen.” Similarly, the topic, “Billions in Incentives That Would Be Better Spent Elsewhere,” is slightly ‘open’ to show bold text which reads, “$35 Billion, largest investment in VA history.”

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“Our demands echo the heartbeat of our community, calling for #ArlingtonCounty to invest in our communities like housing, education, & mental well-being, not in #Amazon & policing. Amazon's presence harms our neighborhoods, extracting resources from those in dire need." Luz Tobar
Bold black text on an orange background reads, “⅓ NoVA families face ‘income inadequacy’.” Below title is a bar graph of Monthly Expenses and Average Wages in Northern Virginia. The upper, mustard-colored bar represents monthly wages. The lower bars represent monthly costs, and are split up by housing costs (dark blue), childcare costs (light blue), and other costs (gray). In 2019, monthly wages were $6400 and monthly costs were $6300, with other costs taking up almost half, and housing/childcare splitting the other half. In 2021, monthly wages were $7600 and monthly costs were $7200, with childcare costs increasing to be more than housing, but still less than other costs. In 2023, monthly wages are $7700 and monthly costs are $7900, with each section on the lower bar increasing relatively, but keeping the ranking of costs the same. To the right of the bar graph, small black text reads, “About a third of families across Northern Virginia are not earning enough money to subsist, dubbed

ALT Bold black text on an orange background reads, “⅓ NoVA families face ‘income inadequacy’.” Below title is a bar graph of Monthly Expenses and Average Wages in Northern Virginia. The upper, mustard-colored bar represents monthly wages. The lower bars represent monthly costs, and are split up by housing costs (dark blue), childcare costs (light blue), and other costs (gray). In 2019, monthly wages were $6400 and monthly costs were $6300, with other costs taking up almost half, and housing/childcare splitting the other half. In 2021, monthly wages were $7600 and monthly costs were $7200, with childcare costs increasing to be more than housing, but still less than other costs. In 2023, monthly wages are $7700 and monthly costs are $7900, with each section on the lower bar increasing relatively, but keeping the ranking of costs the same. To the right of the bar graph, small black text reads, “About a third of families across Northern Virginia are not earning enough money to subsist, dubbed

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Our virtual community teach-in on Policing, Displacement, and Environmental Destruction: Amazon’s Harms Across Our Communities is beginning now! You can still join here➡️ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms #ForUsNotAmazon
screenshot of zoom with text, Policing, Displacement, & Environmental Destruction: Amazon's Harms Across Our Communities. September 7, 2023. Small zoom windows with individual pictures are at the top.

ALT screenshot of zoom with text, Policing, Displacement, & Environmental Destruction: Amazon's Harms Across Our Communities. September 7, 2023. Small zoom windows with individual pictures are at the top.

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📢Join @ForUsNotAmazon TOMORROW Sept. 7 at 6:30pm ET for a virtual Community Teach-In on Policing, Displacement & Environmental Destruction: Amazon's Harms Across Our Communities. RSVP bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. ASL & Spanish interp. will be provided.
Event graphic with text, Policing, Displacement, and Environmental Destruction: Amazon’s Harms Across Our Communities. ASL & Spanish Interpretation will be provided. Speakers: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Board Member w/ Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, Community Member / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Community Member / La ColectiVA. September 7, 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. FUNA logo.

ALT Event graphic with text, Policing, Displacement, and Environmental Destruction: Amazon’s Harms Across Our Communities. ASL & Spanish Interpretation will be provided. Speakers: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Board Member w/ Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, Community Member / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Community Member / La ColectiVA. September 7, 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. FUNA logo.

Gráfico del evento con el siguiente texto. Enseñanza comunitaria: Policía, desplazamiento y destrucción ambiental: Los daños de Amazon en nuestras comunidades. Interpretación en ASL y español. Parlantes: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Miembro de la Junta Directiva de Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, inquilina / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Miembro de la Comunidad / La ColectiVA. 7 de septiembre 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. Logotipo de FUNA.

ALT Gráfico del evento con el siguiente texto. Enseñanza comunitaria: Policía, desplazamiento y destrucción ambiental: Los daños de Amazon en nuestras comunidades. Interpretación en ASL y español. Parlantes: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Miembro de la Junta Directiva de Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, inquilina / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Miembro de la Comunidad / La ColectiVA. 7 de septiembre 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. Logotipo de FUNA.

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Please join FUNA, @LaColectiVA703, & the now-formed Barcroft Tenant Group by taking action to support community members resisting the violence of gentrification pushed by #Amazon & @JAIRLYNCH! HOW: 1. Canvass (docs.google.com/forms/d/1gjX…) 2. Sign (bit.ly/23Barcroft) 3. DM us!
Black text with white dropshadow reads, “Barcroft tenants demand to remain in community!” Text is in bottom right corner of an image tinted lavender. Image is of several individuals, some masked, some not, all of different genders, ethnicities, and ages holding up signs or closed fists. Signs read, “Make Barcroft Affordable,” “Stop the Push Out,” “For Us Not Amazon,” “United we are Powerful (unidos somos poderosos)” and, “Housing Justice for All!” In the upper right corner, to the left of FUNA and LA ColectiVA’s logos, is smaller black text with white dropshadow which reads, “how can you help?” over a multicolored list of items: “01. Canvass with LA ColectiVA. 02. Sign the petition: bit.ly/23Barcroft. 03. Reach out to FUNA to get involved.”

ALT Black text with white dropshadow reads, “Barcroft tenants demand to remain in community!” Text is in bottom right corner of an image tinted lavender. Image is of several individuals, some masked, some not, all of different genders, ethnicities, and ages holding up signs or closed fists. Signs read, “Make Barcroft Affordable,” “Stop the Push Out,” “For Us Not Amazon,” “United we are Powerful (unidos somos poderosos)” and, “Housing Justice for All!” In the upper right corner, to the left of FUNA and LA ColectiVA’s logos, is smaller black text with white dropshadow which reads, “how can you help?” over a multicolored list of items: “01. Canvass with LA ColectiVA. 02. Sign the petition: bit.ly/23Barcroft. 03. Reach out to FUNA to get involved.”

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📢Upcoming FUNA Event‼️ Join @ForUsNotAmazon next Thurs. Sept. 7 at 6:30pm ET for a virtual Community Teach-In on Policing, Displacement & Environmental Destruction: Amazon's Harms Across Our Communities. RSVP➡️ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. ASL & Spanish interp. will be provided.
Event graphic with text, Policing, Displacement, and Environmental Destruction: Amazon’s Harms Across Our Communities. ASL & Spanish Interpretation will be provided. Speakers: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Board Member w/ Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, Community Member / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Community Member / La ColectiVA. September 7, 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. FUNA logo.

ALT Event graphic with text, Policing, Displacement, and Environmental Destruction: Amazon’s Harms Across Our Communities. ASL & Spanish Interpretation will be provided. Speakers: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Board Member w/ Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, Community Member / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Community Member / La ColectiVA. September 7, 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. FUNA logo.

Gráfico del evento con el siguiente texto. Enseñanza comunitaria: Policía, Desplazamiento y Destrucción Ambiental: Los Daños de Amazon en Nuestras Comunidades. Interpretación en ASL y español. Parlantes: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Miembro de la Junta Directiva de Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, inquilina / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Miembro de la Comunidad / La ColectiVA. 7 de septiembre 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. Logotipo de FUNA.

ALT Gráfico del evento con el siguiente texto. Enseñanza comunitaria: Policía, Desplazamiento y Destrucción Ambiental: Los Daños de Amazon en Nuestras Comunidades. Interpretación en ASL y español. Parlantes: Andrea Vidaurre, PC4EJ; Natalie Pien, Miembro de la Junta Directiva de Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Piedmont Environmental Council; Ester Nuñez, inquilina / La ColectiVA; Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice; Alex Rodriguez, Miembro de la Comunidad / La ColectiVA. 7 de septiembre 2023 // 6:30PM ET. RSVP @ bit.ly/AmazonsHarms. Logotipo de FUNA.

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Members of SAG-AFTRA gathered in front of #HQ2 (#HQPoo) in the first week of August, trying to draw attn to #Amazon’s role in the strikes. #FUNA supports #WorkersRights for all Amazon workers advocating for better pay, workplace safety, & unionization. #AmazonAbuse #AmazonHurts
White text on an orange background reads, “#HQPoo News.” Larger text reads, “SAG-AFTRA Comes to HQ2” below. Smaller, white text below that reads, “Amazon Prime and the other major studios and streamers are refusing to negotiate a fair deal with union members, including the very people appearing in Amazon Prime Original series.” A photo of a picketer holding a sign which reads, “SAG-AFTRA strong” hands out fliers to passers-by. Photo is cropped into a circle and overlaid on a band with white and purple stripes. Photo was taken by Jay Westcott. Smaller, white text in bottom left of the graphic reads, "Source: ARLNow (Aug 3, 2023)." FUNA's logo is in the upper right corner of the graphic.

ALT White text on an orange background reads, “#HQPoo News.” Larger text reads, “SAG-AFTRA Comes to HQ2” below. Smaller, white text below that reads, “Amazon Prime and the other major studios and streamers are refusing to negotiate a fair deal with union members, including the very people appearing in Amazon Prime Original series.” A photo of a picketer holding a sign which reads, “SAG-AFTRA strong” hands out fliers to passers-by. Photo is cropped into a circle and overlaid on a band with white and purple stripes. Photo was taken by Jay Westcott. Smaller, white text in bottom left of the graphic reads, "Source: ARLNow (Aug 3, 2023)." FUNA's logo is in the upper right corner of the graphic.

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A study by the @UWWhitewater found that the tax breaks/subsidies for #Amazon’s facilities generally create relatively few add'l local jobs compared to communities w/o a new facility. On avg, ea. $1M subsidy to Amazon created approx 23 jobs which is just 12% of promised growth.
Black, all-caps reads, “Amazon payouts don’t pay off” around a distorted photo of Amazon’s HQ2 building, a glass helix, resembling the poop emoji. The shadows are shades of blue, and the highlights are orange. Smaller, black text below reads, “Amazon is still seeking its first subsidy payout of $153 million. On average, each $1 million subsidy to Amazon created approx 23 jobs which is just 12% of what was promised.” The statistics, “$153 million,” “$1 million subsidy,” “23 jobs,” and “12%” are all encircled. Even smaller, black text is centered at the bottom of the graphic reads, "Source: Ike Brannon w/Washington Business Journal (Aug 11, 2023)." FUNA's logo is in the upper left corner of the graphic.

ALT Black, all-caps reads, “Amazon payouts don’t pay off” around a distorted photo of Amazon’s HQ2 building, a glass helix, resembling the poop emoji. The shadows are shades of blue, and the highlights are orange. Smaller, black text below reads, “Amazon is still seeking its first subsidy payout of $153 million. On average, each $1 million subsidy to Amazon created approx 23 jobs which is just 12% of what was promised.” The statistics, “$153 million,” “$1 million subsidy,” “23 jobs,” and “12%” are all encircled. Even smaller, black text is centered at the bottom of the graphic reads, "Source: Ike Brannon w/Washington Business Journal (Aug 11, 2023)." FUNA's logo is in the upper left corner of the graphic.

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Faculty at @Mason_CEC are working w/#AWS to create ME/ECE 499: Data Center Engineering, which is unsurprising given #Amazon's #DataCenters empire in #VA. We wonder if #GMU professors will actually address the concerns of fellow NoVA residents in their course’s curriculum? 🤔
George Mason University’s Merten Hall from the viewpoint of the University signage just past the streetlight for George Mason Blvd. A light orange gradient becomes more opaque at the top of the image, and has a headline overlaid: "GMU Partners with AWS to Develop Data Center Course." On an orange trapezoid, white text reads, "#AWS News." Smaller, white text at the bottom of the graphic reads, "Source: Amanda V. Cabral w/GMU News (Jul 27, 2023)." FUNA's logo is in the bottom right corner of the graphic.

ALT George Mason University’s Merten Hall from the viewpoint of the University signage just past the streetlight for George Mason Blvd. A light orange gradient becomes more opaque at the top of the image, and has a headline overlaid: "GMU Partners with AWS to Develop Data Center Course." On an orange trapezoid, white text reads, "#AWS News." Smaller, white text at the bottom of the graphic reads, "Source: Amanda V. Cabral w/GMU News (Jul 27, 2023)." FUNA's logo is in the bottom right corner of the graphic.

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Barrios, senior campaign manager at @MPower_Change said that #Amazon "profits from surveillance, land grabs, & deadly violence against the #Palestinian people,” & that employees have been clear with their demand: #NoTechForApartheid. Read the full article:commondreams.org/news/no-tec…
Graphic with black and white text around an image of five protestors holding signs which read, “amazon workers united against israeli apartheid [sic],” “amazon & Google workers united for Palestinian rights,” and several “This Amazon worker says no tech for apartheid.” The protestors are wearing Amazon Labor Union (ALU) shirts in different colors. Black text reads, "#NoTechForApartheid" Below that, a white text quote on an orange square reads, "For almost two years, Amazon's own tech workers have been clear: They don't want their labor to enable this suffering," she asserted. "Tech companies are the new war profiteers: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was head of AWS in May 2021 when he approved the contract and while the Israeli military systematically bombed Palestinian homes, hospitals, and schools in Gaza." The quote is attributed to Lau Barrios of MPower Change. FUNA's logo is in the upper right corner. Smaller, black text reads, "Source: Brett Wilkins w/Common Dreams (Jul 26, 2023)"

ALT Graphic with black and white text around an image of five protestors holding signs which read, “amazon workers united against israeli apartheid [sic],” “amazon & Google workers united for Palestinian rights,” and several “This Amazon worker says no tech for apartheid.” The protestors are wearing Amazon Labor Union (ALU) shirts in different colors. Black text reads, "#NoTechForApartheid" Below that, a white text quote on an orange square reads, "For almost two years, Amazon's own tech workers have been clear: They don't want their labor to enable this suffering," she asserted. "Tech companies are the new war profiteers: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was head of AWS in May 2021 when he approved the contract and while the Israeli military systematically bombed Palestinian homes, hospitals, and schools in Gaza." The quote is attributed to Lau Barrios of MPower Change. FUNA's logo is in the upper right corner. Smaller, black text reads, "Source: Brett Wilkins w/Common Dreams (Jul 26, 2023)"

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