Northwoods Socialist Collective
@norsoco.bsky.social
We're a small but determined crew of revolutionary socialists based in northern Minnesota & Wisconsin. https://linktr.ee/northwoods.socialists
Kudos to USW Local 9460 on their successful informational picket at Essentia Health yesterday in Duluth. Hundreds of workers and community members turned out to stand in solidarity with the tech workers there who are fighting for a fair contract.
Here is a photo from today's "De-ICE Superior" protest in front of the Douglas County jail. We hold these protests every month. The next one will be on Thursday, August 27 from 5 to 5:45pm. Make plans to attend!
Last night a group of healthcare workers from USW Local 9460 addressed the Duluth City Council about Essentia Health's failure to care for their workers. Check out their speech via this link: 1drv.ms/v/c/c7c207a9...
NO BLOOD FOR OIL protest this Tues ~ help spread the word! This is the 2nd of three neighborhood protests at busy intersections with gas stations. If you can't make this one, the next one will be on Monday, August 3 at Tower Ave. & N 21st St in Superior. Protests are from 5 to 5:45pm.
NO BLOOD FOR OIL protest happening this Wednesday ~ help spread the word! This is the 1st of 3 neighborhood protests planned.
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to our Socialism and a Slice public forum. The topic was "Imperialism's Crimes Against Somalia". If you weren't able to attend, here is a link to the slide show that made up a big chunk of the presentation: docs.google.com/presentation...
Imperialism’s Crimes Against Somalia
Western Imperialism’s Crimes Against Somalia
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ICE was in northern Minnesota today, abducting roofing workers in Bemidji again. It's easy to get discouraged seeing fellow workers being taken like this, but we have to keep fighting back! www.startribune.com/ice-operatio...
Thank you to everyone who braved the extreme heat yesterday for the anti-ICE protest in front of the Superior jail. You all rock! And if you weren't able to make today's action, there will be another one on July 29 at the same time and place. The struggle continues!
Here is the first of what we are hoping will be a monthly series at the Northwoods Socialist Collective website. It's a summary of union organizing drives, actions and ongoing contract fights in our region. northwoods-socialists.blogspot.com/2026/07/mont...
Monthly Northwoods Labor Movement Roundup
This is a new feature we are hoping to start doing here at the Northwoods Socialist Collective website ~ do a roundup of labor actions and n...
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Join us in holding signs during rush hour in front of the jail in Superior. We'll also have zines, fliers and postcards to the Douglas County Sheriff that people can take with them for demanding that the Douglas County jail stop letting ICE use that facility.
Mark your calendar for these two events on July 12 that emphasize the need to put environmental needs over corporate greed. The first event is sponsored by Northwoods Against Surveillance. And the second event is by the Northwoods Socialist Collective. www.facebook.com/events/16836...
Superior Police have shot multiple people over the last year, including the fatal shooting of David Menton. People are upset, and frustrated. Survivors, family and community members are demanding real transparency and accountability.
Up to 1.9K gallons of drilling fluid spilled in Iron County ~ yet another reason to stop the Line 5 pipeline being built in northern Wisconsin! www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Wisconsin regulators respond to drilling fluid spill on Enbridge's Line 5 reroute
Crews spilled up to 1,900 gallons of drilling fluid on Saturday as they were working on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin.
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Congrats to the workers at Advantage Emblem & Screen Printing! Unionize your workplace! www.laborworld.org?zone=/uniona...
We want to make folks aware of this important protest that is happening on Wednesday. Northwoods Against Surveillance is calling for folks to show up and protest outside of the Google Data Center Open House:
Join us for a casual hang out while we watch the Iran-Belgium soccer game, while making anti-war zines: www.facebook.com/events/24025...
The Feds are carrying out bogus arrests against protesters claiming they are part of a violent antifa conspiracy www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
ICE has abducted a double digit number of construction workers from Bemidji this week. A gofundme has been set up for at least one of the abducted workers by their girlfriend: gofund.me/2849746fc If you see any ICE agents, please contact the Twin Ports Rapid Response at 218-213-5009.
Two people are currently being detained in the Douglas County jail who were recently arrested by Border Patrol just outside of Grand Marais. Friends of the family have set up a gofundme to help cover legal expenses. Please donate if you can: gofund.me/cfcb1c416
There is going to be a trinket and bake sale fundraiser for the HOTDISH Militia abortion fund this Friday! The event will run from 11am to 5pm at Chester Creek Books in Duluth. Come by and check it out! www.facebook.com/events/87110...
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panel discussion on the BDS solidarity movement with Palestine, happening next Thursday in Duluth at 7pm at the Central Hillside Community Center: www.facebook.com/events/98712...
