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A $0.00 all-volunteer statewide grassroots campaign spanning the political left spectrum & also nonprofit groups of 35 member organizations has won an unprecedented FOURTH pandemic concession against EVERY major multi-billion dollar utlility corporation in IL #NoAmerenShutoffs 
Again, I said FOURTH pandemic concession. You can read about prior concessions won in this document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_xXq7o_KHP-PB-jJ4QVhAxCjRY1GpUGEUnLNa0x84A0/edit#
The rest of the thread will be dedicated to tagging listing member organizations in the order that they joined & stating where this concession falls short
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_xXq7o_KHP-PB-jJ4QVhAxCjRY1GpUGEUnLNa0x84A0/edit#
The rest of the thread will be dedicated to tagging listing member organizations in the order that they joined & stating where this concession falls short
@PeoriaDSA was THE FIRST organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs, I cannot thank you comrades enough!
The Solidarity Committee of @geo_uiuc, my union, was THE SECOND organization to join. Solidarity is our strength, and we thoroughly demonstrated that here.
The Solidarity Committee of @geo_uiuc, my union, was THE SECOND organization to join. Solidarity is our strength, and we thoroughly demonstrated that here.
Students Against Sexual Assault at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was THE THIRD organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. This is a dire human rights issue and they knew it immediately.
@CentILDSA was THE FOURTH to join. EVERY DSA branch in their local joined too.
@CentILDSA was THE FOURTH to join. EVERY DSA branch in their local joined too.
@BloNoCPUSA was THE FIFTH organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs, and punched as high as all the other member organizations.
@pslchampaign was THE SIXTH to join. They immediately included us in their protests. A vehicle attack didn't stop us & shoutout to Liberation News!
@pslchampaign was THE SIXTH to join. They immediately included us in their protests. A vehicle attack didn't stop us & shoutout to Liberation News!
@WesternILDSA was THE SEVENTH and newest-formed organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. This latest concession occured just days after they led a disruption of @GovPritzker's press conference. That story trended on Central Illinois Proud, there is no question that was pivotal.
Christian County DSA was THE EIGHTH organization and the first @CentILDSA branch to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. No matter how small and isolated your branch or local in the DSA may seem to you, all it takes is acting. You CAN contribute to the struggle. Thanks for your op-ed too!
Lincoln Direct Action Alliance was THE NINTH organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. Their organization joined specifically on the grounds of racial justice itself.
@Decaturdefence was THE TENTH org to join. They & @CentILDSA passed a resolution with the @maconcountydems
@Decaturdefence was THE TENTH org to join. They & @CentILDSA passed a resolution with the @maconcountydems
McLean County Progressive Democrats was THE ELEVENTH organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs.
@BSFRUIUC was THE TWELTH organization, and first of several black-led organizations to join. There is no question that the pandemic harmed black & brown communities dispraportionately.
@BSFRUIUC was THE TWELTH organization, and first of several black-led organizations to join. There is no question that the pandemic harmed black & brown communities dispraportionately.
Logan County DSA was THE THIRTEENTH organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. They were the second @CentILDSA branch to join the struggle.
Our Revolution Downstate Illinois was THE FOURTEENTH org to join. A week later, the #NoAmerenShutoffs campaign our FIRST pandemic concession.
Our Revolution Downstate Illinois was THE FOURTEENTH org to join. A week later, the #NoAmerenShutoffs campaign our FIRST pandemic concession.
@MXGMCU was THE FIFTEENTH organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. One of their members read our PSAs on WEFT 90.1's Radio Free Labor repeatedly!
@WomenMcdonough was THE SIXTEENTH org to join. Thank you for joining @WesternILDSA in the struggle to protect your communities.
@WomenMcdonough was THE SIXTEENTH org to join. Thank you for joining @WesternILDSA in the struggle to protect your communities.
@BloNo_DSA was THE SEVENTEETH org to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. Their members showed up to @GovPritzker's last press conference in Normal.
@sjc_mc was THE EIGHTEENTH org to join. Shortly after they joined, the #NoAmerenShutoffs campaign won OUR SECOND pandemic conecession.
@sjc_mc was THE EIGHTEENTH org to join. Shortly after they joined, the #NoAmerenShutoffs campaign won OUR SECOND pandemic conecession.
@CinCentral was THE NINETEENTH org to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. @GovPritzker's office untagged themselves from their FB video, look how many views their (at the time 25 follower twitter account) video has racked up! JB's not been untagged from FB posts since https://twitter.com/CinCentral/status/1302377508281741314
Education in Action Together was THE TWENTIETH org to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. They were attacked at the @ILCommerceComm in Springfield by a racist as they were chalking the sidewalks.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/community-members-speak-out-against-potential-utility-shutoffs/article_29b97f16-ebd2-11ea-9f36-ffaccb2a1268.html
@FWWMidwest was THE TWENTY-FIRST org 1st based in Chicago to join.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/community-members-speak-out-against-potential-utility-shutoffs/article_29b97f16-ebd2-11ea-9f36-ffaccb2a1268.html
@FWWMidwest was THE TWENTY-FIRST org 1st based in Chicago to join.
@RentStrike2020 was THE TWENTY-SECOND org to join, & the 1st out of state org. They had tens of thousands of tenants who signed their rent strike petition & helped inform the signers about utility shutoffs.
Also thanks to @Joshua4Congress in catalyzing the petition distribution.
Also thanks to @Joshua4Congress in catalyzing the petition distribution.
@ARCChampaign was THE TWENTY-THIRD org to join #NoAmerenShutoffs, despite continued harassment by
@ChampaignCity's at-will employees (btw I have recommendations for your budget cuts, Champaign, see ya tonight) @haki_shabazz still advocated at @GovPritzker's 8/13 press conference
@ChampaignCity's at-will employees (btw I have recommendations for your budget cuts, Champaign, see ya tonight) @haki_shabazz still advocated at @GovPritzker's 8/13 press conference
@UIUCYDSA was THE TWENTY-FOURTH org to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. Y'all are awesome 21st century organizers!
@In_Black_Ink was THE TWENTY-FIFTH org to join. Their liaison was 1 of over a dozen activist & officials who signed up to speak at the Sept 9 @ILCommerceComm public meeting
@In_Black_Ink was THE TWENTY-FIFTH org to join. Their liaison was 1 of over a dozen activist & officials who signed up to speak at the Sept 9 @ILCommerceComm public meeting
@Will_County was THE TWENTY-SIXTH org to join #NoAmerenShutoffs.
A few days after our THIRD pandemic concession @OurILRevolution became THE TWENTY-SEVENTH org!
I can't speak highly enough of @OurILRevolution's leadership for consistently standing up for people!
#NotMeUs 100%
A few days after our THIRD pandemic concession @OurILRevolution became THE TWENTY-SEVENTH org!
I can't speak highly enough of @OurILRevolution's leadership for consistently standing up for people!
#NotMeUs 100%
Then in the blink of an eye, Southern Illinois People for Progress, Progressive Voices of Central IL, and Refuse Central & Southern IL all officially joined #NoAmerenShutoffs as the 28th, 29th & 30th organizations
Special shoutout to PVCI for finding shutoff notices after Sept 9
Special shoutout to PVCI for finding shutoff notices after Sept 9
@PeoplesTrib became the THIRTY-FIRST organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. Thank you for agreeing to publish the open letter sent out.
@NotBernieUs became the THIRTY-SECOND org to join. Thank you for your support on Twitter to help push through to a 4th pandemic concession!
@NotBernieUs became the THIRTY-SECOND org to join. Thank you for your support on Twitter to help push through to a 4th pandemic concession!
@SunriseNormal became the THIRTY-THIRD organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs. The only organization newer in Central IL than @WesternILDSA. Sorry WIDSA they took your mantel ;)
@SangamonDSA became the THIRTY-FOURTH to join. Every operating branch of @CentILDSA is in the fight
@SangamonDSA became the THIRTY-FOURTH to join. Every operating branch of @CentILDSA is in the fight
Racial Justice Coalition of the Democratic Women of McDonough County is the THIRTY-FIFTH organization to join #NoAmerenShutoffs.
I know each action by all y'all in the campaign feels small. As you can clearly see, it made a big difference. We've got more to do.
Let's do it!
I know each action by all y'all in the campaign feels small. As you can clearly see, it made a big difference. We've got more to do.
Let's do it!
This latest announcement from the @ILCommerceComm does not restore disconnected services, applies predominantly to LIHEAP-eligible only persons (pandemic job disruption makes this insufficient), & doesn't apply to co-operative nor municipal utilities.
@AccessDecatur
@AccessDecatur
For comrades & allies in other states who find this thread. Our strategy overview is in this thread, and we are already talking with people in other states.
We did this against the 4th largest economy & 6th largest population state in the US, so can you. https://twitter.com/213axelrod/status/1300133962124320768
We did this against the 4th largest economy & 6th largest population state in the US, so can you. https://twitter.com/213axelrod/status/1300133962124320768
