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We are warehouse workers, climate activists, and citizens around the world, taking on the world's richest man and the multinational corporation behind him.

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LOCALMOTIV4 weeks ago

Support Amazon workers in their quest to become unionized.

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How Amazon Crushes Unions

In a secret settlement in Virginia, Amazon swore off threatening and intimidating workers. As the company confronts increased labor unrest, its tactics are under scrutiny.

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LOCALMOTIV1 month ago

Hi there Localists,

This story from The New York Times demonstrates one more reason that we all ought to care about...

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localmotiv12 months ago

Hi #oakland and localists everywhere, We spend a lot of time raging against ecommerce behemoths and how they serve to destroy our #shoplocal values, standard...

localmotiv12 months ago

SHOULD WE BRING BACK OUR SHOP OAKLAND INDIES LISTING (LINK IN BIO)? Hi #oakland and localists everywhere, It’s been a long while since we updated...

localmotiv12 months ago

HOW ARE YOU DOING? Hi #oakland and everyone! That’s right, we want to know. We’re checking in. As localists we are also a community, and...

localmotiv12 months ago

HAVE YOU ORDERED THIS BOOK YET? https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-resist-amazon-and-why-9781621065265/9781621067061 (Link will be in our bio until 2/24/2021). Have you pre-ordered this book yet? Its release date is...

How to Resist Amazon and Why

When a company's workers are literally dying on the job, when their business model relies on preying on local businesses and even their own vendors,...

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LOCALMOTIV2 months ago

Well, we've been in activist mode this morning so there's so much to say.

But let's do it in small bites...

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LOCALMOTIV2 months ago

Hi there Localists everywhere...

We've not been posting very much lately -- especially on Facebook. The exercise feels rather futile knowing...

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localmotiv12 months ago

We dedicate this post to all our #localbrand #emergingbrand #independentbrand friends in #oakland #sanfrancisco #eastbay #northerncalifornia & beyond. You’re key to the #sooakland #shopoakland vibe....

localmotiv12 months ago

Hi Localists in #oakland and everywhere, We’ve been off Social Media for a while, working on other LOCALMOTIV projects. And to be honest, it’s been...

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Outstanding independent news in Oakland.

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LOCALMOTIV3 months ago

We believe that we have to have real local news to live informed and enriching local lives.

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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

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LOCALMOTIV3 months ago

Hi there #Oakland small businesses and every small business in CA.

Are you aware that you can apply...

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localmotiv13 months ago

Hi #oaklandindies #oakindies #townbiz #smallbiz #smallbusiness in #oakland #blackownedbusiness, and #localbiz in #california, Are you aware that there are Small Business Grants available? ...

localmotiv13 months ago

Hi #Oakland, Localists, and even Non-Localists everywhere! We're on our mission to inspire a #shoplocal spirit in Oakland and everywhere. And in 2021, we're...

localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland and #bayarea localists, We were just walking by @oakcommon and noticed something suspiciously not part of the #soaoakland holiday spirit -- even more...

localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland and localists everywhere, Wow, the weather is even worse today. We aren't meteorologists, but it's #sooakland cold, windy, and rainy. And we don't...

localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland localists, #buylocal enthusiasts everywhere, anyone in the #eastbay #sfbayarea or even the #USA who wonders if they should #shoplocal! Here’s a conversation...

localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland and localists everywhere, We continue our mission to inspire a #shoplocal spirit for the Holidays. No matter whether you live in #oaklandca or...

Make Amazon Pay

We are warehouse workers, climate activists, and citizens around the world, taking on the world's richest man and the multinational corporation behind him.

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LOCALMOTIV4 months ago

Hi Localists in Oakland and everywhere!

We've all fed the beast and this very short video explains exactly what the monster...

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localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland and localists everywhere, There is indeed a lot more to this ecommerce behemoth. We’d say more than a truckload more. And none of...

localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland and Localists everywhere, Are you shopping Local this #holidayseason here in #thetown or even anywhere? We hope so! There are 100s of fantastic...

Why I Shop Local For the Holidays – LOCALMOTIV

How I transformed from the worst gift giver to someone who loves Holiday Shopping. And a couple of Shop Local resources for inspiration.

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LOCALMOTIV4 months ago

https://localmotiv.social/blog/why-i-shop-local-for-the-holidays/

That's right, I didn't always shop local for the Holidays. It was a journey. And this photo of...

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localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland and #bayarea localists, It's been announced by Bay Area Counties: We're going back into Shelter-in-Place mode in #alameda #contracosta #santaclara, #marin #contracosta...

localmotiv14 months ago

Hi #oakland, We just stopped by @shoesonsolano and saw this #madeinitaly but #designedinoakland handbag. Yes please! It was, in fact, designed by owner Carol...

localmotiv15 months ago

Hi #oakland #eastbay and localists everywhere, Let us help you make your Holiday Season shopping so very easy. Check out our labor of #oaklandlove listing....

Shop Oakland Indies Listing – LOCALMOTIV

Shop Oakland Indies. See our comprehensive Listing for Weekly Sales, Events, and other Happenings. Then have some shop local fun in Oakland. Learn more.

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

A PERSONAL TRUE STORY

Once upon a time, in the 80s, 90, and some of the 2000s, I used to go to...

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localmotiv15 months ago

Hi #oakland and localists everywhere! We're heading into the #holidayseason gift shopping rush. And we hope to inspire you to #shoplocaloakland #oaklandindies or #shopsmall anywhere....

localmotiv15 months ago

Hi #oakland, #eastbay, and everyone! This is our first photo from our new phone. And we're just about ready to go out on...

Why the Left Should Ally With Small Business

It will strengthen labor and help fight the increasing concentration of corporate power.

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

Hi Localists,

This is a very important article for all of our Democratic Party activist followers!

It...

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Why the Left Should Ally With Small Business

It will strengthen labor and help fight the increasing concentration of corporate power.

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

Hi Localists,

This is a very important article for all of our Democratic Party activist followers!

It...

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Montclair Village Plaza fundraising ‘at the finish line’

A last push being made before work starts on the area devoted to community gatherings.

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

Hi Localists in #MontclairVillage and all over #OaklandCalifornia, and the #eastbay,

Something...

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Spare a Thought for the Indies

Independent bookstores have suffered in Covid times. Here’s a few of the more famous ones and how they're faring.

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

Hi Localists,

We saw this in The New York Times this morning and thought you would all enjoy it.

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

Hi there Localists!

This makes us so cranky. We haven't even bothered to read the article -- just the headline.
...

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localmotiv15 months ago

Hi #oakland and Localists everywhere, Yes, this is me, Sarah, about to be hauled off to surgery. It was last week and everything is fine. ...

Should we ban billionaires? - BBC Reel

Billionaires were once a rare breed. But in the past few decades, as countries have cut tax rates, their numbers have soared. While millions of...

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LOCALMOTIV5 months ago

Hi Localists,

This is a thought-provoking news story from the BBC about the harm that the billionaire class wreaks on economic equality,...

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The New Corporation Trailer

Check out the trailer for The New Corporation. The greed economy is killing us. But change is coming. Catch the World Premiere of The New Corporation #TIFF20...

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LOCALMOTIV6 months ago

We saw the deeply profound original documentary, "The Corporation," 15+ years ago.

We aren't going to miss Part 2 tonight.

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Independent Business Needs a Break!

A Congressional committee spent a year investigating Amazon’s monopoly power. Its findings signal that it’s time for independent businesses to urge Congress to break up...

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LOCALMOTIV6 months ago

Hi #oaklandindies and every #smallbusiness in the #USA,

There is so much going...

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Opinion | Don’t Let Amazon Get Any Bigger

A damning congressional report about Big Tech helps make the case to break up Jeff Bezos’ empire.

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LOCALMOTIV6 months ago

Read this today before you decide to shop on an internet behemoth today.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/opinion/amazon-antitrust.html

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Opinion: Stop buying so much from Amazon. Support your local businesses instead

Amazon's annual Prime Day sales event is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday and millions of shoppers will certainly flock to the site looking for deals....

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LOCALMOTIV6 months ago

Don't shop an ecommerce behemoth today. Shop local instead.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/13/perspectives/local-businesses-amazon-prime-day/index.html

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LOCALMOTIV6 months ago

We can ship to you, or arrange for curbside pickup. Email us your request if you’re lookingfor something you don’t see on the website. mail

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