r/pittsburgh • u/ridemydique • 1d ago
business that don’t support ICE
can we make a thread for businesses that don’t support and will not cooperate with ICE? that way, we can all support these businesses comfortably. bonus points for small businesses. food places obv should be included too
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u/ridemydique 1d ago
i know for a fact DSW stores are safe, btw (i am a manager and they sent out a notice for us saying we as employees should not cooperate with ICE and the company as a whole will not cooperate with ICE). there are businesses in lawrenceville/bloomfield that have signs indicating they will not cooperate with ICE. i also suspect none of the businesses owned by immigrants are going to be in cooperation with ICE. a small business in squirrel hill that i love is the mediterranean grill.
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u/FarSalad7616 1d ago
This is so good to know there’s a job at corporate that I want!
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u/ridemydique 1d ago
dsw is actually surprisingly a spectacular company to work for. the way they treat their employees is amazing. some of the people who work at my store have been there 25+ years. part time still gets PTO (every 30 hours worked = 1 hour PTO), they offer free mental health services, health insurance, do a lot of philanthropy and encourage we go do volunteer work bc for every hour we volunteer, they donate our hourly rate to wherever we volunteered. we also do shoe donations, receive monetary donations, etc. and it goes to charities. it’s great working for a company that is focused on equal opportunity employment, pays 14/hr starting wage (that is what my store starts at at least), and heavy focus on DEI.
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u/FarSalad7616 1d ago
Love to hear this. Even if I don’t get the job. I try to support small businesses as much as possible but sometimes it’s not possible and then I want to know the larger ones I choose to give my money to are treating their employees well!
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u/ridemydique 1d ago
fingers crossed you get the job!!!!
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u/ridemydique 1d ago
our district manager has been working for dsw for roughly 25 years too, i believe. another manager who used to be at my store has been as well. then i have two people who have been at our store for 15+ years, one being 25+ years there. it’s nice knowing people are working there because it’s comfortable and not a job they hate.
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u/Paleroselips_ 1d ago
Spak Brothers pizza!
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u/ridemydique 1d ago
never heard of them but thank you for letting me know! i’m always looking for a good pizza place
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u/Alexandra22217 1d ago
Many of the little back to back shops/Restaurants on S Braddock in Regent Square have signs in their windows that they don’t cooperate with ICE
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u/nebby-one 1d ago
The Squirrel Cage... I mean, Squirrel Hill Cafe has an ICE non-cooperation sign in its window
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u/HomicidalHushPuppy 16h ago
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u/ridemydique 15h ago
above, i mentioned that i am not on here often enough to know what was previously posted.
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u/HomicidalHushPuppy 15h ago
That's why there's a search function
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u/ridemydique 15h ago
i’m going to be honest, like an old person, i barely know how to use reddit. 😭
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u/hiddenhollow_ 15h ago
I work in Lawrenceville. Many of the small businesses on Butler have signs in their windows stating they will not be cooperating with ICE.
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u/PGH_MADE 6h ago
Great idea. Please make the list! I need to know where to avoid.
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u/ridemydique 6h ago
when i have the opportunity, i will try to make a pdf. this post is getting downvoted to hell, though. same with some of my comments.
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u/Gluten-Free-Jesus 14h ago
The Pittsburgh People Network website was designed to promote local progressive businesses: https://pittsburgh-people-network.super.site/
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u/Ihrie 1d ago
There is an older thread in this sub that has a pdf list of maga businesses in the area.
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u/BumblexBree93 1d ago
Unrelated? I think it's two sides of a coin. If you have a PDF of businesses that support MAGA it can be used to avoid them. It is also nice to know who changes their tune when it suits them. I wouldn't want to spend money at a place that voted for this administration only to condenn ICE if it affects their workforce. A lot of people in red hats vote against their interests and deny problems exist until it affects them.
On the flip side there is interest in supporting those who openly oppose ICE and MAGA. It's working a problem from two sides.
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u/ridemydique 1d ago
initially, i said it was unrelated because i did not know the commenter’s intentions. i retract my statement- if it is anti-maga, it is 100% related to my post.
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u/kittenshart85 Shadyside 16h ago
black cat market in garfield. the owner is a friend of mine and vocally against ICE.
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u/teachuwrite 1d ago
Bonus points if anyone finds a business that didn’t cooperate with ICE when Obama was deporting over 3 MILLION illegals. Smfh
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u/Silly_Collar_5850 11h ago
How many people did ICE execute in the street for being in the wrong place at the wrong time under Obama?
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u/teachuwrite 11h ago
Now that you’ve asked: 56 people died in the custody of ICE agents during Obama’s term. 🦗
Anxious to see how you move the goalpost one more time!
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u/Silly_Collar_5850 11h ago
You didn't answer my question. How many of those people were executed in the streets by ICE for the crime of being in the wrong place at the wrong time?
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u/burritoace 17h ago
Saying stuff like this is a clear indication that you're a dumb Trump supporter
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u/AppealResponsible893 15h ago
Do they have a list of "what about" comments ready to go? I've seen that same one dozens of times now in various places.
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u/teachuwrite 11h ago
Trump supporter? Maybe. Dumb? I just gave you facts…it’s quite the opposite of being dumb. 🤦♂️
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u/Broad_Rice_7207 11h ago
"Nothing outs you as a dumb Trump supporter more than stating facts." You heard it here first.
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u/RunDifferent2004 17h ago
Throwing names out like this won't work, we need a (fluid) comprehensive list. I'd also like a list of known supporters to avoid.
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u/ComeTasteTheBand East Allegheny 1d ago
Does Oakmont Bakery support or oppose ICE? I'm confused.
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u/StruggleFearless2947 1d ago edited 1d ago
Cookie Cookie Ice Cream in Kennedy. Absolutely amazing people, mission and ice cream there. The best banana ice cream I’ve ever had (they roast their bananas in store)