Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
A. Philip Randolph Institute:
Want to give a big shout out to our brother E.J. Jenkins for putting events on like this in several communities over the past few years thru his outreach program. Another reason why we need to support him in with the #BlackLaborWeek2019. We all... https://t.co/PSqf2DuwT9
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) January 7, 2019
Actors' Equity:
It's been 11 years – we are over due for a new Lab Agreement, and @BroadwayLeague needs to support paying Equity Members for their creative contributions.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) January 6, 2019
Sign your #NotALabRat commitment card online! Visit https://t.co/tYMoZ94Ns4 to add your voice. pic.twitter.com/RPaxKGpjhU
AFGE:
Even some members of @HouseGOP are saying it's time to #EndTheShutdown and get federal workers back on the job, with pay! Let's reopen the government TODAY! https://t.co/5SlJmGsyu9
— AFGE (@AFGENational) January 7, 2019
AFSCME:
ICYMI: 800,000 federal workers are definitely #NotOnStrike. #1u https://t.co/x572XnMPGG
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) January 6, 2019
AFT:
“The standoff between L.A. Unified and United Teachers Los Angeles is a struggle over the future of public education.” - @UTLAnow Pres @CaputoPearl #StrikeReady #UTLAStrong https://t.co/Xp2pzoEm50
— AFT (@AFTunion) January 7, 2019
Air Line Pilots Association:
ICYMI: Check out ALPA’s favorite (and breathtaking!) office views of 2018: https://t.co/D3uZRoNSWf pic.twitter.com/i09bLM3sL7
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) January 7, 2019
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Thanks to NYSARA Exec Director Stephen Madarasz for protesting the government #shutdown at a rally outside @RepStefanik 's Glen Falls office. It's time for federal workers to return to their jobs with the pay they deserve! #1u @AFGENational pic.twitter.com/8TJpHdeOp2
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) January 7, 2019
American Federation of Musicians:
In 1960 when she raised her baton at the Majestic Theater to start #TheMusicMan, Liza Redfield became the first woman to conduct a Broadway orchestra. She was a #UnionMusician for over 70 yrs. Rest In Power Liza!
— Amer. Fed. Musicians (@The_AFM) January 3, 2019
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American Postal Workers Union:
Albany Local staying #APWUnited on Union Gear Day! If you celebrated yesterday send us your pictures to [email protected] pic.twitter.com/PPNAkZpFN5
— APWU National (@APWUnational) January 4, 2019
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
The Trump administration has launched its most aggressive legal attempt yet to end all immigration to the United States -- an asylum ban. Seeking asylum is a human right. #AsylumIsLegal
— APALA (@APALAnational) January 2, 2019
Submit a public comment to stop this ban! https://t.co/iFqjDoR7ch pic.twitter.com/myvtopgPST
Boilermakers:
Boilermaker bonds are strong, but for a L-465 member, brotherhood proved lifesaving. Find out how an L-169 apprentice faced danger to save his #Boilermaker brother. https://t.co/YCJfgbDkPV pic.twitter.com/q3tCuIHDNe
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) January 4, 2019
Bricklayers:
The House of Representatives passed reasonable, commonsense legislation to re-open & fund the government. But Mitch McConnell & #Senate GOPs refuse to bring it up for a vote. Urge your Senator to re-open the Government today: https://t.co/DEMl335nBX #StopTheShutdown pic.twitter.com/PUVvOFC0GW
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) January 7, 2019
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
So proud. So fierce. So liberating. https://t.co/UjMINvTm56
— CBTU (@CBTU72) January 5, 2019
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
We’re so excited to be an official partner of the 2019 @womensmarch in Washington, DC, on January 19. The #WomensWave is coming. Join us: https://t.co/Qkqq5PJpNo #1u pic.twitter.com/3Xf6bYl7H3
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) January 3, 2019
Communications Workers of America:
Corporate CEOs & wealthy donors have rigged our political system & working families are ready to take it back! The #ForThePeople Act makes voting easier and gets big money out of politics. CWA supports bold action to reclaim democracy for working families! https://t.co/kihlRjhcbw
— CWA (@CWAUnion) January 7, 2019
Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO:
"We are collaborators, and we need to be acknowledged for what we’re doing. We’re putting in more skin than we once did, and after recoupment we think it’s fair that we should be able to share in the success of the show.” #1u #NotALabRat https://t.co/zkYz1FfSuJ
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) January 7, 2019
Electrical Workers:
What the federal #Shutdown means to #IBEW members and their families https://t.co/L1exzUdYRx
— IBEW (@IBEW) January 7, 2019
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
At 71, @baldemarfloc is still organizing. Here he is with the farm workers and...in front of a Confederate Flag. A sign that is not hospitable to people of color. See his comment in the picture below. As we've said, he is 71 and us younger folk struggle to keep up with him! pic.twitter.com/XydR3ZRwYT
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) January 4, 2019
Fire Fighters:
The IAFF’s position on proposed degree requirements for accredited paramedic programs is that the certification/licensure process SHOULD continue to be a viable option through which a prehospital care provider becomes credentialed. https://t.co/TRRJ6oWpRB
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) January 3, 2019
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Learn more about the Insulators Union and our involvement across the country to recruit the next generation of Mechanical Insulators during the the 2018 @USDOL National Apprenticeship Week. https://t.co/z4MVMJHP5n
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) January 7, 2019
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
#Disgusting that these hard working Americans are being forced to do their job without pay! We stand with @AFGENational and all #FederalWorkers affected by the #TrumpShutdown ! https://t.co/LW64QjvKYk
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) January 5, 2019
Ironworkers:
The Iron Workers with its contractor-ironworker partnership IMPACT, has been busy developing new programs for construction personnel to help them succeed. #skillsshortage #skilledlaborshortage https://t.co/w8Z5yVeOF0
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) January 3, 2019
Jobs With Justice:
Well, this isn't tone deaf: while the people who clean our government buildings and service our national parks are furloughed, high ranking Trump administration officials--including Vice President Pence--nearly received a significant raise. https://t.co/C1k05WrhhO
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) January 7, 2019
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The partial government shutdown has now entered its third week, and as it drags on thousands of working people are being denied denied a paycheck. America's working families are counting on our Congressional leaders to bring this situation to an end.
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) January 7, 2019
Laborers:
#MemberMonday - Got a story? Got pictures? Working on a new project? Send to [email protected] pic.twitter.com/D2j4Ho5VJM
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) January 7, 2019
Machinists:
Tell your U.S. Senators: The work our members do is vital to our country. We need them to get back to work and be paid for the work they do. #StopTheShutdown https://t.co/9Eu8P07Ffc
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) January 7, 2019
Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
A furloughed federal employee's guide to filing for unemployment during the shutdown https://t.co/0iaswWxZLm
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) January 6, 2019
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The government shutdown is directly affecting air traffic controllers. NATCA member Matt Craviotto from Wilmington, N.C. (ILM), whose home was flooded during Hurricane Florence in September, shared how the #shutdown is impacting him. https://t.co/Bzv4AfTlDS
— NATCA (@NATCA) January 3, 2019
National Association of Letter Carriers:
NALCREST -- A #retirement #community for letter carriers that is union-made! The Nalcrest community is for retired letter carriers who are members dreaming to retire in a nice & sunny location. For more information & how to apply https://t.co/V98r12UfAg #postalproud #Florida pic.twitter.com/Fngi9y6AHV
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) January 6, 2019
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Today, there are millions of domestic workers like Cleo in @ROMACuaron, caring for homes and families around the world. Here’s what they had to say about the movie: https://t.co/ohBSrc0bKt
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) January 6, 2019
National Federation of Federal Employees-IAM:
NFFE-IAM member Erin Kidwell of NFFE Local 1968 tells how many federal employees are struggling by being furloughed during the holidays. "We do live paycheck by paycheck," said Kidwell. https://t.co/uYYvbB32tB
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) January 2, 2019
National Nurses United:
#SafeStaffing can be a life-or-death issue.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) January 6, 2019
Studies show that #nurses from units with low staffing were twice as likely as nurses on well-staffed units to report risk factors for needle-stick injuries and near misses.
Support nurse-to-patient ratios: https://t.co/2COmQyKfDf pic.twitter.com/RMg2aKiah7
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
NYC Taxi & Limousine Commissioner Meera Joshi is stepping down. Read our statement: "The timing of commissioner Joshi's resignation is concerning because the crisis for New York City drivers is far from over and the TLC's work to fix it is just beginning." pic.twitter.com/3c54M8g3EB
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) January 5, 2019
The NewsGuild-CWA:
.@news_guild members are part of an organizing movement. We're ready to spread the news at our sector conference in Orlando!https://t.co/Ke8jif3vIo#TNGmeets#TNGorganizes#Right2Report#1u pic.twitter.com/4C5th91A6u
— NewsGuild (@news_guild) January 3, 2019
NFL Players Association:
Will you be in town for #ATLSB53? We're partnering with orgs all over Atlanta to have a candid conversation around #mentalhealth.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) January 7, 2019
If you have questions or are interested in attending, send an 📧 to [email protected] pic.twitter.com/etc9jKnvu4
North America's Building Trades Unions, AFL-CIO:
With the #116thCongress in office, Hill leadership may be ready to start the discussion on #InfrastructureInvestment.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) January 7, 2019
“We’re generally positive that those in leadership positions have a commitment to infrastructure & ensuring that something gets done”
https://t.co/pV3JrIK8eS
Office and Professional Employees:
Looking for #scholarship $$$? The deadline for the 2019 Union Plus Scholarship is Jan 31 - tell your #union friends! https://t.co/3ueHYnNYYT
— OPEIU (@opeiu) January 5, 2019
Painters and Allied Trades:
Congrats @JanetMillsforME, thank you @GoIUPAT member @SenTroyJackson and @mainesenatedems @AFLCIO @NABTU @unitehere https://t.co/GuDTq3j9fx
— GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) January 6, 2019
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
How does the government shutdown effect federal infrastructure projects? “If the shutdown gets resolved without too much delay, the impact will be minimal. However, the longer it drags on, states may hold back on bids because of the uncertainty." https://t.co/Lkr1dekbIu
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) January 6, 2019
Printing, Publishing and Media Workers-CWA:
Three important Supreme Court Decisions for Employers/ Labor from 2018 https://t.co/Hj3g3Mgere https://t.co/Hj3g3Mgere
— CWA Printing Sector (@CWAPrintingSect) January 2, 2019
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS-represented employees at the FAA are either furloughed or working without pay, not knowing when they'll receive their next paycheck. Mortgages, rents, utilities, bills, tuitions, medical expenses, food, gas all cost $$$. #WeWantToWork #EndTheShutdown https://t.co/ofmpXssnCO
— PASS (@PASSNational) January 4, 2019
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union/UFCW:
Today’s #AMZHQ2Brief is shedding light on how @Amazon has devastated #Seattle – and how we can prevent the same fate in New York with the #HQ2Scam @NYCComptroller pic.twitter.com/Z6aBIDoesU
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) January 7, 2019
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA and New York Public Radio Reach Voluntary Recognition Agreement Covering New Employees https://t.co/pMhEQzFud5 pic.twitter.com/rckUNiOHAu
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) January 7, 2019
Seafarers:
Way to step up, everyone. NY Waterway crews again demonstrate they're not just workers but part of the community. https://t.co/WCmZE6bWTV
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) January 1, 2019
Solidarity Center:
When it comes to #humantrafficking, "there appears to be hardly any risk for traffickers to face justice"-- @UN report @WomenMigration @FreetheSlaves https://t.co/1gDYuKlF5f
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) January 7, 2019
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Planning to watch the #GoldenGlobes tonight? Take a moment to thank the people behind the scenes who make the whole show possible. pic.twitter.com/JhO9r0cNA1
— IATSE (@IATSE) January 7, 2019
Transport Workers:
The TWU celebrates the life of @SouthwestAir co-founder and chair
— TWU (@transportworker) January 4, 2019
emeritus Herb Kelleher. He was a good friend to labor and an honorary member of @TWULocal556 #HonoringHerb https://t.co/4y1d3U9Ia5
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
We see you @RepBrianFitz and everything you are doing for working people. Thanks for making America's federal workforce a priority. #StopTheShutdown https://t.co/zRevgLGEs2
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) January 7, 2019
UAW:
"General Motors enters 2019 as the top carmaker in Mexico. The distinction comes as GM plans to shutter four U.S. manufacturing facilities this year." https://t.co/wOK1I0hJIm
— UAW (@UAW) January 3, 2019
Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
'I'm Pretty Much Broke Right Now': TSA Workers On Edge As Government Shutdown Grinds On https://t.co/3Hb7mVVWRg
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) January 7, 2019
UNITE HERE:
Because of #TrumpShutdown, 500 federal cafeteria workers are out on furlough. Without intervention, they won’t get backpay & could lose their healthcare. Time to #StopTheShutdown & pay workers what they deserve! https://t.co/4dIixrCRvu pic.twitter.com/aJkYlVAwO8
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 7, 2019
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Job well done! MT @ufcwlocal152: On Friday, 1/04, UFCW Local 152 members of CRS Facility Services at the #PhiladelphiaMillsMall in Philadelphia, PA unanimously ratified a new #union contract! Congratulations to our members and the Negotiating Committee. https://t.co/6AZuBqEeNS
— UFCW (@UFCW) January 7, 2019
United Steelworkers:
. @SenRodrigues @SenRichardRoss @SenatorMikeRush Thank you for fighting for our brothers & sisters @USW04 @BostonGas12003 to #EndTheLockout by @NationalGridUS @MarcyReedNG! #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/QnQ2yjqWFn
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) January 7, 2019
Working America:
Although the economy saw new peaks in 2018, not all Americans report reaping the benefits. The majority of workers say they saw no salary increases last year, according to a new survey.https://t.co/V6guB9GYyJ
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) January 2, 2019
Writers Guild of America, East:
And the nominees are.... #WritersGuildAwards https://t.co/7D05XbMlkK
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) January 7, 2019