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:
This Friday on the campus of Savannah State, the Savannah State chapter youth program will be having a meet and greet on campus to discuss the importance of being a part of this organization! Please let all know to stop by our table on campus this Fri during Homecomings Yard Fest pic.twitter.com/q0myjLBKxV
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) October 21, 2019
Actors' Equity:
Equity members have voted to ratify the tentative agreement with the Broadway League for a new contract – the last step required to approve the new contract.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) October 16, 2019
Visit the Member Portal for more details - https://t.co/S5cppuLfmC pic.twitter.com/CkXzfOE0sU
AFGE:
"I am convinced that the path now chosen, if allowed to continue, will leave veterans with fewer options, a severely weakened VA, and a private health care system not designed to meet the complex requirements of high-need veterans." -- Former VA Secretary David Shulkin #SaveOurVA
— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 23, 2019
AFSCME:
AFSCME members help make the wheels of a unique bus go round https://t.co/vjAH8QERMY pic.twitter.com/f51YswuzbI
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 22, 2019
AFT:
It's time for @ChicagosMayor to keep her promises to Chicago's students & educators and #PutItInWriting in the contract. RT to support @CTULocal1 & @SEIU73! #FairContractNow #FundOurFuture pic.twitter.com/9V7cOFhycn
— AFT (@AFTunion) October 16, 2019
Air Line Pilots Association:
The FAA has FAILED to meet a key AVIATION SAFETY DEADLINE set by Congress last year. Congress mandated the full implementation of #SecondaryBarriers on all newly-manufactured passenger aircraft to prevent another 9/11-style terrorist attack. Implement secondary barriers NOW. pic.twitter.com/AtFcO7VZiP
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) October 17, 2019
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Indiana Alliance Member Pam Alvey needs 20 prescriptions to treat her diabetes and other chronic conditions. She has to pay more than $2,000 a month for her medicine. Retirees can't afford this any more. We need #LowerDrugCostsNow! #HR3 pic.twitter.com/YeTdo6A033
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) October 16, 2019
Amalgamated Transit Union:
International President John Costa joined with @AFLCIO Exec. VP Tefere Gebre, @MineWorkers President Cecil Roberts and union members in Northern Virginia to rally support for ATU Local 689 Cinder Bed workers. #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/IUlfnsGZDP
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 19, 2019
American Federation of Musicians:
Musicians outside @NABShow again today. @Disney, @MGM_Studios, @NBCUniversal, @Sony, @Viacom, & @WarnerMediaGrp need to respect musicians by paying us fairly for ALL of our work on ALL platforms ALL the time! #1u #BandTogether ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽🎬🎼 pic.twitter.com/lnA047Qg84
— AFM (@The_AFM) October 17, 2019
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU Assistant Clerk Craft Director (B) Lynn Pallas-Barber testifies now about the need for improvements in the contract specifically for PTF and PSE issues. #GoodContractNOW #APWUnited pic.twitter.com/Qc909BNoum
— APWU National (@APWUnational) October 23, 2019
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
APALA stands in solidarity with striking Chicago Teachers and Staff! ✊🍎#CTUSEIUStrike #FairContractNow @CTULocal1 @SEIU73
— APALA (@APALAnational) October 23, 2019
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Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
In response to @afa_cwa's advocacy and Members of Congress, the Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it agrees that passenger aircrafts should carry “opioid antagonists - naloxone - in emergency medical kits.” https://t.co/1JkwC4OT9X
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 22, 2019
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
“What Washington doesn’t understand is that workers sat at the negotiating table and gave up raises because they were counting on these pensions when they retired.” -@SenSherrodBrown #SaveOurPensionshttps://t.co/AJ2ZcRS8w3
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) October 23, 2019
Boilermakers:
Great, easy-to-understand piece by @CarbonWrangler on industrial impact on climate change, and solutions. Give it a read: https://t.co/wVTasXyRL2 #CCUS
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 22, 2019
Bricklayers:
Union #apprenticeship works. #1u https://t.co/jMGUIuSCie
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) October 22, 2019
California School Employees Association:
Bus safety and the safety of students and classified employees is incredibly important to CSEA.
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) October 22, 2019
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Breaking Now:
— CBTU (@CBTU72) October 17, 2019
Statement from @RepCummings’s wife, Maya, on his passing: “He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not out problem.” R.I.P. #1u pic.twitter.com/NcKpUc1Ev7
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
CLUW Convention Reax https://t.co/I3zmksIUFY #CLUWSNAP2019
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 19, 2019
Communications Workers of America:
GREAT NEWS! After round-the-clock bargaining, CWA Local 1298 has reached a tentative agreement with Frontier Communications! The TA includes job security, raises, no increase for healthcare, & more - visit https://t.co/S2X6VPr9mh for more details. Congrats & GREAT WORK, 1298!! 💪 pic.twitter.com/BWO7eDfG0J
— CWA District 1 (@CWADistrict1) October 21, 2019
Department for Professional Employees:
Banning salary histories is an important step in closing the wage gap. #wagegap #1u https://t.co/1aDEk3YeNE
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) October 23, 2019
Electrical Workers:
Congratulations to the San Diego New Children's Museum employees on voting to join the #IBEW. @ibew465 pic.twitter.com/lHYFjmgpyo
— IBEW (@IBEW) October 21, 2019
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
Some of you signed a petition calling for 5 eastern NC farms to stop the human rights/labor abuse on their farms. If you still haven't signed, click below. Here is an update from the Rocky Mountain Telegram: https://t.co/8vwGVwHLWu https://t.co/miAxiysgkT
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) October 22, 2019
Fire Fighters:
RT @Durham668: Our inaugural #FireOps101 event was a HUGE success. Thanks to all involved! @PFFPNC @DougWStern @CityofDurhamNC @IAFFNewsDesk
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) October 23, 2019
Click here ⬇️ to see the videohttps://t.co/1hzDfOuRmR pic.twitter.com/BO6Zioavjh
Heat and Frost Insulators:
The Trainer Enhancement program is one of the many offered by the IIIATF designed to better our instructors and their teaching techniques, as they educate the next generation of Insulators.https://t.co/dVuHCXFt2O
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) October 23, 2019
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
We know that the best way to improve safety is more unionized engineers! That’s why we continue to #organize at @Boeing ! https://t.co/PNABenwEL4
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) October 18, 2019
International Labor Communications Association:
Announcing the winners of our annual Labor Media Awards! Congratulations to our award-winning professionals #1u https://t.co/MVCMuxS8gh
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) October 19, 2019
Ironworkers:
Ten competitors from eight states, including New Mexico, competed in the annual apprenticeship competition at Iron Workers Local 495. #apprenticeshipcompetition https://t.co/JDwIBrSHxU
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) October 17, 2019
Jobs With Justice:
STRIKE! Join Jobs With Justice and the @TESACollective for a game of worker rebellion. We are excited to partner with TESA on this groundbreaking cooperative game. Click the link to support the campaign and learn more! https://t.co/oanRCt5szb pic.twitter.com/oOZtv470w5
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 21, 2019
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Meet Rachel Macias, one of our 2019-2020 #Trabajadoras Fellows and part of the Chicago Metro LCLAA Chapter. To learn more about our Fellows gollow us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. pic.twitter.com/KhuOCa4zjy
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 22, 2019
Laborers:
We are #LIUNA. A strong, proud & united group of working class warriors! LIKE & SHARE IF YOU AGREE. #FeelthePower #QOTD #WednesdayWisdom #quotes pic.twitter.com/FVaek0DJIU
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 23, 2019
Longshoremen:
Senior @ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp Vice President Ronald Capri Passes Away At 85. Services this Wed. & Thurs. in Union, NJ. https://t.co/P09IoScZgy pic.twitter.com/rMGGODJf89
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) October 15, 2019
Machinists:
Great to host new IAM Financial Officers at IAM Headquarters after a long week of learning at our @IAMW3Center! pic.twitter.com/jOD2Zj5n4J
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) October 18, 2019
Maritime Trades Department:
The MTD urges all to pro active & support the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. #BePROActive #SupportThePROAct#PROActDayofAction #PROAct
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) October 16, 2019
Metal Trades Department:
Are unions back? GM, Chicago teacher strikes show how unions can start winning again https://t.co/US75CmVpsR
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) October 18, 2019
Mine Workers:
Retired miners at @NRDems hearing and vote on miners pension and retiree health care legislation. pic.twitter.com/whEHrxJ8Rz
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) October 23, 2019
Musical Artists:
Griff Braun, AGMA’s Director of Organizing and Outreach, participated in a lively discussion this past Saturday evening with freelance dancers entitled “Freelance Dancer Round Table: Organizing for Power” #AGMA #UnionStrong #StepsonBroadway #DANC #StepsBeyondFoundation #WeAreAGMA pic.twitter.com/bFU7LM4SiC
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) October 21, 2019
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA’s NEB traveled to Detroit recently for the Strategic Leadership Meeting with FAA leadership. The NEB also met with members from the Region X Detroit Airports District Office, which has achieved 100 percent NATCA membership. Great job, #NATCAfamily! pic.twitter.com/gHAEZw3xRJ
— NATCA (@NATCA) October 23, 2019
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Legislation in Pennsylvania would let any voter mail in a ballot, eliminate the ballot option for straight party-ticket voting and move voter-registration deadlines closer to elections. https://t.co/guJxSRLfND #voting
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 23, 2019
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Communities in Orange County🍊bring the call to action at #WeCelebrateSanctuaryHere Community Festival: Its time to #BringHumanRightsHome. Will local officials continue to enable hate groups or get on the right side of history?
— NDLON (@NDLON) October 20, 2019
#UnmaskHate #AltoSheriffs#ICEoutofLittleSaigon pic.twitter.com/wB1NA4UfSy
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
The moment that domestic workers in Philadelphia learned their hard work and organizing is paying off — we are one step closer to passing a #DomesticWorkersBillofRights in Philadelphia! pic.twitter.com/J2W5zzwDWk
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 23, 2019
National Nurses United:
Sherry a new grandmother at 49, with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma, raised $20 of her $20,000 goal to pay for treatment.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) October 23, 2019
For every viral story of fundraising for #healthcare, there are thousands of medical campaigns that don't get funded. #MedicareForAll https://t.co/N3SrqsIa8T
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
A pattern is emerging. They also skipped a NY hearing on how gig workers are (mis)classified. https://t.co/CcYmYhMXG3
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) October 18, 2019
The NewsGuild-CWA:
And all of @news_guild @CWAUnion will be rooting for you! https://t.co/EL2BA2nY8B
— NewsGuild (@news_guild) October 23, 2019
NFL Players Association:
.@MackHollins and @BostonScott2 took part in the @Eagles Charitable Foundation’s Vision to Learn event, where 50 students in need received eyeglasses. pic.twitter.com/cMuBi9y3lP
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 22, 2019
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Looks like a few Detroit high schoolers got familiar with the #BuildingTrades this week 👀
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 23, 2019
More than 500 (!!) Detroit-area students attended a local event with dozens of hands-on demonstrations! Check it out:
https://t.co/b1Y2OKPG0r
Office and Professional Employees:
“Under capitalism, there really is no more powerful weapon for ordinary workers than if they can collectively walk off the job and interfere with the only thing the employer cares about,” said @rsgexp. “Which is not about their workers.” #1u https://t.co/mkE9HEae99
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) October 23, 2019
Painters and Allied Trades:
When workers live in fear of deportation, they don’t feel they can report unsafe work conditions, and contractors exploit and abuse workers. A climate of fear only leads to worker injury and death. #hardrockhotel https://t.co/9gE2TzOIOf
— GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) October 22, 2019
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
The #OPCMIA is proud to be a member of the Building Trades Alliance in Alabama and Mississippi. And we are proud of Local 148’s outstanding cement mason apprenticeship program. @southernunions #1u. https://t.co/R2VGXNTePE
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) October 23, 2019
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS in the house @CLUWNational this week! Dedicated FAA employees on leave to promote aviation safety at #CLUWSNAP2019. Great solidarity among union women; thrilled to join @lizshuler & others to organize & educate! @AFLCIO #1u #unionsolidarity #aviationsafety #publicservice pic.twitter.com/jqM5PGiklu
— PASS (@PASSNational) October 17, 2019
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Congrats to the StoryCorps workers, @CWA1180 and @lenaruthsolow who once upon a time helped organize her coworkers at Babeland to become RWDSU members! https://t.co/bhzqi19jw5
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 23, 2019
SAG-AFTRA:
Breaking News: The #CASEAct ‘Copyright Small Claims Court’ bill passed the US House 410-6!!! This bipartisan victory wouldn't have happened without champion @RepJeffries, a passionate coalition of orgs/unions & the 1000s of artists who made their voices heard. #MySkillsPayBills
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 23, 2019
Solidarity Center:
Incredible interactive look at families trapped in #forcedlabor at #Pakistan brick kilns. https://t.co/TcRjU5urOv
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 23, 2019
TCU/IAM:
"We won’t take FCA’s decision sitting down. Our families and Roanoke would be disappointed if we did. And we need our elected officials to stop lying down, and stand up and fight." - Fred Owens, President of TCU Carmen Local Lodge 6016 CC:@MachinistsUnion https://t.co/gdJ4RC8er5 pic.twitter.com/IKTGZODeSu
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) October 17, 2019
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Broadcast strong! Officers of broadcast locals @IATSE793 @iatse745 and @IATSE795 shared ideas and best practices at the Minneapolis Officers' Institute! pic.twitter.com/Ol0MYWMxXb
— IATSE (@IATSE) October 23, 2019
Transport Workers:
Today in Orlando: @JetBlue IFC New Advocates Training #AmericasFightingDemocraticUnion #OrganizeTheSkies pic.twitter.com/9CX7WEItcM
— TWU (@transportworker) October 21, 2019
Transportation Trades Department:
The findings of our new report should be a wake-up call for lawmakers & transit agencies. The ride-hailing industry’s explosive growth & popularity is based on a business model that exploits workers and undermines public transportation. Learn more: https://t.co/lDsvuCBAZY
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) October 16, 2019
UAW:
The generosity of local businesses, faith leaders, elected officials and regular citizens has allowed members to stand strong during this strike. Thank you to everyone who has contributed! https://t.co/94OWMr7KGy
— UAW (@UAW) October 23, 2019
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Gig Workers Are Forming the World’s First Food Delivery App Unions https://t.co/7NwqeEUoWt
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) October 14, 2019
Union Veterans Council:
Great to be working with the @VVAmerica and @ConorLambPA to help save pensions for thousands veteran Coal miners. https://t.co/QofXuA7FnM
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) October 22, 2019
UNITE HERE:
Since authorizing a strike when released, workers at @AmericanAir hubs across the US have protested poverty conditions in the industry—including a civil disobedience action w/ over 50 arrested near @DFWAirport, AA's largest hub. 😲😲😲#AirportStrikeAlert 🐍| #1Job pic.twitter.com/JCcdR54O0X
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) October 23, 2019
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Fact: 80% of hourly workers have fluctuating, unpredictable schedules which is incredibly disruptive to family life.
— UFCW (@UFCW) October 23, 2019
Fact: #Union workers are far more likely to have advanced notice and consistent schedules than their non-union peers.#1u #familyvalues https://t.co/irapF9gF2n
United Steelworkers:
How We Ended Up With The Myth Of The Evil Labor Union https://t.co/55Z140FksV via @TPM #1u
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) October 23, 2019
United Students Against Sweatshops:
We are so excited to announce that the 23rd USAS National Convention will be held at UC Santa Barbara on February 21-22, 2020. Register here: https://t.co/iB872iv8at pic.twitter.com/DAHuvVnoin
— USAS (@USAS) October 18, 2019
United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:
Local 30 #Roofer Jessica Perez is proof of what can happen when you enter a life-changing union #apprenticeship! Thanks to partnership between Baltimore/DC Bldg Trades + Goodwill Industries https://t.co/YywAYcuqat pic.twitter.com/vxpXIWn8Xd
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 22, 2019
Utility Workers:
Watch fellow union brothers and sisters each week on “Brotherhood Outdoors” on Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on the @unionsportsmen Channel! https://t.co/cOb8cFCSLs
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) October 22, 2019
Working America:
THREAD: Working America’s tracking data of our OH members was featured in a @nytimes op-ed last week by former ED Karen Nussbaum about what’s on the minds of Ohio voters ahead of 2020.
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 23, 2019
Spoiler alert: it's bold policies and real economic change. (1/7)https://t.co/G2dTIlYnER
Writers Guild of America, East:
Join BROAD CITY’s @ilazer in urging @NYGovCuomo to sign the Television Diversity Bill. You can call the Governor at 518-474-1041 and tell him to sign bills S. 5864A and A. 6683A #RepresentationMatters pic.twitter.com/GP0ImCRisa
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) October 22, 2019