
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.
Actors' Equity Association:
Together, the City That Sings and Kentucky’s largest city form a thriving Liaison Area that boasts nearly 4,000 work weeks for members. Check out the 2018 Regional Theatre report to read more about the #Cincinnati / #Louisville Liaison Area - https://t.co/jxh5Xxv1C1 pic.twitter.com/xdMJz95h9A
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) November 14, 2019
AFGE:
In the final installment of our 5-part series on the #WhiteHouseSecretMemo, we reveal the administration’s secret plan, laid out in black and white, to wipe out federal employee unions. #1u https://t.co/d67I2zwIMh pic.twitter.com/85DJqg1GB9
— AFGE (@AFGENational) November 13, 2019
AFSCME:
AFSCME has long stood with immigrant workers and their families, especially Dreamers, whose future is being weighed by SCOTUS. A ruling against Dreamers would be nothing less than a betrayal of new Americans by their government. #HomeIsHere https://t.co/YpaFG9iTOX
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) November 13, 2019
AFT:
.@rweingarten: The contract is proof positive that by working together, we can help make the school an even better place for kids to learn and thrive. It treats educators as the professionals they are – and provides the resources to back it up. https://t.co/keE3HD8dqW
— AFT (@AFTunion) November 14, 2019
Air Line Pilots Association:
We appreciate our Advocates for advancing the pilot profession! https://t.co/Vf7nD9QSM3
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) November 14, 2019
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Nearly 80% of Americans say prescription drug prices are unreasonable. Will Congress take action, or will they fall prey to wealthy pharmaceutical lobbying money? It's time for us to make sure lawmakers put #PeopleOverPharma! https://t.co/gwiYXpi1rz pic.twitter.com/dId0fnSQaD
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) November 13, 2019
Amalgamated Transit Union:
#HSR drivers, city still far apart on key contract issues: union - #Hamilton https://t.co/5sZoRoslyc #Labour pic.twitter.com/fALcs4O69f
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) November 14, 2019
American Federation of Musicians:
"They’re making billions & claiming poverty. People value music in movies," said @ChrisABmusic, an orchestrator, negotiating committee member, & #UnionMusician. #BandTogether #1u ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽📽️🎬🎼 https://t.co/xpfvCyhG13 via @WSJ
— AFM (@The_AFM) October 8, 2019
American Postal Workers Union:
Interest Arbitration is re-starting. This morning Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks gives evidence on bargaining unit work in Level 18 offices, and responses to USPS management on "flexibility" and their proposal to expand two tier working. #APWUnited #GoodContractNOW pic.twitter.com/57cbd0ZK3d
— APWU National (@APWUnational) November 14, 2019
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Our APALA staff showing up for our DACA + TPS siblings at the #HomeisHere March! Immigrants are our teachers, our nurses, our first responders, & other vital members of our communities. Losing DACA would hurt us all.
— APALA (@APALAnational) November 12, 2019
DONATE to support DACA: https://t.co/Gng4Ebz0wM pic.twitter.com/iIIhn5SGxD
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Today in 1970, 75 ppl lost their lives after Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed into a hill just short of the Tri-State Airport in WV. The plane was carrying 37 members of the Marshall University football team, 9 members of coaching staff, 25 boosters, & 4 flight crew members. pic.twitter.com/p6DXytnGoi
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) November 14, 2019
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
This BCTGM Local 68 retiree is committed to pushing the Senate to pass the #ButchLewisAct (S.2254) to #SaveOurPension - join Sister Moog and take action TODAY: https://t.co/ApE4dAf4eZ pic.twitter.com/DvFGd6HdJv
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) November 6, 2019
Boilermakers:
#Boilermaker craftsmen are #union taught for a reason, let's keep it that way. #SaveApprenticeshipWeek #BNAP #Boilermakers @NABTU
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) November 14, 2019
Murph Jamerson member of @Boilermakerslocal363 pic.twitter.com/nTtVgC5qXM
Bricklayers:
Registered Apprentices gain an average of $300,000 more over the life of their career than non-apprenticeship participants. #Brick apprentice Matt of BAC Local 7 CO agrees. #Union Apprenticeships Matter. #SaveApprenticeshipWeek#NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW19 #1u https://t.co/vsoUniwn73
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) November 13, 2019
California School Employees Association:
"After I joined, I was able to meet different people all over the world and different walks of life. I think it helped me really understand that we are so different, but we are all connected in some way or another." -Margaret Ortiz, Navy, Claremont Chapter 200 pic.twitter.com/WSFFZ5jerL
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) November 13, 2019
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Black vets epitomize the sacrifice and glory of African American patriotism: From the first war fought on U.S. soil to world wars fought on foreign soil to battles in Vietnam and being lynched in Jim Crow South. Today we salute CBTU veterans and all military families.#VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/f5WBXyqdTo
— CBTU (@CBTU72) November 11, 2019
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
I’m with @SenFeinstein to support S. 2843 because native survivors deserve justice! Please co-sponsor! #S2843. #VAWA2019 pic.twitter.com/fir6IsTmq5
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) November 14, 2019
Communications Workers of America:
#NAMD2019 (@statemedicaid) Attendees:
— CWA (@CWAUnion) November 12, 2019
Problems at MAXIMUS have impeded vulnerable Americans from accessing health services they desperately need.
Read the new report on @MAXIMUS_news' Medicaid management failures: https://t.co/TulGJucSvU pic.twitter.com/n51Nqg54OE
Department for Professional Employees:
Musicians create a critical part of movies and tv shows. They deserve a fair return on their work, and that includes receiving streaming residuals. #1u #BandTogether https://t.co/pWOcZuHEPE
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) November 14, 2019
Electrical Workers:
#IBEW apprenticeships provide solid middle-class career opportunities and all without a dime of student debt. #SaveApprenticeshipWeek pic.twitter.com/PUgpiC956K
— IBEW (@IBEW) November 14, 2019
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) November 13, 2019
Fire Fighters:
Quincy, IL fire stations do their part to help prevent cancer among #firefighters https://t.co/vUxEGol9vw
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) November 14, 2019
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Hands-on training and real world experience go a long way in developing a talented professional. They also happen to be pillars of the Insulators Union nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program! @USDOL #SaveApprenticeshipWeek
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) November 14, 2019
International Labor Communications Association:
#ILCA2019 is high-tech and live thanks to @MachinistsUnion, whose skilled staff is livestreaming our plenary https://t.co/OIGz6QpuDa
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) November 14, 2019
Ironworkers:
It's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek. But it's also National #SaveApprenticeshipWeek! Raise your voice to protect the construction industry from mediocre training and preserve the Registered Apprenticeship Program that is widely regarded as the gold standard for training. pic.twitter.com/jpssFZ3nkG
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) November 12, 2019
IUE-CWA:
— IUE-CWA (@IUE_CWAUnion) July 5, 2019
Jobs with Justice:
The future may seem uncertain for working people right now, but when we join together and have a voice in our workplaces and our economy, we can work to build a better future for working people. https://t.co/EOIBlUHwSP
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) November 14, 2019
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Meet Shelby Herrera, one of our 2019-2020 #Trabajadoras Fellows and a member of the Tarrant County LCLAA chapter. To learn more about our Fellows follow us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. pic.twitter.com/63MyOHdfBF
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) November 13, 2019
Laborers:
The skilled Building Trades registered #apprenticeship programs have been a path to the #middleclass for generations of Americans. #NAW19 #ApprenticeshipWorks #SaveApprenticeshipWeek
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) November 13, 2019
Learn more about LIUNA's apprenticeship: https://t.co/0hGdbD4c6X pic.twitter.com/PPNjespl37
Machinists:
ICYMI: @TCUnionHQ Vice President Jack Dinsdale this week testified before a House subcommittee about a changing culture at @Amtrak, adding that the nation’s passenger rail corporation today includes workers living “in fear for their livelihood and careers” https://t.co/lZHelo9wrF
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) November 14, 2019
Metal Trades Department:
A dozen unions lean on Congress: Fix or oppose USMCA
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) November 8, 2019
— Leaders of 12 unions are urging House lawmakers not to vote on the USMCA until significant improvements are made on labor and enforcement. Without changes, the leaders warn they will oppose the pact. https://t.co/47cnaAUdlk
Mine Workers:
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and are serving today. pic.twitter.com/Ev1wpzhPeh
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) November 11, 2019
Musical Artists:
The artists of @HoustonBallet stand behind the artists of Nevada Ballet Theatre, and support their decision to to form a union and join AGMA! #WeAreAGMA #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/TrjLKmhvUc
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) November 13, 2019
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Retired member Pat Burke and Northern California TRACON (NCT) Legislative Rep Alton Pamintuan attended an event for California Congressman Doug LaMalfa. "We spoke to both Congressman LaMalfa and his Chief of Staff Mark Spannagel, at great length," said Pamintuan. pic.twitter.com/9QPD2kikFO
— NATCA (@NATCA) November 14, 2019
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Did you miss the coverage of the 2019 NALC Heroes of the Year Awards? All speeches and awards are available on NALC's YouTube channel: @thepostalrecord!
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) November 14, 2019
Link: https://t.co/y0luOC8Bkt #NALC #Heroes #PostalProud pic.twitter.com/lkK5IQz9Mk
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
If the courage of these folks doesn’t bring you to tears... #HomeisHerepic.twitter.com/T9k4Az01YP
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) November 13, 2019
National Federation of Federal Employees:
“In addition to the physical safety of our members, I became concerned about their psychological well-being, too,” said Cassandra Buckhanan, president of NFFE Local 1956. https://t.co/LawlFKmJqW
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) November 8, 2019
National Nurses United:
Union #nurses at @UChicagoMed brave the cold today to participate in a strike vote.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) November 14, 2019
We don't want to be on the picket line; we want to be with our patients.
But we'll do what it takes to fight for the #SafeStaffing patients need — and we will win! pic.twitter.com/9ReyL6EdWX
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
NYTWA ED Bhairavi Desai: "New Jersey is sending a message that the state's labor laws aren't dictated by corporations. It's time for New York to follow."
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) November 14, 2019
NewsGuild-CWA:
"The new company has a nine-member board that includes no current or former journalists." https://t.co/I3xjDf7VcS pic.twitter.com/Is4Gm7XfhK
— NewsGuild (@news_guild) November 14, 2019
NFL Players Association:
.@Joe_MainMixon linked up with @StrikesForKids to host 20 youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati @BGCGC to bowling, unlimited arcade fun, pizza, and brand new bikes. pic.twitter.com/b5OZu2XmHx
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) November 13, 2019
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s almost that time 👀🔥
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) November 8, 2019
To some, next week is #NationalApprenticeshipWeek… But for us? It’s National #SaveApprenticeshipWeek!
Let’s hear your take on what makes registered apprenticeship the BEST training system around 💪 pic.twitter.com/6g8qOlTpMU
Office and Professional Employees:
Q: Why are working people working longer hours with less to show for it?
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) November 12, 2019
A: Because working people aren’t writing the rules.
This #NationalRunForOfficeDay, commit to building a future worth fighting for. #1u https://t.co/7KsW9i4Dgf
Painters and Allied Trades:
The Trump Administration enables their operatives to strike again. This is just another sign that he is completely inept in oversight - and that IRAPs have been a scam since the beginning. #SaveApprenticeshipWeek #IRAPs https://t.co/aDmNGCsIr9
— GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) November 7, 2019
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
On this Veterans Day, the #OPCMIA salutes our many members and all others who served in our armed forces. They deserve more than our words — they deserve our deeds, including fully staffing and fully funding the VA. #VeteransDay #stafftheva #1u https://t.co/lQofBKMg95
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) November 11, 2019
Printing, Publishing and Media Union:
#Solidarity to @HearstUnion, and we will be using this bingo for ALL of our campaigns! #CantFoolUs #UnionYES #1U https://t.co/DLJrOR53Ta
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) November 14, 2019
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thank you @KYComer for spending time w dedicated public servants @FlyLouisville. PASS members at Federal Aviation Admin committed to their jobs & keeping flying public safe. So glad you could see these federal employees doing their important work! #aviationsafety #publicservice https://t.co/T4PrdoQgQQ
— PASS (@PASSNational) November 12, 2019
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers:
BREAKING: Over 500 Workers at @GeneralMills Reach Tentative Agreement – Narrowly Avoiding A Strike
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) November 8, 2019
"Our membership stood strong" said Tim Sarver, a General Mills worker of over 35 years.
Read more: https://t.co/nDCwr41bm5 pic.twitter.com/MOs7sWHKiL
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Not sure what fall protection equipment to use for your residential construction project? This website can help! It’s organized by equipment type and phase of construction to make searching easy. https://t.co/g7sPv0njwj #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/oQ229GzX1h
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) November 14, 2019
SAG-AFTRA:
Robert De Niro to Be Honored with 2019 SAG Life Achievement Award https://t.co/NgPXQWDiW7 pic.twitter.com/xzXqzxjOlm
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) November 12, 2019
Seafarers:
Urgent regional cooperation needed to tackle rising piracy attacks in Gulf of Guinea https://t.co/qdGxmagUSQ
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) November 12, 2019
Solidarity Center:
30,000 #Bangladesh garment workers were laid off btwn Jan-Sept, with 59 garment factories closing. @FashionRev @cleanclothes @GLJhub https://t.co/ozudWCqOv1
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) November 14, 2019
TCU/IAM:
Today at 10am, Congress will finally hold power to account....
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) November 13, 2019
TCU Nat. Vice President Jack Dinsdale will be testifying about Amtrak's union-busting campaign. Tune in live!https://t.co/pVP3DxgvRT
CC: @TTDAFLCIO @AmtrakCouncil @transportworker @MachinistsUnion
Theatrical Stage Employees:
We represent over 140,000 skilled craftspeople, united by our commitment to winning better workplaces, being the best at our crafts, and improving the lives of entertainment workers and their families. pic.twitter.com/kwvfRN2P8z
— IATSE (@IATSE) November 12, 2019
Transport Workers:
Congress directed the @USDOT and @FAANews to implement a minimum 10-hour rest period for flight attendants over a year ago. TWU is proud to stand with @iamtransport and @APFAunity to demand these rules go into effect immediately https://t.co/TXuxBRRqyG
— TWU (@transportworker) November 13, 2019
Transportation Trades Department:
.@RepStephenLynch to #Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson: we expect those who work for Amtrak be treated with respect. We have high expectations for Amtrak and you aren't meeting those expectations. @TransportDems pic.twitter.com/YhQsZhZS6I
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) November 13, 2019
UAW:
Lula’s freedom today is a victory for democratic principles and the right to legal due process as affirmed by Brazil’s Supreme Court.
— UAW (@UAW) November 8, 2019
We thank the thousands of UAW members who sent personal notes to Lula during his unjust detainment. A luta continua! https://t.co/S7hOLgYxmO
Union Veterans Council:
OPERATION VETERANS OUTREACH WASHINGTON DC https://t.co/xRIeILjKJP
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) November 13, 2019
UNITE HERE:
Airline catering workers shouldn’t have to choose between paying their bills or getting medical
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) November 6, 2019
treatment.
Tell @AmericanAir: One Job Should Be Enough! #AirportStrikeAlert | #1job | #1u | #unitehere |@unitehere
Sign here: https://t.co/wx5Fgga8DT
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Grocery companies claim self-checkout machines free up workers to be able to focus more on customers.
— UFCW (@UFCW) November 13, 2019
The reality is this: They're reducing work schedules, understaffing stores, and putting customers to work. #1u #futureofwork https://t.co/ApAjE9W85U
United Steelworkers:
USW Mourns Passing of District 12 Director Robert LaVenture https://t.co/Jm6xLbXIsZ #USWUnity
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) November 14, 2019
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Local Spotlight! We want to spotlight a training on Anti-Oppression and a Collective Liberation hosted by USAS Local uscscale “We believe that oppression does not allow anyone to be a full human being whether they… https://t.co/9KT9Ywp0Wb
— USAS (@USAS) November 12, 2019
Utility Workers:
A solid education, passionate instructors, and on-the-job training are just a few of the things you’ll experience as an apprentice. @UWUA_P4A pic.twitter.com/4Jrzq99wY0
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) November 13, 2019
Working America:
While impeachment hearings seem to be on everyone's mind right now, Working America Exec Director @MattMorrisonWA reminds us that it's not going to be the voting issue for many undecided working class voters in 2020 battleground states. #ImpeachingHearings https://t.co/3hpB9jTBNh
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) November 14, 2019
Writers Guild of America, East:
"More than 400 film and TV writers including John Oliver, Samantha Bee and Amy Schumer have signed a petition urging @NYGovCuomo to sign the Television Diversity Tax Credit Bill." #RepresentationMatters https://t.co/B4adIx6Tu3
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) November 12, 2019