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:
Actors' Equity is fighting for diversity, inclusion and the principles of equal opportunity for all who work in the theatre industry. By submitting your self-ID, you can help Equity fight against hiring bias and discrimination. https://t.co/p2c1r3DgSY pic.twitter.com/lguGMytUCI
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) October 8, 2020
AFGE:
All while @SecWilkie and @realDonaldTrump team up to take away VA workers’ right to a union and a fair contract! https://t.co/3ty6yPqjPr
— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 8, 2020
AFSCME:
By walking away from negotiations on COVID-19 #stimulus legislation, @realDonaldTrump has shown the true measure of his callousness and cruelty today. He simply doesn’t care. Read more about this tragic failure of leadership: https://t.co/qrZGSow3cS pic.twitter.com/4CoVBnZeRo
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 6, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
Attention ALPA pilots! ALPA has partnered with Cage Marshall Consulting to create a series of webinars for ALPA members who may need assistance or guidance during this current aviation industry downturn.
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) October 8, 2020
Register here: https://t.co/oKKruIfmdQ
*ALPA member number is required. pic.twitter.com/B6H3YONw32
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Are you planning to:
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 5, 2020
☑️ Vote early
☑️ Vote by mail
☑️ Vote on Election Day
Whatever you choose, just make sure to vote. (visit https://t.co/bsxrGohd0z to get #VoteReady) pic.twitter.com/JtnIticfUD
Amalgamated Transit Union:
As hero ATU members transport people during the #COVID19 pandemic, they deserve #hazardpay as essential workers on the frontlines. #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin #1u pic.twitter.com/EwsUtUJppW
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 8, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
TY @questlove https://t.co/59QUWRrZ4b Many of our fellow musicians depend on residuals to earn a living and to feed their families. @The_AFM is asking the networks for a fair wage for #tvmusicians, healthcare benefits and parity in pay with other creatives. #RespectUs #FairPay pic.twitter.com/rIU7IxXdPM
— AFM (@The_AFM) October 8, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
"#DoYourJob Mr. President get us the protective equipment we need to do our jobs, to save lives." Today, AFT has joined fellow unions & environmental allies to sue the federal government for its failure to provide #PPEforAll. @rweingarten https://t.co/97p6zlslAi
— AFT (@AFTunion) October 8, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU's Labor 2020 campaign is fighting to defend the public Postal Service this election season - sign up here to volunteer. *Do not click, share, react to or read this post on work time or USPS/federal property. https://t.co/j6nuexhyWg
— APWU National (@APWUnational) October 8, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
More than 11 million AAPIs are eligible to vote this year. Make sure everyone in our communities has access to their voting rights! Join APALA’s weekly text and phone banks! 📣
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) October 7, 2020
Phone bank: https://t.co/0vnPqAnWOo
Text bank: https://t.co/XUQ9YmBgcA pic.twitter.com/O1FudQ5Ifr
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Tweet your members of Congress: https://t.co/PFfgWQZ9pu
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 8, 2020
Write your members of Congress: https://t.co/QUhCsGIXtG
Sign up to RSVP or Host #ExtendPSP #ReliefNow Events: https://t.co/iQQcW2KKBT
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
September is Pet Health Insurance month and @UnionPlus has you covered with exclusive union member discounts on pet insurance. Get a free quote TODAY 👉 https://t.co/zXbCkCmxH0 #1u pic.twitter.com/Ulf0H32ZB0
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 23, 2020
Boilermakers:
Congratulations to the 2020 #BoilermakersUnion scholarship winners! 🎉🎓 Read more here: https://t.co/XnT9GXwWM4 pic.twitter.com/GJW4IxKQUC
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 8, 2020
Bricklayers:
.@bacmwlocal7 apprentices getting the best masonry training in the business. 👷 https://t.co/0oTdSNfoR5
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) October 6, 2020
California School Employees Association:
#AB2234 will give school personnel commissions independence from district influence, ensuring staff receive fair hearings. Thank you @EdChau49 for sponsoring and @GavinNewsom for signing! https://t.co/GLQrrFGL6U
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) September 10, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
PAY ATTENTION
— CBTU (@CBTU72) October 6, 2020
There’s only 27 days until Election Day. Have you made your FAMILY PLAN to vote? No excuses. Get specific! Go to https://t.co/UiAn2wEnxO to get started. #2020Election
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
📣 This is it: October voter registration deadlines are approaching in over 25 states for the fall elections. Check the voter registration deadlines here: https://t.co/uSL4Wps50n Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard: https://t.co/zRFmBHJ5Mv pic.twitter.com/5riCoWxLvM
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 5, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
BREAKING: Labor unions representing millions of frontline workers joined environmental groups to sue the government for failing to provide #PPEforAll.https://t.co/HynuS1xzll
— CWA (@CWAUnion) October 8, 2020
Department for Professional Employees:
Kickstarter is paying for retaliating against an employee who helped organize their coworkers. #1u https://t.co/x1yGeVNoxx
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) October 8, 2020
Electrical Workers:
#IBEW photo contest deadline has been extended to Nov.1. https://t.co/7ygxHIAO0F
— IBEW (@IBEW) October 7, 2020
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
Black/Brown Unity Coalition is working to expand on code of conduct with police https://t.co/JJ0o1Jsv81 via @toledonews
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) October 5, 2020
Fire Fighters:
RT @SPFFAL534: While digging through union documentation we discovered these inaugural meeting minutes of the SPFFA; affiliating with the IAFF @IAFFNewsDesk dated Sept 23rd, 1937. A treasured piece of union history. @opffa @iaff13thdvp pic.twitter.com/6lLBTjjQwa
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) October 8, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
You won't find your latest edition of the USA Magazine in the mailbox because it should be in your inbox!
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) October 8, 2020
Check it out, USA went digital!
Find all the great content at your fingertips. https://t.co/ybPZM84kqK
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
#WhenWeStrikeWeWin ! https://t.co/FG7E6Uqnzm
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) October 8, 2020
International Labor Communications Association:
You're on deadline! It's time to submit your best work of 2019 into our Labor Media Awards contest. You can't win if you don't enter. Deadline is approaching. https://t.co/Z5ZipUIwY2 pic.twitter.com/UJyWtkL6ai
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) September 11, 2020
Ironworkers:
Recent studies are casting serious doubt about the safety, resiliency, sustainability, and efficiency of Mass timber and engineered wood products like CLT. For more information, visit https://t.co/AqvFvJLIPQ pic.twitter.com/SMwVRanZfD
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) October 7, 2020
Italian American Actors:
GIAA - the Guild of Italian American Actors - is proud to join our sister union @ActorsEquity in endorsing @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris @carlofiorletta, GIAA president https://t.co/fy77Y2dcGd
— GIAA (@GIAA_Union) September 21, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
Seven months into a pandemic -- and we're STILL asking thousands of frontline workers to go to work WITHOUT the PPE they need 😷
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 8, 2020
Unions and activists have had no choice but to sue 👉 https://t.co/BszKDsP62w pic.twitter.com/h2Hp9vBqhT
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Click here if you haven't registered✍🏽https://t.co/rvlwDWgH8Y...#Changeisintheballot #VoteReady #2020elections #Vote
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 8, 2020
Laborers:
The COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented global threat to our health and welfare, our economy, and our way of life! #VOTE for the candidate who has your back! #LIUNAVotes2020 #LIUNAForBiden #Covid
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 7, 2020
LEARN MORE: https://t.co/2aHuUtEd6S pic.twitter.com/LF3q41pNoi
Longshoremen:
@ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp – ILA Employees covered under MILA will not experience a loss or reduction of the MILA coverage they had in the 2020 Contract year caused by COVID-19. https://t.co/r9OFHCBpRB
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) October 1, 2020
Machinists:
In Pennsylvania, @IAM_Local_1776 is getting out the vote for #TeamJoe! pic.twitter.com/x1LMpSzJ8e
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) October 6, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
The Coalition Chronicle spotlighted MTD President James Hart in its September edition. In the article, the newsletter highlighted President Hart's recent presentation to the DSB discussing the labor perspective on the issue of industrial capability ... https://t.co/14OQjyBKRB pic.twitter.com/s7rpdgNRYz
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 30, 2020
Mine Workers:
During these troubling times, we want to give a shout out to our members in Local Union 8431! These aviation bus drivers are located in Denver, Colorado. Thank you for all that you do! #1u pic.twitter.com/rLKvcXegCm
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) October 1, 2020
Musical Artists:
That’s a wrap! To access the entire series of safety webinars -- co-hosted by AGMA and @SDCweb and featuring our medical experts -- login to MyAGMA and, from the dropdown menu, select “COVID-19: A Collective Response.” pic.twitter.com/BoVLtwyy8x
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) October 2, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Meet Tom Morello our honorary NATCA Brother and Union Activist:
— NATCACharitable (@NATCACharitable) October 8, 2020
We are so proud and honored that our brother @tmorello is speaking out to support @NATCA, NCF, and #SuicidePrevention. Please watch as our brother and legend calls on us to support one another, NCF, and @afspnational pic.twitter.com/Aq2nob3YUf
National Association of Letter Carriers:
An elderly customer's full mailbox alerted carrier Karl Herklotz. He informed a neighbor, who in turn called police to do a welfare check. The woman was found on the kitchen floor & had broken her hip. She's recovering in the hospital. #HeroesDelivering https://t.co/UroMgiVkjj
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 8, 2020
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
We’re EXTREMELY excited to work with @ernestoyerena + @obeygiant for the distribution of these incredible posters! #StopFascism #AltoAlFascismo #VoteAgainstHate #VotaContraElOdio #SoloElPuebloSalvaAlPueblo #MutualAid #UnmaskHate
— NDLON (@NDLON) October 3, 2020
More info: https://t.co/RceJATMGDo pic.twitter.com/Dd7oyG4bHl
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
The legacy of Black domestic workers is one of leadership and courage. Because of our ancestors, we are powerful. Learn about the #UnbossedAgenda and the work we’re doing to bring it to life. https://t.co/Xuv972UduE
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 8, 2020
National Federation of Federal Employees:
In what seems like the longest twelve months ever, NFFE ended the Fiscal Year in active fashion on the #legislative front. https://t.co/pawyXPx7sX
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) October 5, 2020
National Nurses United:
We are heartbroken to learn of the death of NNU member Sally Solon Fontanilla, RN, who lost her life on the front line of #Covid19.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) October 8, 2020
Our solidarity is with her family during this challenging time, and with all nurses in the fight for optimal PPE.https://t.co/KOdq2aMP6V
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Cabbies are doing a SLOOOOOWWWW DOWN for debt relief.
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) October 8, 2020
No more bankruptcies! No more suicides! pic.twitter.com/Vbr2LLihlx
NFL Players Association:
The signs of a mental illness can sometimes be subtle–check in with someone you trust, or take the NFL Life Line Wellness Check: https://t.co/YJB2wg8Y0W. #mentalhealthawareness pic.twitter.com/uWdsBz34EM
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 8, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Throwing it wayyyy back today.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 8, 2020
Watch this video of #BuildingTrades union members from 1929 😱 https://t.co/aAUXxpcvM5
Office and Professional Employees:
A president who cares about working people wouldn’t have intentionally reduced the effectiveness of OSHA. #BuildBackBetter https://t.co/S0tqbxmnao
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) October 7, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
When we stand together as workers, we have the power to improve the lives of the entire working class and the ability to transform this country so it works for all of us.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 8, 2020
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“At least 33 million workers are being hurt by the coronavirus recession... Fiscal aid to S&L govts and extending the unemployment insurance provisions of the CARES Act...would create or save 5.3 million and 5.1 million jobs...” https://t.co/u38yLwmmD7
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) October 8, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
From the beginning, current administration & political appointees have attacked bargaining rights of federal workers. JFK granted those rights in 1962 declaring they contribute "to the effective conduct of public business." PASS will continue to fight for our members' rights. #1u https://t.co/9noLlPgRBI
— PASS (@PASSNational) October 5, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
The #NYHeroAct creates enforceable safety standards to protect NY's essential workers. “It should have happened a long time ago,” said RWDSU member and #COVID19 survivor Beena Martinez. #ProtectNYHeroes
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 8, 2020
Read more from @StevenWishnia in @LaborPressNY: https://t.co/vY3dd5Mgks pic.twitter.com/geS89ixGcj
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Construction workers who work on roofs or other high places are at risk of being struck by lightning. Protect yourself during a storm: https://t.co/w5NYMoB4ja #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/MCoK1ENPN1
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 30, 2020
SAG-AFTRA:
What's your voting plan? Here's a handy checklist to make sure you're ready! https://t.co/KX2bPtjV5B https://t.co/Bh8usvGCed #sagaftramembersvote #sagaftravotes #VOTE #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/VESnapWCaX
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 8, 2020
School Administrators:
Our schools, which he demanded open in-person, lack the #PPE, #Plexiglass and technology to continue to operate safely in-person or connect all students online and cannot wait until after the election for a funding infusion.
— The School Leader (@AFSAUnion) October 7, 2020
Solidarity Center:
In #Bangladesh, 1 million+ garment workers have been fired or furloughed due to cancelled orders and buyers’ refusal to pay. Despite a govt package of $500m+ to factories to help mitigate job losses, workers report not being paid for 2 months or more.https://t.co/m2CfmPWkrx
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 8, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
With the loss of 1/4 of newspapers in the past couple of years, we’ve lost journalists showing up community board meetings and keeping us informed on the issues that matter. We must support local journalists and #SaveTheNews.
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 8, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The "Friends" apartment became one of the most popular dwellings in the world thanks to ADG Local 800 Member John Shaffner. https://t.co/71t6xYpy8w
— IATSE (@IATSE) October 8, 2020
Transport Workers Union:
TWU International Representative Theotis James is doing some phone banking for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. You can also be part of the fun - tonight! Click on the link below to sign up. #GOTV #Election2020 #Labor2020 #Vote2020https://t.co/7OGvgLjtR2 pic.twitter.com/ux9ZFagw9f
— TWU (@transportworker) October 8, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
Hours after Trump announced his positive Covid-19 test, his administration rejected a plan by transportation labor unions to require masks on planes & trains. Read more in @RollingStone:https://t.co/VGu9onon6J
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) October 3, 2020
UAW:
All voters deserve to have their voices heard without interference or misinformation.
— UAW (@UAW) October 2, 2020
For the information you need to cast your ballot, visit https://t.co/IE8ZROeUPc. https://t.co/SWKlg9aNBZ
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Trump’s Manufacturing Record Stinks, Newest Data Shows | Washington Monthly https://t.co/iVPb16WKlw
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) October 1, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
Not just the flu... https://t.co/loU6Apa7xa
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) October 6, 2020
UNITE HERE:
#COVID19 turned us into frontline workers. We keep travel safe by protecting the health of our guests – but we need PPE & social distancing to do it. Thanks for the shout-out Sen. @KamalaHarris! #VPDebate
— UNITE HERE #TakeBack2020 (@unitehere) October 8, 2020
But when it comes to knocking in battleground states... we got it covered! pic.twitter.com/vZkW2Cr1DL
United Food and Commercial Workers:
BREAKING: 56,000 @StopandShop grocery workers just secured #HazardPay for bravely stepping up this past summer to keep families fed as #COVID19 continues.@UFCW will keep fighting until all America's brave frontline workers get #HazardPay they deserve. https://t.co/K7BlxHdY8B pic.twitter.com/fbl0L46whq
— UFCW (@UFCW) September 25, 2020
United Steelworkers:
Five weeks of free union education https://t.co/Z5yDhp9Amt #USWUnity
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) October 8, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:
USAS Coordinating Committee signed on and joined the @DenverLaborFed, and you should too! Justice for #ElijahMcClain ✊🏾 Drop the charges on anti-racist organizers! #DropTheChargesCO #1u https://t.co/OWEP2pHrCV
— USAS (@USAS) October 3, 2020
Utility Workers:
Ready to vote? Our union values and the ability to organize and have your voice heard is on the ballot this November. Don’t leave your future to chance - make your voting plan today. https://t.co/td0rVFohBX pic.twitter.com/XV1fzO9NSD
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) October 8, 2020
Working America:
Outdated labor laws and cuts to worker protections have worsened the effects of the pandemic and failed American workers. Workers’ rights are human rights.https://t.co/cxGIsakQTv
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 8, 2020
Writers Guild of America, East:
Collective bargaining will ensure that creative professionals at Parcast have a seat at the table. We look forward to negotiations and we welcome the @ParcastUnion to the Guild.
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) October 6, 2020
Read the full WGAE statement here: https://t.co/ZfkKUfuomP https://t.co/F4r93DtjWg