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:
We are proud to do our part in support of the actors & stage managers out of work due to COVID-19, and have established the #CurtainUpFund. We hope that anyone who is able to support @TheActorsFund's vital social services and financial aid will join us - https://t.co/dbAvIoWxUM pic.twitter.com/6qfBHH7WIg
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) March 24, 2020
AFGE:
We've been requesting better protection for TSA officers since January.
— AFGE (@AFGENational) March 30, 2020
We urge all agencies to follow TSA's example and take the necessary steps to protect front-line workers. #COVID19 #1u via @hugomartin @latimes https://t.co/vSuCmZrpjy
AFSCME:
In Arizona, paramedic Seth Cribb and his co-workers, members of AFSCME Local 2960, wait.
— AFSCME ✊🏽 (@AFSCME) March 31, 2020
“There is a sense that it’s the calm before the storm.” But when the storm hits his community, those on the #COVIDfrontlines with Seth will need the proper equipment to fight this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/SmKhzfWfac
Air Line Pilots Association:
Thank you to the House and the Senate for putting #aviation frontline workers first and passing the #CARESAct! Join us in sending a #ThankYou note to your Members of Congress: https://t.co/413pd2Wdmh pic.twitter.com/Mvmphiu184
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) March 27, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
#PandemicProfiteering will continue unless we do something. Sign our petition to demand that Congress takes action to make sure greedy pharmaceutical corporations don't do this during the Coronavirus outbreak: https://t.co/vGdT9RqGz9 https://t.co/D1Hdf8wGVo
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) March 30, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
#Transit workers are heroes, too — and we need to get them protected https://t.co/9QY6OxQqPu #COVID19 #FrontlineHeroes
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) March 31, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
Learn more about expanded unemployment—including benefits for 1099 workers. https://t.co/hkj8jNvCDK pic.twitter.com/ZaRJ1oRK3k
— AFM (@The_AFM) March 31, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
We are proud to announce the launch of https://t.co/DF9IZyjj2i, a new site to help families & educators adapt to online learning due to COVID19. A free collection of the best online learning experiences & activities for kids curated by @CommonSense & organized by grade&subject. pic.twitter.com/PAa9As5Hc0
— AFT (@AFTunion) March 31, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
👏 A round of applause to our postal workers, health care workers, grocery workers and other front line fighters! 👏 #ClapBecauseWeCare #APWUnited https://t.co/8VIgzILZiE
— APWU National (@APWUnational) March 30, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
The #2020census counts people where they “eat and sleep most of the time,” so incarcerated folks will be counted at the location of their prison, not their residential address.
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) March 30, 2020
Check out https://t.co/t7CinP846U for more info#CountUsIn #AAPI2020 pic.twitter.com/PvjCyGHqeE
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Airline relief is structured to put #WorkersFirst. From the UK to Denmark, countries are using government aid to keep people in their jobs w/ the continued paychecks they’ve built their lives around. Don’t let Sec. Mnuchin screw it up. Watch @AliVelshi & @sheelahk discuss w/ us. pic.twitter.com/j0ofwdaStz
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 29, 2020
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
The @BCTGM is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our President @DavidBDurkee.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) March 31, 2020
Forever a union organizer, he often quoted Mother Jones. Today he would urge us all to: “Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living.” Our full statement: https://t.co/Qv5Pdr0SQq
Boilermakers:
Check out this special edition IBB Update with info and resources regarding the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/f27O7z8cqm. Please forward and share! To receive future issues of the IBB Update straight to your email, subscribe here: https://t.co/TggnW0jpYi
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) March 26, 2020
Bricklayers:
In Canada, brothers and sisters of our building trades union are also donating extra masks to support frontline workers: https://t.co/DRTElW9eu9 #1u #solidarity #coronavirus #COVID19
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) March 31, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
It is with tremendous sadness that we inform the CBTU family of the passing of Rev. Joseph Lowery, a civil rights legend and a loyal friend of CBTU and unions. He is irreplaceable. R.I.P. great warrior. Your feet can rest now. #RestNowJoeLow #CivilRights https://t.co/jUheabvgoF
— CBTU (@CBTU72) March 28, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Equal Pay Day 2020: a day recognizing when the average woman in the United States will have finally earned what her male peer earned during the 2019 calendar year. #EqualPay
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) March 31, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
.@ATT made the right decision to cancel stock buybacks & agree to boost pay during this crisis. Let's restore balance to our economy & ensure that recovery money benefits working people & doesn't just go into the pockets of CEO's and hedge fund managers. https://t.co/Artr2ZDOq9
— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 31, 2020
Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO:
Are you a professional who has lost work due to #COVID19? Here's how you access economic relief from the #CARESAct https://t.co/RScDU8ojAi pic.twitter.com/fXYT7hnLo2
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) March 31, 2020
Electrical Workers:
"Nobody knows how long this crisis is going to go on, and offering these lights is a great, out-of-the-box way to help.” https://t.co/g61HGS8kQR
— IBEW (@IBEW) March 30, 2020
Fire Fighters:
RT @TheVaPFF: COVID-19 added to list of reportable diseases under Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 - @IAFFNewsDesk https://t.co/ARnQ9Nr3pZ
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) March 30, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
This is the latest update (March 27) from CPWR concerning COVID-19. Please share this with your Insulators Brothers and Sisters, families and friends.https://t.co/S9EjCocsTj
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) March 30, 2020
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
During this crisis, Local 21 members are showing the value of public service. This is especially true of our union siblings working in healthcare, who are extremely vulnerable right now. We can only protect all of us if we protect frontline workers. https://t.co/VQsBzi9p0D
— IFPTE Local 21 (@IFPTE21) March 31, 2020
International Labor Communications Association:
Historical perspective via our board member @chelseaconnor who leads this comms shop https://t.co/x7jiolVfZ3
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) March 25, 2020
Ironworkers:
Read General President Eric Dean's remarks in Chicago-based @inthesetimesmag about the impact of #COVID-19 on the construction industry. #COVID19 #COVID2019https://t.co/oTVHheWrS2
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) March 27, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
Help us continue to hold bad actors like @amazon accountable during the #COVID19 pandemic.
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) March 31, 2020
Sign up and become a member of our #UnifiedAction Team to receive more specific actions you can do from home on behalf of working people ✊https://t.co/ABDQ64hiq2
Laborers:
#LIUNA on CARES Act: Response package is a step forward but does not address many critical issues. https://t.co/BOLevgSIRJ
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) March 30, 2020
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Farmworkers continue to work the fields lacking proper protections, vital safety information and training. They play an essential role in our nation’s food supply chain. LCLAA supports all efforts aimed at their protections and safety! Si se puede! #Trabajadoras #CesarChavezDay pic.twitter.com/ncvuWFP7O8
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 31, 2020
Machinists:
Today is #EqualPayDay and we can’t forget the fact that women EACH lose an average of $10,000+ to the wage gap each year – the equivalent of several months of rent. Amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, too many families are scrambling to be able to pay rent tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ggWEoPjjjV
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) March 31, 2020
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association:
USNS MERCY in San Pedro on Friday. M.E.B.A., MM&P & SIU civilian mariners make this vessel go! 1,000 beds on board will help relieve area hospitals dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. pic.twitter.com/6Ng9ePJz1h
— M.E.B.A. (@MEBAUNION) March 30, 2020
Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
COVID-19 | Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 24, 2020
The Metal Trades Department has posted new guidance regarding COVID-19 in Oregon and Washington State and guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. Visit the COVID-19 page to download the files. https://t.co/QEHKhl7evR pic.twitter.com/xoNXfb5goW
Mine Workers:
We must keep our miners, their families and communities safe! Time for @MSHA_DOL to act! https://t.co/xreUH7EkHy #wearestillworking #protectus
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) March 26, 2020
Musical Artists:
AGMA members impacted by the #COVID19 pandemic qualify for government economic support. Here’s an overview of how to access your benefits. Contact AGMA for more information. #1u #AGMAendures pic.twitter.com/zGN2MSMfTj
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) March 27, 2020
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA:
NABET-CWA BULLETIN, UPDATE #4: COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)#COVID19 https://t.co/YQ4mOySC6X
— NABET-CWA (@NABETCWA) March 30, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Episode 6 of You Are the Current Resident Podcast is out! Executive VP Renfroe gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 27, 2020
Listen here: https://t.co/i6VA5AE4nG #YATCRPod
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Immigrants, we get the job done!
— NDLON (@NDLON) March 28, 2020
Now let's make sure all immigrant workers are included in local and state responses.#WorkerMigrantJustice@chefjoseandres https://t.co/yV9OKxv1Or
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
The #COVID19 crisis is impacting domestic workers worldwide, and workers everywhere are organizing for better protections. https://t.co/16rXrNoxpW
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 31, 2020
National Nurses United:
THIS is why it is urgent to #ProtectNurses.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) March 30, 2020
Sign the petition: https://t.co/ioXz5vl3Jy #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/HF7499Nu0Y
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Here is our latest eblast on resources available to drivers.
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) March 31, 2020
***NYC Uber drivers can apply for unemployment benefits NOW***
Please click link for info on what’s available for all drivers - yellow, green, app
And call our office with any questions. https://t.co/wbIQudwDlV
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Gannett’s furloughs jeopardize the public’s health. They should reconsider & seek support for news operations that are essential during the pandemic. We’d support them in that — with conditions that protect workers & strengthen publications. https://t.co/6FBIXHxcJ4 @CWAUnin #1u pic.twitter.com/pumeIR9XR0
— NewsGuild (@newsguild) March 30, 2020
NFL Players Association:
One of the most inspiring #AthleteAnd stories there is. Thank you @MyronRolle for tackling this pandemic with all you've got! Stay safe! #coronavirus https://t.co/bfssKO3vQV
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 28, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Looks like Detroit is working to build 900 beds for hospital overflow!
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 30, 2020
“Construction at the center will be done by @TCFCenter employees and UNION labor in ‘the most efficient way possible.’”#BuildingTradesWhateverItTakeshttps://t.co/LetDYfunOl
Office and Professional Employees:
We MUST protect frontline professionals and the patients they heroically care for. Tell our lawmakers to use the Defense Production Act to rapidly produce crucial life-saving masks, gowns, gloves, defibrillators, and ventilators.
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) March 26, 2020
📝Add your name here: https://t.co/M6rwuGCEe2 #1u pic.twitter.com/ZwqEJ52Klf
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Plasterers and Cement Masons:
In this video, #OPCMIA GP Daniel E. Stepano discusses the steps your union is taking to protect the health and financial security of you and your family during the #coronavirus pandemic. Together, we will get through this — stronger than ever. https://t.co/Fjezod2CQH
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) March 30, 2020
Pride At Work:
Workers need union representation more than ever. Sign this petition to tell the @NLRB to resume elections immediately! https://t.co/1wFlcf15wq
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) March 31, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS is proud to represent the technicians, safety inspectors, support staff & more at Fed Aviation Admin who are doing the nation's work during this natl emergency. Thank you @SecElaineChao for recognizing their dedication to the mission @FAANews #publicservice #aviationsafety https://t.co/iKwUyGRPMK
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 31, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
"Workers should be protected when speaking out about safety conditions during this crisis...It is unacceptable that Amazon has terminated Chris Smalls for doing that today rather than addressing their serious COVID-19 safety problems.” https://t.co/Ol1IQMUiKF
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 31, 2020
SAG-AFTRA:
Be vigilant and aware of various scams during this time. We have been made aware of fake casting notices purporting to be seeking models, referencing SAG-AFTRA and the COVID-19 crisis to solicit self-tape “auditions.” #sagaftramembers https://t.co/Jm8g1Clxc9 pic.twitter.com/NmKNuumx4O
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 31, 2020
Seafarers:
Includes section on #maritime Coronavirus Highlights U.S. Strategic Vulnerabilities Spawned By Over-Reliance On China via @forbes https://t.co/x8vsppySxd
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) March 31, 2020
Solidarity Center:
A coalition incl @SolidarityCntr urges business & govts take steps to safeguard #migrantworker rights during #COVID19 incl providing pay to furloughed workers & protection for those still working. @afcmfa @PacificWIN @MigrantRights @GAATW_IS @GCMigration https://t.co/tHsJ4Ztaqx
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 31, 2020
TCU/IAM:
What’s in the stimulus bill for TCU members?
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) March 30, 2020
Here’s our breakdown of the bill:https://t.co/wZAVLbtN2l
cc: @MachinistsUnion @TTDAFLCIO @OneRailUSA
Theatrical Stage Employees:
For International Transgender Day of Visibility, today we celebrate the beloved transgender members of our community. We will keep up the fight to eradicate the discrimination trans people still face, both inside and outside of the workplace. #IATSEpride #TDOV pic.twitter.com/7TU6L5jdsO
— IATSE (@IATSE) March 31, 2020
Transport Workers:
NYC is the center of the #coronavirus #pandemic and the transit system is ground zero for worker exposure. @TwuSamuelsen speaks about #COVID19's impact. #PPE #PPENow #PPEshortage #WeMoveNY https://t.co/cQlW9tBIWj
— TWU (@transportworker) March 31, 2020
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
Transit workers are heroes, too.https://t.co/yGAUmWlZsk
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) March 30, 2020
UAW:
Thank you to our UAW brothers and sisters who are reentering their plants to produce vital medical supplies as hospitals across the country face shortages. https://t.co/FohBIrlTE4
— UAW (@UAW) March 31, 2020
Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
Labor Leaders Rally Behind Federalizing Medical Supply Chain https://t.co/CMTPEKg8Gy
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) March 27, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
On behalf of the UVC, we would like to welcome all Vietnam Veterans home.
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) March 29, 2020
Thank you for your service!#VietnamVeteransDay #1u pic.twitter.com/1m4ZzIEc2C
UNITE HERE:
Get this: right in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, the Supreme Court is scheduled to issue a ruling that could put 800,000 immigrant youth in danger of being deported and put their jobs at risk.
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) March 31, 2020
📢📝https://t.co/0YqEkqQVjP pic.twitter.com/lk23E19DYU
United Food and Commercial Workers:
UFCW supports all @Instacart worker demands for safer workplace & right to organize. They're delivering food to families quarantined by #coronavirus outbreak & they need extra protections now. #1u
— UFCW (@UFCW) March 30, 2020
Learn more: https://t.co/K7DHsTeEc1 @Sarah___Clarke @matthewtelles @hashtagmolotov pic.twitter.com/RwidoMWpdu
United Steelworkers:
. @tedwheeler - Need some inspiration, watch this video of how one of our locals @ARportlandmaine, w/help from @IATSE members, turned their shop into a medical-mask making operation to help during the #COVID19 pandemic: https://t.co/ze4x0HCYZR #1u #USWUnity #ServiceSolidarity pic.twitter.com/JBeGwS1Nr7
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) March 31, 2020
United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:
When properly installed, guardrails can prevent falls. Learn more at: https://t.co/6bFN4YtLbN #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/fAQQGJQt4Q
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) March 30, 2020
Utility Workers:
Peek behind the scenes into the challenges those in the utility sector face during #COVID19. Thanks to all of you doing this important work!👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻 https://t.co/I9ZmAE8zc9
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) March 31, 2020
Working America:
Working America's Exec. Director @MattMorrisonWA sat down with @TheAtlantic to talk about how Working America is adapting to #COVID19 and our vision for building a movement that shifts economic power from CEOs to working families. https://t.co/qGvOFtEjR8
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) March 30, 2020
Writers Guild of America, East:
$600 in unemployment benefits is a lifeline during this crisis, not a vacation. @WGAEast members who aren't able to go to work during this public emergency need the economic support that @LindseyGrahamSC @SenSasse @SenatorTimScott @SenRickScott are holding up. #COVID19 #1u
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) March 26, 2020