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:
Our nation is in the midst of an interruption of business because of an economic and public health crisis. The idea that insurers would not meet the obligations of their policyholders is shameful and harmful to any economic rebound. - via @nytimes https://t.co/LY7Y8tKyUZ
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 7, 2020
AFGE:
As public servants, we work hard behind the scenes to keep our country moving. We're #ProudToBeAFGE. pic.twitter.com/hMQowskYl1
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 7, 2020
AFSCME:
Front-line public service workers are risking their lives under the most difficult possible conditions. Believe it or not, many are being thanked with layoffs. Tell Congress to #fundthefrontlines before it’s too late. pic.twitter.com/3pIBLwGMKC
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 4, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
#Covid19 is still spreading & #frontline #aviation workers are still risking their lives to transport medical supplies & personnel. Tell Congress: Require airlines to help #stopthespread & mandate compliance with public health guidelines. https://t.co/8QG0e2XU13
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) May 5, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Nursing homes, hospitals, & caregivers across the country are struggling to get the protective equipment they need while serving on the frontlines of this pandemic. Congress must take action to get this gear to them immediately! Sign our petition: https://t.co/rt8Hes00A0 #PPENow pic.twitter.com/cB1aGtrn6P
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) May 6, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Help our sisters and brothers in the #MotorCoach bus industry, many who have been laid off. Unlike city #transit agencies, the Motor Coach bus industry was not included in the U.S. #CARESAct. Please visit https://t.co/7H1sBYS0r7 to sign the petition. #1u #Labour pic.twitter.com/FVXsH25ujx
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 7, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
Tonight @RayChewLive is kicking of his virtual series on Facebook Live to raise money for AFM freelancers who have been impacted by COVID-9. Ray's guests tonight include Funkmaster @george_clinton & guitar virtuoso @vurnt22 pic.twitter.com/tLHzFec838
— AFM (@The_AFM) May 7, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
Today is the first day of #NationalNursesWeek! Now more than ever our nurses are putting their lives on the line to keep us safe and healthy. Join us in celebrating our #HealthCareHeroes — enter the #ThankAHero sweepstakes today: https://t.co/D9MO34F9JO pic.twitter.com/GLV6ekVsHH
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 6, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
"USPS however is enormously popular..Trump can’t just blatantly choke off its survival funds..he’s taking the agency hostage offering to provide a $10B “loan” from the Treasury Dept. contingent on the public entity agreeing to his ..demands."-@JimHightower https://t.co/Az9Rd60PB9
— APWU National (@APWUnational) May 7, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Happy #APAHM! Let's uplift Angel's story.
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 4, 2020
She is an EVS technician and keeps patients safe by disinfecting hospital rooms. Her work is critical to slow COVID19 but she needs our help → https://t.co/S9MG4BTPMt#AAPI2020 #EssentialNotExpendable #COVIDConvos pic.twitter.com/vhkUcGhdz2
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Essential workers are our path out of this pandemic! We need an Essential Workers’ Bill of Rights #EWBOR to ensure they have health, safety, job, and compensation protections. #ProtectEssentialWorkers https://t.co/8c83U5sqdS
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 7, 2020
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
@CongressmanBoyle sends this message of thanks to the hard working BCTGM members doing essential work in factories throughout Pennsylvania and the U.S.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) May 7, 2020
"Your work is essential. Your work is vital. Thank you."https://t.co/5v8tqxFoR7
Boilermakers:
Great #Boilermakers *breaking news* to share 🙌: VICTORY after a 6-year battle to back workers ousted for organizing a union. Unions WORK! Read more ➡️ https://t.co/cb7VzYZj6w #UnionStrong #UnionsWork @FormAUnion pic.twitter.com/xxkLwOFoGj
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 7, 2020
Bricklayers:
This #Census2020, remember that children count, too! Leaving them out of the census may reduce the amount of federal funding for programs like Head Start, WIC and more!➡️https://t.co/xLScxw7Bkk pic.twitter.com/fbVEi9oAyB
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) May 6, 2020
California School Employees Association:
It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek and we love our colleagues in the classroom! While we are keeping students fed and school sites safe and clean, our teaching brothers and sisters are helping students through online learning. We stand united with our teachers! @WeAreCTA @CFTunion
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) May 6, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
CBTU is mourning and outraged over the brutal, cold-blooded murder of #AhmaudArbery. We vow to make #AhmaudArbery’s death the beginning of the end of a system that allows racist murderers to go home instead of prison. #JusticeForAhmaudArbery pic.twitter.com/yI5qPfAbQ0
— CBTU (@CBTU72) May 7, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Paid leave will protect our families, get us working again, keep schools and workplaces safe. Congress must fix the loopholes in paid leave—it will save lives. Join @PaidLeaveforAll and protect workers. https://t.co/bf30YZeLwI #PaidLeaveforAll pic.twitter.com/RbDLVAk9iU
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) May 4, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
The United States is becoming more diverse every day. We need to make sure the census reflects our communities and our people. Do your part—answer the census today and rest assured your data is confidential. pic.twitter.com/NT7hON8roq
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 5, 2020
Department for Professional Employees:
We're proud and grateful for the work of union professionals in public service. Thank you public servants for all that you do! #PSRW #1u pic.twitter.com/pwNruyvs4y
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 7, 2020
Electrical Workers:
This #IBEW local is helping turn moonshine into sanitizer and help save lives. https://t.co/FbPNfCrhoz
— IBEW (@IBEW) May 6, 2020
Fire Fighters:
#IAFF seeks help from Congress to support #firefighters https://t.co/eiOS6myJ3y
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) May 7, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Good morning, Brothers and Sisters! Please, continue to work safe. 🦎
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) May 7, 2020
📷: Local 6 3rd year Apprentice Nicole Dalton. pic.twitter.com/l0xv3yq2W1
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
HEY @abdisoltani!! Respect @ACLU_NorCal workers rights! Stop the delaying, and recognize @Nor_Cal_United immediately!! These antiunion tactics embody the worst of the private sector and have no place at progressive #nonprofits. #1u pic.twitter.com/5Ly7Nk2xjX
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 7, 2020
International Labor Communications Association:
Introducing a new #WednesdayWisdom blog series: Crisis Communications Case Studies. We'll look at the strategies and tactics our members are using to respond to #COVID19. Our first study centers around @AFGENational. #1u https://t.co/ByXGFadsXk
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) May 6, 2020
Ironworkers:
RT @NABTU and @CPWR released a new national disease control standard for U.S. construction sites. #COVID #coronavirus #COVID2019 #infectiousdiseases https://t.co/LFvWcZifKX
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) April 30, 2020
IUE-CWA:
Today is our Solidarity Day of Action with GE Workers! Please sign our petition and tell @realDonalTrump and @generalelectric - workers are ready to make ventilators under safe conditions NOW! Bring our union jobs back to VA and TX! https://t.co/QQ4sCLzESO
— IUE-CWA (@IUE_CWAUnion) May 5, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
"The answer to 'why is this happening' is pretty simple: Congress gave the Trump WH half a trillion dollars to distribute to big companies with almost no strings attached."
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 7, 2020
Meanwhile, the gov't gave working families crumbs
More from JWJ's @Handle4Adam ⬇️https://t.co/Nab668h80E
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
ensuring the continuance of our nation’s supply chain. We must ensure that this crisis can ultimately result in structural changes that can allow working families to thrive. From a fair and inclusive immigration reform, to protecting voting rights.
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 6, 2020
Laborers:
Remember, every #UNION household counts...SO BE COUNTED! Fill out the #2020census TODAY! You can complete the census from home by mail 📨 online 💻 at https://t.co/C3fgyXeDVA or by phone ☎️ 844-330-2020.#LaborCounts #1uCounts pic.twitter.com/2Rj3v7Xu7o
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 6, 2020
Machinists:
WRITE IN: Tell President @realDonaldTrump to take all necessary action to help save the 700 jobs at #Alcoa Intalco Works, a strategically important aluminum smelter in Washington state https://t.co/nSYdws6IHE
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) May 7, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
Covid Stimulus Watch: New Website Documents Accountability Track Records of CARES Act Recipients | Good Jobs First https://t.co/Oogyx2pxoU
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 30, 2020
Mine Workers:
The entire UMWA family joins in mourning the passing of our General Counsel, Chuck Donnelly. We lift his family up in our prayers and hold them in our hearts at this most difficult time.https://t.co/eb2IhvP0Mq pic.twitter.com/mqAXi7kbcV
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 7, 2020
Musical Artists:
Thank you to those who have donated today! Not everyone can offer financial support right now. Instead, share our #GivingTuesdayNow posts with your network! The more people that see the AGMA Relief Fund, the more likely it is to receive donations. https://t.co/yO6RbpQMVX pic.twitter.com/h63PnLjfvh
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 5, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Nashville Metropolitan ATCT (BNA) members raised almost $2,000 which was used to buy meals for medical staff and AirEvac flight crews. “We were able to pay it forward because they bought us food during the government shutdown,” said Woody Hatchett. https://t.co/F0kBMs0RJO pic.twitter.com/IsOFZ0XzDQ
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 6, 2020
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA:
#Coronavirus/COVID-19 Informationhttps://t.co/LUyYTScPnK
— NABET-CWA (@NABETCWA) April 6, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:
America overwhelmingly supports the Postal Service and values its essential deliveries of supplies, medications, COVID-19 test kits and information from the government #HeroesDelivering
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 7, 2020
For more information, please visit https://t.co/iGJL8IW0Yo. pic.twitter.com/iUvkWzUCAo
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
A #MayDay message from #EssentialAndExcluded workers to the nation: If you accept our labor, you must accept our humanity. #AmnistiaYa #YNosotrosQue #AmnestyNow pic.twitter.com/CfoejTzsGv
— NDLON (@NDLON) May 1, 2020
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Slowing the spread of the #coronavirus requires most of us to stay home. But many care workers cannot . We can help domestic workers — and all of us — stay safe by donating to the #CoronavirusCareFund. We're all in this together! https://t.co/EuZnHCFunc
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 16, 2020
National Nurses United:
Union RNs placed shoes outside the White House, each pair representing a nurse lost due to insufficient PPE during #COVID19.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 7, 2020
Put yourself in their shoes.
Honor the fallen.
And fight like hell for the living.
Call Congress NOW and demand they #ProtectNurses: (202) 335-6015 pic.twitter.com/yPtFbB91Fh
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Our struggle reflected in a Pulitzer Prize winner's acceptance speech. Beautiful words @brianmrosenthal pic.twitter.com/ybU6ixeRbU
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) May 5, 2020
NFL Players Association:
ICYMI: Players joined us in thanking and celebrating #frontliners all over who are spreading kindness amidst the #coronavirus pandemic. From nurses and doctors to teachers and police officers–we thank you! https://t.co/nUThb6SYLj
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 6, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Director of @Diabetes_DRI’s Cell Transplant Program, spoke glowingly about Building Trades members, and our impact on diabetes research 👏#BuildingTradesWhateverItTakeshttps://t.co/I0ZTltA1FR pic.twitter.com/mvWFLX7a6K
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 7, 2020
Office and Professional Employees:
Thanks to their union, employees at Kickstarter had a seat at the table when management announced layoffs.
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) May 4, 2020
Though the deal was negotiated under difficult circumstances, its outcome—a 100% YES ratification vote—shows how important union representation is, in good times and bad. pic.twitter.com/kjq4Bxu9ZD
Painters and Allied Trades:
Construction workers are calling on @OSHA_DOL to do its job: ensure workplace safety standards protect American workers, not employer profits.
— GoIUPAT✊ (@GoIUPAT) May 7, 2020
🚨 Send a letter to OSHA now: https://t.co/hfpqCrPfFV 🚨
Construction workers are not expendable! #1U pic.twitter.com/bpkBlU1hRP
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
#OPCMIA members: A reminder to check out our COVID-19 resource guide and our COVID-19 information page. Stay well and stay safe! https://t.co/cY859a4GKo and https://t.co/idLx48eFxM
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 4, 2020
Pride At Work:
Today we are joining over 75 other organizations to demand an Essential Workers Bill Of Rights. LGBTQ workers are on the frontlines, and they need health, safety, job, and compensation protections.
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) May 7, 2020
Sign our petition: https://t.co/0SxLYhT6tq pic.twitter.com/9QvWO7KED2
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thank you, Dr. Fauci, for your service to our nation and for recognizing the public servants on the frontlines of this pandemic. While they do not work directly with you, our members at the FAA and DoD understand your commitment. It is their commitment, too. #PSRW #PublicService https://t.co/UpmqiVs9qE
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 6, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
"They may need to wear masks, and I think that they should not be concerned about that requirement going to a store."
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 7, 2020
RWDSU President @sappelbaum explains how customers will need to #ShopSmart to keep everyone safe in the new reality of COVID-19.
Watch: https://t.co/bboglq8WnP pic.twitter.com/PzXZ651c1J
SAG-AFTRA:
Give nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work, especially during these challenging times. #NationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/KZVkcBFEQG
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 6, 2020
Solidarity Center:
In #Nepal, 70% of industries are not following the government's order to provide regular payment to formal-sector workers during the #COVID19 crisis. @GEFONT @Sunil_brthttps://t.co/fbcriHeXZq
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 7, 2020
TCU/IAM:
Happy #InternationalWorkersDay to all of our Union sisters, brothers. #1u #MayDay pic.twitter.com/17BHPNzx8K
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) May 1, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Two-thirds support aid to local news organizations! That's great, but news orgs must compete with many others seeking aid in the wake of the pandemic. If you care about news, sign the petition: https://t.co/m59db4XOeQ #SaveTheNews https://t.co/UXtlREWYRI
— NewsGuild (@newsguild) May 7, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Members of Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 are fulfilling the desperate need for masks inside shelters where mothers and children lack critical PPE. #UnionStrong #UnionMade https://t.co/vtgYIchkjO
— IATSE (@IATSE) May 7, 2020
Transport Workers:
ICYMI, @GavinNewsom stood up for #essentialworkers yesterday by clarifying that contracting #COVID19 on the job is a workplace injury. Thank you, Governor Newsom, for honoring our work! @TWU250A https://t.co/kymkTxpXOn
— TWU (@transportworker) May 7, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
Thank you to TSA officers who are on the front lines ensuring that Americans who still have to fly reach their destinations safely. #ProudToBeAFGE @AFGENational #PSRW pic.twitter.com/PISgdS4S8j
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) May 7, 2020
UAW:
We're always thankful for our UAW nurses, but the COVID-19 pandemic is a sharp reminder of the sacrifices they make in order to care for their patients. #ThankYouNurses pic.twitter.com/0UOIkrj1fW
— UAW (@UAW) May 6, 2020
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Tell Congress: During This Pandemic, Support Our Public Postal Service https://t.co/akAkvU6J5X
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 5, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
Today the battlefield is on the home front, and the enemy is a virus and an economic fall-out that threatens our stability.
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) May 5, 2020
Our @AFSCME heroes and all frontline workers need the supplies and resources to effectively face this fight head-on.#1u https://t.co/36JD1CGgzU
UNITE HERE:
While recovery actions already taken by Congress will help many, those efforts are disproportionately aimed at large corporations—not communities in need.
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 5, 2020
Demand #CongressActNow to adopt a plan that meets the needs of workers & their families head on >>> https://t.co/lW3ooHQGZJ pic.twitter.com/BpFeWPMWtr
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Local 1500 has worked with the Governor’s office to ensure that our members have the resources necessary to support our #FrontlineHeroes. Thank you to all the first responders, essential workers, and #FrontlineHeroes everywhere! #UFCW1500 #1u #PPE pic.twitter.com/Gd5Yol81KR
— UFCW Local 1500 (@UFCW1500) May 6, 2020
United Steelworkers:
Union pride, union made, union strong: American Roots! Check out their new video to find out how to get union face masks: https://t.co/cQYN5sZJ52 #USWUnity
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) May 6, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:
This week’s #StudentWorkerWednesdays is at @KentState. Food service & other student workers like Shreya (pictured here) are demanding $15/hour, Aramark off campus, & clear communication re: their pay and future employment. Read Shreya’s story here: https://t.co/Go1OvkGqDB pic.twitter.com/HVl6mWlWon
— USAS (@USAS) May 6, 2020
Utility Workers:
Great work from our sisters and brothers in #NY! ✊🍎
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 7, 2020
"@UWUA_Local_1_2 members are making face shields for workers on the front lines - hospital workers, doctors, nurses; they're contributing by making 40,000 shields." https://t.co/3iOkygNMHE #COVID19 #PPE #FundTheFrontLines pic.twitter.com/pnoztNJmJK
Working America:
Use this link to find information on the “Queer the Census 2020” campaign and important information for reaching out to the LGBTQ+ community: https://t.co/8gDBd6JUTy pic.twitter.com/F7pWOemiRh
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) May 7, 2020
Writers Guild of America, East:
THIS TUESDAY AT 8PM ET: @HollywoodHealth, WGAE and WGAW will host a Zoom webinar that focuses on the criminal justice system during the pandemic. Panelists include @OsopePatrisse, @alyphillip, @pugleesa & @MichaelWinship.
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) May 4, 2020
INFO/RSVP: https://t.co/hWHhvGD70a