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:
Justice has not been served - Not for Breonna Taylor, not for her family or for the community of Louisville. Her death was a tragedy and Wednesday’s decision acts as a reminder of the systemic racism that still plagues our country.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 25, 2020
AFGE:
“We feel like our Commander in Chief has waged war on his troops. The staff is burned out and living in fear.” https://t.co/3ty6yPqjPr
— AFGE (@AFGENational) September 25, 2020
AFSCME:
To ensure Election Day runs smoothly, AFSCME launched a new poll worker program during a tele-town hall last night. https://t.co/NGqzqBFRr0
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 25, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
Time is running out to save pilots’ jobs and livelihoods. Have you called your Members of Congress? Go to https://t.co/0OeHLQWLud to take action now! #ExtendPSP pic.twitter.com/9HoVXwXpOs
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) September 24, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Postmaster General DeJoy has one mission: destroy the Post Office. We need to remove him before he causes more damage. Sign our petition to #FireDeJoy NOW: https://t.co/S1SjIwQXcP pic.twitter.com/68pO2t1ix9
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) September 25, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
This morning and tonight IP John Costa joined Local 1462-St. John’s, NL, President Paul Churchill & IVP Manny Sforza via zoom for two meetings to discuss a possible strike as management continues to offer zeroes to ATU heroes on the COVID frontlines. #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/zwvBxYS9ph
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 25, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
Thank you @Cher! Join with our brother and sister TV Musicians — tell the Networks (@ABC, @CBS, @NBC) it's time for a fair deal on streaming, healthcare, and wages. #RespectUs #FairDeal #TVmusicians https://t.co/A21HRdvP9f
— AFM (@The_AFM) September 25, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
The $1.6 trillion student debt crisis is hitting Millennials & Gen Zers more than any other generation. It’s preventing young folks from:
— AFT (@AFTunion) September 25, 2020
🏠buying homes,
👪starting families,
💸growing the economy. https://t.co/mFwo6HxbhP #CancelStudentDebt
American Postal Workers Union:
Workers always knew, the policies that seriously delayed the mail were from the top of USPS -we sounded the alarm & hit the streets to halt them. Continue to stand for the People's Post Office now & after the election. #SaveUSPS #SaveThePostOffice https://t.co/uiVczQNddz
— APWU National (@APWUnational) September 25, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
📢🗞️APALA NEWS🗞️📢
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) August 6, 2020
The National Executive Board of APALA voted to adopt a resolution to stand in solidarity with the @Mvmnt4BlkLives and their demands for defunding the police and investing in Black communities #BLM pic.twitter.com/jgPG2khHab
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
We have just 5 days left until the Payroll Support Program (PSP) expires. Make three calls every day. One to your Representative and two to your Senators.
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 25, 2020
SENATE: 888-848-4824
HOUSE: 888-907-9365#ExtendPSP #ReliefNow pic.twitter.com/0xZnuAeYZ0
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Check out what Intl. Dir. of Organization John Price & organizers are doing to keep themselves and workers safe during organizing efforts @Danone and four other non-union locations.👉 https://t.co/2B1DJLhXxH pic.twitter.com/sIigKJcpls
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 17, 2020
Boilermakers:
ATTN #Boilermakers: Our union partner @TSSAunion is hosting a global conversation on the importance of mental wellness in the trades, Thursday, Oct. 8. More details and event registration: https://t.co/dfiNy4lxRy pic.twitter.com/9iLdsulegU
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 25, 2020
Bricklayers:
BAC members: Together we can demand the politicians protect our jobs, our retirement, and our union. Register and Vote to make your voice heard: https://t.co/g4xJXuBqVx
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) September 25, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
This is not justice. To see #BreonnaTaylor's murderers walk free is not a surprise. But it does confirm — again — a racist system of policing and court rulings in favor of white violence against Black people. Breonna’s life will never be valued in this system. Vote, vote, vote. pic.twitter.com/evOLnyahEw
— CBTU (@CBTU72) September 23, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
In 3 minutes, watch the @UniteThePoor and @AFLCIO : A National Call for Moral Revival for massive and unique training of tens of thousands of poor and low-income people and their allies in voter participation and protection. https://t.co/iqz5fbMpuA
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) September 15, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
CWA Local 1171 passenger service agents took a bus from NY to DC yesterday to tell Congress to do their job! We must protect airline workers' jobs, public health & critical public services NOW!
— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 25, 2020
Thank you to @RepChrisPappas & @RepMalinowski for standing with us! pic.twitter.com/n3YRRjagPP
Department for Professional Employees:
Nonprofit professionals are joining unions to have a say in their workplaces, live their values, advance economic and racial justice, create sustainable careers, and to develop a more just and equitable economy for everyone. #1u https://t.co/LsXF53Csr1
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 25, 2020
Electrical Workers:
BREAKING: Most Americans support unions. https://t.co/uQi8AbSYQe
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 25, 2020
Fire Fighters:
The #IAFF Foundation Disaster Relief Fund provides immediate financial assistance to help displaced #firefighters and their families while they continue to serve their communities. Please consider giving a donation today.https://t.co/h48TCtl9tn
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) September 25, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Kevin couldn't believe how much his first paycheck was when we started working for the Insulators Union. He was able to use the skillset he learned from the Marines and apply that to his work and so can you! Learn more: https://t.co/wQ3owc5ZpW
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 23, 2020
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Disgusting and a vivid example of the fact that these tech companies are terrified of their workers and society in general because of their destructive behavior over the years https://t.co/G15ySFbhrQ
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 25, 2020
Ironworkers:
Iron Workers Local 7 topped off the MassMutual office in Boston Seaport. https://t.co/vUKL3KdLDL
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) September 25, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
It's been half a YEAR since the last stimulus was passed
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) September 25, 2020
Does Congress know that millions have lost their jobs since then? Do you they know that thousands have lost their employer health coverage and have since gotten sick?
Or do they just not care?https://t.co/1nmo3Gwjtz
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Juan is an essential worker, a father, a union member, and a TPS holder who has been working through the pandemic despite the risks in order to take care of his family. Juan is among the hundreds of thousands of workers whose TPS protections will be stripped away. #TPSJustice✊ pic.twitter.com/2jyf77uj8d
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 24, 2020
Laborers:
Elections MATTER. Elect candidates that will fight for good jobs! #LIUNAForBiden #YourVoiceYourVote
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 25, 2020
Make sure you're registered to vote! #LIUNAVotes2020 #RegisterToVote
CHECK HERE: https://t.co/36hxkkUPD5 pic.twitter.com/yS9Qpl3U6b
Longshoremen:
ILA Mourns the Passing of Justice Ginsburg@ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp The ILA mourns the passing of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for Civil Rights; Women’s Rights &for all working Americans and their families. pic.twitter.com/21hDIguE2v
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) September 19, 2020
Machinists:
The IAM engages in politics because we care about working family issues—job security, workplace safety, healthcare, retirement, and the right to join a union—just to name a few. https://t.co/FigFcQ0Tzz
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) September 25, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
Hart Praised for Participation in Discussion on Union Perspective of the Defense Industrial Base | Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO https://t.co/DPXeweCZFB pic.twitter.com/TG1WIBqjYC
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 21, 2020
Mine Workers:
Congress has just one week, SEVEN days to act. Without an extension of the Payroll Support Program (PSP), tens of thousands of aviation workers will lose their jobs on October 1, and even more will be without a paycheck.
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) September 24, 2020
Call your Representative today! https://t.co/DFhJnSGI20
Musical Artists:
Rest in Peace, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The world lost a wonderful human and the ultimate champion of justice and equality yesterday. May her memory be a blessing. #RBG (“The Daughter of the Regiment” photo taken by Scott Suchman/WNO) pic.twitter.com/i3PQwpGaDF
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 19, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
.@NATCACharitable's 25 for 25 Pushup Challenge is active now to support @afspnational and NCF! Between now and Oct. 1, sign up for the challenge to do 25 pushups a day for 25 days in October, and raise money by getting sponsors to donate. https://t.co/4rO06BjR00 pic.twitter.com/93ztsrvoSP
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 25, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:
When he saw smoke coming from a multi-apartment house on his route, carrier David Schickler banged on the doors to alert residents. After all of the building's residents had been evacuated, firefighters arrived. It was later determined that the fire was due to an electrical short pic.twitter.com/PObDfDT7ME
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 25, 2020
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
OVER 100 PUBLIC HEALTH & WORKER SAFETY VOICES CALL ON GOVERNORS TO STOP DENYING PANDEMIC ASSISTANCE TO IMMIGRANTS
— NDLON (@NDLON) September 17, 2020
w/ @NationalCOSH @NYCOSH + #NDLON's Committee of #HealthAndSafety Trainers
MORE INFO: https://t.co/WhErjqSbc3#YNosotrosQue #OSHA #EssentialAndExcluded
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
This Nanny Appreciation Week, we’re grateful for Ingrid — a house cleaner and nanny who deserves protection, respect, and dignity for the essential work she provides. Ingrid needs a DC #DomesticWorkersBillofRights now. pic.twitter.com/1DKUlC9B2u
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 25, 2020
National Federation of Federal Employees-IAM:
Working with NFFE-IAM and a small group of federal unions, the proposed language corrects what could be interpreted as waiving the overall Maximum #TeleWork mandate. https://t.co/0v8ljURV7n
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) September 22, 2020
National Nurses United:
🚨Happening this weekend! 🚨 Building left power after Corbyn and #Bernie
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 25, 2020
Join activists from across the UK and US for an exciting exchange on what can be learned and how we can maintain the energy and infrastructure built during these campaigns. #1uhttps://t.co/WN8bIx5ScN
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Taxi medallion owners are still drowning under bad loans https://t.co/cCcIB1gm3r
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) September 22, 2020
NFL Players Association:
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to our newly elected Player Representatives. 𝘚𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘱 𝘥𝘰?
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 25, 2020
◽️ Provides a voice for their locker room
◾️ Educates teammates on NFLPA policies
◽️ Alerts NFLPA of any player needs pic.twitter.com/PAgJdfbIe4
North America's Building Trades Unions:
NEW: @ASCETweets released its “Failure to Act” report on infrastructure.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 24, 2020
"The report notes: if investment in highways, bridges & transit continue at current levels, businesses & households will incur about $2 TRILLION in extra costs over 20 years.”https://t.co/DuKXhTfpyX
Office and Professional Employees:
If unionizing doesn’t do anything for employees, why is @Amazon so intent on preventing its employees from exercising their right to do it? #UnionBustingIsDisgusting #ShameOnAmazon https://t.co/57DbVXn5Dn
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) September 25, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
It’s been so long since the federal minimum wage was increased that the last time it was, Twitter was just being born and Instagram didn’t exist for another 3 years afterward.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 24, 2020
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Every single #OPCMIA member needs to make his or her voice heard in this election, the most important of our lifetimes. Make a plan to vote. And vote early if you can. Click here to learn all your options and decide when and how you will vote: https://t.co/EHQOp8Rbjs
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 24, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS mourns passing of dedicated public servant @scotusrginsburg. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an advocate supporter of workers rights as well as federal workforce, of which she was a dedicated member. Our condolences to her family & the many Americans whose voice she uplifted
— PASS (@PASSNational) September 19, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union-UFCW:
When managers promote you in name only, and start calling you a teammate, associate, or supervisor, that only means one thing...job misclassification. #1U pic.twitter.com/p9HBdRQmuL
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 25, 2020
Roofers and Waterproofers:
The Union Sportsmen's Journal has gone digital!
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 25, 2020
Get some great hunting, fishing, and shooting techniques. Plus, catch up on Union Sportsmen’s Alliance news, projects, events, current giveaways, and more by clicking this link…https://t.co/SwJA1B5h9x
SAG-AFTRA:
In this conversation we’ll explore issues such as visibility vs. erasure & three-dimensional portrayals of Latino characters, and we’ll focus on practical solutions to counter the systemic biases that exist today in the industry. https://t.co/4AHYXVze2W #HispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/xg8vHw7TGN
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 24, 2020
Solidarity Center:
#COVID19 shows the failure of global institutions & ntl legal systs to provide basic worker protection for Asia’s 56 million #migrantworkers who play a key role in the region’s economic development—& it also provides an opportunity to fix a broken system.https://t.co/iZOoWuDV59
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 25, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
“The L.A. County Sheriff clearly violated the First Amendment by arresting Josie Huang,” said NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss. “Law enforcement in every corner of America must face consequences for violating our press freedoms.” https://t.co/ZnKPHSsr3G https://t.co/welwR31Bld
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 25, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
They're not giving away stickers this election but don't let that stop you from showing you made your voice heard. Order your IATSE Votes! pin today. Shop here: https://t.co/p2SAXP1xss pic.twitter.com/sgw1d9tIEW
— IATSE (@IATSE) September 25, 2020
Transport Workers Union:
If Congress doesn't come through with funding, in less than one week, @Amtrak plans to cut 2,000 careers & slash service. Tell Congress to fund our national rail network and save essential workers' jobs! Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 NOW!
— TWU (@transportworker) September 25, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
It would be unacceptable, and a slap in the face to the people who are bearing the brunt of this crisis, if Congress fails to pass legislation that addresses the dire needs of our transportation systems and the workers who keep America moving. #1u https://t.co/IPm6JT1SNn
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) September 25, 2020
UAW:
🇺🇸 🗳️ 💪 https://t.co/aEgaXBSGd7 https://t.co/auPvI41Xcu
— UAW (@UAW) September 25, 2020
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
WATCH: When our leaders played politics in a crisis and left our communities out to dry—America’s workers led. Keeping America running, taking care of... https://t.co/pGPhfGg108
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) September 22, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
Congress needs to put politics aside and get a deal done now to save the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of airline workers including tens of thousands of veterans . Pass a clean extension of the airline #PayrollSupportProgram today.
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) September 25, 2020
UNITE HERE:
It’s taken decades of organizing, marching, and striking to win the good pay, benefits, and dignity on the job we’ve earned for ourselves and our families.
— UNITE HERE #TakeBack2020 (@unitehere) September 14, 2020
We’re ready to take back what’s ours. #TakeBack2020 pic.twitter.com/U8umoFIDA2
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:
Walmart cuts workers' hours but increases workload as sales rise amid pandemic https://t.co/vReNn4Lcwv #1u
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) September 25, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:
The labor movement is fighting back! From our campuses to the streets, workers are making demands and we’re winning! #WhenWeFightWeWin #1u #WorkerSafetyOverProfit #StudentSafetyOverProfit https://t.co/PssBhk6FB2
— USAS (@USAS) September 25, 2020
Utility Workers:
Election day is 48 days away - Check on your voter registration status and get info on how to vote safely, securely, and on time.https://t.co/NBziEijcBB pic.twitter.com/mVzWaSHfE7
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 25, 2020
Working America:
In the primaries last spring, Milwaukee officials reduced the number of polling places from 180 to five, citing a shortage of poll workers.
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) September 25, 2020
Voting should be easy and accessible. Here is just one way you can help: https://t.co/uL37tdUpZG
Writers Guild of America, East:
There are 40 day until Election Day!
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) September 24, 2020
In New York:
- You have 15 days left to register to vote. Register here: https://t.co/r1qiILth4Z
- EARLY VOTING begins Saturday, Oct 24.
- Get an absentee ballot to vote-by-mail here: https://t.co/yVvTCHEnhd#SpreadtheWord #Vote