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.
A. Philip Randolph Institute:
Please join APRI now in supporting the 10th Annual BWR "Women of Power" Virtual Summit: Rebuilding Hope, Justice, Equity & Equality https://t.co/FFEYzQ0Nvs via @FacebookWatch
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) March 24, 2021
Actors' Equity:
As theatrical work begins where it is safe to do so, Equity has been working to create guidelines that support safe and healthy theatre productions.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) March 24, 2021
Producers who would like to work with Equity stage managers and actors can find guidance on our website -https://t.co/GfhhKsNXLi pic.twitter.com/qAMLNVg9Gy
AFGE:
Check out the March/April edition the Government Standard! Top stories include: The latest on our fight for hazard pay for workers, new legislation that improves federal worker pay/benefits and much more! #1u https://t.co/jAyYY6ONLS
— AFGE (@AFGENational) March 18, 2021
AFSCME:
During a vaccine drive this past weekend in San Diego, members of @UDWA, @unacuhcp and other labor allies used their expertise to deliver the COVID vaccine to union workers. https://t.co/nRLPmvvucj
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) March 24, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Given the toll that the pandemic has had on long-term care facilities, the coronavirus relief bill offers states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people. https://t.co/f2ynisADa8
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) March 24, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Today, Int. Pres. John Costa kicked off a new innovative Race and Labor Relations zoom training for more than 25 Local Business Agents from across the ATU. The ATU is leading the way to call out and stop all forms of racism. #blacklivesmatter #stopasianhate pic.twitter.com/odeOlbQO5F
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) March 24, 2021
American Federation of Musicians:
The AFM abhors intolerance, hate, racism, and violence of any kind. We urge our Brothers and Sisters to look out for one another, to be thoughtful about the language they use, and to embrace inclusivity. #stopasianhate #stopgunviolence pic.twitter.com/cbLfgwRR6l
— AFM (@The_AFM) March 23, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
"As the people who educate children, care for patients and keep our communities safe, we must continue to teach tolerance and acceptance, and to take a stand against the injustices that continue affecting the lives of so many people we love." @rweingarten #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/Hc4Yd1FIba
— AFT (@AFTunion) March 18, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
The American Postal Workers Union will continue to advocate for postal workers and the people of the country who rely on the essential service we proudly provide each and every day.
— APWU National (@APWUnational) March 23, 2021
Read the full statement here: https://t.co/SxiJY6KcWF
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
It’s time to stop criminalizing immigrants!
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) March 24, 2021
Will you support the #NewWayForward Act and help repeal the harmful ‘96 immigration laws to keep our communities safe?#SEAAaNewWayForward https://t.co/26kPyM0QeJ #WhoWeAre pic.twitter.com/l4DtczS8bD
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Today, #EqualPayDay2021, symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. There is equality in a union contract. Women: Join Unions, Run Unions. #1u pic.twitter.com/RnDuBrK4s5
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 24, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
The #PROAct's ABC test provides a clear and fair method for ensuring that employees receive the NLRA’s protections. Learn more about it here... https://t.co/Gpgc9XFI8c
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) March 18, 2021
Boilermakers:
#Boilermakers at L-359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) received a generous donation from Horton CBI, the leading tank contractor in BC. See how it helps keep skills training moving ➡️ https://t.co/nUz8Y5ZWli#BoilermakersUnion pic.twitter.com/7jS8e2vNow
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) March 24, 2021
Bricklayers:
Here are the top 5 provisions of The #AmericanRescuePlan that will help our members: pic.twitter.com/lvlOzVDQ7y
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) March 24, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
CBTU standing strong with #Amazonworkers in Alabama! https://t.co/JoSn4DImxB
— CBTU (@CBTU72) March 21, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Today marks #EqualPay Day - or the date in the new year when women overall finally earn what men overall made last year alone. https://t.co/wF1bKGqBjP
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) March 24, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
Women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to men.
— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 24, 2021
Today is Equal Pay Day. It denotes how far into 2021 women must work to be paid what men were paid in 2020.
Concerned? Here are some steps you can take:
1) Talk to your coworkers about what they make.
2) Organize.
Department for Professional Employees:
A NEW factsheet from DPE highlights the ways that the J-1 exchange visitor teacher program lacks the appropriate safeguards to prevent workplace abuse, harming J-1 teachers and U.S. educators alike: https://t.co/GN7S7sDkNs @AFTUnion
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) March 24, 2021
Electrical Workers:
A multiyear, multimillion-dollar project to modernize traffic signals in Maine is set to give the green light to a wealth of work for scores of #IBEW members. https://t.co/769LGJ4Dov
— IBEW (@IBEW) March 23, 2021
Fire Fighters:
Wilmington #firefighters help vaccinate homebound residents and seniors https://t.co/5QnoZzPaiV
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) March 24, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Texas suffered the unfortunate consequences of a winter storm that knocked out electricity, burst pipes and more. Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini discussed what could have protected this infrastructure on a labor-focused podcast. https://t.co/JwkSnmzf5O
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 24, 2021
International Labor Communications Association:
The timing and format can’t diminish our pride to honor our Labor Media Awards contest winners. Thanks to our members and advertisers for adapting to the digital world order. https://t.co/bM4DRWyaCo
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) March 17, 2021
Ironworkers:
The Institute for Women's Policy Research is hosting a webinar this Thursday about the The National Center for Women's Equity in Apprenticeship and Employment’s newest brief. Register here: https://t.co/B4zLExLq3J #womenintrades #Diversity @GreatNonprofits @pinkhardhats81
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) March 24, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
Nationally, women fill only 3.4% of jobs on construction sites 📉
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) March 24, 2021
These are good paying jobs -- #WomenInConstruction earn 8% more than women in other industries. Closing the #GenderPayGap means dismantling the sexist barriers to these quality, union jobs 👷🏾♀️#EqualPayDay pic.twitter.com/uktq19R63o
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The #PaycheckFairness Act would:
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 24, 2021
❎Prohibit retaliation against workers
❎Close loopholes that allow employers to pay women less
❎Bar employers from asking about salary history
All of these policies would bring us closer to #EqualPay https://t.co/BbkDBUD159
Laborers:
Wise Words from the past that still ring true today. LIKE & SHARE if you agree... #RightToWorkisWRONG #WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/Hyww9wjFfL
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) March 24, 2021
Machinists:
The labor movement now has one of its own as @MartyJWalsh officially takes the helm as the @USDOL Labor Secretary.
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) March 24, 2021
American workers now have a true ally on their side in the Labor Department, ready to fight for their rights. pic.twitter.com/DmcH40OPw6
Metal Trades Department:
Do you know in 1909 the first Women's History Day was celebrated in New York City? This event was in honor of the one year anniversary of the 15,000 women garment workers strike. It took until 1987 for Women's History Month to become a celebration. #Womenshistorymonth pic.twitter.com/SNvXM4Rcsn
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 24, 2021
Mine Workers:
“I want to make sure people understand that as a result of the bankruptcy, Remington was relieved of their obligation..." - United Mine Workers of America Spokesperson, Phil Smith.https://t.co/gyyIpJZSRC
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) March 24, 2021
Musical Artists:
We very well might have a once-in-a-generation chance to create a better industry. And so, we push on, committed to not returning to the same environment we left before the pandemic! Read our Week Seven update here: https://t.co/hXZYfSvjRt pic.twitter.com/3oDvJqOlyt
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) March 22, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
“Union Maid” was written in June 1940, by Woody Guthrie in response to a request for a union song from a female point of view. Since then, verses have been written over the years for various organizing efforts. #WomensHistoryMonthhttps://t.co/NJEEcyoSg0 pic.twitter.com/XPxqqSQg8j
— NATCA (@NATCA) March 24, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
When carrier Alexis McIntosh heard someone crying for help inside their home while delivering on her route, she entered to find her customer lying on the floor. The man told the carrier that he had been stranded there for four days. Alexis called 911 & comforted the man. #Heroes pic.twitter.com/AGBeCBds5U
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 24, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Our statement in reaction to this news: “National leadership on immigration reform from California is long overdue…” https://t.co/0tXOMihbab https://t.co/CCphBDeyty
— NDLON (@NDLON) March 24, 2021
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
People of color and women make up the majority of low-wage workers. We deserve #EqualPay. pic.twitter.com/BI8K8x9IQI
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 24, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE lauds the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) report that affirmed what we always knew-- the previous Administration's OPM-GSA merger initiative was nothing more than a vile attempt to dismantle OPM. https://t.co/VQ7UoFBsq5
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) March 23, 2021
National Nurses United:
Huge step forward today in the fight to stem the epidemic of #WorkplaceViolence facing frontline health care workers before and during the #Covid19 pandemic.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) March 24, 2021
Next up: a full vote on the floor of the House of Representatives!https://t.co/LkyxWorZaN
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Happening Now at City Hall pic.twitter.com/mupIsVeXup
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) March 24, 2021
NFL Players Association:
Before @dmorg91 retired, he planted seeds of interest along the way. Going back to school for his MBA & trying new things allowed him to discover new passions after the game. #AthleteAnd pic.twitter.com/Q4fhkQxpJo
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 24, 2021
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Sister Helen Spindler of @IBEW_110 tells us what she values most about being a union tradeswoman 💪✊
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 24, 2021
“Being in a union - 𝙞𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧."
🔗: https://t.co/NnEregXIfl pic.twitter.com/5XqSGPqx9B
Painters and Allied Trades:
Take two minutes to experience what it's like to be a worker in our country who wants to form a union.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 22, 2021
This is why we must pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. pic.twitter.com/AqVRWmxPFe
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“Likely voters, by a margin of 20 points, want @POTUS to direct the government’s procurement power towards promoting the production of sustainable, union made goods.” Buying union is not only the right thing to do—it’s the popular thing to do. #1u https://t.co/TbQvssthWy
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) March 24, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS believes air traffic control is inherently gov function. Article by member Pat Delaney @icao rep for @IFATSEA looks at privatized ATC in other nations during pandemic & how FAA employees continue to maintain US ATC to deliver essential serviceshttps://t.co/Dx6mi5iiRR
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 24, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
"The whole point of the union is the antithesis to Amazon's culture, right? The union says 'We.' The union says 'We have the power.'" -#BAmazonUnion supporter Catherine Highsmith
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 24, 2021
When we stand together, we can transform our workplaces. #UnionYEShttps://t.co/CMEo6w6IA8
SAG-AFTRA:
It's time to give actors and recording artists the freedom to choose how they earn a living! Learn more and sign up to support the #FAIRAct @LorenaSGonzalez @MusicArtistsCo @bma_coalition @wearesonaLA https://t.co/uCYTge3tQY
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 19, 2021
Seafarers:
AMO: Respected Union Leader Capt. Mike Finnigan Passes at 57 https://t.co/0b6ezXd1Ik
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) March 24, 2021
Terribly sorry to learn of Mike's passing. He was a dedicated official and great guy. #1u #RIP
Solidarity Center:
"Thai unions have stood up for #migrantworkers, helping them organize to better advocate for their rights & negotiate w/ their employers for better working conditions. They also push for legislation to provide migrant workers w/ the same rights all workers should have"—Preeda pic.twitter.com/AYwjWThMry
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 24, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) March 24, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Hands-on training for mold making and soldering happening at @IATSE478: pic.twitter.com/9DGQ0ujk3P
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) March 24, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
Being a Unionized railroader has distinct advantages. This video provides some basic information about how railroad Unions function and what they do for YOU. #1u #TWURailroadDivisionhttps://t.co/VcXEBn6Ouq
— TWU (@transportworker) March 24, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
Hey #TeamPete - Check out this important video from our brothers and sisters on the railroads about how railroad unions function and the #UnionDifference. #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/m6NeXwu8NJ
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) March 24, 2021
UAW:
Statement from UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Colorado Shooting: https://t.co/hnIcoaCxCb
— UAW (@UAW) March 23, 2021
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Keep Union Insignia Rule in Tesla Case, Top NLRB Lawyer Says https://t.co/jvWL7AKnp4
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) March 24, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
Being pro-veteran isn’t just about performatively paying respect to those who’ve served.
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) March 24, 2021
It’s about ensuring veterans have the tools we need to live a life of dignity and security. The way to do that? Pass the #PROAct.
UNITE HERE:
Statement from UNITE HERE President @DTaylorUH on Georgia Shootings:
— UNITE HERE #PROAct (@unitehere) March 17, 2021
“To dismantle white supremacy, we must do what the labor movement exists to do—and that is to show up, organize, and build the infrastructure to ensure our siblings and community members are protected." pic.twitter.com/kNM3lbbFHg
United Food and Commercial Workers:
As the union for the brave Colorado grocery workers caught in the #BoulderShooting, UFCW is heartbroken.
— UFCW (@UFCW) March 23, 2021
Thanks to the courage of first responders and @UFCW_7 grocery workers, many lives were saved. Our leaders must act to prevent such senseless violence. https://t.co/MAyqYTOlcb
United Steelworkers:
Unionize Goldman Sachs @inthesetimesmag https://t.co/mj8QaCkhwO #1u
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) March 24, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:
USAS steering committee has endorsed this national day of action to unite and fight back against anti-Asian violence and its imperialist roots! Join us this Saturday March 27 in the streets ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼More info here: https://t.co/rZx1L1ST5f https://t.co/NoqzDtEdWJ
— USAS (@USAS) March 24, 2021
Utility Workers:
It's #EqualPayDay! Having a union contract is one of the best ways to guarantee fair pay, and UWUA members are doing all they can to fight inequality across the utility workforce. Here's some words of wisdom from our Women's Caucus Co-Chair, Valerie King: https://t.co/Ugx4bea45L pic.twitter.com/RdJOgIUPCI
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) March 24, 2021
Working America:
In addition to getting working families the direct payments they need and deserve, the American Rescue Plan also injects much-needed funding into local govt. to bring back staff jobs and fund the essential services we all rely on. https://t.co/59Wsp261dy
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) March 15, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
Members of @HearstUnion started bargaining in January—so they know it's crucial to protect workers with a strong #union contract.
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) March 24, 2021
That's why they're supporting the writers on strike at @thechaseabc & demanding @ITVStudios, @WeAreITVA & @ITV make #TheChase a union show today. #1u pic.twitter.com/B2nCkLjhAU