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:
Report harassment or discrimination in your workplace by contacting Equity immediately. Learn more about reporting workplace harassment in the member portal - https://t.co/LLuqGoyS2j pic.twitter.com/VfWfwn7KVQ
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) November 3, 2022
AFGE:
The @SocialSecurity Administration cannot serve the public without a quality workforce.
— AFGE (@AFGENational) November 3, 2022
Read more about how SSA employees are pushing back against major issues at the agency ⬇https://t.co/fs1dk6MQJy
AFSCME:
Today, President Saunders spoke with our allies @makeroadactNV in Nevada — with less than a week left before Election Day, folks are fired up to knock on doors and get out the vote for pro-worker candidates! pic.twitter.com/pBUTo0QOrG
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) November 2, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Today is the perfect day to fill out your absentee or mail-in ballot and put it in a drop box near you or take it to your local registrar's office. #Election2022 https://t.co/bsxrGohd0z pic.twitter.com/fDF7bN9UYy
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) November 2, 2022
Amalgamated Transit Union:
The critical midterm elections in the U.S. are only days away, make sure you vote for transit. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #Transit #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/2wFrdoEjKL
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) November 3, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Kudos to @The_AFM musicians from all over the country who voted to sit out tonight's #ClassicalMusicInstitute rehearsal in #solidarity. #BandTogether @WCOrchLockouts
— AFM Local 23, Musicians' Society of San Antonio (@AFM_Local23) October 31, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
Poll workers and election officials from both sides of the aisle show up to help make sure we have free and fair elections. Our friends, our neighbors, our community members–they serve as poll workers to keep our elections safe and secure. #OurElections #AFTvotes pic.twitter.com/ub9CAu5xrj
— AFT (@AFTunion) November 3, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
Today is Retro-Pay Day! It's a great time to talk to your nonmember coworkers about joining the union today. #APWUnited pic.twitter.com/QHLDYRqr8T
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) October 28, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Still time to make your plan and make sure you cast your ballot! Check out: https://t.co/vklaurqRJR https://t.co/2oQSEWaPve
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) November 2, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
November marks the beginning of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth; a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Native Americans to the United States. pic.twitter.com/xtZxmllSv9
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) November 2, 2022
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
#CORNNUTSSTRIKE ENDS | Read the full statement 👉 https://t.co/FW6jUFGW1C pic.twitter.com/Y0nifQZkIp
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) October 19, 2022
Boilermakers:
Congratulations to #Boilermakers at L-237 (Hartford, Connecticut) and L-363 (Bellville, Illinois) for receiving the Charles W. Jones Award 👏👨🏭 https://t.co/yaS4f2dQPF#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/3SDHyHMslo
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) November 3, 2022
Bricklayers:
Happy Birthday BAC pic.twitter.com/nz8z8jWanp
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 17, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
#justvote pic.twitter.com/UDi2TQY6y3
— CBTU (@CBTU72) November 2, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Commentary on Working-Class Culture, Education & Politics: In the words of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “(Sallie Mae) has cheated borrowers at every stage of repayment, including servicemembers, veterans w/ disabilities, low-income borrowers.” https://t.co/4CxuXheQf6
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 31, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
Congrats to @USLPlayers for ratifying their collective bargaining agreement for USL League One.
— CWA (@CWAUnion) November 3, 2022
This is the first ever CBA at the division 3 professional level. https://t.co/X9TfzoqRtZ
Department for Professional Employees:
Members of @thedodounion have a new union contract that:
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) November 2, 2022
💵 Raises the salary floor to $60k, provides members with pay increases, guarantees annual raises
🍼 Provides increases in leave policies
🏠💻 Secures work-from-home flexibilityhttps://t.co/n4AvG9dFMw
Electrical Workers:
Thanks to @ChrisMurphyCT for standing with the #IBEW. pic.twitter.com/RdO79Kkcdl
— IBEW (@IBEW) November 3, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
The Midwest States Conference proudly represented the Insulators at the @NABTU_TWBN Conference. pic.twitter.com/dJsIn5UIHO
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) November 3, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
"Right to work" has always been wrong for Tennessee , it doesn't need to be in the constitution. Read the OpEd from IFPTE Sec.Treasurer and Tennessee native Gay Henson https://t.co/qgWEECvHwK
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) October 26, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
For today’s #MemberMonday we’re shouting out @STLLaborTribune! With over 60,000 paid subscribers, the Labor Tribune is the country’s top union paper. Founded in 1937, the Labor Tribune is one of the country’s oldest and most respected union papers. pic.twitter.com/gg4jrdkxKh
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) October 31, 2022
Ironworkers:
Ironworkers are out at the doors with Rep. Grayber for our next governor @Tina4Oregon today in Washington County! #orpol #ironworkersrising @TheIronworkers @djgrayber pic.twitter.com/H1dnjBdFlb
— Ironworkers Local 29 (@Ironworkers29) November 3, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
Did you miss the 2022 Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Awards Celebration (or had any tech issues streaming)? Fret not! The FULL event is now available! @SBWorkersUnited, @USWNTPlayers, @steelworkers, @linquafranqahttps://t.co/m45OxByJth
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 20, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
📣 Nevada residents! Don't lose track of your ballot. After casting your vote, visit https://t.co/MehX9GxGkK to ensure its delivery! #Vote #LCLAAvote #Pennsylvania #CastYourVote pic.twitter.com/sZzbUaHIAE
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) November 3, 2022
Laborers:
#LIUNA General President Terry O'Sullivan with an IMPORTANT message on the 2022 Midterm Elections: Vote for Your Job on November 8th. https://t.co/HIzqSPFXsC via @YouTube #LIUNAVotes2022 #GOTV #Vote #Election2022 #ProUnion #UnionJobs #1u #MidtermElections #OneUnionOneVote
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 27, 2022
Machinists:
More members in Georgia Getting-Out-the-Vote for candidates who will work for working families, @ReverendWarnock and @staceyabrams ⚙️💪🗳 #IAMStandingStrong #IAMVoting pic.twitter.com/bOBjYeJsik
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) November 3, 2022
Maritime Trades Department:
"...It’s vital to have U.S.-flagged ships bring those goods home and distribute them across the country. Not because that’s how it should be done when times are good but because it may be the only way it can be done when they aren’t."https://t.co/GhCJzvNNH8
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) October 21, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
"The railroads consistently underestimate the frustration and anger of the workers. Workers can't take it anymore" #WorkersFirst https://t.co/preigS4U3C
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) October 28, 2022
Mine Workers:
"Coming here is just a small token of our way of paying our respects to all those who lost their lives and never returned home." https://t.co/gGVMrea7oC
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) November 3, 2022
Musical Artists:
Just Published: Stage Managers Shed Light on Opera’s Hiring Crisis: https://t.co/kdlcpMpgCa pic.twitter.com/9v46P0ithK
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) November 1, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The minutes from the National Executive Board (NEB) meeting in Hollywood, Fla., on Sept. 7-8 are now available on the NEB minutes page of the website. To view them, click here. https://t.co/pVg7ArtPmQ pic.twitter.com/7esjqy0TUX
— NATCA (@NATCA) November 3, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Congratulations to Northeastern New York Branch 358 member Dave Graves, who recently received his NALC gold card! Branch President Bill Cook presented him with the honor at a retiree brunch.
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) November 3, 2022
Thank you for 5️⃣0️⃣ years of membership, Dave! 👏🎉👏 pic.twitter.com/UAyfLeWqTS
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
SUAY SEW SHOP + the NATIONAL DAY LABORER ORGANIZING NETWORK invite you to our launch party and fundraiser for the collaborative campaign in support of skilled labor. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 5th, 5-10pm at SUAY Sew Shop for a FREE event. RSVP required: https://t.co/cGCNAg4a4P
— NDLON (@NDLON) October 28, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Ingrid, a domestic worker and one of our neighbors in DC, deserves a #DCDomesticWorkerBillofRights so that she can enjoy the same rights and protections as the rest of DC’s workforce. #paidcollab pic.twitter.com/YgWWeIqVTs
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) November 3, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Historic CBA for Local 1953, Organizing Record Set, Joint Fire Letter, and more - https://t.co/abrwdrrTnq pic.twitter.com/RlP8zUD3u9
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) October 28, 2022
National Nurses United:
On November 8, vote @ZimmermanRob for U.S. House of Representatives in #NY03! 🗳
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) November 3, 2022
As an ally of RNs, a supporter of guaranteed health care for all, reproductive rights, and #SafePatientCare in our hospitals, we know he will make an excellent leader in Congress! pic.twitter.com/a5txjFdw5B
NWSL Players Association:
In 2021, we took our power back.
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) November 2, 2022
In 2022, we ratified the first Collective Bargaining Agreement in domestic pro soccer history.
A new era deserves a new logo. The future is now. pic.twitter.com/6aYcjTOwsR
NFL Players Association:
#CommunityMVP https://t.co/PiULjLwY3t
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) November 3, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
"Every day I’m learning something new - it’s a blessing and it’s FUN.”
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) November 2, 2022
Watch this video on the @NYSBCTC & @WDINY ARP that ensures equitable access for people from all backgrounds to enter the family-sustaining careers that the #BuildingTrades offer.
🔗: https://t.co/urdvQD4ggs pic.twitter.com/a0RlkkRxcr
Office and Professional Employees:
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we celebrate and honor the rich histories, diverse cultures and myriad contributions of indigenous peoples. #NAHM pic.twitter.com/AoW19JpVgQ
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) November 1, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
Rest in peace to our union brother, Jeremy Rozan.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) November 2, 2022
Jeremy was a proud @DC9_IUPAT LU 806 bridge painter who passed away last night rehabiliating the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge.
Please join us in commemorating his life and offering all the love and support to his family.
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
GP Stepano Praises Steel Edge Women at TWBN Conference – Announces M2M Fund for Maternity Leave: https://t.co/I40J6i42g0
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) November 1, 2022
Pride At Work:
Only one week left until Election Day - are you ready to vote? Find all the resources you need to make sure you have a plan to vote here:https://t.co/aa6jIeOyxv
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) November 1, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS saddened with loss of another founder Bud Long; an air traffic controller who saw how poorly technicians were treated. Brought PATCO support to help form PASS. Spent countless hours organizing; became lifetime member & officer. RIP, Brother Bud. #1u https://t.co/fG9xvRzlZ7
— PASS (@PASSNational) November 2, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
It's time to get out the vote in NYS! Volunteers from @RWDSU, @Local338, and @Local_1102 gathered last night to phone bank for @KathyHochul. With less than a week to go until #ElectionDay, we're all in for pro-union candidates! pic.twitter.com/ibizwnT6uF
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) November 3, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Amazing what workers can accomplish when they come together to form a UNION. https://t.co/jvFcXefHKp
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) November 3, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
"When voting rights are being stripped away from people ... it makes it really hard to keep a democracy together." #sagaftramember @Alyssa_Milano speaks on the importance of voting by Nov. 8!
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) November 3, 2022
Have you made your #Vote2022 plan? Get all the info you need: https://t.co/MecJbMyl2n pic.twitter.com/B0mS1CA6pv
Seafarers:
Politicians demand answers on ‘novel and problematic’ Jones Act waiver https://t.co/3LlIbZaVP5 via @splash_247
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) October 24, 2022
Solidarity Center:
#Farmers in #Lybia are being forced to abandon their land and stop working because of #highprices of materials and supplies used in #agriculture. One #farmer said, "he problem lies in the increasing cost of living and the lack of supplies in the market."https://t.co/X0GVjH10Kp
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) November 3, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Support the striking workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette! https://t.co/rSonkCeva7
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) November 1, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
@IATSELocal764 President Pat White & Biz Rep Leah Okin were on hand for the naming of the Lena Horne Theatre. Guardian Sarah Bessey worked the event taking care of the children who performed. @GovKathyHochul spoke now go see a a Broadway show!! pic.twitter.com/BDSWL8Thn5
— IATSE Local 764 // #PROAct (@IATSELocal764) November 3, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
.@twusamuelsen with the @twu556 negotiating team in Dallas, talking strategy and tactics to deliver a contract for our 19,000 Southwest Flight Attendants. pic.twitter.com/NEN6VnzqKm
— TWU (@transportworker) November 3, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
Your vote matters. That's why @TTDAFLCIO staff is out knocking doors and dialing phones in PA to let working people know what's at stake this election.
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) November 2, 2022
Be a voter this election: https://t.co/XmEp7Si2wi pic.twitter.com/13vgPI1Pne
UAW:
“The entire UAW family today expresses great sadness at the passing of Phil Wheeler,” says UAW President Ray Curry. “...a man who loved the labor movement, UAW members and fighting for social justice.” https://t.co/gnI8mVgw0G
— UAW (@UAW) November 1, 2022
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Do you think they really want to know? How Is Your Company Responding to Labor Organizing? We Want to Hear. - The New York Times https://t.co/yo8PgKiSrr
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) October 28, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
#SocialSecurity is a #Veterans!
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) October 24, 2022
Pass it on! #1u https://t.co/ToiTb6YXqT
UNITE HERE:
We're the largest door-to-door canvassing operation in NV, AZ, and PA.
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) November 3, 2022
We have been talking to voters everyday since as early as March.
We are the hospitality workers' union and we will fight like hell until working-class people win — at the bargaining table, and ballot box. pic.twitter.com/0t2bscSv6M
United Food and Commercial Workers:
On this Day of the Dead, we remember all UFCW members and family who we have lost over the pandemic.
— UFCW (@UFCW) November 2, 2022
UFCW will honor their memory and continue to fight for stronger worker health and safety protections. pic.twitter.com/lJP3u4K5sj
United Steelworkers:
We're SO freakin' proud of our brother @NateVenturelli, front man on the song "Union Man," Local 12775 member, and now winner of the "Rising Star of the Year Award" presented at the @josiemusicaward show held at the legendary Grand Ole @Opry. #EverybodysUnion #1u pic.twitter.com/Qnvreddwrd
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) November 3, 2022
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Our in person bootcamps this fall were so great. We can’t wait to see more of you this spring 😎 #solidarity #usas #unitedstudentsagainstsweathsops pic.twitter.com/gBSWCX0KWX
— USAS (@USAS) October 23, 2022
Utility Workers:
Thank you to President/CEO Wendy McClinton for inviting some of UWUA’s leaders to experience the great work of @blackvets. The BVSJ provides a wide range of resources from housing assistance to job placement, addiction treatment, help with military benefits, and much more. pic.twitter.com/Nc55r8VBAa
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) November 3, 2022
Working America:
5 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY 🗳️🗣️
— Working America | GO VOTE (@WorkingAmerica) November 3, 2022
Working America is hitting the pavement in communities around the country to ensure working people's voices are heard at the polls! If you see our red shirts in your neighborhood, say "Hi!" pic.twitter.com/SVPCEZuRWa
Writers Guild of America, East:
The WGA East's statement on the decision to protect writers and block merger of publishing giants. ⬇️https://t.co/ZYLPMJDCRw pic.twitter.com/TGzJMb8JyI
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) November 2, 2022