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:
Every Wednesday we send our update to the Equity membership on everything happening across the union. Subscribe to Equity Weekly today to stay in the loop - https://t.co/oa33DA67Ra pic.twitter.com/LqSUDbfKgg
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 18, 2023
AFGE:
Our TSA officers fought hard to finally get their much-deserved pay increase. Now, they'll get a pay cut if Congress doesn't get their act together. This isn't right! https://t.co/UA1s725V3q
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 19, 2023
AFSCME:
Union members in Chicago worked hard to persuade the city council to pass an ordinance that supports workers’ right to organize. https://t.co/z9KdkRokpF
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 18, 2023
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Thanks to you for your hard work to strengthen retirement security for older Coloradans ! https://t.co/kmufdNdTOm
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 19, 2023
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Union is leading the way with opening bargaining to involve our members in negotiations to win strong contracts. #ATUStrongerTogether #openbargaining https://t.co/5OUMpcNVHd
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 19, 2023
American Federation of Teachers:
.@civilrightsorg is shining a light on an important vote in the House of Representativeshttps://t.co/y4K5qYifWR
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 19, 2023
American Postal Workers Union:
Good morning postal workers everywhere. #APWUnited #1u pic.twitter.com/VHmeSgRAg7
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) April 19, 2023
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
If the wealthy & large corporations pay their fair share in taxes, there will be more than enough $$$ to support public investments like high-quality & affordable child care, paid leave for all, & expanded aging + disability care, which all families need & deserve! #TaxDay2023 pic.twitter.com/32tqCztDjq
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 18, 2023
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
TAKE ACTION: Today, we’re joining @CWAUnion Passenger Service Agents & other aviation unions to call on Congress & urge them to cosponsor the Protection from Disruptive Passengers Act.
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 18, 2023
📱House: (202) 952-9215
📱Senate: (202) 335-8715
More info + scripthttps://t.co/05uwYD8enX pic.twitter.com/uPT4M390t5
Boilermakers:
#Boilermakers from the Southeast recruited at the Tennessee SkillsUSA competition April 17 and 18 ⚒️ Manning the booth are l. to r. Jeff Hughes, Danny Watson and Monte Causey.#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/URf8oLAJ7P
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 19, 2023
Bricklayers:
Congratulations, Elite Floor Systems Inc. Welcome to the BAC family! pic.twitter.com/wvFXofLolw
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 18, 2023
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
WEDNESDAY: #Equity in Focus Report Release. Job creation for a just society. (via @cornellilr) https://t.co/bKebP1qVp0
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 18, 2023
Communications Workers of America:
AT&T In Home Expert (IHX) workers in Ponce, Puerto Rico, voted to join CWA + more news in this week's CWA organizing update! https://t.co/K4BUS9mIFZ
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 15, 2023
Department for Professional Employees:
We applaud @VernBuchanan and @RepJudyChu for reintroducing the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act. This important bipartisan legislation will restore tax fairness for entertainment professionals. #taxfairness4entertainmentworkers https://t.co/FYjULV3rnu pic.twitter.com/L6Fv6ZucbZ
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 19, 2023
Electrical Workers:
In September, the IBEW welcomed Cedar Rapids, IA, #IBEW Local 1974 as one of the union’s newest chartered locals, representing hundreds of workers making mission-critical military and GPS products equipment. Here's its story. https://t.co/FzugzlSzD1
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 19, 2023
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
BAT made $34,206 billion in 2022 & yet our joint study with Oxfam 1/4 workers in NCs tobacco field were paid less than the federally mandated minimum wage & the vast majority did not make a living wage or enough to meet their basic needs #ToxicReynolds #BATDoSomething pic.twitter.com/STLvkWMVNv
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) April 14, 2023
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Congratulations to all the apprentices who competed in the Central States Apprentice Competition that was recently held in Canton, Ohio. Local 45 Toledo apprentice Andrew Zagorsky won the contest and will represent his conference this summer in Houston. pic.twitter.com/WDuk2W18V7
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 19, 2023
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE has enthusiastically endorsed Julie Su for Labor Secretary! Sign the petition here and #StandWithSu!https://t.co/YSEwhMIndC
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 17, 2023
International Labor Communications Association:
This week we’re spotlighting @PeoplesWorld for #MemberMonday! People’s World is a voice for progressive change and socialism in the United States. It provides news and analysis of, by, and for the labor and democratic movements to readers across the country and around the world. pic.twitter.com/KAmfh2RmIw
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) April 17, 2023
Ironworkers:
Are you an Ironworker who has benefited from our maternity provision policy?
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) April 14, 2023
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! #ironworkers #unionironworkers #ironworkerwomen pic.twitter.com/ML7DmO3azD
Jobs With Justice:
#TaxDay is a reminder that while working
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 18, 2023
families pay their fair share in taxes every year, with
every paycheck, many billionaires and corporations are getting away with paying lower tax rates, and some
years paying nothing at all.#TaxTheRich #TaxBillionaires #TaxDay2023 pic.twitter.com/1bvlVSC1d6
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Anti-Latino and anti-immigrant rhetoric has contributed to devastating violence. The 2021 FBI data showed the highest number of anti-Hispanic hate crimes ever reported — a 35% increase from 2020. Read @civilrightsorg's report to learn more: https://t.co/hjH2hYGr98
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 19, 2023
Laborers:
Today is GO ORANGE DAY! Wear orange to proudly show your support of #workzonesafety. Show your support on social media by posting your orange pics and use the hashtags #NWZAW #Orange4Safety. pic.twitter.com/XmOybHZpqI
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 19, 2023
Machinists:
.@maine_union's Virginia Olsen testified at a hearing held by @NatResources opposing legislation that would impose meritless measures regarding endangered right whales while undermining Maine lobstering industry and entire communities.
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) April 19, 2023
Read more here: https://t.co/9zF5k4oBAD pic.twitter.com/FXJ8fzHnJI
Maritime Trades Department:
Have you subscribed yet for email updates on the new MTD website? If not, today's a great day to get started.https://t.co/lx0dZSD909
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) April 13, 2023
Metal Trades Department:
📣EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK!!!!https://t.co/VMhHmGNKwq
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 19, 2023
Mine Workers:
"The Constitution of the United States protects American citizens' rights to stand on the side of a road and call a scab a scab" - UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 19, 2023
C.E.R. Quote Shirts are available for sale at our UMWA Store!https://t.co/wQSms44aam pic.twitter.com/c6jAYAHCjZ
Musical Artists:
[Part 1!] A Video Message regarding the ongoing labor dispute w/ Central City Opera from National Executive Director Sam Wheeler. (Via Instagram).https://t.co/Sd3mvLRFGk
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 18, 2023
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA leaders from all over the country gathered with longtime lead instructor Scott Airitam, from Leadership Systems, in Glen Rose, Texas, for the Leadership Experience Acceleration Project (LEAP) class in March.https://t.co/XU65y9Re69 pic.twitter.com/q6Wv9MF8ah
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 19, 2023
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Letter carriers are often on the front lines when it comes to detecting mail fraud involving customers. That's why we're honoring Harrisburg, PA Branch 500 member Chris Lippy as our 2023 Carrier Alert Hero for the actions he took to notify his customers of suspicious activity. pic.twitter.com/CrpKRV3CSI
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 19, 2023
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
LAST WEEK, amidst anti-immigrant attacks from DeSantis, our members in FL held forums for migrant workers on how they can be eligible for protections by denouncing workplace abuse! #DALE @IncEsperanza @WeCount_Fl
— NDLON (@NDLON) April 18, 2023
Read our latest statement below ⬇️https://t.co/KpuzvLdWtP
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
And that’s a wrap in day 1 of the #CareWorkersCantWait Summit!
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 19, 2023
Thank you so much to @SenSanders and @SenBobCasey for taking the time to listen to the stories of care workers, and committing to fighting alongside us! pic.twitter.com/8Ctf20gkPV
National Federation of Federal Employees:
The USDA has issued FAQs created to provide answers about President Biden’s FY 2024 budget as it relates to crucial reforms to invest in and support our federal wildland firefighters. Read the full FAQs:https://t.co/MdMYTEc6jO pic.twitter.com/N6Fy6Gu4lu
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 17, 2023
National Nurses United:
#WorkplaceViolence makes health care the most dangerous field of work.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 18, 2023
Thank you, @SenatorBaldwin & @RepJoeCourtney for introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act to #ProtectNurses! https://t.co/vkFnkBvpRE
NWSL Players Association:
✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾#union https://t.co/dqv6z1PJbI
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) April 14, 2023
NFL Players Association:
Our hearts are with the family of Chris Smith.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 19, 2023
Rest in Peace Chris 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3JZvVE9wXk
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“Construction in MA is booming, and with an influx of federal money flowing into the state comes numerous career opportunities in the building trades.”
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 14, 2023
Read this op-ed on why a #BuildingTrades career is a great opportunity, no matter your race or gender.https://t.co/Vtw7Aia6wI
Office and Professional Employees:
OPEIU 153 members @PSEGDemocracy holding the line with #RUonStrike!!!
— OPEIU Local 153 (@opeiu153) April 14, 2023
SOLIDARITY with higher education workers across the nation fighting for their rights to livable wages!! pic.twitter.com/bw6NmOICSS
Painters and Allied Trades:
The Prince George’s County Council in Maryland has an opportunity in the next month to make sure that going forward our schools have Project Labor Agreements.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 19, 2023
We can and will win Project Labor Agreements for Prince George's County Schools! pic.twitter.com/0FYZokY2dq
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Cutting @USDOL hurts our members and all American workers!https://t.co/OUjzGFBTTf
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 18, 2023
Pride At Work:
Help keep your union siblings safe!@LIUNA #WorkingForYou#GiveUsaBrake#WorkZone#Orange4Safety https://t.co/vSs85aVkE8
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) April 19, 2023
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
On a beautiful morning in Oklahoma City 28 yrs ago, public servants began their work day at Murrah Fed Bldg. A bomb blast minutes later killed 168 people, including 108 federal workers; 11 from @USDOT. Honor their memory & service to the nation. @OKCNM @NPSOklahoma #publicservice pic.twitter.com/cpjUmf0mWC
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 19, 2023
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
#tbt to a beautiful moment of inter-union solidarity at last year’s @RWDSU convention 🔥 @SBWorkersUnited @BAmazonUnion @reiunionsoho @hworksunion pic.twitter.com/5ciVTGXpiN
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 13, 2023
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Become an effective safety leader! Learn how at: https://t.co/UCxEeiltka #roofersafety365
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 17, 2023
SAG-AFTRA:
Everything you need to know as a #sagaftramember, all in one place. Check out the Member Toolkit: https://t.co/eq25xmeXpB. pic.twitter.com/XnUyGZYBm2
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 13, 2023
Solidarity Center:
Aviation workers in #Nigeria have blocked roads to the domestic terminal of Lagos airport as part of a two-day #strike to protest working conditions and wages.https://t.co/KpJsAMCJZK
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 19, 2023
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Welcome @PESPstaff to @newsguild and @CWAUnion !!! ✊ https://t.co/FLASwEUUsR
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 19, 2023
Transport Workers Union:
“Many of our union brothers & sisters died, many more fell sick and survived. My message to the MTA: Don’t try and nickel and dime us. Don’t try and balance the budget on our backs. Don’t dare suggest that we somehow owe a debt. We paid more than our fair share…” Pres. Davis https://t.co/7T78eWb1ij
— TWU Local 100 (@TWULocal100) April 17, 2023
Transportation Trades Department:
👀 Wall Street Journal, check on your Editorial Board. We fixed this for you. pic.twitter.com/hEk0AecHR2
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 17, 2023
UAW:
Solidarity! https://t.co/aYlUAZcT2w
— UAW (@UAW) April 18, 2023
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Hundreds of union members volunteer to repair South Bend homes. IBEW Local 153, Sheet Metal Local 20, Plumbers Local 172, and Roofers Local 23 participated in the Rebuilding Together skilled trades day. https://t.co/77nyuRJCCl
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 17, 2023
Union Veterans Council:
There is nothing more patriotic than standing up and fighting together for your fellow worker!
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) April 15, 2023
This is what pulling yourself up from the bootstraps looks like in real life, but for Unions, we pull each other up together🇺🇸#1u https://t.co/EAN4zRaHOL
UNITE HERE:
MAJOR NEWS:
— UNITE HERE Local 17 (@UNITEHERE17) April 18, 2023
Workers at @Vikredistillery have announced their intent to Unionize with MN's Craft Beverage Union UNITE HERE Local 17!
The MN Craft Beverage Unionization wave has arrived to Duluth!! pic.twitter.com/T4IetZ2fZW
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Congratulations to the 45 baristas from 4 La Colombe Coffee Roasters stores who recently joined UFCW Local 881. The workers are looking to improve staffing, scheduling & other day-to-day operations in their store.
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 18, 2023
Welcome to the union family! Learn more: https://t.co/zLbIXo0Yt6 pic.twitter.com/FJse4Ah8io
United Steelworkers:
Right on! #EverybodysUnion #1u https://t.co/vvDmTajY7h
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) April 19, 2023
Utility Workers:
Union workers have the training to make sure the job is done right. We take pride in our work and in each other. #unionstrong #unionproud #solidarity pic.twitter.com/n16WK4sHLQ
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 19, 2023
Writers Guild of America, East:
“This is an investment in our future and the viability of our industry.” - @ItsTinGin sends a message to fellow writers about the importance of this negotiation cycle #WGAStrong pic.twitter.com/HSw4iSc0Kx
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) April 18, 2023