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:
On Monday, April 17, Equity held a virtual memorial ceremony for members who have passed away in the last few months. The event consisted of the reading of these names and words from friends and family.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 4, 2023
Watch the video in the member portal or on YouTube.https://t.co/mlkRsNsHHK
AFGE:
Find out more about the alarming gaps that exist when it comes to protecting the health and safety of workers on the job ⬇https://t.co/NNppH0Sm4N
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 4, 2023
AFSCME:
Wendy Smith, a community nurse in Baltimore, is overworked due to short-staffing. But management is finding it hard to hire more nurses because the pay they offer is too low, that’s why AFSCME members are organizing to #StaffTheFrontLines https://t.co/EuwwHcRtoM
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 3, 2023
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Good. The Senate must not give in to the GOP's reckless demands.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 3, 2023
They're holding the economy hostage just so they can rip essential programs and services away from seniors. https://t.co/f7X64aYGha
Amalgamated Transit Union:
As we did last year, the ATU is celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month by recognizing ATU rank-and-file members who have made a difference in their Locals and our Union. Our first honoree is Local 265-San Jose, CA, Brother Chander Mohan. #1u pic.twitter.com/1O7sipfqCa
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 4, 2023
American Federation of Musicians:
AFM Musicians Stand in #Solidarity with WGA in Their Strike to Win a Fair Contract! To find information on East and West picket schedules and news, visit: https://t.co/qcIep6cGdl@WGAEast @WGAWest #WGAStrike #1u #WGAStrong #wgacontract2023 #AMPTP pic.twitter.com/eEvvyWx85S
— AFM (@The_AFM) May 4, 2023
American Federation of Teachers:
Us these resources, you must! Thanks to our partners at @ShareMyLesson. 🚀 https://t.co/NOVipdf5PS
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 4, 2023
American Postal Workers Union:
🚨USPS non-career turnover spikes as workers protest understaffing and toxic workplaces. Retweet if you support our postal workers and demand action now. #SupportPostalWorkers 📬💌📦https://t.co/8NBZOaWwyv
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) May 4, 2023
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Read Why Julie Su’s Nomination as Secretary of Labor Matters to Asian-Pacific Americans and Beyond from @ArizonaAFLCIO Executive Director Fred Yamashita #standwithsu #APAHM23https://t.co/ZcoCNh8qbu
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 3, 2023
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
We stand in solidarity with 11,500 @WGAWest & @WGAEast strikers on the picket line for fair wages, benefits and working conditions. At the end of the day, this is about fighting back against corporate greed! #WGAStrike #WGAStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/ec7brVLYgm
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 3, 2023
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Today is #WorkersMemorialDay a day we honor those we have lost on the job as we organize and fight to make the fundamental right of a safe job a reality for all workers. #WMD #WMD2023 pic.twitter.com/CLWDYkqCmS
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 28, 2023
Boilermakers:
L👀k out for the monthly issue of the IBB Update that hits email inboxes Friday 📥
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 27, 2023
Not subscribed? Stay up to date with current #Boilermaker news and resources by subscribing to our email newsletter here: https://t.co/6rInXnDk2V#BoilermakersUnion #UnionProud #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/uQeMnQrJ1g
Bricklayers:
Today, BAC joins the labor movement in observing Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections. Thankfully, every BAC member returned home this year. pic.twitter.com/KIrPwibOJ8
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 28, 2023
California School Employees Association:
CSEA leaders wrapped up a week of productive meetings in Washington, DC with key decision makers at the Capitol and the @WhiteHouse. Those we met with were proud to support classified school employees and the students we serve. #WeAreEssential pic.twitter.com/1BE6u3Ouzk
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) April 27, 2023
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
The world has lost one of the greatest warriors/artists for peace, justice and human rights. #HarryBelafonte was family to @CBTU72. We will miss him profoundly and will uphold his legacy. R.I.P. dear brother. pic.twitter.com/DRPqSVpZpp
— CBTU (@CBTU72) April 25, 2023
Communications Workers of America:
Solidarity with rideshare drivers across the country (including @CODriversUnited) who are taking action and uniting for safety protections, an end to unfair terminations, & fair wages.#UberDriversUnite#GigSafetyNow https://t.co/P7G3lNLFx4
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 4, 2023
Department for Professional Employees:
“And a reminder that we can only vanquish oppression in all its forms when we stand together and speak out and march forward for the economic rights and dignities that all working people deserve.” - @AFLCIO’s @STRedmond https://t.co/wewDgEtwpL
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 3, 2023
Electrical Workers:
“Throughout his first term, @JoeBiden has been a steadfast ally of unions and American workers. I am confident that support will continue in his second term." #IBEW https://t.co/rhgauy49qR
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 25, 2023
Elevator Constructors:
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
Check out this article detailing our trip to London and our ongoing campaign against British American Tobacco! https://t.co/rRlGX4ALKl
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) April 25, 2023
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Congratulations to Local 116 Halifax apprentice Lorne Hartlen for winning the Canadian Conference (Eastern) Apprentice Competition! He will now represent his Conference this July In Houston. pic.twitter.com/h326Pe4RUp
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 4, 2023
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
solidarity with @WGAEast & @WGAWest as they take a stand for REAL WRITERS! https://t.co/HKukmlwmAg
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 3, 2023
International Labor Communications Association:
Early birds get the worm ($60 entry fees.) Submit your entries to the 2023 ILCA Labor Media Awards by June 1 before entry fees increase to $80/entry. Submissions to the contest will close on July 15.
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) May 2, 2023
Learn more: https://t.co/kgaMDbU7se
Submit your entries: https://t.co/70QmXTVLOG pic.twitter.com/NUiDdHs2xD
Ironworkers:
The Iron Workers endorse @JoeBiden for reelection in 2024. #IronworkersVote https://t.co/8E37hdcByD pic.twitter.com/JIhiX7fMx2
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) April 25, 2023
Jobs With Justice:
Last week we were in D.C. advocating for the POWER Act. Legislators and their staff had the opportunity to hear from workers about employers’ threats and retaliation for demanding their labor rights.
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 3, 2023
Read more 👇https://t.co/Lo85HUJXyq
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Writers are not keeping up with inflation and changes in the job market. The #WGAstrike hopes to win a fair contract and improve working conditions across the industry. pic.twitter.com/egIXsbNXoF
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 4, 2023
Labor Heritage Foundation:
@AFLCIO president @LizShuler congratulates 2023 LHF Solidarity Forever Award-winner @rweingarten president of @AFTunion pic.twitter.com/u9isvMNPw7
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) May 2, 2023
Laborers:
Third-Generation Laborer Brent Booker Takes the Helm of One of the Largest Construction Trades Unions in North America.
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 1, 2023
READ STATEMENT HERE: https://t.co/MN5tHU2AgJ pic.twitter.com/9TXyhixiJu
Machinists:
Today, Machinists Union workers across Arizona, together through the Arizona State Council of Machinists, proudly endorse @rubengallego for U.S. Senate. ⁰⁰Rep. Gallego has always advocated for hardworking Arizonans, and we thank him for cosponsoring legislation that will… pic.twitter.com/VvGiMd9QTo
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) May 4, 2023
Maritime Trades Department:
REVIVED BALTIMORE PMC IN FULL FORCE AT HISTORIC OFFSHORE WIND EVENThttps://t.co/QwwQMFuEIJ pic.twitter.com/kO5pyqobUq
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) April 24, 2023
Metal Trades Department:
If we want to build up worker power, our outdated labor laws must keep up with the times. This is why now is the time to pass the #PROActhttps://t.co/m1CXnuY5Yy
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) May 4, 2023
Mine Workers:
"Fight Like Hell: The Testimony of Mother Jones" is not available to purchase through @bullfrogfilms!
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 3, 2023
"We were never supposed to know her name....The robber barons called her “the most dangerous woman in America,” but workers called her “Mother Jones.”"https://t.co/xj9bESr0Zm
Musical Artists:
AGMA has released findings from our first Demographic Census to members today! The census is behind the MyAGMA portal. To access, members should first log in to MyAGMA. From the MyAGMA dropdown menu, select AGMA Census. Members should check their inboxes for more information! pic.twitter.com/wT1lmmcHJ6
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 4, 2023
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Rob Belote (Reading TRACAB, RDG) and Israel Bonilla (Philadelphia ATCT, PHL) met with the staff of U.S. Rep Madeleine Dean (Penn.-04) this week during #NATCAinWashington 2023. @RepDean https://t.co/l0Tmy4cVZp pic.twitter.com/Jygi1HF2L2
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 4, 2023
National Association of Letter Carriers:
In 1982, USPS launched E-COM—short for Electronic Computer Originated Mail. The Postal Service was bracing for the internet revolution, but E-COM wasn’t the way. Read its brief, but interesting, history in this month's issue of The Postal Record: https://t.co/rG3Id3oMRu pic.twitter.com/uiQk9Uf1jo
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 4, 2023
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Today is #WorkersMemorialDay2023, when we remember and honor workers who have died, including the thousands we lost to the pandemic.
— NDLON (@NDLON) April 28, 2023
We demand for answers and for action to be taken to ensure their lives are not forgotten. #BidenFight4TheLiving pic.twitter.com/s3syvPYaoJ
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Monday was #InternationalWorkersDay, and @WeDiB_Texas got together to organize for care.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 3, 2023
Care and care workers can’t wait, and We Dream in Black is ready to fight for that in Texas and around the country. pic.twitter.com/xhAbTdXAez
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Congratulations to the fastest growing NFFE-IAM Locals for March 2023: NFFE Locals 1765, 1650, 2171, and 1836. https://t.co/fjJSuZbEa9
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) May 2, 2023
National Nurses United:
Maine nurses rallied at the State Capitol today to stand up for patient care by supporting L.D. 1639, An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing and Improve Patient Care.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 4, 2023
We need mandated #SafeStaffing ratios now! pic.twitter.com/jlK7fCHaxj
NWSL Players Association:
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 1, 2023
NFL Players Association:
Finding a path outside of football can be difficult.@brennanscarlett breaks down how he’s used his leverage as a professional football player to show off who he is beyond a jersey number.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 3, 2023
🎧Listen to the full #AthleteAnd podcast from #SXSW: https://t.co/WUP5j48H8d. pic.twitter.com/ssSMuFIzCp
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Last week, at #NABTU2023, @BuildCentralOH received the Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award for their work with Building Futures, an Apprenticeship Readiness Program in Columbus, OH.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 1, 2023
Great work, brothers and sisters 👏
🔗: https://t.co/lYMoef9T2G pic.twitter.com/PJ34fNHsj0
Office and Professional Employees:
We're proud to spotlight Aina Iglesias and her work this #AAPIHeritageMonth! A labor relations specialist w/ the Hawai’i Nurses’ Association, Aina serves as OPEIU's representative @APALAnational.
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) May 4, 2023
"APALA gives a space to talk about issues that are important to #AAPI members." #1u pic.twitter.com/JAa6SqYzHC
Painters and Allied Trades:
Each and every one of us have a story. When we connect our stories together, it tells a much larger collective story.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 28, 2023
These are the stories of how our union positively transforms lives. pic.twitter.com/d0EccrOojq
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“To attract and retain new workers, we must provide workforce training and help people meet the exorbitant cost of living. At @Mass_BTU that’s exactly what we do.” Including Boston Plasterers & Cement Masons 534 JATC.https://t.co/cmQ0Evb9dQ
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 4, 2023
Pride At Work:
We stand with Rep. Zooey Zephyr, her constituents, and all trans and non-binary Montanans. #LetHerSpeak @ZoAndBehold pic.twitter.com/C3E0MgSZ3E
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) May 4, 2023
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
So happy to have @DPEaflcio there to observe, advise as we close out our first year of national union contract rep training. Over 100 new reps went back to their facilities w/ tools, resources needed to enforce our contracts w/ FAA! Proud to be part of DPE! #unionsolidarity #1u https://t.co/4JhtA93ESH
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 2, 2023
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
HAPPENING NOW: we have joined our allies in the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition in front of Jeff Bezos’ penthouse to launch our campaign to #ProtectWarehouseWorkers! We need the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act in NYS! pic.twitter.com/o5X0EQ9zdX
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 4, 2023
Roofers and Waterproofers:
It’s day 3 of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls! Have experts demonstrate how to properly fit, inspect and use personal fall arrest systems, or watch CPWR's webinar on full body harness fit: https://t.co/dg6plHzZM8 #roofersafety365 #StandDown4Safety pic.twitter.com/Nwpn0xzpjr
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 3, 2023
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director @DuncanCI addresses a packed house of WGA members @ShrineLA. We stand with you in solidarity! #WGAstrong #1u pic.twitter.com/RIkxvbRZSj
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 4, 2023
Solidarity Center:
#Journalists and #mediaworkers in face increasingly violent repression #Cameroon, the country with the highest number of media worker deaths in the world this year to date.https://t.co/hiqcVssmRH
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 4, 2023
TCU/IAM:
“We’re very happy about this. We’ve been trying to get this for decades,” said Artie Maratea, president of the Transportation Communications Union. “It was public pressure and political pressure that got them to come to the table.”https://t.co/D6Sx1Yphzl
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) May 3, 2023
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Solidarity with @WGAWest @WGAEast members! ✊ https://t.co/OevzS60ie5
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 2, 2023
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Hats off to the talented Local 333 road crew behind the American Ballet Theatre: Giselle at the Charleston, SC Gaillard Center. pic.twitter.com/Fksw3H8bxL
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 4, 2023
Transport Workers Union:
President Richard Davis holds contract rally outside the massive Manhattan bus depot named for our great founder Michael J Quill — as we demand a fair contract from @MTA @CentralLaborNYC @AFLCIO @RMTunion #solidarity #unionpower pic.twitter.com/fLrQVttAdO
— TWU Local 100 (@TWULocal100) May 1, 2023
Transportation Trades Department:
As freight railroads continue running longer and heavier trains, we welcome @USDOTFRA's safety advisory on train length.
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) May 3, 2023
Rail workers know all too well the dangers posed by long trains, such as derailments, blocked crossings, & technical issues: https://t.co/8RjcAJSxJ6
UAW:
OVER 400 WORKERS AT AUTO PARTS SUPPLIER YANFENG VOTE TO JOIN UAW IN A 310 to 26 VOTE!
— UAW (@UAW) May 4, 2023
Region 4 and the entire UAW stand in solidarity with you to achieve your first union contract.
Welcome to the UAW! pic.twitter.com/ZvDwiaCggE
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
https://t.co/QfHyhCBVEU | The weakening of child labor laws threatens other workplace regulations, as well as the wages of all workers. Many of the same conservative organizations pushing these rules have also taken aim at union rights
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 3, 2023
Union Veterans Council:
We are up here on Capitol Hill with Union Vet member of Congress @ChrisForPA and Executive Director @WillAttig
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) April 25, 2023
We are calling on all vets to contact their member of Congress and tell them that BS cuts to veteran benefits will not fly on our watch#HandsOffVeteransBenefits #1u pic.twitter.com/u58xil4dFi
UNITE HERE:
UNITE HERE’s tens of thousands of members in the hospitality industry stand in solidarity with the WGA writers on strike. #WGAStrike #WGAStrong #WritersStrike pic.twitter.com/s2h21jmA62
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 3, 2023
United Food and Commercial Workers:
About 60 delivery drivers & depot staff working at Stachs-Eaze cannabis delivery depot in Van Nuys, CA, recently voted to join @UFCW770. They're looking to improve driver safety, scheduling, & health insurance benefits in their contract.
— UFCW (@UFCW) May 4, 2023
Read more: https://t.co/uAQNKlNvmP pic.twitter.com/zAN8apiWbx
United Steelworkers:
The support for @BluebirdBuses workers who want to join our family keeps rolling in. Today, both United States Senators from Georgia sent a letter pushing for a fair and legal union election at Blue Bird. Thanks, @SenatorWarnock and @SenOssoff! #EverybodysUnion #1u #UnionYes pic.twitter.com/doxLZs4LGp
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) May 3, 2023
Utility Workers:
🏆Congratulations to the finalists in the USA’s Wild-est Recipe Contest!
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 4, 2023
Check out all of the winning recipes on the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance website.https://t.co/TjQQ6Hnza6
Writers Guild of America, East:
Members of @local79nyc stopping by to stand with us at Silvercup, because New York is a Union Town! #1u #wgastrong #wgastrike pic.twitter.com/xzjtQW8Xnl
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) May 4, 2023