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 Broadway musical with a chorus performs the Legacy Robe ceremony on opening night. One ensemble member receives the Robe from the previous recipient. This season, there were 11 Legacy Robe recipients. Learn more about the recipients in the portal - https://t.co/yVtdGMyN4A pic.twitter.com/9xbbHjUTLY
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 8, 2023
AFGE:
Our membership skyrocketed in May! 🚀
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 7, 2023
This is a testament to the tenacity of our members and the undeniable value of union solidarity. #1u https://t.co/yKunITAj0X
AFSCME:
AFSCME is grieving the death of Bill Spriggs. Bill was a brilliant economist who dedicated his career to lifting up working people and addressing inequities that limit opportunity for people of color. We have lost a powerful voice for worker dignity and justice. Rest in power. https://t.co/ZTR5BIrN8V
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 7, 2023
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Republicans are threatening to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block once again. https://t.co/bBhHKkgkXK
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 7, 2023
Amalgamated Transit Union:
More protection and support are needed for our Winnipeg, MB, Local 1505 members and our fellow union firefightershttps://t.co/rGPS5a5neT #NotOneMore
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 7, 2023
American Federation of Teachers:
"Abortion is healthcare. We need to protect the workers and the patients.” @AFTHealthcare https://t.co/a9fGZiLn10
— AFT (@AFTunion) June 8, 2023
American Postal Workers Union:
Postal workers from across Massachusetts rallied in Boston on Tuesday to warn the public that their service was being threatened. https://t.co/W1sILoXnfl
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 7, 2023
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Julie Su has a proven track record of delivering results for the American economy and championing workers rights—she should be confirmed as Labor Secretary without delay. #ConfirmJulieSuNow
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) June 7, 2023
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Today, we remember the 2 crew and 3 passengers who perished onboard American Eagle Flight 5456, a scheduled commuter flight between San Juan and Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The plane crashed during heavy rain into a swamp, short of the runway in Mayagüez. pic.twitter.com/WGblrM6W9j
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 7, 2023
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Meet us on the @IFF picket line outside the plant in Memphis and show your #solidarity!
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) June 8, 2023
👉🏻 4272 South Mendenhall Road #IFFStrike #1u ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/3io5rEnUzj
Boilermakers:
A bargaining team from L-482 (Wood River, Illinois) represented 45 #Boilermakers from SCH Terminal in Calvert City and Four Rivers, Kentucky and members ratified an agreement with the expanding coal company. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/j9YLlPdrgP#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/x8lqcPKTAA
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 8, 2023
Bricklayers:
BAC issued the following statement today after #SCOTUS ruled for the employers in Glacier Northwest, Inc. v International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 174 https://t.co/F6E1vyMwWS
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 2, 2023
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
He will be missed. 😔 https://t.co/h2acCpMzxL
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) June 8, 2023
Communications Workers of America:
Congratulations to @precisionunion! Welcome to the CWA family! https://t.co/LawCIfFW76
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 8, 2023
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to @FOEWorkers members on ratifying their first union contract! https://t.co/kiHeOFmt5O
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 8, 2023
Electrical Workers:
Gen Z is finding its place in the #IBEW. https://t.co/kFxveQJYmA
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 8, 2023
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Congratulations to Local 34 Minneapolis Business Agent Angela Sheehan, who won the Women's Advocate of the Year award from Women Building Success. Thank you for being a role model for your Union Brothers and Sisters and for those in the other building trades. pic.twitter.com/46UmjsIXho
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) June 2, 2023
International Labor Communications Association:
This #MemberMonday we’re spotlighting @AFSAUnion! The American Federation of School Administrators is the exclusive national labor union for administrators, professionals and supervisors advocating for excellence and equity in all of our schools, workplaces and communities. pic.twitter.com/qww4NFsqcE
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) June 5, 2023
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
This week, we celebrate 60 years of the #EqualPayAct.
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 8, 2023
However, without significant change, the Latina wage gap will not be eliminated until 2210. Pay data collection is a critical tool for closing it. Read the analysis by @kfgrobbins + @jessemattonhttps://t.co/wwFDbAQLy5
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Check out today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily! #laborradiopod #podcast https://t.co/cgaqY0V4w2 on #Podbean
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) June 8, 2023
Laborers:
LIUNA’s more than half-million strong members enthusiastically support President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' re-election. @POTUS @KamalaHarris @WhiteHouse #LIUNAVotes2024 #FeelthePower
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 8, 2023
WATCH VIDEO: https://t.co/eDkYFGPkDC pic.twitter.com/yiFzUPNAIG
Machinists:
IAM Local Lodge 1932 in #LAX had an amazing time visiting the open house at Guide Dogs of America - Tender Loving Canines last Saturday! 🐶❤️ Our incredible members are always eager to lend a hand and get involved. Together, we're making a difference! #GuideDogsOfAmerica #GOIAM pic.twitter.com/eBm1wI2MJz
— IAM District 141 (@IAMDistrict141) June 5, 2023
Maritime Trades Department:
The MTD is compelled to express our extreme frustration and disappointment with SCOTUS’ ruling on the Glacier case, which will undoubtedly have a chilling effect on workers exercising their sacred right to strike lawfully.
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 1, 2023
Metal Trades Department:
If we want to build up worker power, our outdated labor laws must keep up with the times. #PassThePROact #WorkersFirsthttps://t.co/m1CXnuY5Yy
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 8, 2023
Mine Workers:
“More than $120M flowed into Kentucky in 2022 alone for health care and pensions for UMWA retirees. No other non-governmental organization in the state even comes close to providing that level of economic impact in coalfield communities.”
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) June 7, 2023
Read more at: https://t.co/thUmWZt3NK
Musical Artists:
AGMA is proud to be a union with incredible LGBTQIA+ members that have helped shape the performing arts (and the world) for the better. Read our Pride Month statement here: https://t.co/BiwTOJtvkT pic.twitter.com/ZwEWm07u6H
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 1, 2023
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
In this episode of the #NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Region X Rep. Lisen Minetti (Engineers and Aeronautics Center, EAC) interviews 2022 Region X Commitment to Safety Award Winner John Stanton (New England Region Engineers, ENE). https://t.co/XEHvmKirdC pic.twitter.com/BHILjfZcyX
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 8, 2023
National Association of Letter Carriers:
NALC is now accepting applications for the 2024 Leadership Academy! During three week-long sessions held over five months, students will learn the knowledge and skills that are essential for NALC leaders. Learn more and access the application here: https://t.co/x3gZRNgA76 pic.twitter.com/E0ngjDKSi3
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 8, 2023
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We know it’s hard and expensive to find and afford childcare.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 6, 2023
This #PrideMonth, check out @CaringAcrossGen’s guide to finding inclusive childcare ⬇️ https://t.co/xwcMyXEoKj
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE is calling on Congress to take immediate action to avoid a mass resignation of potentially thousands of federal wildland firefighters.https://t.co/hCDa5szfSJ
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) June 7, 2023
National Nurses United:
Hospital executives are trying to to send our patients — who need in-person acute care — home all alone. And the worst part? They bill you the same as if you're in the hospital.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 7, 2023
Nurses won't let the greedy bosses compromise patient care! We must put #PatientsOverProfits. pic.twitter.com/HnaEQwBEBJ
National Taxi Workers Alliance: -
“Right now Uber and Lyft are judge, jury and executioner — they can deactivate you without any notice and seemingly for any reason,” Desai said. “We need an independent process for drivers, and that’s what this establishes.”https://t.co/R1kiHW4lm8
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 8, 2023
NFL Players Association:
Congrats to @tyhoward71 of the @HoustonTexans on being named this year’s Black College Football Pro Player of the Year! Tytus will be recognized at this Saturday’s @BCFHOF induction ceremony in Atlanta.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 8, 2023
🔗: https://t.co/6cIS1ZmR7b pic.twitter.com/nyZ8SEM2pA
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“When you look back 10 years from now, you’re going to see whole communities changed.” 🗣️👏
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 2, 2023
Great article from @PhillyInquirer recapping yesterday’s fantastic Opportunity Pipeline Road Tour event in Philadelphia!https://t.co/52iL2jcmpK
Painters and Allied Trades:
The best anti-poverty measure is a strong union. pic.twitter.com/wYC1e0Trqq
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 6, 2023
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Kudos to Minnesota legislators for passing landmark labor legislation that mandates paid sick days, bans noncompete agreements, protects construction workers from wage theft & misclassification, and makes many other needed reforms!https://t.co/4hpefgLruP
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 6, 2023
Pride At Work:
We stand in solidarity with our BCTGM siblings on strike at IFF in Memphis!✊ #1u https://t.co/cbeUo6nKAT
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) June 8, 2023
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
New Yorkers: are you ready for the primary elections? Skip the line on Election Day and vote early! Early voting begins on Sat, June 17 and runs through Sun, June 25. Find your early pollsite and a sample ballot for your district: https://t.co/AorvP17mdb pic.twitter.com/dQtrFPlc66
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 8, 2023
Roofers and Waterproofers:
The power of workers and communities coming together! ❤️Much respect to those who walked the line, and to IHG for agreeing to a neutral recognition of the union— it’s the right thing to do. https://t.co/ZEgcLWBHpS
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 7, 2023
SAG-AFTRA:
In a powerful show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA members have voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts, with nearly 65,000 members casting ballots for a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters. https://t.co/sJiswszU1T
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 6, 2023
Solidarity Center:
"Workers are the basis of agriculture"—Basimah Ahmad Abu Romoh, a member of the Agricultural Workers union in #Jordan, who joined with her co-workers in a campaign to end #wagetheft & ensure safe work for those in the fields. @FarmwrkrJustice pic.twitter.com/T0HUKTTCQA
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 8, 2023
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Hundreds of Guild members have been on strike this week at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Insider and across Gannett. Here's how to help them: https://t.co/JHVWlWioFD
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 8, 2023
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Join the IATSE Pride Committee this Thursday for a discussion about the difference between gender and sexuality, basic facts about what LGBTQ+ means, why pronouns can be important, and why IATSE Celebrates Pride! Register here: https://t.co/lJTN7HcuQ9 pic.twitter.com/Bgh3PgSTvU
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 7, 2023
Transport Workers Union:
It's becoming clear that @MTA is seeking strike action @MetroNorth. Upon release by the NMB, that is exactly what'll happen. The TWU will shut down America's 2nd biggest commuter railroad, with the full support of organized labor. @Twusamuelsen pic.twitter.com/lsQuDSihsF
— TWU (@transportworker) June 7, 2023
Transportation Trades Department:
On Monday, @TTDAFLCIO President Greg Regan kicked off the annual @NASHTUWORKS conference in Washington, D.C. to talk about the importance of centering workers and unions across infrastructure projects. pic.twitter.com/Pl8VJkSfnm
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 7, 2023
UAW:
100 days until 150,000 autoworkers contracts expire. Let's get to work. pic.twitter.com/NJKJ9ue6hc
— UAW (@UAW) June 6, 2023
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
The walkout was the biggest labor action in Gannett’s century-old history, the union representing the journalists said. The New York Times https://t.co/7T30crfbWw
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 6, 2023
UNITE HERE:
🚨🚨🚨UNION VICTORY ALERT:🚨🚨🚨
— UNITE HERE Local 25 (@UHLocal25) June 7, 2023
Workers at the InterContinental on The Wharf have won a fair pathway to recognition and a union contract, and the dignity, benefits, and power that it comes with
More details 🔽https://t.co/bKbzNP8sm8 pic.twitter.com/qlcpf74bHw
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Happy 44th Anniversary, UFCW! 🎉
— UFCW (@UFCW) June 7, 2023
From the merger of Retail Clerks International Union & Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen Union to today, we've fought for workers' rights & a brighter future. Thank you for 44 years of solidarity, progress & unity. Here's to many more! pic.twitter.com/Kr51xoiS2O
United Steelworkers:
Let's give it up for our newest members: the homecare and hospice workers at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, Minn., who voted to join us last week! Read more of their story: https://t.co/ZUyHWziJxz #EverybodysUnion #1u #UnionYes pic.twitter.com/NWeadWZju0
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) June 8, 2023
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Utility Workers:
“Essential by industry, exceptional by choice” is the theme for the upcoming UWUA constitutional convention. And Ryan does an excellent job of explaining what that means. pic.twitter.com/MqWyt9XMbY
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) June 8, 2023
Working America:
Working America was out leafleting in DC this afternoon for WGA’s Apple Day of Action! One day longer, one day stronger! #BadApple #WGAStrike pic.twitter.com/btQmxhfKgs
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) June 5, 2023
Writers Guild of America, East:
Pay Up Hollywood is relaunching to help provide relief funds for support staff (writers’ room assistants, production assistants, etc) affected by the WGA strike work stoppage.
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) June 8, 2023
More details ⬇️⬇️ #WGAstrike #WGAstrong https://t.co/OHqRYsrHT2