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:
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for December 2023 on the member portal. https://t.co/icpVkejuyb pic.twitter.com/bCpR6kvfKO
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) January 9, 2024
AFGE:
ICYMI: AFGE Organizing Director David Cann joined @AWFUnionPodcast to discuss how we achieved our highest yearly growth in more than a decade in 2023 - and why 2024 is shaping up to be just as strong 💪
🔊Listen: https://t.co/GUEzQhz33s— AFGE (@AFGENational) January 11, 2024
AFSCME:
The public sector may be growing but not quickly enough. Now is not the time to take the foot off the gas. #StaffTheFrontLines https://t.co/21GKYqnSJh
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) January 10, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
41 states (including DC) have adopted #Medicaid expansion under the Affordable care Act. But neither @RonDeSantis nor @NikkiHaley helped expand health coverage as Governor by making sure that Florida and South Carolina are on that list. #GOPDebate #CNNDebate
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) January 11, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
This week in Las Vegas, NV, the ATU partnered with the AFL-CIO and other unions for the Labor Innovation and Technology (LIT) Summit, where worker power in the age of tech was at center stage. International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo attended the LIT Summit, pic.twitter.com/6TrncXqhUT
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) January 11, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:
Please help us pass 1000 signatures! Tell the AMPTP It's Time for Musicians to Get Their Fair Share. https://t.co/WMpsg3OYXA #Solidarity @sagaftra @AFTRA @WGAWest @WGAEast @IATSE @Teamsters @unitehere @AFLCIO @CaliforniaLabor @NYSAFLCIO https://t.co/AoHRUSWRzv
— AFM (@The_AFM) January 9, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
We gave away more than 1 MILLION books in 2023 to help kids explore new worlds and grow as confident readers. We're excited to keep the momentum going in 2024!
📚#ReadingOpensTheWorld #RealSolutionsForKids pic.twitter.com/4jXgOXREoB— AFT (@AFTunion) January 9, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
Support Services Director Arrion Brown provides a summary of recent Information Technology/Accounting Services meetings with Labor Management. https://t.co/QL6T6q3u6b
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) January 10, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
“Our union supports the FAA's quick & decisive action to ground certain 737 MAX 9 that do not meet the inspection cycles specified in the EAD. This is critical to ensure the safety of all crew & pax, as well as confidence in aviation safety." Full stmt: https://t.co/1oC0m82igt https://t.co/p1NPgDIBpr
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) January 6, 2024
Boilermakers:
Congratulations to #Boilermakers celebrating milestones 👏 See the latest service pins: https://t.co/ZrazSRGNxu#BoilermakersUnion #UnionProud #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/dvlh5HyeJJ
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) January 11, 2024
Bricklayers:
Our first level #bricklayers are off to a strong start at @Bac1Oregon training center! Their motivation & hard work are valuable qualities that will help them succeed in their #bricklaying journey.#apprenticeshipworks #apprentices #skilledtrades #buildingtrades #1u #unionstrong pic.twitter.com/WMdWNzCWHV
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) January 8, 2024
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Our latest newsletter is out! Members should check their email inbox for the first CLUW newsletter of the year. Not on our list? Make sure you sign up at https://t.co/mS57OG71XC to stay connected with us!📰🤩
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) January 5, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
16,000 CWA-IBT passenger service agents at American Airlines overwhelming voted to ratify a new contract that provides wage increases, enhanced 401K benefits, increased profit sharing, and a no-furlough clause, among other industry-leading benefits.
When we fight, we win! ✊🔥 pic.twitter.com/0aDofwgiAd— CWA (@CWAUnion) January 8, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
“AI is neither safe nor responsible unless it does right by workers…. We need to ask: ‘What can AI do to make life better for working people?’” - @ActSecJulieSu #LITSummit2024 pic.twitter.com/vJbgRTFMhr
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) January 10, 2024
Electrical Workers:
Indiana wireman Is a full-time foreman, free-time MMA fighter. https://t.co/YpLpJhC5Nb pic.twitter.com/PgNZEN2dwG
— IBEW (@IBEW) January 10, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
On Jan. 7, Local 118 members placed a wreath at the Bentall Memorial Plaque in Vancouver in memory of the four construction workers who lost their lives in 1981 constructing Bental IV. Thank you, Brothers and Sisters, for representing our trade. pic.twitter.com/SuNNmBhbBS
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) January 10, 2024
Ironworkers:
"Ed Smith was a giant in the labor community; his absence will be felt far and wide." - Iron Workers Union General President Eric Dean
STATEMENT: https://t.co/sLRT2ZEk5n pic.twitter.com/mZeEWAQP5X— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) January 4, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
Jobs With Justice is mourning the passing of our longtime National Board Member, Ed Smith. A larger-than-life figure who dedicated his life to championing workers’ rights, Ed understood the deep importance of connecting labor and community. pic.twitter.com/KVvaZMMx8R
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) January 8, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
January 11th is known as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. We at LCLAA support all victims of human trafficking and condemn the actions of traffickers.
Join the Blue Campaign by using #WearBlueDay! pic.twitter.com/qvuQLtnlvU— LCLAA (@LCLAA) January 11, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Songs about newsboys of yesteryear; Newsies this ain’t! https://t.co/AdTPtITi7C
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) January 7, 2024
Laborers:
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) January 11, 2024
Machinists:
We back Buy American, and the Bright Line West high-speed rail trains should be built by IAM members with @Alstom, not overseas through a loophole.
We'll keep the pressure on. American trains should be built by American union members! ⚙️💪 https://t.co/4PhRuEw751— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) January 11, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Mark Clements is a part of the AFL-CIO delegation to #CES2024 and representing Maritime at the 5th annual Labor Innovation & Technology summit in Las Vegas https://t.co/ii34oq95Zt
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) January 9, 2024
Metal Trades Department:
Over 30% of workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant outside of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, have signed union authorization cards, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on Tuesday. https://t.co/PjBmQzKvFH
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) January 10, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA’s National Election Committee has officially released the Notice of Election and Election Rules for NATCA’s 2024 National Election. Next year, NATCA members will elect the NATCA President, Executive Vice President, and ten Regional Vice Presidents.
https://t.co/P1cJa7yMuH pic.twitter.com/cogzPnk70K— NATCA (@NATCA) January 11, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Week 1 of the NALC Leadership Academy is underway for Class 28! Over the next 5 months, these members will gather for 3 week-long sessions to develop & enhance the knowledge and skills essential for NALC Leaders. We look forward to sharing updates from Class 28 as they progress! pic.twitter.com/1bPfzTq1Lt
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) January 10, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Privacy rights, wage protections and mandatory breaks are just a few of the labor rights New Jersey’s 50,000 care workers deserve.
And they are well on their way to winning!
The NJ #DomesticWorkersBillofRights has passed in the state legislature:https://t.co/zTjYz5doVY— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) January 11, 2024
National Nurses United:
Nurse leaders standing strong for worker rights today with @AFLCIO President @LizShuler & champion for working people @ActSecJulieSu, at the Annual Labor Innovation and Technology Summit. #LITSummit2024 pic.twitter.com/mM2WbGEBff
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) January 11, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“At the heart of this economic resurgence lies the pivotal role of union labor in ensuring substantial investments translate into successful projects and good, high-paying jobs for skilled local tradespeople.” 👏💪https://t.co/hwEWoUwR0w
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) January 8, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
OPEIU was chartered on this day in 1945. Here’s to 79 more years of fighting the good fight! ✊ pic.twitter.com/v1sfaPQT0w
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) January 8, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
What is worker misclassification? Some employers in the construction industry attempt to evade the FLSA and the NLRA by misclassifying their employees as “independent contractors” or 1099 workers.
Learn more here 👉 https://t.co/aOoza9e4js pic.twitter.com/nZ6QU05DbZ— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) January 10, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“With this latest action to strengthen economic security, labor-management relations & family-sustaining job opportunities, @POTUS is yet again demonstrating his rock-solid commitment to...all workers” @NABTU Pres. McGarvey on the Biden PLA Exec. Order.https://t.co/4HYvteRJVj
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) January 10, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thank you @PeteSessions for meeting w/ PASS Sec-Treas @PASScfodc Carlos Aguirre, FAA employee & PASS safety rep Tim Lindsey today to discuss FAA funding & implementation of BIL funds in Texas especially @cityofwaco Regional Airport. #publicservice #infrastructure #aviationsafety pic.twitter.com/QR9x9JkS0K
— PASS (@PASSNational) January 9, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: workers at Autoneum in Oregon, Ohio are proud members of @RWDSU Local 379! #MembersAtWork pic.twitter.com/neZUIW3M4A
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) January 11, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
If you’re working 6 or more feet above a lower level, your employer is required to provide you with fall protection – learn more at: https://t.co/SS3wZ2XImk #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/ug6DOFmPCF
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) January 10, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
That's a wrap on #LITSummit2024! 🎬 Insightful and inspiring discussions with leaders across labor, entertainment and technology about the future of workers in the innovation age are available on YouTube. Watch now: https://t.co/ylXAI8OQj5 pic.twitter.com/XGsLVZbg7D
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) January 11, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Very disappointing behavior by @Gannett to not recognize Martin Luther King Jr. https://t.co/6ohNLVPt7Y
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) January 10, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
The @MTA should hold Hudson Valley hearings as @RepPatRyanNY says, and give public sector workers, like transport workers, CP discounts. pic.twitter.com/gr7ABVBLZ3
— TWU (@transportworker) January 11, 2024
UAW:
The brand may be foreign, but the labor is American.
And American workers don't just roll over and take what we're given.
Mercedes workers in Alabama are ready to Stand Up.
And the whole working class is ready to stand with them.#StandUpUAW #1u #UAW pic.twitter.com/FB8MHxeYko— UAW (@UAW) January 10, 2024
UNITE HERE:
"With corporations clamoring to use AI and other technology to either automate away jobs or shift the work onto consumers, it’s up to the labor movement to ensure workers have a seat at the table so that technology improves lives for workers and the public."
— D. Taylor https://t.co/qr6ouHCLVB pic.twitter.com/J16ral3QaP— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 9, 2024
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
United Food and Commercial Workers:
UFCW members work hard and in response, we fight hard to ensure that the paychecks workers receive reflect this effort.
According to a recent analysis from CNN, nearly 900,000 unionized workers won immediate pay hikes of 10% or more in 2023.
This is #WhyUnionsMatter pic.twitter.com/PfSXAAEJ79— UFCW (@UFCW) January 10, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Our new Steelworkers members at @BlueBirdBuses will be there to show that clean energy jobs can and should be UNION jobs! #USW #1u https://t.co/Zbuy3kLbvh
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) January 8, 2024
Utility Workers:
UWUA Safety Director Scotty MacNeill shares important updates from two recent conferences in the latest issue of The Utility Worker magazine. https://t.co/fXjkA8rcAT pic.twitter.com/85X5pTQiow
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) January 11, 2024