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:
Last month, four swings came together to discuss the highs and lows of swinging, how their place in the theatre has evolved and what the industry can do to better support swings – and strengthen their productions in the process. Visit the portal for more - https://t.co/nhsNGNlxAZ pic.twitter.com/qQDeQfkgpH
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) January 21, 2024
AFGE:
Federal workers have been organizing like crazy this past year, adding tens of thousands of members, growing our ranks, and building the next generation of worker power.
🧵Here’s how we did it: pic.twitter.com/6DiVE2V049— AFGE (@AFGENational) January 23, 2024
AFSCME:
As union momentum remains strong, the need to organize more workers is clear. The annual federal report on union strength shows a slight decline in the membership rate. https://t.co/bCydoOvycu
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) January 23, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Social Security is an essential earned benefit that older Americans have paid into with each paycheck.
A "fiscal commission" will shield politicians so they can cut benefits without public oversight. https://t.co/FZKugV7ac9— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) January 23, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Elections have consequences and politics matter for our jobs, our Union, our communities, and our families. 2024 is an important year with a Presidential election that will be critical to our future. ATU U.S. members contribute to ATU-COPE today at https://t.co/CXMiablsVV! pic.twitter.com/BjhIf5uJ0g
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) January 23, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:
AFM’s president and chief negotiator Tino Gagliardi told CNN the union “is going to be prepared to do whatever it needs to get what we have to have, in order to make the lives of musicians better.”https://t.co/yCIdrwkipP pic.twitter.com/EBuxyRHbs9
— AFM (@The_AFM) January 21, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint will build a pipeline of workers for good union jobs, using resources from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, #CHIPSAct & American Rescue Plan, and includes partnerships with unions, businesses, and government.https://t.co/JUzWDJ1r4O
— AFT (@AFTunion) January 24, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
If partnered with the Federal Reserve, the postal service could expand banking access to everyone in the country. But a new piece of legislation is trying to block the opportunity. Read more: https://t.co/aOQ3UVf1n7
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) January 21, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
In announcing their campaign, Breeze Flight Attendants cited issues with constantly-changing work rules, drastically substandard pay for time on the job, hotel accommodations, insufficient work hours, and disrespectful treatment from management. https://t.co/iT9fXlUN5d
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) January 22, 2024
Boilermakers:
Tuesday Newsday: James Hall, president of L-19 (Philadelphia), was among four union leaders honored during the Philadelphia APRI chapter's annual awards dinner for furthering APRI's work in advocating for workers' rights and civil rights. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/JoNB3cqFpl pic.twitter.com/3QLzZ01r7p
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) January 23, 2024
Bricklayers:
BAC and @imiweb representing at #worldofconcrete2024 pic.twitter.com/8HPIRdoozU
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) January 23, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
Greed is destroying our newspapers. Shame on @PittsburghPG. https://t.co/8Bf60Aj2qT
— CWA (@CWAUnion) January 23, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
We've released our annual union professional organizing recap for 2023 which shows how DPE affiliates contributed to the 185,000 member growth of professionals in the labor movement. #1u https://t.co/EOcSgHClu5
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) January 23, 2024
Electrical Workers:
What's your #IBEW story? https://t.co/FUnL7ouwdO pic.twitter.com/1eTNIAjQo4
— IBEW (@IBEW) January 23, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Local 39 Omaha members recently participated in a Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.’s) Day bowling event fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who participated and raised funds for this important cause. pic.twitter.com/Kqd89thoez
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) January 23, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The overturning of #RoeVWade has a disproportionate impact on Latinas and women of color. At LCLAA, in the 51st Anniversary of a milestone decision, we stand strong defending reproductive justice for women.
Read our statement here: https://t.co/RBG5lSyNta pic.twitter.com/VzMz2aRQbF— LCLAA (@LCLAA) January 22, 2024
Laborers:
Together, we build strength. WE ARE LIUNA – a union of hardworking individuals dedicated to shaping a better future. #FeelthePower
Are you #IntheKnow?
WATCH NOW: "We Are LIUNA" pic.twitter.com/ka7dGFAZ2w— LIUNA (@LIUNA) January 22, 2024
Machinists:
IAM President @IAMBrianBryant and leadership joins labor allies for meeting with @GovLauraKelly today in Topeka, KS, to discuss how to move the governor’s pro-worker agenda forward. pic.twitter.com/KNlMTH3fRY
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) January 24, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:
Maritime labor groups thank military for protecting commercial shipping, urge continued vigilance.@TTDAFLCIO @SeafarersUnion @MMP_Union @MEBAUNION @marine_firemen @US_TRANSCOM https://t.co/95WRDP5zOD
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) January 22, 2024
Mine Workers:
“I do not understand why any government official would oppose safeguarding the health and safety of miners. .....it is crucial to have a majority on the commission that cares about workers and their safety first, not corporate profits.” @CecilRoberts https://t.co/uxYfoByEvD
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) January 24, 2024
Musical Artists:
AGMA Announces Unanimous Union Victory for Dancers of Ballet Austin: https://t.co/UREYLPyyIC pic.twitter.com/KyMelH8F4c
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) January 19, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses and children of active, retired, and deceased members in good standing. Danielle Strebel, the child of Elias Strebel (Houston Center, ZHU) is among this year’s scholarship winners. https://t.co/3vnHXVGsJG pic.twitter.com/KLcVAXoDAi
— NATCA (@NATCA) January 24, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
OPM’s unfair valuation of Postal Pension Fund obligations has resulted in a loss of over $90 billion. Let’s stop the raid on Postal Pension funds. Click here for more info: https://t.co/pGC46a1mFP pic.twitter.com/pDAyPRl5vH
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) January 23, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Domestic workers from across the country turned out this weekend to see @ava’s @ORIGINTheMovie!
The film is and incredible and insightful look into the experience of racism in America, and a necessary story to see reflected on screen. #Mvt4Origin #Movement4Origin @ARRAYNow pic.twitter.com/21wCOvFRZo— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) January 23, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Last week, NFFE finalized a partnership with @jkbootsusa to offer all union members a 15% discount on their collection of fire boots. Read our story for more info: https://t.co/aKBv1BgStN
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) January 23, 2024
National Nurses United:
🚨BIG NEWS!🚨 A @CDCgov advisory committee was planning to weaken infection control guidance, but has altered its course — thanks to months of tireless nurse advocacy!
Here are the latest updates and why this is such a BFD. 👇🧵 (1/8)— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) January 24, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
#BuildingTrades recruitment for the Brightline West rail project connecting Vegas to Southern Cali is about to ramp up! 👀
"It’s just like football: everybody has their position to play. We all work together to bring home the win.” - @SNBTU1960.https://t.co/kGhwDDHbqH— The Building Trades (@NABTU) January 22, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
NOW: Nurses at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Hawai’i are on ULP STRIKE!
The nurses, members of Hawai’i Nurses’ Association/OPEIU Local 50, are demanding an end to the unsafe staffing crisis. pic.twitter.com/JXsu4XnZ5G— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) January 21, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
We are celebrating our fantastic Glazing Apprentices at DC36 / LU636! Hats off for their incredible efforts, and we're eagerly anticipating the moment they walk the graduation stage. pic.twitter.com/ZSLdsJxFoU
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) January 23, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“The benefits of union construction jobs are almost too great to calculate. Local workers are paid a fair & liveable wage with which they can support a family. Those wages then re-circulate throughout the local economy.” @Mass_BTU Pres. Frank Callahanhttps://t.co/QgnPcRqMh9
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) January 20, 2024
Pride At Work:
Hearing from @unitehere on “How to tell your story for organizing” at the FIRST ever Labor Institute at @TheTaskForce Creating Change Conference. #1upride #1u #unitehere @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/0JGZD2OMyR
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) January 19, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
What is a union authorization card? Workers sign these cards to indicate that they want to unionize. Once a majority signs union cards, an employer may voluntarily recognize the union. If they refuse to do so, an NLRB election will be set. https://t.co/tKHYkzUU8n #Unions101 pic.twitter.com/Kbqr3Uk63i
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) January 23, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Falls are preventable! https://t.co/yxaaxjxN8V has a number of resources to help you prevent falls, including videos and webinars on a variety of fall-related topics. To view the collection, visit: https://t.co/T2ZVKn1QZd #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/WcN39q7Xoq
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) January 22, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
The @SAGawards are just around the corner! 🤩 Check out the special digital issue of the SAG-AFTRA magazine to see how we (and some of your fave actors!) kicked off #AwardsSeason with the inaugural #SagAwards Season Celebration: https://t.co/F8TLPMGxde pic.twitter.com/MxhzAdRSuc
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) January 24, 2024
Seafarers:
Long but worth it:
What Trade Studies Has Cato Done, Who Was Mr. Stiefel & Who Funds Cato’s Jones Act Attacks? by John D. McCown https://t.co/sMs9wTnVFm #JonesAct #Maritime— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) January 18, 2024
Solidarity Center:
Our yearlong labor organizing and apprenticeship Union School in #Mexico graduated its first class of #labororganizers, with 28 students from diverse backgrounds. pic.twitter.com/roBPOnpY37
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) January 18, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
In a major win for Texas journalism, workers are forming a union at the Texas Tribune! https://t.co/WlHXqxXxvt
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) January 24, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
BREAKING: 6 New International Executive Board Members, One Trustee Elected to Serve Members.
Newly elected VP's Carlos Cota, Vanessa Holtgrewe, Carl Mulert, Apple Thorne, Toni Burns, & Chris O’Donnell are among the most accomplished & respected labor leaders in our union. pic.twitter.com/qbDnnzd6uf— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) January 22, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
Good News from @twulocal320 @transportworker @TwuSamuelsen pic.twitter.com/tzPgYX8ejs
— TWU (@transportworker) January 23, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
At @TTDAFLCIO we proudly represent 37 labor unions & millions of transportation workers. Follow our #TransportationTuesday series to meet the union leaders on the TTD Executive Committee.
First up: @afa_cwa President Sara Nelson, who represents nearly 50,000 flight attendants! pic.twitter.com/0vYwrKNyzT— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) January 23, 2024
UAW:
UAW 2024 National CAP Conference 1/24/24 https://t.co/1lzqzFJLw3
— UAW (@UAW) January 24, 2024
UNITE HERE:
"Richmond council declares boycott on hotel behind picket lines": https://t.co/fL1xGn0gV5@TheRichmondNews @SheratonYVR #livingwage #canlab #bclab #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #canada #britishcolumbia #richmondbc #vancouver #yvr #solidarity #strike #boycott #union
— Unite Here Local 40 (@UniteHere40) January 17, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
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Learn more: https://t.co/iGpoPznmEM pic.twitter.com/3jTgHdLQ3R— UFCW (@UFCW) January 23, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Merit Aluminum CEO/Pres Mike Rapport responded to workers unionizing by hiring anti-union lawyers & fighting against basic rights 👎 Sign our petition to show solidarity as workers at Merit continue to fight for a 1st contract: https://t.co/weQ0LH0xZV.
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) January 21, 2024
Utility Workers:
UWUA VP Craig Pinkham recently traveled with a diverse labor delegation to see two European projects focused on hydrogen as an energy source. The tour was an opportunity to see how hydrogen might evolve in the United States under the H2Hubs program.https://t.co/noZ0jiuJLB pic.twitter.com/dPcyLjqIvc
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) January 23, 2024
Writers Guild of America, East:
Fair contract for @RingerUnion! #1u https://t.co/0Y5uOXz3Dj
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) January 24, 2024