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:
Equity’s Diversity and Inclusion Department is excited to announce the launch of a new series: Embracing Equity. From age to disability to nationality, Equity members’ identities do not exist in a vacuum. pic.twitter.com/m5v6O5eZJ9
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) January 3, 2024
AFGE:
AFGE is picking up where we left off 💪
1,051 net new members added for the month of December! pic.twitter.com/HXl5Udc2Lq— AFGE (@AFGENational) January 4, 2024
AFSCME:
Rest in power Elmore Nickleberry, the AFSCME brother who took part of the iconic 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. https://t.co/kalBim49BZ
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) January 3, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Retiree news can come right to your inbox every Friday. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://t.co/kFOB9Pb3ZT pic.twitter.com/Ohu4uHGiTk
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) January 4, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
We send our condolences to the victim of this unfortunate incident and join our Local 569-Edmonton, AB, in calling on the City to investigate the bus door design flaws to prevent this from happening again.https://t.co/QMBoQ6SRFe
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) January 4, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:
Wishing you a New Year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity. 🎊 🥳 🎉 pic.twitter.com/W03EdW2yUB
— AFM (@The_AFM) January 1, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
Shylynn Dixon's story is tragically not unique. Social media companies like @MetaNewsroom must do more to protect kids and communities. https://t.co/YcGDvfGpOo pic.twitter.com/CP6Be16J3H
— AFT (@AFTunion) January 4, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Jan is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We can take a stand against human trafficking by recommitting ourselves to end it on planes. As Flight Attendants & aviation's first responders, we are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers & assist victims pic.twitter.com/2c3UKdUhrG
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) January 4, 2024
Boilermakers:
ICYMI: The winter issue of the #Boilermaker Reporter has hit mailboxes 📬 Be sure to read your copy or find it online: https://t.co/sXYaDLWGbn#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/jtG6G50PBM
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) January 3, 2024
Bricklayers:
Proud of our Local 4 #California #tilesetters! Their quality work turned the project into art! 🎨#tradecareers #baclocal4socal #skilledtrades #buildingtrades #unionstrong💪 #1u pic.twitter.com/WkqawdIi6A
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) January 3, 2024
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
ICYMI: Convention highlights from Minneapolis! Join us in May 2024 at our 50th Anniversary Celebration.https://t.co/QjQV73F70P
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) December 14, 2023
Communications Workers of America:
Find out about the damage caused by @Gannett and what the NewsGuild-CWA is doing to fight back for our local news!
✅RSVP for the virtual event on Tuesday, Jan 9, at 7pm EST: https://t.co/4DW3aObJ3I https://t.co/74yuY0xHWr— CWA (@CWAUnion) January 4, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
“As a PCA, I am so happy to have a voice in the workplace finally.” @MachinistsUnion https://t.co/ELL3k04D4W
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) January 4, 2024
Electrical Workers:
"For many, the New Year means resolutions to exercise more, quit smoking or lose weight. Here is another resolution I hope you consider: do your part to build a bigger and stronger #IBEW in 2024." https://t.co/Q5bLV857ma pic.twitter.com/skgZ1aPUU9
— IBEW (@IBEW) January 4, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Local 64 out of Tulsa is celebrating 104 years of being a chartered union! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/1788WsrnYc
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) January 4, 2024
International Labor Communications Association:
RESULTS ARE IN: congrats to all the winners of the 2023 ILCA Labor Media Awards! Thousands of entries that tell the story of the global labor movement were judged by experts in the field across the industry. Check out the full list of winners: https://t.co/NbWoxdt4fS pic.twitter.com/0182s0djTM
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) December 18, 2023
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:
That's a wrap! The worker power we witnessed in 2023 has energized the entire country and we can't wait to see what victories are ahead. We'll be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with workers in 2024 as they demand thriving wages, safety, the freedom to organize, & SO MUCH MORE. pic.twitter.com/Nx8COM4xH7
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) December 31, 2023
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Our collective journey continues, and with you back in the fold, we are poised for even greater achievements. Let's embark on this new phase with enthusiasm, solidarity, and the unwavering belief that together, there's nothing we cannot accomplish.
Welcome 2024! pic.twitter.com/7zSYxU9Hzn— LCLAA (@LCLAA) January 3, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
🎶On today’s Labor Heritage Power Hour radio show, 1p @WPFWDC hear about @AFSCME prez Lee Saunders' favorite labor song @Kahn75Si @Heartland_Labor #LaborHeritagePowerHour #AmericanWorkers #LaborRadioNetwork #LaborSongs #LaborHistory #RadioShow" pic.twitter.com/hb1258HAnX
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) January 4, 2024
Laborers:
LiUNA Sisters are building up stronger communities and inclusive pathways in the industry while knocking down barriers every step of the way! Let’s give it up for our LiUNA Sisters working across all sectors, who build and better our country! pic.twitter.com/mB9sRA8xb1
— LiUNA! Canada (@LiUNACanada) January 3, 2024
Machinists:
NEW: Nearly 1,000 healthcare professionals at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center have voted to join the IAM!
The workers joined together for improved staffing, substantial pay raises and reinforced benefits that come with a union contract.https://t.co/PNwfzEavzl— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) January 3, 2024
Mine Workers:
President Roberts joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the dangers of silica dust, the Warrior Met Strike in Alabama, and outdated protective equipment for miners.https://t.co/ZtriJAOJOq
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) January 2, 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/xcwOwlcMTz— NATCA (@NATCA) January 3, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to an extension of the joint route evaluation and adjustment process until May 31, 2024, including an additional opt-in period to include delivery zones for evaluation and adjustment. Learn more here: https://t.co/o9g6FKfSDE
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) January 3, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
As we close out the final day of the year, we’re celebrating the incredible wins domestic workers fought for this year!
We made history, changed lives, and we’ll be back at it next year! pic.twitter.com/BPKTl6YrWL— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) December 31, 2023
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE President Erwin: Federal Worker Pay Increase for 2024 Not Enough to Offset Inflation Plus Federal-Private Pay Gaphttps://t.co/UylkoUuATy
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) January 2, 2024
National Nurses United:
🎉 Our union family at @Ascensionorg Seton Medical Center in Austin is growing!
RNs in the resident and fellow programs have voted 96 percent in favor to join NNU. There's now more than a thousand union nurses in Austin! 📈 https://t.co/EjUXimIUZK— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) January 4, 2024
NWSL Players Association:
That is Tori Huster. That is *our* President.
We celebrate you, your career, and all you have meant to us. Thank you for gracing us with your presence and for being you, Tori. https://t.co/MxWSCyc1Zs— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) December 31, 2023
NFL Players Association:
Sending everyone best wishes for the New Year! 🎆 What's one goal you're setting for 2024? pic.twitter.com/XINsrlKj4b
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) January 1, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
"This building for electricians is like Harvard University. It's like the cream of the crop."
Read about the newly renovated, state-of-the-art @IBEW training center in Boston.https://t.co/t8XlDP8btu— The Building Trades (@NABTU) January 3, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
As we reflect on the past year and celebrate the new one, we look forward to continuing to build power at work and in our communities, bringing the benefits of union membership to more working families.
Have a safe, happy and joyful New Years! pic.twitter.com/2CZdOpGVfw— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) January 1, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
"I'll be the first woman journeyworker out of our Local 1590 in Sarnia, Canada. I'm a role model for other women because if they see I can do it, they think they can do it too."
IUPAT women like DC 46's Jada Marsh are breaking down barriers for women in the trades every day! pic.twitter.com/FCklxmJj3O— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) January 3, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
👍 @ActSecJulieSu: Are you looking to start a new career path?
✨ This is your sign to start a Registered Apprenticeship ✨ pic.twitter.com/WxDgJiHwyX— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) December 30, 2023
Pride At Work:
Our very own National Executive Board Vice President, Jarel Sanders was featured on Labor Heritage Power Hour discussing the new film "Rustin". Have a listen to the podcast to learn more about this unique film from an Organizers standpoint: https://t.co/Os1ACTPN8G #1u pic.twitter.com/jvVBcPAkeV
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) January 2, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS membership is growing & we're hiring! We're seeking an organizer to join our Organizing & Member Education Dept. Enjoy bringing union rights to the workplace? Join our team! #1u #unionsolidarity #publicservice https://t.co/sTzdWiLGwx
— PASS (@PASSNational) January 3, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Here’s some @RWDSU trivia for you on #NationalTriviaDay: RWDSU President Emeritus Lenore Miller was not only the first woman president of the RWDSU, but the first woman union president to serve on the @AFLCIO Executive Council! pic.twitter.com/tlgXwJ1or5
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) January 4, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Working outside this winter? Check out these tips on how to stay warm! https://t.co/7EkCpt7tQC#roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/IHt1pY6KLk
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) January 4, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
🌟Did you know? Our #SagAftraMembers can explore a world of free opportunities with @sagaftraFOUND including virtual workshops and panels, on-camera labs in Los Angeles and New York, and more! 🎥🗽 Dive in at https://t.co/TnqmAAKWzM pic.twitter.com/1MI1icz0xU
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) January 4, 2024
Seafarers:
From the @ITFglobalunion
Michael Sacco https://t.co/3iHblyOVZo— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) December 30, 2023
Solidarity Center:
We stand in solidarity with brave steel workers in Iran fighting for decent wages and recognition as permanent employees.https://t.co/lopQvNtmLL
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) January 4, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
The newsroom at CQ Roll Call launched a union today!
“I’m proud to support the CQ Roll Call Guild, where we’re fighting for better pay and benefits, stronger job protections, and greater say in management decisions that affect us" @ksophiewillhttps://t.co/YEejKq8gpA— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) January 3, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Thanks to all of our members who participated in our Fourth Annual IATSE Holiday Photo contest.
To check out our contest winners and honorable mentions go here: https://t.co/swTC9j7X6e— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) January 4, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
People became more fearful of driverless vehicles in 2023 - for good reason. The public is being used as guinea pigs for deadly dangerous tech. When will the @NHTSAgov take regulatory control, and investigate all #robotaxis? @TwuSamuelsen #AutonomousVehicles #union #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/9BotDbUf9d
— TWU (@transportworker) December 30, 2023
Transportation Trades Department:
We join our maritime union siblings in mourning the loss of Michael Sacco, who served as president of the Seafarers International Union for close to 35 years until his retirement last year. https://t.co/zu2a6vyZe0
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) January 3, 2024
UAW:
Today, 33 U.S. Senators are calling on 13 non-union auto companies to refrain from union-busting as over 150,000 autoworkers have launched campaigns to organize with the UAW. https://t.co/0BvmY4XRxy pic.twitter.com/sNsU9hfnIz
— UAW (@UAW) January 4, 2024
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Minimum-wage workers in 22 states will be getting raises on Jan. 1 https://t.co/VpzeedY1P5
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) December 28, 2023
UNITE HERE:
In the last installment of our look 2023 year in review, we worked hard to build and strengthen our political power. pic.twitter.com/omF27sxehq
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) December 31, 2023
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Workers at the Barnes & Noble store at the Almaden Plaza Shopping Center in San Jose, CA, voted in favor of representation by @UFCW5.
Welcome to UFCW!
Learn more: https://t.co/8t7Niwi4sV pic.twitter.com/boIjP4uTdA— UFCW (@UFCW) January 2, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Our members take seriously our responsibility making the high-quality tin plate used to properly preserve canned foods on which our country relies. That's why we're testifying before Congress today to try to save the tin industry from unfair trade. Watch: https://t.co/HW0TkJMLrr pic.twitter.com/bNJIEH6pDO
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) January 4, 2024
Utility Workers:
This advice applies year-round but is especially important in cold, snowy weather. Stay safe on the job! pic.twitter.com/IY7agwTuwq
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) January 4, 2024
Writers Guild of America, East:
WGA, @TelevisionAcad and Fox are happy to announce that we've reached an agreement to include the Writing for a Variety Series category in the 75th #Emmy Awards telecast airing live on @FOXTV on January 15, 2024, at 8pm EST/5pm PST.
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) January 3, 2024