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:
We are saddened to learn about the passing of Robert J. Bruyr. A former councilor & Equity staff member, Robert earned a lifetime membership to the union in 2012. His work to uplift stage managers continues to inspire us today. He will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/u0M3F3qLNP
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 2, 2024
AFGE:
The Biden Administration just implemented a rule to prevent partisan abuse of civil service employees.
Here's what you need to know⬇https://t.co/IyX8nwEwkL— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 4, 2024
AFSCME:
Today marks 56 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s tragic assassination while in Memphis supporting the strike by AFSCME-represented sanitation workers. We honor his legacy and that of the strikers in the award-winning I AM Story podcast — https://t.co/twIQ1iqth5. pic.twitter.com/voPTOqz8nc
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 4, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
The Biden Administration is doubling down on lower drug prices and affordable health care for Americans. https://t.co/cbvNVwQqfj
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 3, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
We are praying for the safety of our members and people who were in the path of the powerful storms and tornadoes from Georgia to Illinois that have damaged homes and property in communities where our members live and work. #ATUStrongerTogetherhttps://t.co/uLzi02duWJ
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 3, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:
AFM is proud to announce the ratification of the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract. https://t.co/Ws4C6WPgja pic.twitter.com/045GABShRn
— AFM (@The_AFM) April 2, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
The newest School Health Research Library and accompanying research highlight reference sheets on PM2.5, VOCs, and PFAS are now out! Check out over 280 peer-reviewed school-based environmental health studies curated by @mygreenschools here: https://t.co/WMWZbtMxVY
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 4, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was one of many union leaders featured in this article by @inthesetimesmag, notably for introducing an AFL-CIO resolution in favor of the 32-hour work week. Read more: https://t.co/QJW7eamuDI
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) April 3, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
"When safety culture is broken down & the expediency of shoveling profits to Wall Street becomes the mission—this is what you get. It's not okay. It's not sustainable," said @FlyingWithSara. Thank you @SenDuckworth, crew must know important safety design!https://t.co/VjGcCrg7xM
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 4, 2024
Boilermakers:
Read an immediate press release: Workers protest illegal action at T&W Stamping ⤵️https://t.co/jStbw7qNt3#BoilermakersUnion #StandWith1622 pic.twitter.com/tvk3EGofMn
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 3, 2024
Bricklayers:
A shout out to our members of Local 23 of #Ohio Valley who took the time at the ACE Mentor Program Trades Day in #Cleveland, letting high school students try their hand at being a #bricklayer & learning about registered #apprenticeship and career opportunities with the #union! pic.twitter.com/BqzVzuyB2T
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 4, 2024
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
It's CLUW's 50th Anniversary! Founded March 24, 1974, the Coalition of Labor Union Women is America's only national organization for union women. https://t.co/cP9Rr0okaP
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) March 24, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
End-of-the-Month CWA organizing roundup!https://t.co/MB5aR2sumt
— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 31, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
Take me out to the unionized ball game... Congrats to the tour guides at Dodgers Stadium who won their union with @IATSE. ⚾️https://t.co/jeaCDaIy6o
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 3, 2024
Electrical Workers:
“You don't have to worry about the debt you accumulate from going to school. With our #IBEW apprenticeship program, you really start right off the bat." - Matt Fuhrman, IBEW Local 56 https://t.co/N44IChe8T0
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 3, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Here is a video perfect for social media of apprentices sharing how joining an apprenticeship program with the Insulators has helped them start a well paying career https://t.co/AxaKAGGzmP pic.twitter.com/HiRdClxd1Y
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 4, 2024
Ironworkers:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this devastating event."
STATEMENT: https://t.co/F2A4qGfNd0 pic.twitter.com/pCJ1oNU7xa— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) March 26, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
What do you do when a bully like @Uber tries to scare you? You fight back. 💥 💥💥
Minneapolis drivers are showing us how to do just that. The more our cities stand up to their bullying & greed the less Uber can take us all for a ride.https://t.co/tVdSf0ilde— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 3, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The #WageGap isn't just a number; it's a story of inequality. Let's stop generalizing data and start disaggregating it to truly understand the challenges faced by AANHPI women in the workforce. #AANHPIEqualPay pic.twitter.com/bWlMAVnYSD
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 3, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
THIS JUST IN: Oxford University Press Workers: Ready to strike, if necessaryhttps://t.co/7PTw7ICrm7 pic.twitter.com/ViolqB3pHF
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) April 2, 2024
Laborers:
Exciting news from Tennessee! The @BlueOval_SK , in partnership with #LIUNA, is transforming lives with new job opportunities and economic growth. Thanks to Joe Biden's leadership and the passage of the #InflationReductionAct, we're seeing real change in action! https://t.co/Um5k55O3zA
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 4, 2024
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association:
Happy Jesse Calhoon Day! April 4 is an M.E.B.A. holiday to celebrate the Union's modern patriarch. He racked up exceptional gains for the maritime industry and M.E.B.A. during his 22 years as National President that we continue to build upon today. pic.twitter.com/ihd79G8M6m
— M.E.B.A. (@MEBAUNION) April 4, 2024
Metal Trades Department:
Thanks for all you've done for labor, President Taylor. Enjoy your semi-retirement. https://t.co/93Dd9Eey3b
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 2, 2024
Mine Workers:
Source: WVMetroNews
“Those 58,000 plus soldiers on that wall, they died heroes and their families paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Roberts said.https://t.co/5vxsocoJa2— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 4, 2024
Musical Artists:
Dancers of Miami City Ballet Take Steps to Unionize! AGMA has filed a petition with the NLRB for a union election at Miami City Ballet and notified the Company’s management. Read more: https://t.co/eVTa92VuPH pic.twitter.com/wOmSQKu3vt
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 3, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA is incredibly fortunate to have a team at our National Office that exemplifies dedication & excellence. Today, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Deputy Director of Public Affairs for Events and Outreach Jill Blimline.https://t.co/wrxu98K9Im pic.twitter.com/zBK7klQkmd
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 4, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
We were proud to have Buffalo-Western Branch 3 member Tim Martin among this year's Heroes of the Year honorees. Thank you for your heroism, positivity, and service to your community, Tim! https://t.co/slbKeITNZw
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 4, 2024
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
“For day laborers and other migrant workers who are risking their lives in dangerous jobs and facing employer threats and abuse, this rule provides a key opportunity for us to better fight for our right to a safe and healthy workplace.”
Read more: https://t.co/n56UV5Zh8J— NDLON (@NDLON) March 30, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Ready for a #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth twist on your favorite brain teaser? Join our “Care is Everywhere” Scavenger Hunt!
Keep your 👀 peeled on social, email, and SMS and look out for a new clue every week to piece together this puzzle.
P.S. Did we mention there are prizes? pic.twitter.com/0UjgzOBnGB— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 3, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE Applauds OPM Regulations Curtailing Future Schedule F Restorationhttps://t.co/e73e0h4vhf
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 4, 2024
National Nurses United:
Hannah Drummond, a nurse at @HCAhealthcare's @MissionHealthNC, will testify at today's important hearing because #UnionStrong nurses know: Our profit-driven health care system is broken, and it must be healed! https://t.co/P8KvT5DNn2
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 3, 2024
NWSL Players Association:
Happy Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️
Thank you for being a vital part of our NWSL community! pic.twitter.com/yzwpePIjZl— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 31, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Have you checked out our @NABTU_TWBN 2023 highlight video? We're getting excited for September👀👇https://t.co/5DjKDXqUtE
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 29, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
Applications for the OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program are now open!
Each year, our union awards five $2,500 scholarships to eligible members to reduce their student debt burden.
Visit our website to apply today: https://t.co/Z8NjSaawPk— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) April 1, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
"Our trades are very rewarding. I can walk down streets and say, in part, the buildings were done by these hands. I feel like I really make a difference when I get to tell people I did that." pic.twitter.com/IGngXwKKbM
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 3, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“The Biden era has been really good for blue-collar wages... Wage gains have more than kept up with inflation & wage gains have been most rapid for lower-paid workers... Most workers’ wages adjusted for inflation are higher than before the pandemic...”https://t.co/YReQZdGTC8
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 4, 2024
Pride At Work:
Our trans and non-binary siblings need our support now more than ever. The attacks against them are widespread, and we must stand together to fight back. Let's remember the foundation of the labor movement: an injury to one is an injury to all. #TransDayOfVisibility pic.twitter.com/svZwhXYOiD
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) March 31, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
FAA also in dire need of qualified technicians, @FAA_Mike. Critical workforce understaffed. Excellent opportunity for vets w/relevant experience. Will be covered by PASS's contract w/ FAA guaranteeing workplace protections. Apply now! https://t.co/KmU5VMQpnF
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 3, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Retail workers like Sherry Perkov deserve to feel safe at work every day. As Sherry said, we need the #RetailWorkerSafety Act in New York to "force employers to take my safety, and the safety of my coworkers, seriously." pic.twitter.com/cN8Bs2kGlr
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 4, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Overhead power lines put roofers at risk of electrocutions and falls. Learn more at: https://t.co/D8JelAN09b #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/hkaojTbULj
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 3, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
New York, Philadelphia, Washington-Mid Atlantic #SagAftraMembers! if you have worked under the Network Television Code, we want to hear what is important to YOU before negotiations begin!
🎬 Background/Stand-In: 4/8
🎬 General Topic: 4/9, 4/11
More info: https://t.co/njlFSMqtWQ pic.twitter.com/1mOh67bCHH— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 4, 2024
Seafarers:
Great stuff from Adm. Phillips, who is tireless in her work at MARAD. Credit to Sara for a great job hosting, too! #1u #Maritime #MARAD https://t.co/EM90vSeUqK
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) March 27, 2024
Solidarity Center:
As part of a project to build solidarity, Mexican labor leaders from the auto industry traveled to Detroit to discuss with UAW members how they can work together to improve the lives of all workers. THIS is how you build power across borders. ✊ @demosindicalMx @UAW #StandUpUAW pic.twitter.com/L3d8U3EBf8
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 29, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
"We have been at the bargaining table with Gannett for 2 years [...] so with the news event of the eclipse it made sense that this is a chance for 24 journalists in the largest newspaper organization in the country to play hardball." #TotalEclipseOfTheNewshttps://t.co/zYe4vAdm4e
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 4, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
When workers support each other, the impossible can happen! Congrats to the crew members of "CARVED" filming in Harrodsburg Kentucky as they successfully organized the production and are now working under an IATSE CBA!! Together we rise. ✊ pic.twitter.com/XV4yTus2Ih
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 3, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
The @MBTA @MassDOT should send carpetbaggers @Keolis back to France for underpaying & disrespecting
commuter rail workers. @keolis doesn’t deserve a renewed contract. #mapoli @NECN @bostonherald @MassDems @BostonGlobe pic.twitter.com/0h8w7P3f76— TWU (@transportworker) April 4, 2024
UAW:
Today, @ENERGY announced its final rule for energy conservation standards for distribution transformers, preserving over 1,000 good union jobs in Western Pennsylvania, after UAW members spoke out about the impact of the DOE’s actions. https://t.co/RbK6bfocjy
— UAW (@UAW) April 4, 2024
UNITE HERE:
D. Taylor Steps Down as UNITE HERE President, Leaving a Multi-Decade Legacy in Labor Defined by Record Union Growth in Right-to-Work States, Improved Standards for Hospitality Jobshttps://t.co/SscnZZXlc1
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 1, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
On average, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander women working full-time make 93 cents for every 1 dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
These numbers are unacceptable & economic justice for these communities is long overdue.#AANHPIEqualPayDay pic.twitter.com/yv8maQ538f— UFCW (@UFCW) April 3, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Today’s walkaround rule is a victory for every American worker. Thanks to @ActSecJulieSu and @OSHA_DOL, they’ll have a stronger voice on the job and safer workplaces.
Learn more: https://t.co/7A3kExve5X pic.twitter.com/cZcCyAsTI6— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) March 29, 2024
United Students Against Sweatshops:
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 We've teamed up with the Easter Bunny 🐰 to fight sweatshop labor! This April Fools, let's make a REAL difference! Donate to @USAS and let's crack down on exploitation together! Because nothing's funnier than justice! #AprilFools https://t.co/gbi9ZY6kPO
— USAS (@USAS) April 3, 2024
Utility Workers:
UWUA President James Slevin reminds us that we must get out of our own siloes and collaborate to build a stronger labor movement! #solidarityhttps://t.co/EYLgexGNxC pic.twitter.com/jokUQDnOvo
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 4, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
“The Writers’ Guild got everyone’s attention because they were talking about the dumbing down or gig-ifying of their work based on AI… And it’s sort of woken up the entire country around the potential for this kind of technology and how it’s going to impact work.” - @LizShuler https://t.co/eHzUWx41N0
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) April 1, 2024