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:
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month is a reminder to honor the many significant contributions and achievements of these communities American culture, theater and the labor movement. pic.twitter.com/Huwq90GEV1
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 2, 2024
AFGE:
Find out more about why AFGE is speaking out against the proposed closure of critical urgent care services at the D.C. Superior Courthouse ⬇https://t.co/Inz5oVcaWt
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 1, 2024
AFSCME:
A year ago, we kicked off the Staff the Front Lines initiative to fill vital public service roles. Our nationwide bus tour garnered attention and jobs are being filled, but the fight against understaffing persists. Explore our progress and ongoing efforts. https://t.co/IU9Mk5iKGm pic.twitter.com/TrpYeN10fc
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 2, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Did you know? More than half of Medicare enrollees are women.
A new report from @HHS_ASPE shows how much they specifically benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. #OlderAmericansMonth https://t.co/b6bGRnyzgR— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 1, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
May is Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. We are recognizing our rockstar API members who have made a difference in their Locals and our Union. Our first honoree is Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, Sister Maria Claro. #APIHeritageMonth #1u #canlab pic.twitter.com/t6g1jXFtyQ
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 2, 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:
What would it look like for a healthcare workplace to truly value staff & actively seek to prevent moral injury? Check out this ecological model of a morally centered healthcare organization that you can use to guide your advocacy and bargaining. #CodeRedhttps://t.co/NFGtG6FDas
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 2, 2024
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Join us on May 22 as we celebrate #APAHM with an AAPI Labor History Celebration! RSVP here: https://t.co/pnPRRZ1sPy pic.twitter.com/bNZJBTKWH0
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 2, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
"This bill moves the FAA forward on staffing and oversight, while rejecting poison pills that would harm workers and make our system less safe.
"We urge Congress to act before May 10 to ensure that the FAA has the resources & authority to keep flying.” https://t.co/EPik9wDc4w— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 1, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
REMINDER: On May 7 and 8, workers employed at the Hearthside Food Solutions bakery in London, Ky. will vote in a Union election to be represented by the BCTGM. RT to show your support & leave a solidarity message in the comments! pic.twitter.com/eYkYS5O1HK
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) May 1, 2024
Boilermakers:
See IVP-Canada Arnie Stadnick's message of appreciation to Local 271 (Montreal, Quebec) for the local's #Boilermaker orientation seminar. https://t.co/wuWRIGHD0m pic.twitter.com/hiGJwGwHVQ
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 2, 2024
Bricklayers:
Congratulations, Pat Mulkerrin, newly elected president of the Quincy Building Trades Council, and BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI member Jim Pimental, newly elected president of the Southeastern @Mass_BTU! #skilledtrades #buildingtrades #unionstrong pic.twitter.com/cu6JWUqJiy
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) May 2, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
CWA condemns Google’s illegal termination of workers, including some @AlphabetWorkers members who raised concerns about the company’s contracts with the Israeli military, which will have a chilling effect on worker organizing.https://t.co/4eWowbcJ9C
— CODE-CWA (@CODE_CWA) May 1, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
DPE spoke with @crooked_union member @fionapest about forming a union with @WGAEast. Fiona says that organizing helped them build strong relationships with more of their coworkers which they really enjoyed. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/RLugtAfuNP
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 2, 2024
Electrical Workers:
Victory! #IBEW celebrates a big win in our 8-year-long fight for consumer protection and public safety!
Battery energy storage system (BESS) installations of 80 KWh+ in CA will be handled by C-10 licensed contractors, electricians, & apprentices. #unionstrong#buildingtrades pic.twitter.com/wbVgbjwqMb— IBEW Local 332 (@332Ibew) May 2, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Many students looking for a future career need to realize apprenticeship programs are low to no cost. Post this video on social media to recruit more members to your apprenticeship programs https://t.co/q84KDay45N pic.twitter.com/7Io2Z4bLpY
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 2, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
We all deserve the right to know what's expected from us at work. Amazon workers worldwide are organizing and refusing to be treated like robots!
Thank you @SenMarkey for standing with warehouse workers and protecting basic rights. https://t.co/ZWqC4Frhya— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 2, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
LCLAA National Team and @lclaadcmetro joined la marcha de los Trabajadores Inmigrantes in #washingtondc to commemorate #InternationalLabourDay Immigrant Workers are fundamental piece of the workforce of our country. We stand with them on their fight for work permits. pic.twitter.com/yQh2s2KesZ
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 1, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
2024 DC Labor Film launches at 7 tonight @AFISilver with Ken Loach’s The Old Oak! pic.twitter.com/ObfnKwQ9cH
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) May 1, 2024
Laborers:
As Laborers, our rights matter. From fair treatment to equitable pay, let's stand together to ensure EVERY laborer is treated with respect and fairness.
WATCH #ITK on "Laborers Bill of Rights" now: pic.twitter.com/jpIN1Q63RS— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 2, 2024
Machinists:
Approximately 1,300 @712Aimta members working at Airbus Canada have voted in favor of their new five-year contract that includes salary increase, improvements in group insurance access, an increase in evening premiums and more.https://t.co/WPLjGQuFPP
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) May 2, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD Chief of Staff Brittanie Potter represented the Department today at the May Day wreath-laying ceremony held at the Mother Jones historic marker in Adelphi, MD. pic.twitter.com/AczAY4OdMy
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) May 1, 2024
Mine Workers:
Our Canadian Brothers in Local Union 7606 honored those who have died or been injured for workplace-related reasons at the Estevan Coal Car on April 28 for their annual Day of Mourning Service.https://t.co/qhiID1j94X
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 30, 2024
Musical Artists:
The AGMA Operatic and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC) is seeking a dedicated volunteer to serve as the Opera Co-Chair: https://t.co/I4oCVs5sBi pic.twitter.com/3T3gglNvYb
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 1, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
PRESS RELEASE: NATCA announced today its strong support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/iSojcvYvzs pic.twitter.com/YQi7dFnILr
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 2, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Supporting your local food bank by participating in the #StampOutHunger Food Drive is simple! On Saturday, May 11, leave a food donation at your mailbox. Your letter carrier will take care of the rest! 📭 https://t.co/22gc6aWeW2
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 2, 2024
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
It's been a few months since a Home Depot in New Rochelle, New York, prohibited day laborers from standing outside to seek work, a decision that has sparked outrage amongst workers and advocates.
Here is what happened. 👇https://t.co/X2fY8851IV— NDLON (@NDLON) April 30, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
It’s officially May! And while #CareWorkerRecognitionMonth might be over, the impact of our work on the ground in D.C. and around the country continues to resonate! pic.twitter.com/hSouuSgXb9
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 2, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Passport Services Local 1998 Members Attend Impactful Training Following Key Arbitration Win:https://t.co/04HiFf3yOY
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 29, 2024
National Nurses United:
Nurses had a great meeting today with @RepRobertGarcia as part of our Federal Lobby Week!
We've said it once, and we'll say it again: There is no nursing shortage — just a nurse staffing crisis that is perpetuated by our greedy employers who want to cut costs! pic.twitter.com/T5AQL92HEj— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 1, 2024
NWSL Players Association:
May is #MentalHealthMonth and we’ve teamed up with our sibling PAs to spotlight our athletes as they share the importance of prioritizing and talking about mental health! pic.twitter.com/9j0KpBDdq2
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 1, 2024
NFL Players Association:
That's a wrap on the 2024 #NFLPADebut 🎬
Thank you #Detroit for putting it on for everyone and making the week one to remember. Most of all, CONGRATS to all the players who heard their name called and those who've signed contracts. Welcome to the big leagues 👏 pic.twitter.com/U4MeRLJFBg— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 29, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
New: Wages for private sector union workers increased 6.3% over the past 12 months, once again proving it pays to be in a #union#buildingtradeshttps://t.co/RzjCrNyeBK
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 1, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
Today and every day, we honor the memory of workers who needlessly lost their lives at work. We have the capacity to prevent every single workplace death and must do everything in our power to protect working people.
https://t.co/jvqFwTcWpf#WorkersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/ajgrnJnrCz— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) April 28, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
100 of our @iupat_dc91 brothers and sisters are now ON STRIKE at Gemtron in Vincennes, Indiana.
Gemtron is a glass manufacturer that’s trying to take pensions away from our members who make their plants run.
Together, we will win this fight! pic.twitter.com/n4vWJOeTfD— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) May 1, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“I really like that there’s always a part for everybody, no matter that I’m a 100-pound girl. You don’t have to be the biggest or the baddest. You don’t have to be macho.” —Hannah Hamer, @526admin journeyperson.https://t.co/NKCl5mqJL1
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 28, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thanks @FAA_Mike for meeting w/PASS Region II VP @Douglas_Lowe_13 & union rep Anthony Gutierrez while in Jacksonsville. PASS has been at the negotiating table for several years & it is imperative that this labor-friendly administration get the contracts completed. @SecretaryPete pic.twitter.com/VyNw9nOvne
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 29, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
“A 2022 nationwide study showed that the majority of retail fatalities were actually customers simply running errands. Creating a safe workplace for workers makes everyone in our community safer.” @sappelbaum on why we’re fighting for the #RetailWorkerSafety Act in New York! pic.twitter.com/sz6cDUpRJm
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 2, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers: 8
Special webinar for this year’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
This virtual event is devoted to educating employers and crew leaders on how rescue planning can save lives. #StopFalls
Register: https://t.co/F4WOZe63EH pic.twitter.com/5UcxNSKoLL— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 2, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
And the winner is... SAG-AFTRA! 🏆
We are thrilled to be honored with the #SABREAwardNA for best Int’l Multimarket Campaign. Thank you to @provoke_news for recognizing our communications efforts. pic.twitter.com/moxWVsxj9F— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 2, 2024
Solidarity Center:
The global labor movement lost a staunch advocate with the passing of Laurence “Laurie” Clements on April 19. As our Serbia country program director—while running programs in the Middle East—he was committed to building union strength and solidarity. pic.twitter.com/FDAQxNVcgC
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 2, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Gannett’s rosy projections during its Q1 earnings call today left out the employees who are paying the price for its mismanagement – esp @rocnewsguild reporters who were on the verge of a contract before Gannett pulled a bait & switch.
Full statement:https://t.co/h1ZV6plLlZ— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 2, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Join your union kin today as we honor the hard-fought struggles of the generations before us and celebrate worker solidarity! ✊ https://t.co/pDBDtDJiLV
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 1, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
“Bus Operators are a crucial part of commutes and communities — the TWU will fight any effort to replace skilled operators with machines. We support tech that helps Operators👍, not tech that replaces them 👎.” @Twusamuelsen @afternoondelete https://t.co/TWFlgXZcyh
— TWU (@transportworker) May 1, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
Workers keep our world moving. Happy #MayDay ✊ pic.twitter.com/T8C50DOQ4t
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) May 1, 2024
UAW:
"The grad students, who also serve as teaching and research assistants, are working with the United Auto Workers union to form the Graduate Workers of Saint Louis University Union-UAW."https://t.co/b2vbYR2juz
— UAW (@UAW) May 2, 2024
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Yet another state looks to loosen child labor laws. https://t.co/SVF8BnKTrL
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 29, 2024
UNITE HERE:
“In Florida some politicians voted to take away the living wage by preempting the state, it’s really starting to feel like it’s up to us. They’re trying to destroy all roads that leads us to a better life, we won’t stop fighting," said Kandiz Lamb, VP @UNITEHERE_SoFla pic.twitter.com/5vikMANnjo
— Unite Here Local 355 (@UNITEHERE_SoFla) May 2, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
UFCW applauds the introduction of the new Farm Bill by Senator @Stabenow.
The new framework increases economic aid, supports essential food workers & creates badly needed labor standards for SNAP delivery drivers.https://t.co/aldB4Gzse3— UFCW (@UFCW) May 2, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Happy #MayDay to our USW family and workers everywhere! Today we celebrate the strength and solidarity of our members and working people throughout the world. Let's stand together for fair wages, safe working conditions and a future where everyone's labor is valued. 🌹✊ #1u pic.twitter.com/KJnHkoenma
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) May 1, 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:
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Tom Cole of the Michigan State Utility Workers Council is the newest member of the UWUA National Executive Board. Earlier today, he was sworn in by UWUA President James Slevin. pic.twitter.com/bEzVTK0eSE
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 2, 2024
Working America:
Keep your cool this summer with LIHEAP! Learn how this federal program could help offset your cooling costs and keep your AC unit running smoothly during heat waves. See if you're eligible here: https://t.co/HdcHFNx4BS #LIHEAP #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/dilbdbQx3n
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 30, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! WGAE president @LisaCullen and DOL @ActSecJulieSu are both fierce labor advocates and proud members of the AAPI community. Yesterday, they met to talk about the importance of combating biases at work and in AI. #AAPIMonth pic.twitter.com/r8SOmkcKuI
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) May 2, 2024