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:
In acknowledgment of members who have passed, we invite you to our quarterly virtual memorial gathering on June 10.
This event is open to the public and anyone who wishes to speak will be given an opportunity while time allows. https://t.co/sqtSstEEsf pic.twitter.com/qzNjqGbJyS— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 2, 2024
AFGE:
Here's what you should know about your job-related injury rights ⬇https://t.co/A3HghOqJNA
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 5, 2024
AFSCME:
The first contract for workers at the @afworkersunion in LA offers pay raises, leave and other benefits.https://t.co/e9xTQf0lWm
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 31, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Instead of more tax cuts for the wealthy, why don't we make them pay their fair share into Social Security? #ScrapTheCap https://t.co/hT7RfU4re5
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 4, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Today at the U.S. Department of Labor, ATU Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Development Jamaine Gibson attended the meeting of the DOL’s Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA). As a member of this diverse Committee of apprenticeship stakeholders, pic.twitter.com/j74V3PoZSi
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 4, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
As an AFT member, your well-being is our priority. We’re here to support you. You don’t have to face it alone.
Our free, confidential trauma counseling program offers specialized care to help you heal and regain your strength. Learn more: https://t.co/6xQ1ZzyTgX @AFTMembBen pic.twitter.com/PgG7I3dbbq— AFT (@AFTunion) June 5, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
Happy Pride Month! Be iridescent, celebrate diversity and the right to live freely in a world without hate. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/kEM9AtXMil
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 4, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
June is #Pride Month! AFA supports all LGBTQ+ Flight Attendants and workers as we fight for protections on the job and in our communities. pic.twitter.com/y6C2tDue8T
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 1, 2024
Boilermakers:
A DOL workforce grant via the Bldg Trades Training Inst. helped L-237 (Hartford, CT) set up a 10-week Women Can Weld apprenticeship readiness class. See what they did to get more people into welding and the #Boilermakers union and on the job: https://t.co/0DKAvpIyF5 pic.twitter.com/huJE7hlVn0
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 4, 2024
Bricklayers:
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month.
Workers in the construction industry, including veterans, should be aware that support is available: https://t.co/KRzryUeoMq#PTSDAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/j2XNzV8USr— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 4, 2024
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
It's hard to believe #CLUW is 50 years old! From May 9 to May 11, the Coalition of Labor Union Women celebrated its 50-year anniversary with an Education Conference and Gala. Here's are some highlights. #1u https://t.co/Eq2rFv0Bs4
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) June 3, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
It's not rude to discuss your salary. Keeping pay a secret is a tactic used by bosses to hide discrepancies and unfair pay. You have a right to discuss your wages with your coworkers.
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 4, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to CVS pharmacists in Rhode Island who voted to join together in union with the @MachinistsUnion! https://t.co/ulW3ASKgln
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 29, 2024
Electrical Workers:
The union advantage. pic.twitter.com/X6yY4xT3H6
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 4, 2024
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
We're excited to endorse Sue Altman for congress in NJ!https://t.co/RtTurnkKYV
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 4, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH to troublemakers, disrupters, and all seekers of justice! 🌈✊🔥 pic.twitter.com/3YMu0ddClN
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 1, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
A diverse workforce encourages equality, job security, fair pay, and inclusivity by giving all individuals regardless of their gender identity the chance to succeed and contribute in their workplace. #PrideMonth #EqualForAll pic.twitter.com/i2jhWuwpgT
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 5, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
We just hit 5,000 downloads on our podcast “Labor History Today”, hosted on @podbeancom! https://t.co/HQdoN3csfR
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) June 2, 2024
Laborers:
Brick by brick, #LIUNA builds the future of the US and Canada! Our skilled Laborers are building the foundation for a stronger tomorrow. #FeelThePower #LIUNABuilds pic.twitter.com/Dc2vjXBopW
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 5, 2024
Machinists:
A historic moment for the @JoeBiden campaign as it establishes itself as the first reelection team with a unionized staff - an unmistakable nod to Biden's unwavering support for labor rights. https://t.co/B9dn0ivJpM
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 3, 2024
Mine Workers:
"Calling all advocates for workers' rights! Join the fight against Mon County Commission's attempt to stifle voices. Discover how you can lend a hand!"https://t.co/UdDfZ3ijLb
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 31, 2024
Musical Artists:
AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with San Diego Opera: https://t.co/vmLkCBWpP9 pic.twitter.com/kowGMqPyiX
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 4, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
This Pride Month, NATCA honors the history of the LGBTQ+ equal rights movement and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. https://t.co/1sqm6bDaGD pic.twitter.com/1hgFz8GfVr
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 4, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
The theme of this year's National #DogBiteAwareness Week is "Even good dogs have bad days." Unfortunately, thousands of dog bites happen every year. In order to stop these accidents, it is important for dog owners to be good stewards for safe mail delivery. (🧵1/2) pic.twitter.com/7EwK23fFDQ
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 3, 2024
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Let this moment here in Kean in New Jersey serve everyone as a reminder that each of us contributes to something larger than ourselves.
We are a team, a family, a culture, a collective. Every day laborer, every organizer, every staff member - we are all… 2/3 #SomosMas pic.twitter.com/jj2WMlhLuo— NDLON (@NDLON) June 3, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We’ve long been fighting to win respect for domestic workers with the LGBTQ + community! 🤝🌈
Celebrate #Pride with us and listen to the @SolidarityCntr’s podcast episode, “LGBTQ+ Domestic Workers Win Rights, Respect Through Their Union,” here: https://t.co/1MuyC4DiaY— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 4, 2024
National Nurses United:
We’re proud to announce NNU lead industrial hygienist Jane Thomason will now fight to strengthen infection control guidelines as part of the @CDCgov HICPAC working group! 🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/x8zVjunIRn
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 4, 2024
NWSL Players Association:
Stepping into Pride Month Strong!!
We’re so excited for this collection, get yours now! https://t.co/Mf2o0i8oU1— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 31, 2024
NFL Players Association:
.@AZCardinals Tackle Kelvin Beachum hosted his annual, free community football camp for over 230 students in his hometown of Mexia, TX. The camp focused on football mechanics, leadership skills, and teamwork, culminating in a thrilling flag football tournament. pic.twitter.com/9COy6xJysg
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 31, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
.@CleBCTC & @JustinMBibb recognize the opportunities the building trades provides
➡️According to @PolicyMattersOH, the typical Ohioan repped by a union makes $7,000 more than someone who is not, not even considering benefits like health care coveragehttps://t.co/M0CzBOycrH— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 5, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
Kristina Romines is an @OPEIULocal2 member working at the @SolidarityCntr (and formerly with @APALAnational)! An active member of Local 2’s Pride Caucus, we are proud to highlight her contributions to the labor movement this #PrideMonth! #UnionPride pic.twitter.com/lmSBnOR5PR
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) June 4, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
Congratulations to @Janeese4DC!
Our union was proud to endorse Janeese and even prouder to be one of the most active unions putting boots to the ground to knock doors on her behalf.
When the working class comes together, we win! https://t.co/ObcJ6GiY8Y— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 5, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
The #OPCMIA is a proud participant in @HelmetsHardhats!@HelmetsHardhats: Since 2004, we've been connecting military service members with fulfilling, stable careers in the building trades! Click the link in our bio to learn more. 💪👷👷♀️ pic.twitter.com/X257TPkvve
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 5, 2024
Pride At Work:
Learn more about The Marsha & Sylvia plan here: https://t.co/kZZp44oAG6
And more about the Pride at Work Initiative here: https://t.co/EWFIfbBuo8#Pride #LGBTQIA #UnionPride @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/ChQ7Tb1LbT— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) June 4, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Memorial Day: honor men & women who made ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. U.S. has sent bravest souls to protect liberty & ideals we hold sacred. Many never made it home. On behalf of dedicated federal workers PASS represents at @FAANews & @MCASCPPA we will #neverforget pic.twitter.com/PpbN84cEQE
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 26, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
This is your sign to organize your workplace! Contact an @RWDSU organizer today: https://t.co/BF3hWn6nVC pic.twitter.com/8hpUMfFBgN
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 4, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Save your company time and money by preventing falls! This free resource is designed to help small contractors plan ahead, provide the right equipment, and train employees to keep them safe on the job. https://t.co/1Iz2b6Qo7c#roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/x5WqjrZNU2
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 5, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
🌟 SAG-AFTRA Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Pam Greenwalt has been named to #PRNewsTopWomen! Congratulations to our very own changemaker who is rewriting the script of success. We're proud to see her expertise and leadership recognized. pic.twitter.com/h67JwuDwIo
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 4, 2024
Solidarity Center:
Art is powerful. Our partners in Nigeria just produced an original play that amplified worker experiences on #genderbasedviolence & harassment on the job + spurred discussion about gender-related challenges with union & community members. https://t.co/yjmeAyLg7o @USDOL @ILAB_DOL pic.twitter.com/kCWMZjn57G
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 3, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Journalists at Military Times, Defense News, Federal Times, and C4SRNet successfully won their union election and formed @SightlineUnion with @WBNG32035 !🎉https://t.co/YW3csNjmPd
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 4, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
It's a historic week for our theatre community! 🎭✊️
📣Stand with Off-Broadway workers tomorrow by wearing your IA swag and posting a pic using #offbwayproud!
🗓 This Thursday, The Public Theater staff vote on joining our union. A YES vote will bring them closer to the fair… pic.twitter.com/APLE5io9d4— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 4, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
TWU International Officers and Staff from Air and Transit in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, today w/ @TWUSamuelsen supporting @TWULocal100 Family Day! pic.twitter.com/JHclCllD2A
— TWU (@transportworker) June 2, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
Mike Baldwin, President of @BRS_LaborUnion and TTD Executive Committee member, represents more than 10,000 railroad signal employees. We proudly recognize him this #TransportationTuesday! pic.twitter.com/UuMILiHD09
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 4, 2024
UAW:
Happy World Environment Day! Our union has a long-standing commitment to protecting the natural world. Solidarity, kinship, and harmony with the natural world - these values define us as UAW Members.
📸 UAW Education Center at Black Lake, Onaway, MI pic.twitter.com/wbNHvj2ljq— UAW (@UAW) June 5, 2024
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
There is one way for workers to effectively push back on creeping workplace surveillance: collective bargaining. Unionized workers have a right to bargain over working conditions, including the extent of employer surveillance. https://t.co/uWdtp1UVD7
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 5, 2024
UNITE HERE:
Since 2020, the airline industry has gotten $54 billion in government bailouts.
Airline catering workers are done being left on the ground while industry profits soar.
It's time to fight for more. pic.twitter.com/G1XrIPFEjK— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 3, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
🚨 REMINDER 🚨
UFCW’s Free Language Program Summer quarter applications will open Thursday, June 20 at 1pm ET. Be sure to mark your calendar, as enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis!
➡️ https://t.co/61IC0GxzBe pic.twitter.com/gxTyHYR8V0— UFCW (@UFCW) June 4, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Click to read USW International President David McCall’s Pride Month statement on how unions can and should uplift LGBTQ+ workers → https://t.co/lXVudyd1x4 pic.twitter.com/EddfnqIgT9
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) June 1, 2024
Utility Workers:
Congratulations to Joe Romano of UWUA Local 393, who recently retired after 40 years of service!
Our union helps ensure that utility workers can enjoy long careers and a secure retirement. pic.twitter.com/17VGtBrDkI— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) June 5, 2024
Working America:
Don't let high cooling bills drain your wallet this summer. LIHEAP is here to provide support and keep you comfortable. The program may give you cash assistance to offset cooling costs and more. Learn more about eligibility here: https://t.co/HdcHFNx4BS #LIHEAP #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/sQhnkz525t
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) May 28, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
WGAE members: Register for upcoming events including Career Coaching, Diversity Training, and Media Co-Ops 101 via https://t.co/Bi14WoCydA pic.twitter.com/Leci789SiP
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) June 4, 2024