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:
Congratulations @LorenaSGonzalez! You've been a great ally to Actors' Equity Association and to all workers in California. https://t.co/s3dxY0WhSP
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 16, 2024
AFGE:
Here are the highlights (actually lowlights) of Project 2025 to help you understand how these plans would undermine national security, destroy democracy, and take away our union rights ⬇https://t.co/wBJwCzHnbc
— AFGE (@AFGENational) July 17, 2024
AFSCME:
Congratulations to Kevin Randle of Iowa, the winner of this year’s Gerald McEntee Scholarship! https://t.co/KLvQLMuFf1
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) July 15, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
President Biden lowered drug prices for seniors and has a plan to do even more for them.
Donald Trump and the GOP want to undo this progress by repealing the Inflation Reduction Act. https://t.co/U7WiAiOnEU— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) July 16, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Find John Lewis National Day of Action events in your community at https://t.co/4fcm8F1lah #JohnLewisDayOfAction #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/yvDTITjz0D
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 17, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
The Biden-Harris administration announced changes that will make the application process for employment-based visas for Dreamers and DACA recipients who have finished college in the U.S. easier. Learn more here: https://t.co/QmfKVwn2Ub
— AFT (@AFTunion) July 17, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
Day 3 of the APWU 27th Biennial National Convention is underway! pic.twitter.com/7oPKciKyyU
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) July 17, 2024
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
APALA showing up for the@APIAVote Town Hall! #aapipreztownhall pic.twitter.com/pKnnmgs1wB
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) July 13, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
28 yrs ago we were all struck by the tragedy of TWA Flight 800, & 230 lives lost. We will forever remember the great loss to our aviation family and work every day for the highest standards in aviation security in their honor. pic.twitter.com/riqUiwcLeL
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 17, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
BCTGM members and union representatives in Mondelēz workplaces send their best wishes and solidarity to Mondelez workers on strike in Viana, Spain!
Learn more and please join us in sharing their story widely! @IUFglobal https://t.co/8eYEXR5JeS— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) July 15, 2024
Boilermakers:
Got a case of the Mondays? Here's a little shot of #Boilermaker pride to get you going! 💪 #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/5ESkYx1fxb
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 15, 2024
Bricklayers:
Just two months away from the largest tradeswomen conference in the world!
Have you checked out @NABTU_TWBN yet?
If you are a BAC member, please contact your Local for registrations, hotel reservations, and travel arrangements, or visit https://t.co/RNr9srlK3U to learn more. pic.twitter.com/ZaSrTAqUzf— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) July 17, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
On Friday, President Biden invited CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. and other labor leaders aboard Air Force One to join him at an event in Detroit, MI!
President Biden has kept his promises to workers and has stood with us throughout his presidency. pic.twitter.com/fgfAMRxqap— CWA (@CWAUnion) July 15, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to Civic News Company employees who are @WGAEast members on their new union contract that establishes a salary floor of $63,500 and guarantees annual pay increases of 3-3.5%. https://t.co/xvugr3aTHY
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) July 16, 2024
Electrical Workers:
It's hot. Work safely. https://t.co/TyVp8FJoB7 pic.twitter.com/IsZijhZhVy
— IBEW (@IBEW) July 16, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Solidarity in Action!
Today we united with UniteHere! Local 40 in their fight for a new contact.
📷: Special thanks to Ivan Herrada from Local 19#InsulatorUnion #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/A7mBs9RL3O— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) July 16, 2024
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE 61st Convention
Organizing Workshop Time! ✊ pic.twitter.com/3HrVHcy8af— IFPTE (@IFPTE) July 9, 2024
International Labor Communications Association:
Labor Communicators: you’re invited to join ILCA and our friends @CanLabourMedia in NYC for our second cross-border mini conference! Join us for trainings, networking, and the NYC Labor Day Parade! Learn more and register here: https://t.co/mfkdKjxfZU pic.twitter.com/c5aK2C2ryw
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) July 9, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
#Amazon continues to ignore their injury crisis, but they can’t stop worker #solidarity! ✊ learn more about #ExposeAmazon and read testimony from workers and their families 👉https://t.co/62t66styc0. https://t.co/Errt4kdZ02
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) July 15, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
🎧 New Episode of El Cafecito del Día!
🌟 Join us as we discuss with @Eljuri how concerts and the arts are empowering Latinos to engage in democracy. Listen now: https://t.co/kq2fdcreVy #LatinoEmpowerment #MusicMatters #CivicParticipation #ElCafecitodelDia 🎶 pic.twitter.com/96H6eexIfH— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 17, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
TDIH - July 6, 1892 The Homestead Steel Strike: ‘Homestead’ by R.J. Phillips Band is on #SoundCloud https://t.co/c60mF9dWZt
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) July 8, 2024
Laborers:
Stay cool, Stay hydrated, Stay SAFE! #FeelThePower pic.twitter.com/jXYFi3ipAD
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 17, 2024
Machinists:
🚨 Atlanta, stand up! 🚨Join @IAM_DeltaRamp, @DeltaAFA, labor, and community allies today at 2 p.m. for a rally near 2250 Camp Creek Pkwy. ✊🏽https://t.co/zyFL4vlQzR https://t.co/zyFL4vlQzR#OrganizeAndFly
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) July 17, 2024
Mine Workers:
The National Park Service (NPS) announced on Wednesday, July 10 awarded grants to eight recipients to help preserve battlefields and other sites of armed conflict, including the site of the Ludlow Massacre in Las Animas County.https://t.co/TzSHNHeOt3
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) July 11, 2024
Musical Artists:
"These budget reductions have already sparked discontent among Symphony musicians and longtime subscribers, who believe they contributed to Salonen’s decision to step down after the 2024-25 season." - @sfchronicle https://t.co/ml4HZ9Msnm
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) July 16, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Communicating for Safety (CFS) apparel featuring the event’s updated logo is now available for purchase from the NATCA Store. For guaranteed delivery before CFS, you must place your order by Monday, July 22.
View the collection and place your orders at https://t.co/0ybCouWY3L pic.twitter.com/BANjkgkIyf— NATCA (@NATCA) July 17, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Nothing is more fundamental in our democracy than the right to vote. In honor of #JohnLewisDayofAction, we’re calling for the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act and the Freedom To Vote Act. 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/0zM6q0P21m
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) July 17, 2024
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Check out NDLON’s reaction to Trump choosing JD Vance, by @newman_chris !
“Trump has found fitting partner: a slippery, smarmy white businessman who will do or say anything about immigrants to seize and hold power…”
Read it all here- https://t.co/BTLbWDfFaE— NDLON (@NDLON) July 16, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
When we invest in a care infrastructure, we invest in the quality of life for our children, parents and future generations.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) July 12, 2024
National Nurses United:
Amazon workers face immense pressure to meet demands during #PrimeWeek.
According to an interim report by the HELP Committee, in 2019 almost half of all Amazon warehouse workers were injured during Prime Week. @Amazon’s profits should not come at the expense of worker safety! pic.twitter.com/xL0UG9fQ0z— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) July 16, 2024
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Driver power, union power outside of City Hall. pic.twitter.com/hUvxAghUl7
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) July 17, 2024
NFL Players Association:
A statement on behalf of the Jones family ➡️
His light, energy & presence will be so missed. We’re thinking of Jacoby’s family and Little Jacoby at this time. @NFLPAFmrPlayers pic.twitter.com/ydPgJPN0Ye— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 14, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Armando Hernandez of @IUOELocal139 thinks the Operators are the coolest trade. Do you agree?
The Building Trades has 14 trades to choose from – find the one right for you! pic.twitter.com/MSshMHBPMP— The Building Trades (@NABTU) July 17, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
Peaceful debate is the very foundation of America’s democracy. Violence has absolutely no place in our political process.
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) July 14, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
As our Convention approaches, we want to spotlight our members across North America.
Humza is a glazier out of Local 1819 in Toronto. No theme embodies our union better than our Canadian members. Whether you are in Canada or the US, we are One Union, One Family, One Fight! pic.twitter.com/nloJDmQqcW— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) July 17, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Kudos to our brothers & sisters in @Mass_BTU: https://t.co/FZ8Ct4BrzG pic.twitter.com/mGvUqu23st
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) July 13, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Extreme heat is an issue for many workers in the aviation industry. Technicians PASS represents are often working in remote locations. Union recently had to go to arbitration to force the FAA to provide potable water to techs in West Virginia who are not in a facility. We won!
— PASS (@PASSNational) July 10, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
The @RWDSU joins the call for @GovKathyHochul to #ProtectWarehouseWorkers! Sign the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law! Solidarity with Amazon workers filling an influx of #PrimeDay orders in dangerous conditions, at an increasingly fast pace, during the hot summer! pic.twitter.com/dVQIwVtzdv
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) July 16, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Help prevent falls! In 2022, there were 397 fatal falls to a lower level ‒ a 4.7% increase compared to 2021. Learn more: https://t.co/UjKTCSqArX #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/yVchijnRy8
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 15, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
Through infectious energy, #SagAftraMember Richard Simmons became a pop sensation preaching healthy living. His 1980s syndicated daytime show, 65 fitness videos and guest appearances cemented him as America’s most popular fitness instructor. May he #RIP.https://t.co/IrIrwHLi9V
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 14, 2024
Solidarity Center:
Workers in Guanajuato, MX are filing complaint w/ T-MEC/USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism citing Pirelli Tire denied them their rights & is not implementing Contract Law of the Rubber Industry.
Workers want:
✅Freedom to form a union
✅Better wages & benefits@demosindicalMx pic.twitter.com/ctgnWEysZH— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 16, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
And support strikers! Donate $20 and stand with the Post-Gazette strikers https://t.co/rSonkCf2ZF https://t.co/Tw6EgObcOO
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 17, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Working behind the scenes should be safe, regardless of which country you work in.
We’re proud to be building relationships with our union kin globally through @unimei ✊💪 https://t.co/fgrN2nrTmI— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) July 11, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
.@JoeBiden has 100 % advanced the economic interests of transport workers . With that said, @aflcio is disingenuous about @JDVance1's record on workers. Vance is sponsoring the Railway Safety Bill and passed legislation to bring TWU aircraft mechanic jobs back to the USA. https://t.co/azEwQAzq03
— TWU (@transportworker) July 16, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
In President Biden’s America, we are rebuilding our country’s infrastructure with materials made right here at home. 🇺🇸
By betting on American manufacturing and workers, @POTUS is bringing better bridges, increased safety, and more jobs to communities across the country. https://t.co/dfVNe2ePzN— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) July 17, 2024
UAW:
Retiree David Johnson from UAW Local 1040 shared a prized possession at the UAW Region 2B Leadership Conference at Black Lake: a Local 1040 placard from the 1964 UAW Constitutional Convention signed by iconic UAW leaders Victor Reuther, Leonard Woodcock and many others. pic.twitter.com/ggI0RvXwRv
— UAW (@UAW) July 16, 2024
Union Veterans Council:
The Union Veterans Council strongly condemns today's attack and all acts of political violence. As veterans, we have dedicated our lives to defending democracy and know firsthand that there is no place for such actions in the United States of America. #NoPoliticalViolence
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) July 14, 2024
UNITE HERE:
Automatic daily housekeeping is important because guests should receive the best service possible. When towels pile up and grime sticks longer, it takes a heavier toll on hotel workers’ bodies.
COVID-era reduced staff and hours should be a thing of the past! pic.twitter.com/ZnkQqZ5tyg— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) July 17, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Work got you hot under the collar? Bet you’re not alone!
Talk to your coworkers and take the first step towards unionizing today.
➡️ https://t.co/Gn2w6kIBRX pic.twitter.com/fP0LGkxLSn— UFCW (@UFCW) July 16, 2024
United Steelworkers:
Tonya Clark, member of Local 105, leads with love as she and her local support underserved members of their Northern Iowa community. Join us in celebrating Tonya today 👏.
Read her story: https://t.co/RyyCCkYown pic.twitter.com/fzsprN7PKq— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) July 17, 2024
Utility Workers:
🐎 We all know that utility workers are often called on to act quickly and go above and beyond the job description.
What a cool example from @GasWorkersG555 members Jody Shaw and Cody Swain! pic.twitter.com/cXgR3BArp9— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) July 17, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
Congratulations to our members at @civicnewsguild (Chalkbeat, Votebeat, and Healthbeat) who unanimously ratified their second union contract!
Gains include major improvements in paid sick leave, increases to salary minimums and improvements to short-term disability. pic.twitter.com/ImyZvAt17J— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) July 16, 2024