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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:
Actors' Equity President Brooke Shields spoke with the Washington Post about her new role, using her platform to "ask for more for the members," and the importance of arts funding. https://t.co/mtuwPmHTlE
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 2, 2024
AFGE:
The math isn't mathing.
The Voice of America agency is cutting the jobs of bargaining unit employees while promoting managers to SES positions.https://t.co/oYlBAqtDhE— AFGE (@AFGENational) September 5, 2024
AFSCME:
The Biden-Harris administration has announced even more public service workers will finally see their student loans forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. https://t.co/cuEXKsJB3R
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 4, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
The race gets even closer when you look at the senior vote in these 6 key swing states: https://t.co/Qhw16PSE3p https://t.co/k6UFHuyA39
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 4, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 1208-Jackson, MS, members are standing strong and united on their picket lines. We will not back down until MV treats our members and riders with respect. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong @AflMississippi pic.twitter.com/qKxKGA0HAH
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 5, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:
This Labor Day, let's honor those who have paved the way for fair wages, safe working conditions, equity, and the protection of artistic rights. Let's also remember the important role unions have played in improving our quality of life and safeguarding our livelihoods.
Whether… pic.twitter.com/3GXbxfFaJc— AFM (@The_AFM) September 2, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
From early adopters to skeptics, the consensus was clear: a strong educator-labor voice is crucial in AI’s future, and the AFT-Microsoft collaboration might just be the key. Read more about the “AI in Education and Beyond” conference held in Chicago. https://t.co/9CLVit5Ul1
— AFT (@AFTunion) September 5, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman shares takeaways from the 27th Biennial National Convention, and more of what’s to come from the Human Relations Department.https://t.co/4xNAystzXW
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) September 3, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Every day we work with the responsibility of serving as aviation’s last line of defense. And every year we remember why. Nothing unites us more than honoring our heroes. No matter the uniform we wear or the years we have worn our wings, we will remember the events of Sept. 11th. pic.twitter.com/QaWrNifMCN
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 4, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
ORGANIZING ALERT: On August 27th, 22 maintenance unit workers employed at Hearthside Food Solutions in Michigan City, Ind. filed for an election to be represented by the BCTGM. https://t.co/t5qeOQghBY
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 4, 2024
Boilermakers:
👀 Some great #Boilermakers UNION news: Tentative agreement reached with Norfolk Southern, including wage increases, vacation and insurance. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/i4JdrWpE6y #UnionStrong
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 3, 2024
Bricklayers:
"Workers are growing our power in this country in a way we haven't been in a generation.
70% of Americans support unions and we are seen as a force to be reckoned with."
Read @AFLCIO president @LizShuler's full Op-Ed here: https://t.co/tWi3GIX87z— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 5, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
17,000 CWA members in the Southeast are still on strike at AT&T.
Donate to their strike fund here: https://t.co/NYle21JBmz pic.twitter.com/nem8lPTfJ2— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 4, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
Interested in learning more about forming a union in your workplace? Contact us at [email protected]! https://t.co/E3XFgiKrki
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 5, 2024
Electrical Workers:
The Biden-Harris Administration's historic investment in clean energy for rural America means good jobs for communities across the nation. https://t.co/yqZbKQbfhM
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 5, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Gameday Insulation!🏈
Kick off the football season by checking out Local 5’s touchdown caliber work to get SoFi Stadium Super Bowl ready!
➡️ Read more: https://t.co/p831beiEoL #InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #football #nflseason pic.twitter.com/lmsU1Ux4Rl— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 4, 2024
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
“Thank A Worker” - A Labor Day Letter from IFPTE’s Executive Officershttps://t.co/HbTXVWXsvd
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 30, 2024
International Labor Communications Association:
WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: the comms team behind last year’s massive @sagaftra strike will present on Strike Preparedness and how the union achieved such successful messaging throughout the strike!
Join us at the ILCA-CALM Mini Conference in NYC, Sept 5-7: https://t.co/mfkdKjwIam pic.twitter.com/DyRnEbeP7d— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) September 3, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Georgia! Poll worker applications close soon. Don't wait—apply now to help ensure every vote counts! @PowerThePolls #Vote #Georgia #Empower24 pic.twitter.com/Od8cVleOr0
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 5, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Save the date! 🗓️ The 2025 Great Labor Arts Exchange is set for June 20-22 in Silver Spring, MD. Join activists & artists in celebrating labor arts like music, film, poetry, & more! Sign up to stay updated: https://t.co/6QksPdWasP pic.twitter.com/kwmXFcJ6Qc
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) September 5, 2024
Laborers:
A lot has changed in Construction over the last 121 years, but the one thing that hasn’t is the strength and grit of #Laborers. Here's to another 121+ years of #LIUNA strength and #solidarity ✊ 💪 pic.twitter.com/JW8Px9faCp
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 5, 2024
Machinists:
Since the early 1900s, IAM members in North America have enjoyed lucrative contracts and built planes and spacecraft. Our union has helped send men to the moon and produced aircraft that fly millions of people around the globe annually. #IAM2024 pic.twitter.com/8q5tp405gF
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 5, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:
The MTD wishes everyone on and off the waterfront a happy and restful Labor Day! Remember that workers fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy.
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) September 2, 2024
Mine Workers:
“Betty Jean Hall was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to advocating for coal miners and championing the rights and opportunities for women in our industry. Her legacy is one of strength..." - Cecil Robertshttps://t.co/97mBMS41A0
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) August 20, 2024
Musical Artists:
AGMA Endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President in 2024 Election: https://t.co/aTWjgHqKeb pic.twitter.com/Fh3evXrO79
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 5, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
During the NALC 73rd Biennial Convention, delegates had the chance to see the final design of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle. Watch this video to learn about the development & features of the vehicle. More info about the NGDV & its predecessors here: https://t.co/KSneSUIUfS pic.twitter.com/WKdePC3td4
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 4, 2024
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
“The minimum Mexico can do for the migrant community is to recognize their work and offer them the Bienestar pension; the reality is that many don't even have enough to eat.”
Angela Sambrano from #NDLON on what to do. https://t.co/EH18BUC8zn— NDLON (@NDLON) September 4, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
The YWomenVote 2024 Gen Z National Town Hall is more than just an event; it's a movement toward ensuring young voices are heard loud and clear.
Join in with @YWCAUSA virtually or in-person: https://t.co/u3Dhr8w1L7— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 5, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Labor Day Message, Letter on New WFF Occ. Series, Continued Organizing Success, and more - https://t.co/O9mxiWJKKx pic.twitter.com/jYGUAVvCGY
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) August 30, 2024
National Nurses United:
Union nurses are always ready to do what it takes for our patients!
Asheville nurses overwhelmingly authorize a strike at @HCAhealthcare Mission Hospital. ✊https://t.co/pcPWsnBAzF— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 4, 2024
NFL Players Association:
From zero contract negotiations & no player movement to now, players have and continue to fight for more: “It means that you care, not just for you, but you care for the actual game itself.” #LaborDay #1u #leadership pic.twitter.com/OLXBI7mu9p
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 2, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Joining the trades is easy through a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Full @ENRnews episode: https://t.co/u2duN1Vt6B pic.twitter.com/BNVB2Cir2r— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 5, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
Happy Labor Day from your union! Here’s to building upon the union power we’ve built together ✊ #UnionStrong #LaborDay pic.twitter.com/6nJarD1Cfm
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) September 2, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union would like to spotlight the work of @IUPAT53 Local 1144 members Codey Bettinger, Collin Derenberger, Gerad Lockhart, Skylar Bland, Delmer Offenger, Timothy Cline, along-lastingan currently working at Blennerhassett Middle School in Parkersburg, WV.
Our members… pic.twitter.com/ZvMhFhg1wY— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 5, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
How do we elect people who care about workers and our families? By showing up on Election Day. Register to vote here. It takes less than two minutes on average.https://t.co/W7VrgLhMf8 pic.twitter.com/6rFLc7zXiu
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 3, 2024
Pride At Work:
#ItsBetterInAUnion. Don’t believe us?
Try ➡️
✅18% higher wages
✅Better health care
✅Safer workplaces
✅Job security
🎉 Happy Labor Day! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/av1iHzC1ht— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) September 2, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS natl officer vote results: Exec Board members reelected to current positions @PASSprezdc Spero to begin 2nd term; @PASScfodc Aguirre to begin 3rd term. Proud to represent workers @FAANews & @MCASCPPA #unionsolidarity #publicservice #AviationSafetyhttps://t.co/Vk2jrOcZyP
— PASS (@PASSNational) September 4, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
CONTRACT VICTORY: congrats to @RWDSU members at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, OH, who ratified their union contract in August! The new agreement includes increases to PTO, bereavement, and pension contribution, and up to a 35% wage increase through the life of the contract! pic.twitter.com/AnWK1GnjMm
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 5, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Labeling hole covers can prevent roofers from falling through skylights and holes. Learn more at: https://t.co/V8iwYJQU4H #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/BJTyj4YIub
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 5, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
“Lightspeed LA has always recognized and valued the irreplaceable role of talent, which injects creativity, innovation, and the human touch into video games.” - @Steve_C_Martin
Thank you for caring about actors as much as we do @LightspeedLAstu! https://t.co/uHs8QEBA9X— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 4, 2024
Solidarity Center:
We’re still buzzing with excitement from the news out of Liberia this past weekend where thousands of workers at Firestone's rubber plantation voted UNION YES. Click the link to learn more about their journey to the election.https://t.co/7oGhJVXpln #Solidarity #1u
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 5, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
This Labor Day 2024, we're ready to strike!
NewsGuild President Jon Schleuss (@gaufre) celebrates a year of wins:
👥 1,400 workers unionized
✍️ 90+ first contracts secured
✊ 39 workplaces strike
We're stronger than ever and committed to a better future! pic.twitter.com/P9EnMiSDoq— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 2, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Here's a reminder to join Locals 892 and 871 at the Local 892 office (3919 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505) on Sunday, 9/8 from 9am-3pm for the IATSE Blood Drive!
To Schedule your life saving appointment, go to https://t.co/kUFhOinyot and use the sponsor code "IATSE871". pic.twitter.com/R3bXNMBpB4— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 4, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU is empowering workers in Florida so they can fight for better wages and economic security, and not just accept the crumbs that corporations like @GoBrightline are willing to drop to them. @TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/EKYBdEWgT8
— TWU (@transportworker) September 2, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
VICTORY! 🚨 The American Train Dispatchers Association successfully organized the train dispatchers at Genesee & Wyoming in St Albans, VT.
The dispatchers control rail traffic in 43 states & 13,000 miles of track for the largest U.S. short-line railroad. https://t.co/DSoLaliiNb— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 5, 2024
UAW:
Battery workers are seizing their power! Today, 1,000 workers at Ultium Cells in Spring Hill, TN, voted to join the UAW. They are the second Ultium plant built in the US and the second to go union. The first was Lordstown, OH, in 2022. pic.twitter.com/dOlbED34if
— UAW (@UAW) September 4, 2024
UNITE HERE:
This Labor Day weekend, over 10,000 hotel workers in nine cities stood up to their bosses to fight for raises, fair workloads, and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.
Hotel workers are ready to do whatever it takes to win. pic.twitter.com/0w8BbOc526— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 5, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Clerical workers at Toms River Fire Commissioners District #1 in Toms River, NJ, & @ufcwlocal152 members, have ratified a NEW contract!
The 3 year contract includes improved wages & benefits, as well as a provision that ends “at-will” employment.
➡️ https://t.co/IjMBcZ86eS pic.twitter.com/BVIslleBqg— UFCW (@UFCW) September 3, 2024
United Steelworkers:
When the things that we value most are on the line, we get out and vote.
Are you ready for November? Check your voter registration status, make a plan to cast your ballot, and share info with your loved ones so they too can be prepared: https://t.co/IvMx95ftKk pic.twitter.com/acLWuQaZhz— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) September 5, 2024
Utility Workers:
Retirees know #ItsBetterInAUnion!
"The day we became union with UWUA, my life improved immensely. For 20 years I worked for Eastern Utilities Associates, a small electric company in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.' 🧵 pic.twitter.com/SGrtfKYvjI— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 5, 2024
Working America:
Happy Labor Day!
Today we celebrate every worker and the historic achievements of the labor movement. We honor our past, celebrate the present, and tomorrow, we’ll continue the fight for more.#LaborDay #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/oov6qL3vC7— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) September 2, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
Join us at the NYC Labor Day Parade this Saturday! Show your union pride by marching with the WGAE and thousands of local union members.
RSVP & details: https://t.co/zXy9MvzvsN pic.twitter.com/ulSvnPEGPw— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) September 5, 2024