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:
Starbucks workers are on strike for a fair union contract, and Equity members can help! Don't cross the picket line, sign the petition and find a local picket site near you at https://www.nocontractnocoffee.org/
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) December 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
AFGE:
The Protect America's Workforce Act passes the House! This is a huge step in restoring the union rights of more than 1 million feds. Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/Pysy3v7BUZ pic.twitter.com/Hyvsc4W4Z1
— AFGE (@AFGENational) December 11, 2025
AFSCME:
Last week, anti-union lawmakers in Utah were forced to repeal a law they had approved just months before that targeted collective bargaining rights for public service workers. That was thanks to the Protect Utah Workers coalition, which includes AFSCME. https://t.co/wGw8qFRndl
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) December 15, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
💪🪧 They might be retired, but our members are helping workers fight for a voice on the job. Case in point, TX Alliance members Gene and Judy joined Starbucks baristas who are speaking out and fighting for a fair contract now! pic.twitter.com/Ko7TkV6EfK
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) December 17, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
#NotOneMore pic.twitter.com/t5pJ2mW10u
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) December 17, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
May the lights of the menorah fill your home and heart with warmth, love, peace, and joy during this celebration and always.
Wishing everyone a Safe, Healthy & Happy Hanukkah. 🕎 pic.twitter.com/mxXom6NBSY— AFM (@The_AFM) December 15, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
.@NYSPEF nurse practitioner Amy Palcholk is on Capitol Hill today in support of @RepTimKennedy’s LEAP Act to stop this administration’s proposal to deprofessionalize advanced degrees like nurses, educators, social workers and more. pic.twitter.com/5IwdwbJvCV
— AFT (@AFTunion) December 17, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Some people say never skip leg day - during peak season, every day is leg day for postal workers! This Peak Season postal workers are leaving it all on the workroom floor to get your holiday mail to you! pic.twitter.com/pfDqTAjZcM
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) December 17, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
TOMORROW: Join AFA PSA Flight Attendants in CLT, DAY, DCA, DFW, and PHL for a system-wide Day of Action to demand a Contract now. See you on the picket line ✊ RSVP here: https://t.co/VOzBvoeVgJ pic.twitter.com/SiIFxi2UdT
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) December 17, 2025
Boilermakers:
Western States organizers, Local 92 #Boilermakers and Trojan workers played Santa with the Los Angeles Federation of Labor picking up and delivering bikes for the Boys and Girls Club's annual toy drive. The LA Federation donated 225 turkeys to Trojan workers for Thanksgiving. pic.twitter.com/4hWVShPFKI
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) December 17, 2025
Bricklayers:
Students of Linsly School in Wheeling, #WV will soon have a new dormitory, thanks to the skilled #bricklayers of BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD, employed by BAC signatory contractor Kessler Masonry.#WorksiteWednesday #SkilledTrades pic.twitter.com/Y1eYLgycjd
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) December 17, 2025
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Meet our National Officers Council https://t.co/ECCmACy5vJ
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) December 9, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Lame Duck Lobby Day! Lots of CWA members in Trenton today to talk to elected officials about our priorities, including our fight for affordable healthcare and structural healthcare reform, protecting NJCU workers’ collective bargaining rights, expanding paid family leave & more! pic.twitter.com/3RNHR9RqhW
— CWA District 1 (@CWADistrict1) December 15, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
Nonprofit employee and @opeiu.org Local 39 member Megan Gulland says her coworkers organized their union to improve job security, transparency, and the services they provide. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/tOJdChJ-l6g?...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) December 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Electrical Workers:
Congrats Brother Merriweather! https://t.co/JrG9AtGiUw
— IBEW (@IBEW) December 17, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥 Stronger support starts with better conversations.
Join the #IAFF Center of Excellence "Motivational Interviewing" webinar.
📅 Dec. 17 | 🕑 12–1:30 p.m. ET💻 Register: https://t.co/W9Kj2jvJd5 pic.twitter.com/d9FpYPEmY0— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) December 16, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
WORKERS WIN IN CHICAGOLAND WITH TRANSIT FUNDING LAW: https://t.co/0IV5NwSOMq
“Our voices will be heard to protect not only our members currently, but hopefully our future members, as we look to expand transit and have a transit system worthy of 10, 15, 20 years down the line.”— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) December 16, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Celebrates a Working Majority of the House of Representatives Rejecting Trump’s Federal Sector Union-Bustinghttps://t.co/x8yTV6nVZ2
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) December 12, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Our fight for workers’ rights is far from over. Families across the nation still face hardship, uncertainty, and injustice. But together, we can make a difference. #JoinLCLAA #LCLAA2026 #UnitedWeStand pic.twitter.com/BeCfptcqXY
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) December 17, 2025
Laborers:
All across North America, Laborers are stepping up and giving back this holiday season.
If you want to be involved, contact your #LIUNA Local or join #LaborersRising → https://t.co/nJB5gwVvis#FeelThePower #LIUNCares #SeasonOfGiving pic.twitter.com/96Rnc0JZzj— LIUNA (@LIUNA) December 17, 2025
Machinists:
Union workers make Amtrak run. 🚊
This holiday season, more than 18,000 Amtrak union members will receive $900 bonuses, a recognition they have earned through record ridership and revenue.https://t.co/rXHjMrfK2m— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) December 12, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
As @FIFPRO marks 60 years, we stand proudly with our global union family — united in defending players’ rights, safety, and dignity across the world.
Here’s to the next 60 years of collective purpose and solidarity. #FIFPRO60 pic.twitter.com/ncM0u65gku— MLSPA (@MLSPA) December 15, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
Pictured from left to right Daniel (Danny V.) Villarruel, Business Manager, Financial ST SMART Local 32; Secretary-Treasurer Brittanie Potter and Kris Hopkins, AVP of Seafarers International Union. pic.twitter.com/z8Ot0lVEwi
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) December 10, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
We need you today.
Help restore collective bargaining rights to 1 million federal workers. Pick up the phone and call your representative. Tell them to support the Protect America’s Workforce Act. Dial 855-493-4407, or fill out the form to receive a call. pic.twitter.com/J6KfZcNUhO— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) December 11, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
On this day in 1985, NATCA’s logo was adopted during one of our Union’s initial organizing meetings. https://t.co/L5rF3VKQlb pic.twitter.com/nMFqc2gm3o
— NATCA (@NATCA) December 16, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Every holiday season, dedicated letter carriers like Connecticut Merged Branch 20 member Brett Swanson hit their routes, ready to get the job done for their customers — and lend Santa a hand along the way! Off his route, Brett creates and publishes comic books and teaches kids to… pic.twitter.com/UZrurjQo9D
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) December 17, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Domestic workers are facing rising threats—from cuts to Medicaid & SNAP to attacks on immigrant communities. Yet they continue to lead with courage and hope.
Your gift defends their rights and builds a future where every worker is valued.
Give care here: https://t.co/2iOFJmD3SY— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) December 17, 2025
National Nurses United:
Trump’s executive order threatens state A.I. safeguards in hospitals.
Hospitals use A.I. to send patients home who should be in the hospital, replacing 24/7 nursing care with remote monitoring just for profit. Nurses urge states to stand firm. Enough! https://t.co/PeIU9xIP74— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) December 16, 2025
NFL Players Association:
From one #CommunityMVP to the next.
@OfficialShon_4 👉 @bigsgjamo
There’s still time to support DeShon and his community efforts by visiting the @gofundme link: https://t.co/Zih0TgoDcU pic.twitter.com/kojliOz2XK— NFLPA (@NFLPA) December 13, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
For over a century — through wars, depressions, good times and bad — collective bargaining has been the one thing working people could count on.
We applaud the House passing the Protect America's Workforce Act. https://t.co/8byyH55LrY— The Building Trades (@NABTU) December 16, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Congratulations to all of the 2025 apprentice graduates and new journeyworkers from District Council 57!
We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish in your life-long careers with the IUPAT! pic.twitter.com/LeJOiJEYkg— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) December 17, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
Our hockey operations staff have concluded this year’s Members Meetings tour, visiting with every AHL and ECHL team across North America over the past eight weeks.
Thank you to our members in Abbotsford, Allen, Bakersfield, Bloomington, Bridgeport, Calgary, Coachella, Iowa,… pic.twitter.com/0f59mWmoIp— PHPA (@thephpa) December 15, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Be kind. Be patient. Be grateful.
Every retail worker you see this week has been standing, lifting, stocking, and smiling through long shifts.
Let’s make the holidays brighter — for everyone.https://t.co/AMJUGvfeuk#RespectRetailWorkers #UnionSolidarity pic.twitter.com/iwc2TnPMW0— RWDSU (@RWDSU) December 16, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
New year, new adventures — order the 2026 Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Calendar today!
Great photos, awesome giveaways, and every purchase supports programs that get youth outdoors and protect America’s outdoor traditions.
➡️ https://t.co/GBRLsT6Qzc pic.twitter.com/MehnvdOy96— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) December 9, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
We are stronger TOGETHER. ✊ SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin & many #SagAftraMembers SHOWED UP in solidarity for @SBWorkersUnited baristas who are on ULP strike. We support them in their fight for a fair contract & an end to union-busting. #NoContractNoCoffee pic.twitter.com/8DYbh59Ck8
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) December 16, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
4 Republicans have crossed party lines to try to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits for 3 years.
Extending them is not just the right thing to do – it’s essential for the 45 million Americans who get their insurance through ACA. https://t.co/UekwdCMtys— SEIU (@SEIU) December 17, 2025
Solidarity Center:
With your support through one of our toughest years, we’re still in over 60 countries—still standing with workers organizing under threat of violence, repression & exploitation to win safer jobs, fair pay & a real voice in shaping society.
Donate at https://t.co/qgw0m6Zvmh. pic.twitter.com/fjdmf6HjCX— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) December 16, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Word of the year: SLOP! @MerriamWebster
"Like slime, sludge, and muck, slop has the wet sound of something you don't want to touch. Slop oozes into everything."
We could not agree more. Keep AI slop out of our news! #NewsNotSlophttps://t.co/1wjTyZ6pcV— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) December 15, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Front of House workers at Denver’s iconic Casa Bonita have officially voted to join IATSE Local 7!
This marks another milestone in the growing movement of union organizing at Casa Bonita, following earlier victories by arcade staff and performers who joined IATSE and Actors’… pic.twitter.com/y4GnQNhNXq— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) December 16, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
“There are heinous demands coming from the employer. The employer wants a 300% increase in health benefit contributions. Absolutely outrageous. No raise. Inflation is rampant. Our patience has worn thin.” @TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/ByqDtIeu8t
— TWU (@transportworker) December 17, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
Transportation labor stands in solidarity with @UCOCPTY tugboat captains in Panama as they fight for a fair contract. @canaldepanama must abide by the law and bargain in good faith with maritime workers demanding safety and dignity on the job. https://t.co/qBhTlwxs28 pic.twitter.com/L7LfZEj1w6
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) December 16, 2025
UAW:
"Penalties for bosses who break wage and hour laws has fallen a staggering 94% during the second Trump administration. Workplace health and safety penalties have also dropped 45%."https://t.co/VDRYbGwxZB
— UAW (@UAW) December 17, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
“President Trump betrayed workers,” said the head of the AFL-CIO. “Working people delivered a rare bipartisan majority to stop the administration’s unprecedented attacks on our freedoms.”https://t.co/mmzdbDdaAx
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) December 12, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Food service workers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport ratify new contract! https://t.co/3nyiIBqTgi via @houstonchron
— UNITE HERE Local 23 (@unitehere23) December 11, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
There is still time to register for the 2026 Free Foreign Language Program Winter quarter!
Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis, so don’t miss your chance to apply!
Register Now: https://t.co/61IC0Gx1LG pic.twitter.com/hRAVFZGPwD— UFCW (@UFCW) December 16, 2025
United Steelworkers:
We continue to highlight the stories of solidarity and community care from our siblings, with this story of Local 1155L’s Next Gen committee from Bridgestone Americas Tire.
This group of members hosted a supply drive for the local Hickory Creek elementary school. 👏 pic.twitter.com/QXGu567LqU— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) December 17, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Solidarity with our @slateunion.bsky.social members at the bargaining table. Wishlist: Fair contract! ✊🎁
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) December 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM