
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:
We are pleased to announce that we have reached a deal on a new Development Agreement! Work on this agreement may resume immediately. Read our press release for details - https://t.co/OkO4ClwZll pic.twitter.com/a8405Cblcd
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) February 27, 2025
AFGE:
AFGE will challenge any unlawful terminations of our members and federal employees across the country.https://t.co/CM2zsuFe3W
— AFGE (@AFGENational) February 22, 2025
AFSCME:
A big welcome to nearly 5K supervisors who work for the State of Maryland. They overwhelmingly chose @AFSCMEMaryland as their union. https://t.co/krF8jmds3V
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) February 27, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
BREAKING: Retirees affected by WEP/GPO repeal can expect to get retroactive payments backdated to January 2024 by the end of March, according to SSA officials. https://t.co/HdQIgj1wIf
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 27, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Tonight, International President John Costa hosted a virtual town hall for our Local President/Business Agents in the U.S. to acknowledge and strategize around the landscape of the first month of the Trump administration and the impact on our members and industry. The town hall… pic.twitter.com/rmODAH7Uch
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 27, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
More than 1,000 musicians joined together to release this album, in protest to the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law, which would allow artificial intelligence companies to use artists’ copyrighted work without permission. #isthiswhatwewant…
— AFM (@The_AFM) February 26, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
Hands off Medicaid: Send a letter here https://t.co/MWHtW0cJIw#DontCutMyMedicaid pic.twitter.com/y3Tb2sOmWZ
— AFT (@AFTunion) February 21, 2025
Boilermakers:
“As data centers and AI-driven energy demands surge, the Boilermakers are positioned at the forefront of emerging energy technologies.” - Johnny Baca, Director, M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund. Read more from IBB's presence at PowerGen2025. ➡️ https://t.co/VXdP4pOoay pic.twitter.com/3qhEvLHbyp
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 27, 2025
Bricklayers:
We were thrilled to be a part of the 30th annual Bowling for Gold tournament hosted by the Community Services Agency!
The BAC sent 5 teams to help in raising money for union members and their families in need!#BestHandsInTheBowlingLanes #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeships pic.twitter.com/7l6ltGgHSH— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) February 27, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Solidarity with @UPTECWA members on strike! https://t.co/8TlDRoQjbO
— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 26, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
Solidarity with @WGAEast/@MSNBCunion members! https://t.co/vyZo61vxGO
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) February 26, 2025
Electrical Workers:
Good choice! https://t.co/435m1D5ze7
— IBEW (@IBEW) February 26, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🚨 Big win for fair pay! After a hard-fought battle, Osceola, Fla., battalion chiefs will now receive the overtime pay they deserve. 👏 #UnionStrong #FairPay #IAFF
https://t.co/zcHjNw9dQ5— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) February 27, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Become a Union Member 💪
Whether you have experience working in the Insulation industry or are new to the trade — now is the time to earn a higher wage & better benefits.
➡️Learn more & become a member today: https://t.co/yjahHngRTW#InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride… pic.twitter.com/QlXF7OlH6l— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) February 26, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE stands in Solidarity with Postal Workers and denounces any efforts to privatize our Postal Service https://t.co/Os8dNlCb7t
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) February 22, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
@AttorneyMartinez delivers an important message for the immigrant community from Capitol Hill during the reintroduction of The American Dream and Promise Act pic.twitter.com/kSc1TjAuHD
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) February 27, 2025
Labor Heritage Foundation:
🔥 Powerful speeches & inspiring music at last night’s MLK “Gonna Take Us All” Ball! 🎶✊ A packed crowd at McGinty’s heard from Jamie Raskin, Sara Nelson & more, pushing back against attacks on workers. “By all means, keep moving.” #MLK #Solidarity #1uhttps://t.co/a7W04NGNud pic.twitter.com/mFCZ8DlkZa
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) February 26, 2025
Laborers:
#TBT to LIUNA apprenticeship back in the day!
Our commitment to world-class training has never changed, but wow—our facilities sure have! From then to now, #LIUNA has been building stronger workers, safer job sites, and brighter futures.
#ThrowbackThursday #apprenticeship pic.twitter.com/ub3IBwVeBi— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 27, 2025
Machinists:
An overwhelming UNION YES from 60 Unifi Aviation (owned 49% by @Delta) ground handling workers based in San Jose, Calif., who last week voted to join our union!
Get the deets on the severe union-busting campaign these workers faced to get their union 🔽👀https://t.co/t1S1RetmQa— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) February 26, 2025
Mine Workers:
The January/February issue of the journal proudly features Belinda Biafore as its Associate Membership Spotlight.
Belinda Biafore is an Associate Member and long-time supporter of the United Mine Workers. Sister Biafore is the former West Virginia...https://t.co/5tMbj1wAGI— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) February 27, 2025
Musical Artists:
AGMA Joins the Human Artistry Campaign to Advocate for the Rights of Artists in the Age of AI: https://t.co/c7MToluWjw @human_artistry pic.twitter.com/DfOcw6CSf6
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) February 26, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Here’s what NATCA members accomplished last week pic.twitter.com/erXC7jAdZW
— NATCA (@NATCA) February 25, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
ICYMI ➡️ The Social Security Administration announced that the agency will begin to pay retroactive benefits & will increase monthly benefit payments for those impacted by the WEP & GPO. For more info about this #SocialSecurityFairnessAct update, visit: https://t.co/icGoaW0Fdr
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 27, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Domestic workers are the cornerstone of a healthy economy. Yet, they have been excluded from our federal labor protections for far too long.
We must recognize their essential work and invest in a care infrastructure that genuinely supports the livelihoods of all Americans. pic.twitter.com/wuwZXN4hYI— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) February 26, 2025
National Nurses United:
Nurses condemn the senseless, unacceptable violence at UPMC Memorial in Pennsylvania and @HCAhealthcare Florida Palms West Hospital.
Our employers must adopt nurse-led #WorkplaceViolencePrevention plans and safe staffing to protect staff and patients.https://t.co/L6Qv5G3ZRl— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) February 25, 2025
NFL Players Association:
The 3rd edition of the NFLPA Team Report Cards is here! 📊
With free agency ahead, these insights help players evaluate workplace conditions across all 32 teams. Progress is happening, but there’s more work to do.
See the full list of team grades here: https://t.co/Dkn4WES7mn pic.twitter.com/WpgG218vVV— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 26, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“It makes all the sense in the world to work to recruit more women into the trades. Women want all the same Middle Class wages as men, and they want safety and a voice on the job. Women are good union members, and when unions are stronger, the Labor Movement is stronger.” -…
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 27, 2025
Office and Professional Employees:
OPEIU Local 40 nurses at Rochester Henry Ford Hospital are currently facing a critical situation, fighting for a fair contract after TWO LONG YEARS of negotiations with two different administrations.
Stand in solidarity with nurses → https://t.co/MtMMrdBSl2— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) February 27, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
This Black History Month, we honor the relentless fight for justice that began with the Black Lives Matter movement. From breaking barriers within our union to standing shoulder to shoulder for equality, we push for a future where every life is valued and every voice heard. pic.twitter.com/O6Bevz9ul3
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 20, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
On @CNN @PASSprezdc Spero talked safety critical jobs @FAANews represented by PASS & the PEOPLE! "It seems to be a pattern of cyberbullying—let’s call it that. Folks are rattled, they are shaken. Instead of concentrating on their jobs, it's chaos & panic"https://t.co/7s8xsi5z5Y
— PASS (@PASSNational) February 24, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
CONTRACT VICTORY: congrats to @RWDSU Mid South Council members at Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio! These workers recently ratified a new contract that includes the largest wage increases of any prior union contract at their facility!
Learn more: https://t.co/LFcmxkVAgj pic.twitter.com/BaAYHiHZln— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 27, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Join a #union, and chances are you'll live longer and happier! Makes sense...
- higher wages,
- quality benefits, like health insurance,
- better workplace safety standards,
- less stress knowing you'll receive a pension in retirement.https://t.co/SckxkfKUA3— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) February 26, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
We are deeply saddened by the death of Gene Hackman and his wife. The SAG Award- and five-time Oscar-winner was among the finest actors of his generation. His tremendous legacy of work will live on. May he #RIP. #SagAftraMember since 1959 https://t.co/hlBf038ieq
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 27, 2025
Service Employees International Union (SEIU):
💥Tariffs & deportations don’t protect workers—they divide us while corporations profit. The real solution? International solidarity. We must stand together across borders to fight exploitation and build power! pic.twitter.com/GGaD02L6rb
— SEIU (@SEIU) February 27, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Revitalizing America’s arts, media, and entertainment industries starts with investing in the people who make it happen.
These priorities would protect workers’ earnings, uphold safety and fair labor standards, and secure vital funding for cultural projects and productions. pic.twitter.com/TPb94CpKFA— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 27, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
TWU International Pres. Samuelsen greeting the hard-working members of Local 234 who operate & maintain the @SEPTA system in Philly. L234 secured a solid contract last year after a strategic & intense campaign with a strike authorization vote. @TwuSamuelsen pic.twitter.com/hmzxlVY1N6
— TWU (@transportworker) February 26, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
Allies from across the labor movement joined @NALC_national in their rally yesterday to show this administration that we will fight to save the postal service. #FightLikeHell pic.twitter.com/kOn9K3Tx0d
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) February 25, 2025
UAW:
"Chants of 'What’s disgusting? Union busting!' could be heard all along Eastern Parkway. People from other institutions, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, were present to support their colleagues." @UAWRegion9Ahttps://t.co/77xP3F9p2r
— UAW (@UAW) February 27, 2025
Union Veterans Council:
Veterans feel ‘left behind’ and ‘disparaged’ after Trump’s government cuts: Iraq Veteran
Once again, the Union Veterans Council is on the frontlines, fighting for those who fought for us. https://t.co/Jp6ROkU3Jw via @msnbc— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) February 27, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Black History Month Leader Spotlight ✨
Pierre Whitaker, Lead Service Attendant & UNITE HERE Local 23 Amtrak Chapter President—"For over a century we have been at the forefront of the fight to have our work respected, and despite many challenges, today we are stronger than ever." pic.twitter.com/WAHYgZkeN7— UNITE HERE Local 23 (@unitehere23) February 26, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Nearly 100 @UFCWLocal152 members at Berks Foods have ratified a strong new contract!
The 3-year contract includes annual wage increases, a longevity bonus, affordable health benefits, improved vacation policies, & extended funeral leave.
➡️ https://t.co/ULa0ImD45B pic.twitter.com/Oq9LpoefeI— UFCW (@UFCW) February 27, 2025
United Steelworkers:
Nellie Carabello, a former public sector worker and proud SOAR activist, shares how an eye-opening experience with harassment led her to embrace union activism. Hear her story in the latest Solidarity Works podcast—first in a series with SOAR activists! https://t.co/I6lC6EgKdt pic.twitter.com/OYnaGD85ni
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) February 27, 2025
Utility Workers:
🛬 ICYMI: Our well-trained union siblings from @afa_cwa were heroes when Delta flight overturned in Toronto. https://t.co/MgEmY15fgB
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) February 26, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Are you ok with the workers behind shows like Alone, The First 48, and Pawn Stars being disrespected by mgmt with substandard union contract proposals? Neither are we! The time for @WeAreITVA to agree to a fair contract is NOW.
Sign the petition: https://t.co/TFWxB0PbSI #1u— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) February 27, 2025