
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:
ICYMI - Executive Director @avincentjr was recognized for his dedication to advocating for our members in @PoliticsNYnews 2025 Labor Power Players list.
Check out the impressive list of labor leaders and advocates who made it this year. https://t.co/qzd9pbzl26 pic.twitter.com/VGlvvSRQTX— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) March 20, 2025
AFGE:
What was the only thing to improve TSA employee engagement and satisfaction on the job? Collective bargaining and the 30% pay raises our union won for TSOs. https://t.co/9BF39pS1dP
— AFGE (@AFGENational) March 20, 2025
AFSCME:
We see these changes for what they are - a back door effort to undermine and cut Social Security.
They're making it significantly harder for disabled and rural Americans to access Social Security. We won't stand for it. https://t.co/bYwrAMvY4s— AFSCME (@AFSCME) March 20, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Members in CT, MS, and FL are taking action to save Medicaid, support labor, and stop DOGE's Social Security attacks. We will never stop fighting for older and working Americans! #SaveMedicaid pic.twitter.com/bOws3hSxvG
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) March 19, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 1573-Brampton, ON, members are united in their fight for a better contract. #ATUStrongerTogether https://t.co/ERIM3wl6m5 #1u #canlab @OFLabour #UnionStrong #Brampton
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) March 20, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
#ProtectOurKids pic.twitter.com/62Hmp8xwoP
— AFT (@AFTunion) March 20, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
The Postal Service belongs to the people, not the billionaires. ✊ Join us on March 20 as we make our voices heard nationwide, “Hands Off Our Public Postal Service! – U.S. Mail is Not For Sale!” Find an event near you ➡️ : https://t.co/SoZlz9HBsK pic.twitter.com/K3rlj8gYst
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) March 12, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
HAPPENING NOW: @AFAUnitedMEC Flight Attendants and allies are hitting the picket line at nearly 20 airports around the world to tell United management to get concessions off the table and deliver the industry-leading Contract we’ve earned! London & Guam kicking it off! #1u pic.twitter.com/eDOl1y9vaw
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 19, 2025
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
ON STRIKE 🪧 24 members of BCTGM Local 3G (Battle Creek, Mich.) who make Knappen Baking Flour in Augusta, Mich.
Support them by sharing!#knappenmilling #knappenmillingstrike #ulpstrike #bctgmpower #onstrike pic.twitter.com/LKMTNh82iy— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) March 13, 2025
Boilermakers:
Here's what L-83's Jess Mendenhall has to say about her #Boilermaker brotherhood experience.
Jess is the second woman to complete the MOST Project Management course. Read the full story here: https://t.co/6UTASl0E9i pic.twitter.com/TM7ksyXcrs— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) March 19, 2025
Bricklayers:
Reminder - The deadline to apply for the U.S. Bates Scholarship are coming up next month!
Full details can be accessed here: https://t.co/ZMyclV4ujx or through the link in our bio!#BestHandsInTheBusiness #Apprenticeship #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/knnhLcEbUi— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) March 20, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Work in the videogame industry and ready for a union?
Learn more about United Videogame Workers-CWA (@vgworkers): https://t.co/z3hK1H2dXS pic.twitter.com/QlEpqwIt0E— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 19, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
In uncertain times, a union provides professionals with stability, as they have a voice in workplace decisions and the support of their coworkers. Learn more about the benefits of joining together in union here: https://t.co/JoD99wOaoR pic.twitter.com/uKqCE9hiUX
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) March 14, 2025
Electrical Workers:
This #WomensHistoryMonth we honor #IBEW women who have made history. Sisters like @AFLCIO President @LizShuler pic.twitter.com/yvWFlnXwHr
— IBEW (@IBEW) March 19, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🖥️🔥🏢 For #firefighters, the growing presence of data centers requires specialized training, lots of planning, and close cooperation with on-site security and engineering teams.
Learn more ⬇️https://t.co/H8BrtyKwDa— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) March 19, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Did you know the journal is now available on our website & in the app?📲
As leaders of sustainable practices, we believe how we produce our quarterly journal should reflect our commitment to a greener tomorrow.
Want to go paperless? Update your settings in your membership… pic.twitter.com/5z63O4NZz8— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 19, 2025
International Labor Communications Association:
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ILCA member organizations like @AFGENational are working hard to uplift the stories of their members!https://t.co/1fsIcD1omO
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) March 18, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
🎭 SAG-AFTRA STANDS STRONG FOR DIVERSITY & ACCESSIBILITY! 🎭
As major studios quietly roll back their DEI commitments under pressure from the Trump administration, SAG-AFTRA’s national board just reaffirmed its commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility. pic.twitter.com/Zy0USKifpA— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 19, 2025
Labor Heritage Foundation:
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily (7:15a on WPFW): American Steel playwright Alex Lin, on today’s Labor Heritage Power Hour; 40K UC employees Alex Lin quote@wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network pic.twitter.com/ngqB6eYFG2— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) March 20, 2025
Laborers:
#TBT — 121+ years of fighting, organizing, and WINNING!
From job site safety to fair wages, union and non-union—we, #LIUNA stand up for ALL workers. When our backs are against the wall, Laborers don’t back down—we FIGHT and we WIN!
#WeFightWeWin #ORGANIZE & #FeelThePower… pic.twitter.com/rekaBCYMMI— LIUNA (@LIUNA) March 20, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
https://t.co/173YlFsyPT
MTD Backs New Pro-Maritime Legislation— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) March 12, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
Rumor has it Trump to Pick Union-Busting Attorney for Key Labor Law Position. Crystal Carey became a partner last year at Morgan Lewis, which has been one of the most powerful management-side law firms in the country since the 1950s. https://t.co/xn90hDlvHe
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 17, 2025
Mine Workers:
"The UMWA represents hundreds of West Virginia state employees, and we are proud to do so. We believe they deserve the same rights and respect on the job that any other worker anywhere has a right to expect..." - Cecil E. Robertshttps://t.co/R90PlU9QRO
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) March 18, 2025
Musical Artists:
AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Cincinnati Opera: https://t.co/EkC4wcwIk0 pic.twitter.com/82OKKsEmVg
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) March 13, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
President Nick Daniels served on a panel at the @NBAA Joint Board of Directors and Advisory Council meeting w/ panelists @AirlinesDotOrg SVP Sharon Pinkerton and former @FAANews Acting Administrator Billy Nolanhttps://t.co/3mTMO4fcPI pic.twitter.com/gtL4tvR7ry
— NATCA (@NATCA) March 20, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
On March 23, we’re putting this fight on the MAP! Join letter carriers across the nation as we #fightlikehell for the universal service Americans rely on.
📢 We’re delivering our message, loud & clear: #HELLNO to dismantling USPS!
Find your local rally ➡️… pic.twitter.com/nYQvUjxCgA— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 11, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Sharon, an NDWA member and Medicaid recipient in North Carolina, shares how Medicaid cuts would impact her family and community:
"We need [Medicaid] to send our families, our loved ones, to the doctor—because no one can afford a doctor bill."
Watch: pic.twitter.com/csLSz9rYwx— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 19, 2025
National Nurses United:
RNs at VA facilities across the country send a clear message to our trans patients in response to attacks on their care: You will not be erased and we will continue to fight for you. https://t.co/VX3rrYsisp
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) March 20, 2025
NFL Players Association:
This past week, members got down to business at our annual Board of Player Representatives meeting to shape the future of our union while soaking up paradise. Here's to leadership, building on our gains and solidarity! 🌴 pic.twitter.com/L5hOr4M5oI
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 19, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“Girl jobs” and “boy jobs”? Nah, just union jobs. These young women are gearing up to build the future.https://t.co/HOHR3EJ0ot
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 20, 2025
Office and Professional Employees:
A critical care transport nurse at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children, 32-year union member Rose Agas-Yuu has committed her career to her patients. As president of HNA/OPEIU Local 50, she works every day to better the lives of nurses and patients across Hawai’i. pic.twitter.com/fhuKeP49Id
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) March 17, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
The fight for workers' rights has always been about more than just wages—it's about our fundamental right to speak out and organize for a better future. Let’s continue to stand strong, speak up, and protect the rights that make our democracy stronger. pic.twitter.com/aVYajNr705
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 19, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
.@PASSprezdc on probationary workers reinstated: "Although termination emails indicated they were being let go for performance reasons, we learned from supervisors this could not be further from the truth." Let them continue their service to flying public. https://t.co/rAvUtTery3
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 17, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Hey @RWDSU members: the RWDSU Record has officially gone digital! Stay up to date on news from around the union!
Check out the first edition that hit inboxes this morning: https://t.co/tMPfKOIA0S
Subscribe to ensure you receive the next edition: https://t.co/pH9Q6jLAHF pic.twitter.com/FCRKvTrxjY— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 20, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
As temperatures rise and roofing projects pick up, it's crucial to stay ahead of seasonal safety risks. Spring weather can be unpredictable. Now’s the time to double-check your gear.
✅ Inspect your harness.
✅ Check your ladder.#UnionRoofers#RoofingSafety#RoofersUnion pic.twitter.com/PmAiJggZTk— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) March 19, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
On this episode of the SAG-AFTRA podcast, check out a conversation between labor leaders where they explore what unions are doing about A.I., from crucial provisions to ethical A.I. frameworks. Listen now! https://t.co/cjoqTYJBba pic.twitter.com/SxB54p1qKq
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 20, 2025
Service Employees International Union (SEIU):
Yolanda, a special ed assistant, is on the frontlines of Trump’s attack on public education. His latest move to eliminate the Department of Education threatens her job & the students she supports—along with school aides, bus drivers, custodians & educators who keep our schools… pic.twitter.com/rTiCULim8A
— SEIU (@SEIU) March 20, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
NEW: Trump’s cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media threaten press freedom worldwide.
Journalists at Radio Free Asia are speaking out—these cuts gut independent reporting where it’s needed most.https://t.co/ej0Eu658Cs— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) March 18, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Today's #WomensHistoryMonth spotlight is Cat Hutchinson! An IATSE member for 17 years & Local B-192’s Secretary/Treasurer for nearly 4, Cat says being in the union has shaped her as a working mom—showing her daughter the power of a forward-facing labor movement! Cat, you rock! pic.twitter.com/xTU25f79LK
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) March 18, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
. @TWULocal100 showing TWU’s 💪🏾💪 in Albany, #NY. President John “We will take no crap from management” Chiarello, and more than 2,000 members of #AmericasFightbackUnion, are promoting L100’s legislative agenda in the state capital. @TwuSamuelsen pic.twitter.com/9gadtOEqhP
— TWU (@transportworker) March 19, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
We salute the gains that Amtrak has made under its current leadership, including record ridership in 2024.
We remain committed to working with the next leader to build on this progress and support a 21st century passenger rail network that connects communities across America. https://t.co/BJF2DknXHu— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) March 19, 2025
UAW:
"One, two, three, four — no temps in the door!"
Cummins has never had temporary workers at its OshKosh facility, but that's exactly what the company is pushing for now in hopes of dividing the workforce. Local 291 members aren't falling for it! pic.twitter.com/BTLCxB98Nz— UAW (@UAW) March 20, 2025
Union Veterans Council:
The @unionveterans strongly opposes the dismantling of the Dept. of Education. Such actions are an affront to our democracy and threaten the educational opportunities of the most vulnerable among us, including minorities, those in poverty, and individuals with disabilities.
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) March 12, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Celebrating Women's History Month ✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿
Karlene Daynes, Local 261—"For me, being a woman in this labor movement means not being silenced and raising your voice for power and equality for all women." pic.twitter.com/Y2Dnoq3MqP— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) March 19, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
UFCW stands with postal workers & members of the community nationwide as we fight against the threat of an illegal & hostile takeover of the USPS.
‼️Events are happening all over the country tomorrow, March 20.‼️
Visit https://t.co/sVbvqVYfMC to find an event near you! pic.twitter.com/DNwbuIyx3r— UFCW (@UFCW) March 19, 2025
United Steelworkers:
DYK? Siblings at Local 5429 in Olean, N.Y. are the skilled hands behind the high-quality @cutcocutlery found in kitchens across the country. These union-made blades aren’t just sharp—they’re built to last a lifetime. Strong, reliable, and crafted with care by union members. pic.twitter.com/VBtjLgNcFg
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) March 20, 2025
Utility Workers:
🎒Students are eligible for entry into the UWUA Scholarship Program during the scholarship year that coincides with their graduation from high school. 2025 grads can apply today! https://t.co/URsD5SYgfD pic.twitter.com/Oxux6sz7lm
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) March 20, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Welcome to the WGAE, @CourierNewsroom! The 50-member bargaining unit, which includes reporters, editors, designers, and social media managers represents the core creative and editorial staff who contribute to COURIER’s work and mission. pic.twitter.com/ACRS5NJsoV
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) March 20, 2025