
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:
Today we shine a spotlight on Dallas Children's Theatre for stepping up their support for union actors and stage managers! Explore more #EquityWorks tales in The Organizing Voice. Check out the member portal for details. https://t.co/vjq4GPNjve pic.twitter.com/z5WHWnAqRf
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 3, 2025
AFGE:
(1/3) The recent mass layoffs at HHS affecting employees at the CDC, FDA, and other federal health agencies are dangerous, irresponsible, and unacceptable. https://t.co/mVVOBAGMYB
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 1, 2025
AFSCME:
The AFSCME Cultural Workers United victories continue! ICYMI, workers at the Science Museum of Minnesota made HISTORY winning their first-ever contract. After 550 days of fighting, the 3-year contract includes meaningful wage increases, new parental leave benefits & more. pic.twitter.com/kzv3c1pQC7
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 2, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
BREAKING: Elon Musk and DOGE are "undermining the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) technology and operations," according to a former White House official. https://t.co/CfvxXFHUKi
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 2, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 265-San Jose, CA, VTA members are fighting for a fair contract and the their right to strike. #1u #SanJose #UnionStrong https://t.co/WflheHqn2Y
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 3, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
Statement from AFM President Tino Gagliardi on the Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order:
The American Federation of Musicians condemns the Trump Administration’s latest assault on working people. Friday’s attempt at stripping federal employees of their collective…— AFM (@The_AFM) April 1, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
Organizing is how we ensure strong workplaces and universities that serve students and the community. We're excited to welcome the NFA-NSU to the AFT family! pic.twitter.com/AlzQdif45Z
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 3, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Truthout reports on a leaked Wells Fargo document advising the Administration to sell off the most profitable parts of the service – primarily packages and parcels, while putting taxpayers on the hook for the rest. Make no mistake, such a move would lead to mass layoffs, and…
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) April 2, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
This year’s 52nd Annual Board of Directors Meeting will be held on 4/5/2025 in Orlando, FL. AFA LEC Presidents from each of our 20 AFA represented airlines, MEC Officers, International Officers, and members will join together for an in-person meeting. pic.twitter.com/465BPAagyZ
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 1, 2025
Boilermakers:
ICYMI: Boilermakers met for training sponsored by MOST. Learn more about the MOST Project Management course. https://t.co/W3GOwhB0MQ pic.twitter.com/DSQOAMO10V
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 2, 2025
Bricklayers:
BAC MAP recognizes World Bipolar Disorder Day as a time to increase education and sensitivity to bipolar disorder while offering support to our members.
Connect with MAP by calling 1-833-MAP-TALK (M-F, 8am-7pm ET) or visit https://t.co/KRzryUdQWS pic.twitter.com/YgNoCGb3XS— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) March 30, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Breaking! Video Game Workers Vote to Authorize Strike at Microsoft. https://t.co/nBsphPmZl6
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 1, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
We’re collecting stories from union members in the arts, entertainment, and media industries whose taxes increased after the 2017 tax law to show why we need PATPA. If you were impacted and want to share your story, fill out the form linked: https://t.co/dsut8rmvgR pic.twitter.com/1EPfmuVOHh
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 1, 2025
Electrical Workers:
"There is no greater demand right now than ensuring that every construction project is built by skilled #IBEW men and women. And it is the responsibility of every IBEW leader from the local level on up to make it happen." https://t.co/9JZHBnx7jf pic.twitter.com/xQBNxt3V28
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 2, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥Is your fire department looking to enhance its skills in #HazMat training?
The #IAFF is currently accepting sign-ups for its hazardous materials training until April 30. 📅
To learn more, visit https://t.co/Ig3aaDZdOT.— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) April 1, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Diving deeper with Local 132 🐠
For members of Local 132 out of Honolulu, Hawaii, their time-honored tradition of spearfishing has worked to strengthen their teamwork & dedication that defines their local.
Read more about Local 132’s adventures in our Spring Journal — digital… pic.twitter.com/QBm6CArCKu— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 28, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE condemns in the strongest possible terms the Trump Administration's clearly illegal attempt to eliminate collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, including thousands of IFPTE-represented members. https://t.co/nffWmnTGun
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) March 28, 2025
International Labor Communications Association:
📢 The 2025 Labor Media Awards are NOW OPEN! Labor communicators, submit your 2024 work to be considered for the contest NOW thru July 1! Learn more about eligibility and awards categories here: https://t.co/kgaMDbU7se pic.twitter.com/h1oR8bwRJm
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) March 26, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
🚨 LCLAA stands in solidarity with @AFGE and the thousands of federal workers under attack by anti-union policies.
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 29, 2025
Labor Heritage Foundation:
🎬✊ Alamo Drafthouse workers in Austin (Slaughter Lane) are organizing with @UAW as SlaughterHouse United! After sudden layoffs & poor conditions, they're demanding respect, fair pay & a voice on the job. #UnionStrong #BoldlyGo #SlaughterHouseUnited https://t.co/OOYXVoL7mD pic.twitter.com/uI5N1VKmBR
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) April 1, 2025
Laborers:
#TBT to 121 years of POWER.
We don’t just build roads—we build futures.
We don’t just raise walls—we raise communities.
We don’t just show up—we lead.#LIUNA is BUILT to RISE.
From job sites to food drives, from highways to housing—we get it DONE.
Join the movement. Make a… pic.twitter.com/aFQwP8gTG8— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 3, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
Wave of Support Voiced for Jones Act@US_TRANSCOM https://t.co/RZgIOzTKUb
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) March 26, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
Thank you to the bipartisan group of legislators who recognize the Jones Act's importance to our economic and national security. We must always protect this important legislation.
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 27, 2025
Mine Workers:
“There is a perfect storm brewing in America’s coalfields that will have the effect of destroying thousands of coal miners’ jobs and significantly increase the risks those miners who are left will face to their health and safety on the job."https://t.co/K9QBxHVSid
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 1, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA Runway Safety Rep. Bridget Singratanaku recently led a panel with Alex Gersten at the @NBAA Orlando Regional Forum on Elevating Runway & Surface Safety. pic.twitter.com/EuD6vZ13TQ
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 3, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
The USPS, established by the Constitution, has always been a vital public service. All these years later, its mission to provide universal mail service to the nation remains a fundamental constitutional commitment. As letter carriers, we intend to honor and protect that… pic.twitter.com/PAlgkLPwRi
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 1, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Kingia, a home care worker & member leader from Georgia, was honored by the Democratic Women’s Caucus for her advocating efforts!
Home care workers who care for our loved ones are the heart of this country. Supporting them means fighting to protect programs like Medicaid. pic.twitter.com/m7pDg4YJC5— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 2, 2025
National Nurses United:
Mass layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) put workers and patients at risk!
Nurses are fighting back – we won’t let them put profits over protection!https://t.co/imap3X0VHt— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 2, 2025
NFL Players Association:
“If you have the ability to help, you should help” 🤝
NFLPA Alan Page Community Award winner & @Giants WR Darius Slayton embodies this spirit through his Left-Hand Right-Hand Foundation, showing that who you are is about more than the sport you play.
🔗: https://t.co/VpIpRpc44Z pic.twitter.com/9D04NpJ9cA— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 1, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
C- isn’t gonna cut it. Union hands are ready to turn that grade around. Let’s get to work.https://t.co/zRHsRgiOHN
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 1, 2025
Office and Professional Employees:
This week’s #WomensHistoryMonth spotlight is Criselle Garrido of OPEIU Local 29! Garrido and her co-workers recently won their first union contract at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, where she serves as shop steward. pic.twitter.com/BNrPPUJw4A
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) March 31, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our workers at SureBuilt fear for their safety daily– from recent fires to severed fingers from unsafe machinery. This must stop!
Take action now and ask SureBuilt to recognize our workers' union and commit to bargaining in good faith: https://t.co/VF1XXKC1Pd pic.twitter.com/5wPwJXLgVm— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 28, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thank you @RepBrownley for meeting with @PASSprezdc Spero yesterday. Your work on @TransportDems Aviation Subcommittee critical to ensure employees we represent @FAANews have resources needed to safeguard American flying public. #aviationsafety #publicservice #federalemployees pic.twitter.com/JEFKqmi8fF
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 27, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
On this #TransDayofVisibility, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting alongside our trans union siblings. Say it loud, say it proud: trans rights are workers’ rights. PERIOD! #TDOV #TDOV25 pic.twitter.com/0Uk5anmSj8
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 31, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 5-9! Visit https://t.co/Gg9Pj5HIDW for everything you need to conduct a stand-down. While you're there, don't forget to order FREE hardhat stickers and hazard alert cards for your stand-down #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/c0ZyfLcNjO
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 2, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
Thank you to the #SagAftraMembers, friends, family and allies who joined us on the #VideoGameStrike picket line at Formosa Interactive LLC! 🪧 Your #SagAftraStrong solidarity is powerful! We are stronger together! #LevelUpTheContract pic.twitter.com/EgbuvSI7bN
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 3, 2025
Service Employees International Union (SEIU):
🚨 50,000 LA fast food workers just scored a big win! This is what worker power looks like! #FastFoodFairWork https://t.co/ANUjm2wVEP
— SEIU (@SEIU) April 2, 2025
Solidarity Center:
💪🏿 A real example of collective action at work 💪🏿
Our partners the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia-FAWUL secured wage increases & improvements to working conditions for it's 3,000 members. Tap the 🤍 to congratulate them on this major worker win!#Solidarity#1u pic.twitter.com/V2pn6daTjt— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 2, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
(Members Only): We’re holding an emergency all-hands national membership meeting to defend a free press. Workers, unions, and journalists are under attack—and we're fighting back.
🗓️ Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. ET
🔗 https://t.co/qICtoM5ve5 pic.twitter.com/EDpb8ZK0XC— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 2, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
. @EncoreGlobal_'s corporate greed has got to go!! 📢
Encore overhire workers in Philadelphia have not seen ANY wage increases since the expiration of their agreement in 2021!
These workers are the backbone of conferences and events in Philly. Without their skills, the lights… pic.twitter.com/37YmNjvtAi— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 2, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
. @TWULocal100 Pres. John Chiarello and International Pres. @TwuSamuelsen holding a moment of silence at the 207th St. Overhaul Shop for Car Inspector, Khurshid Anwer, who died on the job yesterday of an apparent heart attack. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/ZgCCng3Q2O
— TWU (@transportworker) April 3, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO was founded on April 2, 1990. We are grateful to be a voice for frontline transportation workers in the nation's capital, and will continue fighting for them every single day. pic.twitter.com/NixyUZnkSE
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 2, 2025
UAW:
Daimler Truck said our members were crazy for thinking they could get a cut of the profits they make with their labor, but workers defied the odds and proved the naysayers wrong. By standing strong and building a credible strike threat, our UAW Daimler family won profit-sharing… pic.twitter.com/ODoqI8Kdx1
— UAW (@UAW) April 3, 2025
UNITE HERE:
In these uncertain times, it’s important to be prepared for anything. Knowing your rights is the first step in protecting yourself and your coworkers. pic.twitter.com/v0oEKAQb78
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 2, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Over 2,000 members of Local 832 at the Maple Leaf Foods plant have ratified a new STRONG contract!
Together, workers won:
✅Increases to hourly wages.
✅30% increase to shift-premiums.
✅Improved overtime flexibility.
✅Improved benefits and pension.
➡️ https://t.co/SxsvjezA4q pic.twitter.com/CddbACbLDK— UFCW (@UFCW) April 2, 2025
United Steelworkers:
🔥 Are you All In? 🔥
If you’re representing your local at our constitutional convention next week in Las Vegas, share this post! Let us know you’re coming and what you are most excited about! pic.twitter.com/yTWuV20NNV— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) April 3, 2025
Utility Workers:
Check out the firsthand accounts from UWUA members that offer a glimpse into the diverse responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of working in public works across various municipalities.https://t.co/64EKKraHvV pic.twitter.com/G2oBeE11zA
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 2, 2025
Working America:
We applaud all those who defend collective bargaining rights, including @RepBrianFitz and his colleagues in the House. Thank you for calling on President Trump to reverse his decision to take those rights from federal workers. https://t.co/O4eJV1B1Yv
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 2, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
We’re helping workers across nonfiction production win consistent pay increases, better health insurance, job security, overtime pay & more. #UnionStrong
Get connected with one of our organizers: https://t.co/7yJf6SrQOI pic.twitter.com/oYU6FMH2RA— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) March 26, 2025