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:
Equity opposes Governor Newsom's surprise proposal to make massive cut to California Arts funding. Read our full statement - https://t.co/TSe7Q7DoOG pic.twitter.com/P41xdBUcHh
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 19, 2025
AFGE:
7 reasons why America’s workers need the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ⬇https://t.co/dzC7JBMMif
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 20, 2025
AFSCME:
🚨 @CSEALocal1000 leaders & health care workers from NY-24 held a press conference today to highlight how MILLIONS of working families will suffer if Congress moves forward with cuts to essential Medicaid, food assistance programs & more. #GetOrganized pic.twitter.com/qO0ySGYFb2
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 20, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
The Trump Administration is slashing federal support for research, public health, and Medicaid. Americans -- especially seniors -- will pay the price. https://t.co/AV6JLd7zFg
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 20, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Time for Transdev to get back to the table to give our Local 1338-Dallas, TX, DART paratransit members the contract they deserve. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong @DARTAlerts pic.twitter.com/7BPVl3T7fs
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 21, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
AFM President Gagliardi met with @RepJayapal, Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee. They talked about the many issues facing our Canadian members and protecting the rights of the many great musicians in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/RrUQo2pt91
— AFM (@The_AFM) May 20, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
🚨 “This is what Republicans do—pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires by going after programs families rely on the most: Medicaid, food assistance, and now Medicare. It’s reckless, dishonest, and deeply harmful to the middle class.”https://t.co/NkfjJXRNBE
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 21, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Nobody wants privatized postal services except the greedy billionaires on Wall Street who want to pocket $80 billion in revenue that the USPS generates each year by moving the mail to nearly 170 million households across the country and beyond. (For full poll results, visit… pic.twitter.com/DFGDaYTQ9k
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) May 19, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Solidarity, from one transportation sector to another! 🚆✈️ https://t.co/hxhFfpWbpU pic.twitter.com/0chvXy2e7O
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 16, 2025
Boilermakers:
Read the latest commentary from #Boilermakers International President, Timothy Simmons https://t.co/7z1ysPeqIj pic.twitter.com/FMbU8xsiQn
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 20, 2025
Bricklayers:
The BAC joined the @AFLCIO and other affiliated unions in contesting the Trump administration’s effort to rescind work authorization for immigrants who have lawfully complied with existing immigration law.
Read our statement 🔽— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) May 19, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
CWA Local 7777 members and retirees held a community block party in Denver, Colo., to promote a pro-worker 2026 ballot initiative (Initiative 43), which would make Colorado the second “just-cause employment” state in the country.https://t.co/9hSBNuIKbI
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 17, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
We are excited for the employees at Center for Fiction who have a super majority of support for their union with @RWDSU! https://t.co/noZVgtTCaB
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 19, 2025
Electrical Workers:
#IBEW Pres. Kenny Cooper andI IST Paul Noble sit down to talk about health care and what the IBEW/NECA Family Medical Care Plan can do for IBEW families. Watch here or listen on your favorite podcast platform https://t.co/IUEyC9HDOu pic.twitter.com/MTVOzKVjQF
— IBEW (@IBEW) May 20, 2025
Fire Fighters:
❗Happy #EMSforChildrenDay!
Today, we recognize EMS professionals for their skill, focus, and dedication to providing lifesaving care to kids in emergencies.
Thanks to @emscimprovement for supporting this vital work. pic.twitter.com/ETQuZoCmsd— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) May 21, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
A Statewide Honor Meets Family Legacy 🏆
Jeremiah Azevedo, from Local 135, out of Las Vegas, Nevada, earns Nevada Insulator Apprentice of the Year.
Following in his families footsteps, Jeremiah becomes Local 135’s first fourth-generation insulator: great-grandfather, Joe… pic.twitter.com/vyQO3S8nDo— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 16, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
ACTION ALERT: Federal tax credits are creating thousands of union jobs for SMART members. But some in Congress are trying to eliminate key parts of these credits.
Tell Congress: Stand with SMART members. Protect these tax credits. Protect our jobs.https://t.co/dvcauwClwR— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) May 20, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Matt Biggs, President of the IFPTE, joined radio legend Ed Ferenc on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of proposed federal workforce cuts and more. https://t.co/SlkWKeltHj
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 13, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
“All persons born in the United States are citizens.” That’s the law under the 14th Amendment.
But now, the Trump Administration is trying to create a second class of Americans. Today, the Supreme Court hears CASA v. Trump. pic.twitter.com/Bt4ZkcZ0MA— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 15, 2025
Laborers:
At the 79th Annual Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship Committee (ESAC) Conference, Senior Policy Analyst Rebecca Rougier spoke on the challenges women face in construction—highlighting LIUNA’s new maternity leave policy as a major step toward equity, retention, and support for women… pic.twitter.com/nDMBSPpK5G
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 21, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Congratulations, Aaron Nola, on being named the next Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist!
During the @Phillies 2024 season, Nola donated $1,000 per strikeout to @TeamRWB, contributing a total of $197,000 for his 197 Ks. Nola has also helped raise $250,000 for ALS… pic.twitter.com/DcPAoZ6ABV— MLBPA (@MLBPA) May 14, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
The entire MLSPA joins the soccer community in remembering Gadi Kinda. Our thoughts are with those who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/zhddF2xtCu
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) May 20, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD Charts Courses for Bolstering Maritime, Protecting Workers’ Rightshttps://t.co/8MWROZTaRf
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) May 16, 2025
Musical Artists:
This 3yr agreement brings across-the-board wage increases, expanded sick leave/PTO, year-round health insurance for returning Artists, & more. These hard-fought wins by the negotiating committee build a stronger foundation for all Sarasota Ballet Artists: https://t.co/Uq2LbaUR9p pic.twitter.com/QQsc0wbFC0
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 15, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
This week NATCA President Nick Daniels gave interviews to @NPRJoel, @Grady_Trimble of @FoxBusiness, @Kilmeade of @FoxandFriends, @SweeneyABC and @PeteMuntean of @CNN supporting @SecDuffy’s plan to “supercharge” controller hiring & modernize ATC tech. pic.twitter.com/qyQbd92wSL
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 20, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
“Congressman Connolly was a true champion for letter carriers and all federal employees. He was a strong leader who always fought to protect letter carriers and the Postal Service. We appreciate his years of unwavering fight, and we send our sincerest condolences to his family.”… https://t.co/xsoDYxYRox
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 21, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Last week in Arizona, we kicked off our #SaveMedicaidSummer to hold our elected leaders accountable. @RepCiscomani, it's time to do your job and protect Medicaid! pic.twitter.com/wtr6FZEt3J
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 20, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
"It was visual on me. I lost my hair, my eyebrows were gone."
For Matt Benning, diversifying his focus off the ice through NHLPA UNLMT helped improve his overall mental well-being. Benning tells his story this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 👇 pic.twitter.com/GZxbM2mSBd— NHLPA (@NHLPA) May 21, 2025
National Nurses United:
It's not just nurses sounding the alarm: An independent monitor says they're looking closely at the quality of care at @HCAHealthcare's Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.https://t.co/apMoLgD6Qu
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 20, 2025
NFL Players Association:
A statement from NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell on NFL player participation in the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/FN6BFJ61uE
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 20, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Infrastructure doesn’t build itself. It takes skill, training, and a workforce that shows up and delivers day in and day out.
Union tradespeople are the foundation of America’s infrastructure. Always have been, always will be.#InfrastructureWeek— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 16, 2025
NWSL Players Association:
You’ve shown such courage - cheering you on every step of the way. https://t.co/S7PV3KolYc
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 18, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our members are the best at what they do! We work safely, efficiently, and our skills have helped build this country -- that's why it's a no brainer for contractors to choose to partner with us. https://t.co/a3ENoY6v4D
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) May 21, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
The PHPA is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of ECHL Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Utah Grizzlies, Kevin Bruder. Our thoughts are with Kevin’s friends and family, as well as the entire Utah hockey club and the larger ECHL family during this difficult time. https://t.co/WkLYsVa6xj
— PHPA (@thephpa) May 14, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
On behalf of #federalemployees we represent, PASS sends its condolences to @GerryConnolly family. He was a fierce warrior in his support of public servants who are dedicated professionals working on behalf of American public. He will be sorely missed but we will soldier on. https://t.co/eELWpx74Yi
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 21, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Our shop stewards in Tennessee went through a training this past weekend bolstering skills to ensure members have the best representation at work and the latest news and updates on labor law. Our stewards are members best resource on the floor every day. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/YrL2kNNhH7
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 21, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Did you know?
As a charter union of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Roofers & Waterproofers get FREE membership!
🎯 Gun giveaways
🎣 Hunting & fishing trips
🛠️ Volunteer projects
📖 Outdoor journal & more!
Learn more: https://t.co/R7DIlbAGYe#UnionSportsmen #RoofersOutdoors pic.twitter.com/TvJgFYaRlw— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 20, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
The new SAG-AFTRA magazine has crucial information any #SagAftraMember should know, from the #VideoGameStrike to contract information and MORE! Check it out and get informed: https://t.co/BubI824JiX pic.twitter.com/PGZAEUv6hc
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 21, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
🔥 At 1:10 AM we are still on the frontlines fighting — because Medicaid isn’t just some line item, it’s a lifeline. #ProtectMedicaid pic.twitter.com/xbG4bpTh8C
— SEIU (@SEIU) May 21, 2025
Solidarity Center:
Believe in fair pay, safe jobs & economic justice across borders? Join us➡️https://t.co/7BqDXeZ3dT
Workers in #Malaysia's electronics supply chain who make semiconductors, a part of nearly all electronics, are using collective bargaining to address & prevent hazards on the job pic.twitter.com/3DtO4v6kUY— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 13, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
🤖 Artificial intelligence is being used in newsrooms to publish error-ridden stories with no human oversight. But journalists are drawing the line.
Guild members have won enforceable AI protections in over 35 contracts — one of the only national frameworks for AI accountability pic.twitter.com/kxMfE8cTX0— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 20, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The past week for AI Policy in the US was the good, the bad and the ugly.
Workers in creative fields deserve protection from having their copyrighted work taken and used to train AI models built to replace them. https://t.co/VyQ3gbKHh9 pic.twitter.com/l0MqS4ySBl— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 20, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
TWU Local 106 and the NJ/NY State Conference lobbied lawmakers in Albany today on critical legislation re- bus lanes, pensions, and the protection of school bus drivers. pic.twitter.com/o4wmZPpqgo
— TWU (@transportworker) May 13, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
During #InfrastructureWeek 2025, @TTDAFLCIO is proud to announce that @opcmiaintl became our 38th affiliated union! By placing & finishing concrete and applying plaster products, these workers have an essential role in building U.S. infrastructure, transportation projects & more. pic.twitter.com/IaA14EuoyU
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) May 14, 2025
UAW:
The UAW Family Scholarship Program is a great opportunity to learn more about our union while building new friendships along the way. This year's program will be held July 20-25 at the Walter & May Reuther Education Center at Black Lake.
Find out more about the 2025 Family… pic.twitter.com/TcuWYHqA82— UAW (@UAW) May 21, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
A group of divers at SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando unanimously voted to unionize last week, forming the first union at the aquatic-themed resort. https://t.co/QXdvc6krNw
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 15, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Congratulations to Sodexo food service workers at BAE Systems in NH for ratifying their first contract today! Workers will get $3 per hour wage increases over the life of the contract as well as union health and dental plans, and a union pension for a dignified retirement! pic.twitter.com/7o2JyejVhD
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 18, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Take control of your future w/ UFCW U-Learn!
Flexible programs are designed to fit your busy life, so you can earn a degree without sacrificing your time or budget. Unlimited courses are available for no more than $5,250 per calendar year.
➡️ https://t.co/YGlm5PKo9e pic.twitter.com/fxpaTbpwfE— UFCW (@UFCW) May 20, 2025
United Steelworkers:
We asked retired activist Bill Pienta to share his advice for our NextGen siblings just beginning their union journey. His top tip? Listen to SOAR members. Their stories are packed with hard-earned wisdom and experience, and there’s a lot to learn from them. pic.twitter.com/Jl9v8SmZqX
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) May 21, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
The following is a statement from the WGAE on Trump Administration cuts to PBS KIDS funding: pic.twitter.com/6yo6i4Bsaa
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) May 20, 2025