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:
In observance of Juneteenth, Equity's staff will be unavailable on Thursday, June 19. Regular hours will resume on Friday, June 20.
Be sure to contact Equity staff before the holiday - https://t.co/xOQlaSvTBO pic.twitter.com/l1htgzzUzf— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 18, 2025
AFGE:
🚨This isn't the "Big Beautiful Bill." It's the Big Retaliation Bill. Let's keep the pressure on lawmakers to oppose the latest disastrous spending bill.
Use your personal device during your non-duty time to email your senators and tell them to vote NO:https://t.co/1QuvUr61nP pic.twitter.com/zEg7Pnw9mj— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 16, 2025
AFSCME:
"We are pleased the judge ruled that it was unlawful and violation of the constitution for the administration to rip this critical public health funding from our communities; however, we are disappointed by the decision to only deliver limited relief."--AFSCME Pres. Saunders pic.twitter.com/xYZpvHQZfT
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 18, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
So much for "not touching" Medicare. The GOP budget plan will slash $490 billion from it and gut a special program that helps older Americans pay their medical bills. https://t.co/SPzv0k6aLQ
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 17, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
International President John Costa traveled to Berlin, Germany, this week to participate in high-level meetings with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), where he proudly serves as the North American Chair for Road Transport. The annual gathering brings together… pic.twitter.com/4xtr6XT6MQ
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 18, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
Help Amplify New AI Grassroots Letters and Campaign: The creative community has begun a grassroots campaign that encourages creators and their family, friends, and fans to send letters to Members of Congress and President Trump in anticipation of the administration releasing its… https://t.co/u8NesFLnda
— AFM (@The_AFM) June 17, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
WATCH: Tens of thousands of AFT members, families & allies came together in peaceful rallies across the country to say loud and clear: power belongs to the people—not to kings, billionaires, or parades of ego. #NoKingsDay pic.twitter.com/4SPzpUpEgf
— AFT ❌👑 (@AFTunion) June 16, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Big News! The APWU and the USPS have reached a tentative three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Now it is time for members to review the agreement and vote on ratifying this contract. Read more: https://t.co/3ZVUUTZOOR
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 6, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
To all the Flight Attendant Fathers, Dads of Flight Attendants, and all of our Step-Dads, Uncles, Grandpas and Father figures in our lives: wishing you the best Father's Day! pic.twitter.com/Wq7p8JmEaF
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 15, 2025
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
🪧🚨 STRIKE ALERT 🚨🪧
On June 1, sixty-five members of BCTGM Local 1 (Chicago), went on strike at the Teasdale Latin Foods facility in Hoopeston, Ill. Learn more at the link 👇 https://t.co/TClBO39fEX— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) June 4, 2025
Boilermakers:
Go get 'em #Boilermaker organizers! 👊 Southeast Area organizers Carlos Brooks, Erica Stewart and L-D23's Riccardo Askew are making the union difference--and Boilermakers' presence--known at Nichiha in Macon, GA. #UnionYes #BoilermakerStrong pic.twitter.com/Hcjvk6m83i
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 18, 2025
Bricklayers:
From a Job Corps student to national program Director, Jonas Elmore shares his career success: https://t.co/GVSe609dib#SaveJobCorps #apprenticeships #SkilledTrades #1u pic.twitter.com/yEzJJYj7nN
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 16, 2025
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
@CBTU72 #Juneteeth message: Celebrate with joy. Prepare with purpose. Freedom ain't free. RESIST! pic.twitter.com/tbFv9q3DAw
— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 17, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
CWAers visited Senator @JohnCornyn's office to discuss his vote to cut healthcare to give more tax breaks to the rich, but they wouldn't meet with us. pic.twitter.com/ySGlosi5md
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 18, 2025
Electrical Workers:
When 101-year-old Sam Bossingham was growing up in South Dakota, he didn’t have any electricity. Little did he know that his path would take him to northern Michigan, where he co-founded an IBEW local, but not before fighting in World War II. https://t.co/s0p64CFGkq
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 18, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🚨❗ SIGN UP NOW for the #IAFF 11th District Conference!
Whether you're a new leader or a seasoned officer, this event is an opportunity to gain insights and strategies for tackling the unique challenges of managing a Local.
👉 Secure your spot: https://t.co/ns2RLLhRNP pic.twitter.com/0rIliSEohF— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 17, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Check out how our locals show off their city's pride! 💪
Comment your favorites & share your local’s stickers! #InsulatorsUnion #InsulatorPride #Insulators #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/IxII7pxrjp— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 30, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
In just one year, SMART-TD members in New England have driven a remarkable increase in the power of our Political Action Committee (PAC).
Find out how many members have gotten involved and how that translates into tangible legislative results. https://t.co/yVk2LN8kZh— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 17, 2025
International Labor Communications Association:
📣 What do we want?
🗣️ Our Labor Media Awards entries!
📣 When do we want it?
🗣️ BY JULY 1!
Get your entries in before the FINAL contest deadline of July 1: https://t.co/9YGKIYB22P. There will be no extensions! pic.twitter.com/arpqhBASy6— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) June 2, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Today, on LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day and LCLAA invites you in commemorating this crucial day to raise awareness about this issue. Let's keep strengthening each other and those around us to advocate for equality at work with pride!#PrideInYourPay#LGBTQIAEqualPay#LCLAA pic.twitter.com/q0OCbp9IZE
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 17, 2025
Laborers:
No matter the job. No matter the weather.
From scorching deserts to frozen tundras—if it needs building, #LIUNABuilds it.
Pipelines, power plants, and everything in between—#union hands get it done.
Grit. Skill. Power. That’s how we build North America. pic.twitter.com/QQU8wUy2at— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 18, 2025
Machinists:
Thank you, @RepGolden. 👊
We’re so grateful to have your voice in Congress championing U.S. shipyards. https://t.co/SU5bhyVh5g— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) June 18, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
MLBPA Statement on the passing of Minor League Player Luis Guevara: pic.twitter.com/dydTS6IYU6
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) June 18, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
An update on Club World Cup Bonuses.
MLS spent most of last week making threats and promising retaliation against the MLSPA and players because Seattle players wore t-shirts that expressed frustration over the league’s refusal to engage about Club World Cup compensation.
More… pic.twitter.com/jAz06ASGYw— MLSPA (@MLSPA) June 8, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
House Passes Bill Boosting Cargo Preference@MikeEzell11 @RepCarbajal https://t.co/29WtnqIfqZ
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 12, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
Keep calling your Senators and tell them to Vote No on this terrible bill! https://t.co/xXgLmYSony
— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) June 18, 2025
Musical Artists:
AGMA and the Metropolitan Opera Reach Tentative Agreement: https://t.co/pRvpHH2AWp pic.twitter.com/TO6wvBbBHj
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 6, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Nearly 40 NATCA members from Washington Center (ZDC) and staff from our National Office, along with their family and friends, represented our Union by marching in the World Pride parade on June 7 in Washington. https://t.co/OIJjOHFKTm pic.twitter.com/vHIgOtTk69
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 16, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
USPS announces implementation dates for CCA wage increases and pay table changes in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award ⤵️https://t.co/rWd9xEmKLs
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 17, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
For Kingia, Medicaid isn't just a policy—it's the lifeline that enables her to care for her sister.
Everyone deserves to live and be cared for with dignity. Medicaid allows so many families to do so. It's time to #ProtectMedicaid. pic.twitter.com/X8YZvvbjBi— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 17, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
The NHLPA mourns the passing of Steve Reich, a long-standing NHLPA Certified Agent, and extends its condolences to the Reich family, friends and colleagues throughout the hockey community. pic.twitter.com/ocVocyLIVE
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 16, 2025
National Nurses United:
Congress is considering cutting Medicaid and Medicare by over $1 trillion to pay for tax giveaways for the billionaire class. This is inhumane and unacceptable.
Join our virtual phone bank parties to reach voters in key states and stop this bill!https://t.co/60gKSRmQLt pic.twitter.com/c59n62XXDq— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 17, 2025
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
GrubHub & Doordash delivery workers face the same unfair treatment as Uber & Lyft drivers. Gig companies treat workers as disposable and fire us without cause or recourse. STOP unfair deactivations now! https://t.co/WY4T5dfiff
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 18, 2025
NFL Players Association:
This week’s #CommunityMVP Friday Spotlight is on @ai_xlv! 🌟
Alec unveiled an inclusive playground at SOS Children’s Villages Florida for foster children. Funding came through a season-long "Gift In Gold" campaign powered by the @miamidolphins rushing attack and fan donations. pic.twitter.com/2pFKx8HD0C— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 13, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Kansas City is the place to be!
NABTU traveled to Kansas City for the latest stop on our Opportunity Pipeline Tour. Attendees had the chance to hear directly from apprentices and pre-apprenticeship graduates about how the trades have transformed their lives, providing them with… pic.twitter.com/Dvdy2HYg0s— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 16, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union will always fight for safer job sites, industry-leading pay, and democracy at work.
Meet our sister, Fatima Villa, from Painters Local 300, talking about our work, the issues many workers face, and what we can do to help all workers receive the benefits they deserve! pic.twitter.com/4Vk1uARefY— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 9, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
PHPA Executive Committee Member Jimmy Mazza on what forming a strategic alliance with the @nhlpa means for current and future generations 🗣 pic.twitter.com/gturtbpb7J
— PHPA (@thephpa) June 11, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Today, @PASSprezdc Spero joined @NBAA Ed Bolen, @NATCA Nick Daniels & @AirlinesDotOrg Sharon Pinkerton @USDOT to discuss improvements to air traffic control system. Frontline workers essential to the ambitious plan! Thank you @SecDuffy & @FAA_Chris#aviationsafety #publicservice pic.twitter.com/kZIU1PwiPd
— PASS (@PASSNational) June 10, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Today, we're beginning at the beginning and answering "What is a Union?" A union is a group of workers who come together to protect their rights, improve their jobs, and build power. It’s how we win better pay, safety, respect, and a real voice at work. ✊#Union101RWDSU pic.twitter.com/BdO2q8QAuS
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 18, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Looks can be deceiving! Be sure to follow these safety tips to protect yourself and others from falls when working on exisiting decking: https://t.co/19R5N5nz0d #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/92lilSOJXu
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 18, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
If you're a producer or have colleagues who are producers, SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI's message is for YOU. The new SAG-AFTRA #ProducerPortal streamlines the signatory and clearance process for producers. Visit https://t.co/N4Si3poYuv to learn more. pic.twitter.com/kI2KsTwpbw
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 18, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
Millions of people who need Medicaid could lose it—kicked off and forced into a cycle of coverage loss—all so the ultra-rich can get tax breaks.
This isn’t about saving money. It’s about choosing billionaires over basic healthcare. https://t.co/yEmjZkXinI— SEIU (@SEIU) June 17, 2025
Solidarity Center:
We're setting the record straight: The Solidarity Center is an independent, non-partisan nonprofit.
More at the link ⤵️https://t.co/RAr1O7978L— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 13, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
RELEASE: President of The NewsGuild-CWA, sounds alarm on police violence against reporters during the LA protests.
“We demand that every law enforcement agency open investigations into any officer violating the rights of journalists doing their jobs.”
Journalism is NOT a crime. pic.twitter.com/Gzp0udSONz— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 11, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Nothing is impossible for the IATSE represented crew working on an Adidas commercial in Northern Virginia that wanted a CBA and health benefits! Congratulations!!! We won this contract together in solidarity! pic.twitter.com/RsoH0vQXcW
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 16, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
— TWU (@transportworker) June 15, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
🚨 A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order to halt the closure of nearly 100 Job Corps centers nationwide.
We're relieved these students can remain in their Job Corps campus dorms and continue their vocational training. Our statement: https://t.co/Cf3rRzteCS— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 18, 2025
UAW:
🚨Big news for UAW members in Spring Hill, TN!
UAW Local 1853 members react to GM’s announced $4 billion investment in U.S. auto production, including their plant in TN, which will build the Chevy Blazer. pic.twitter.com/lYdj2W1icI— UAW (@UAW) June 18, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Don't let the OPM politicize the federal workforce. Stand up for federal employees, head over to the Federal Register and tell them to scrap this proposed rule. Federal employees deserve better. https://t.co/M2XxlUXgds
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 4, 2025
UNITE HERE:
🚨@UNITEHERE26 members employed by Aramark at Fenway park and MGM Music Hall in Boston voted 95% YES to authorize a strike for fair wage increases in their new union contract! #unionstrong pic.twitter.com/zhbXxGoYGL
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 18, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
An injury to one is an injury to all.
In the fight for safe and inclusive workplaces, a union contract is one of our most powerful tools. Together, we can raise wages and renegotiate protections against gender-based discrimination.https://t.co/Gn2w6kIBRX pic.twitter.com/7geUALt10X— UFCW (@UFCW) June 17, 2025
United Steelworkers:
As we fight to hold Nippon to its commitments, we’ll use the most powerful tool workers have against global corporations: collective bargaining. We’re not backing down on job security, pensions, retiree health care & other hard-earned benefits. Read more: https://t.co/vsboPCAk02
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 18, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
BREAKING: WGAE members at Vox Media reached a tentative agreement with management on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement! The 250-member unit will vote to ratify the contract in the coming days. As a deal has now been reached, there will not be any pickets. pic.twitter.com/Bgk3HQsBvY
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) June 13, 2025