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's next memorial gathering will be held next Monday, August 25. Don't let theater landlords decide how we honor recently passed Equity members. Join us as we read their names, share our stories and memories with each other. RSVP via zoom - https://bit.ly/4lyT75m
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) August 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
AFGE:
Secretary Collins’ decision to rip up the negotiated union contract for majority of its workforce, 1/3 of whom are vets, is another clear example of retaliation against AFGE members for speaking out against the illegal, anti-worker, & anti-veteran policies of this administration. https://t.co/boOnoQoxgr
— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 6, 2025
AFSCME:
HAPPENING NOW: We’re marching on Rep. Young Kim’s office in Anaheim, CA to ask a simple question: How dare you vote to cut services at local hospitals, nursing homes and schools to pay for more billionaire tax breaks? pic.twitter.com/BzbEXJgUFd
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 19, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Alright, let's be realistic: If we want to protect Social Security and make sure seniors can get their full earned benefits, then we need to make sure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share. We can make this happen, but Congress must act.https://t.co/i7LMDpok6q
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 18, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Solidarity and strength were in the convention hall for the second day of the ATU 61st International Convention in New York City, featuring powerful speakers and convention committee reports to set the vision for the future of our Union.
Before the convention proceedings began,… pic.twitter.com/uo5w2qw5NX— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 19, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
We are pleased to join the @Unite4Copyright at a time when it’s more critical than ever to protect the work and livelihoods of musicians. Working with the Copyright Alliance will enable us to achieve our goal of supporting professional musicians who comprise our membership. https://t.co/Vdnke5QmXw
— AFM (@The_AFM) August 6, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
Private equity’s push into 401(k)s comes as the industry struggles to sell off old investments. With more than 30K companies stuck in portfolios, it could take nearly a decade just to clear the backlog, and working people’s retirement savings will suffer. https://t.co/sMvjnKcL3F
— AFT (@AFTunion) August 20, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Labor Day is just around the corner - but as workers' rights are under attack, this year we need to honor the day with more than a picnic. Thousands of union members and community organizations are poised to take action! pic.twitter.com/x3xdt1O1w8
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) August 19, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
.@PSAAirlinesInc, it’s time to pay up! AFA PSA is back at the table TODAY at the NMB in Washington, D.C.
CLT. DAY. DCA. PHL. DFW. AFA PSA Flight Attendants’ Day of Action sent a clear message to management that it’s time for a living wage Contract NOW. pic.twitter.com/Qlmxa36gax— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 20, 2025
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Workers on strike at Teasdale Latin Foods in Hoopeston, Ill. warn that any Teasdale bean products produced at their plant after 6/1/25 are no longer being produced by experienced, skilled workers, and the Union cannot guarantee their quality. https://t.co/cxjEyVW615
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) August 7, 2025
Boilermakers:
ICYMI in the IBB Update, check out this recap of the 2025 #Boilermakers Industrial Sector Operations Conference https://t.co/4WlsN1V4hW Were you there? What was your favorite moment? pic.twitter.com/ofrn4fbiU4
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 19, 2025
Bricklayers:
Congratulations to Sister Erin McNamara, the go-to #restoration specialist in #Chicago, on winning the Outstanding BAC Craftsmanship Award! https://t.co/yBLvoJWOQR#skilledtrades #masonry #unionproud #womeninconstruction pic.twitter.com/OSM3uFyB2I
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 20, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Every Thursday we wear red to show our solidarity & honor Gerry Horgan’s memory.
On this day in 1989, Gerry was killed on the NYNEX strike picket line. At his funeral, a line of CWAers wearing red stretched for a mile along the route to the church.
Solidarity Forever. pic.twitter.com/qn0cEhCcpP— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 15, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
Congratulations to the stage managers at Boston Ballet who have officially joined together in union with @weareagma.bsky.social! www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) August 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Electrical Workers:
When dark money campaigns started killing off union jobs in Ohio, the #IBEW found a powerful ally in the fight for a clean energy future. https://t.co/qYQFc0lFuf @NRDC
— IBEW (@IBEW) August 20, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥🚗 August brings #hot temps, and it's easy to get caught up in your to-do list when out with your kids.#IAFF members share this reminder:
✅ Always check the backseat before leaving the car! pic.twitter.com/BxNe2n7vJZ— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) August 19, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
While in Philadelphia for the @NABTU convention, IVPs Brian Cavey, Leo Damaris & Tim Keane visited Local 14’s union hall & apprenticeship training center.
They had the opportunity to speak with the new first-year class about the benefits of joining the Local & the… pic.twitter.com/iHtiyZhvR2— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) August 20, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
“Now, [the railroads] will tell you that they're one of the most regulated industries in the country, but I would argue that they're one of the most unregulated industries in the country in comparison to where they should be.” - Jared Cassity, SMART-TDhttps://t.co/gipS9peHv3
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) August 19, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Former longtime Local 3 President was an “IFPTE legislative/political trailblazer who never hesitated to fight for IFPTE’s members” https://t.co/uGuSHL6NXv
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 20, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
📣 This week in New York City, LCLAA’s National President Evelyn DeJesus delivered a powerful message at the ATU 61st International Convention, where more than 1,500 delegates and guests from across North America packed the convention hall. pic.twitter.com/TZqtHPBP58
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) August 19, 2025
Laborers:
The latest drop in our #InTheKnow series is here!
Every Laborer has a voice and the @LiUNAEasternReg RISE Program helps turn it into POWER.#WATCH how Local 172’s Matt Biggins went from quiet to confident, from unsure to union strong. #RISE #WeAreLIUNA #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/mDbvV9uGId— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 7, 2025
Machinists:
🚨 The @USDOT just silenced rail workers.
Removing IAM Union's Josh Hartford & @TCUnionHQ's Don Grissom from the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee is a direct attack on frontline voices.
Safety must include worker input!https://t.co/M8HXfF4PCl— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) August 20, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
For the past 30 years, Players have helped grow the sport by playing in more than 200 international games! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/RSDTVNOffb
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) August 16, 2025
Musical Artists:
@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact! www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
[image or embed]— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) August 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Kyle Buchan, child of Deborah Buchan, is among this year’s NATCA Scholarship winners. Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses and children of active, retired, and deceased members in good standing. https://t.co/Dvu2mF2ywn pic.twitter.com/UDASjz3s71
— NATCA (@NATCA) August 19, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
NALC President @BrianRenfroe19 joined members from across the Sunshine State today at the Florida State Convention to discuss important issues facing letter carriers. Thanks to everyone who attended and represented your members! pic.twitter.com/gW4BNrO0Ar
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 15, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
The Department of Labor is trying to quietly undo a major civil rights & labor victory: they want to strip wage protections for home care workers.
This isn’t about cutting costs, it’s about erasing care workers. Tell the DoL: Care work is essential.https://t.co/LfaRARtBaZ— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) August 19, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Ryan Lomberg is just a big kiddo among little kiddos at Camp Lomberg 😂
The sports camp created by the @NHLFlames forward hosted children of southern Alberta First Responders in Calgary ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GJzdOnan9b— NHLPA (@NHLPA) August 18, 2025
National Nurses United:
Nurses are unequivocally committed to blocking the authoritarian overthrow of our democracy.
That's why Austin nurses and our allies were out in force this week — to fight Texas Republicans’ discriminatory Congressional redistricting proposal! pic.twitter.com/iEjV1md58r— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 19, 2025
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
$140M "The payment, part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that was filed nearly two decades ago, could rank as one of the largest in the city’s history, legal experts and city officials said" Nothing recovers stolen wealth like a union win #1u
https://t.co/xe1HCXtpYx— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) August 14, 2025
NFL Players Association:
A round of applause for this week’s offseason #CommunityMVP Friday spotlight honoree @_overcees👏
Let’s Ride with Cesar Ruiz was a family-friendly bike giveaway and celebration focused on promoting bike safety, active lifestyles, and strengthening the Camden, NJ community. 🚲 pic.twitter.com/4tPxsMFuoi— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 15, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Summer might be winding down, but the heat sure isn’t. Know the signs of a deadly heat stroke. pic.twitter.com/5Oj81vCR4u
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 20, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Congratulations to IUPAT District Council 77’s Local 1940 Glazier, CJ Williams, who was presented with the apprentice of the year award by Director of Training Frankie Jones! pic.twitter.com/UWfuQAYOSE
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 20, 2025
Pride At Work:
Trump is trying to steal the 2026 election by rigging the system and changing electoral maps. He started in Texas, but he won’t stop there. We are fighting back. Join a stop the Trump Takeover event near you on Saturday, August 16th. Find an event near you: www.fightthetrumptakeover.com
[image or embed]— Pride at Work (@prideatwork.org) August 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thank you @RepDarrenSoto for your continued support of the dedicated FAA employees represented by PASS. These employees, including those @MCO, will be on the front lines of air traffic control modernization! #aviationsafety #publicservice #federalemployees https://t.co/qBZWjHCiki
— PASS (@PASSNational) August 14, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
🦷✨ Victory for NYU Dental Food Service Workers!
RWDSU @Local_1102 members have ratified a powerful new contract that delivers:
💰 Fair wage increases
🛡 Stronger benefits and job protections
🤝 A voice on the job
Read the full story: https://t.co/fBuhh0DcWU#UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/V8rGDGhmRt— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 19, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Congratulations to these two fine leaders! We look forward to continued collaboration and progress. https://t.co/7BAKKdKgbE
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 20, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
Better rates for dancers can be locked in with YOUR vote! Check out https://t.co/6W4yfqyVvm for more info on the Network Television Code tentative agreement and vote by 5 PM PT on August 20. pic.twitter.com/T97BUFS3P4
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 20, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
Rent, groceries, healthcare costs, all up. Wages? Still low. In 8 days we’re taking it straight to Wall Street to expose corporate greed and to call out the billionaires who profit while workers struggle. @nationalaction #MarchOnWallStreet pic.twitter.com/Y45d8jOIAG
— SEIU (@SEIU) August 20, 2025
Solidarity Center:
Agricultural workers, street vendors, tuk-tuk drivers all had a voice at @ilo #ILC2025 where union members like our partner Saida Ouaid pushed to improve conditions for 2 billion workers. Worker power & worker democracy in action ✊🌍. More here: https://t.co/5n8pDTnsf9. pic.twitter.com/ZY3k634Kd6
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 10, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Last week, at the 2025 NewsGuild Sector Conference in Pittsburgh, we:
• Celebrated record growth + contract wins!📈
• Passed bold resolutions on solidarity, DEI, Medicare for All.🤝
• Stood with @PGHGuild strikers and marched to the boss’s house 💪https://t.co/Ip4ZJ0N4Sc— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 19, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the highest revenue generating teams in Major League Baseball. There is no excuse for tour guides to struggle while the team thrives.
This past Friday, tour guides at Dodger Stadium, proud members of IATSE Local B-192, distributed informational… pic.twitter.com/kzO0BrXilD— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) August 18, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU Veterans Committee met in Washington, DC this week to hold elections and update each other on efforts at the local level to support veterans and their families! pic.twitter.com/E2Cz0tIQku
— TWU (@transportworker) August 19, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
Solidarity with @afa_cwa members who picketed yesterday at airports across the country, including DCA, CLT, PHL, DAY, and DFW.
PSA Airlines: corporate greed doesn't fly! ✈️ Your flight attendants deserve a living wage and strong contract. pic.twitter.com/1zTa2j7XLb— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) August 19, 2025
UAW:
When workers win, we all win! Kentucky community members support BOSK workers in their fight to win a union. #StandUpBOSK #UAWRegion8 pic.twitter.com/ac2uUv9xeT
— UAW (@UAW) August 19, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
#WorkersDeserve freedom, fairness and security. The freedom to organize and be paid fairly. A fair economy that invests in working families, NOT billionaires. The security of a job with good benefits and retirement security.
Join us on #WorkersLaborDay: https://t.co/9yoXKey56f pic.twitter.com/dxgPbHdqs1— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) August 19, 2025
UNITE HERE:
The Fenway Five met with Liverpool Member of Parliament @IanByrneMP to share the story of their contract fight for higher wages, job security, and respect! #FairContract #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/WFeEI29nyX
— UNITE HERE Local 26 (@UNITEHERE26) August 15, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Local 1625 workers, at the Melbourne, FL H&M, have ratified their FIRST union contract!
The 3 year contract includes:
✅Annual wage increases.
✅Weekly guaranteed hours.
✅Expanded bereavement leave.
✅Job posting language.
🔗: https://t.co/fD6nIn0hq4 pic.twitter.com/xlYdGR77c2— UFCW (@UFCW) August 19, 2025
United Steelworkers:
Last week, members of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) marked Social Security's 90th anniversary with a message to Congress: Properly fund and protect this vital lifeline for decades to come. pic.twitter.com/IVjksYBZwc
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) August 20, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Our work and our fellow members are under attack. Add your name to the WGA member letter decrying the dangerous and escalating attacks on the First Amendment, independent media, and the free press: wgaea.st/free-speech
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) August 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM