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.
AFGE:
This is certainly a setback for First Amendment rights in America. While we assess this order’s impact & our next steps in these preliminary injunction proceedings, we remain fully committed to fighting this case on the merits & are confident in our ability to ultimately prevail. https://t.co/ztaZAheHTF
— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 5, 2025
AFSCME:
HAPPENING NOW: The AFSCME public service workers who keep Arizona running are in Phoenix for the @AFLCIO #BetterInAUnion bus tour. We're calling out Reps. Schweikert and Hamadeh for voting to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill” and betraying our working families. pic.twitter.com/2kdkIhvGIc
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 6, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Are you getting the biggest news for America's retirees in your inbox each week?
Don't miss out — be the first to get the rundown on the stories that impact older Americans the most by subscribing to our Friday Alerts!https://t.co/HmDgTnyTtf— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 6, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Local 689-Washington, DC, slams #WMATA for failing to fix essential radio communications necessary for worker safety. #NotOneMore #1u https://t.co/aEc5sGg7uK
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 5, 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:
Elected leaders are abandoning public education by draining public schools through vouchers & shifting resources away from the kids who need them most.
While billionaires cash in, students lose out. https://t.co/TZTh773Ot5 pic.twitter.com/pK7Y6mV8Ha— AFT (@AFTunion) August 6, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
For 250 years, the USPS has moved mail from door to door, in every community, no matter who you are or where you live. As we celebrate our legacy, we’re prepared to fight for 250 more years of great public service to our communities! pic.twitter.com/0EwjpNfxaE
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) July 27, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
44 years ago, on August 3, 1981, nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers, members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), walked out after contract talks with the Federal Aviation Administration collapsed. pic.twitter.com/dkMhRSDLel
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 3, 2025
Boilermakers:
⛳ Fore! Local 105 raised a record $10,000 for Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in the lodge’s 30th annual golf tournament https://t.co/sdcCtwVJV5 pic.twitter.com/SpkHTLhErM
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 31, 2025
Bricklayers:
Construction workers across the industry face a higher risk of dying at work from #heat than other workers do. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to alleviate the heat while working: https://t.co/M00YmYm2QX#HeatSafety #staycool #stayCoolThisSummer #1uSafety pic.twitter.com/WSc5tIxOWp
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 6, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Today, workers at Raven Software unanimously voted to ratify their first union contract!
The contract builds on the recent organizing momentum by Microsoft video game workers organizing with CWA to raise standards across the video game industry! https://t.co/4lDiDDQ8nJ— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 4, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to @wgaeast members of CBS News Digital on their new contract! https://t.co/ierkLTcn3J
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) August 1, 2025
Electrical Workers:
The inside story about how this famous Michigan travel destination went #IBEW. https://t.co/prZJjbyvoy pic.twitter.com/AiAYcTbXoh
— IBEW (@IBEW) August 6, 2025
Fire Fighters:
#OnThisDay in fire history in 1975, @NIST released its report on home smoke detectors, revealing how seconds can save lives.
🕒🏠 Their findings paved the way for the building codes that keep us safer today. pic.twitter.com/U9ZfxRQbLb— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) August 5, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
#OnThisDay in fire history in 1975, @NIST released its report on home smoke detectors, revealing how seconds can save lives.
🕒🏠 Their findings paved the way for the building codes that keep us safer today. pic.twitter.com/U9ZfxRQbLb— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) August 5, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
We’re underway on the final day of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference! pic.twitter.com/7OoY9AxHCk
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) August 6, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
"Working Americans are dealing with the consequences of the Trump Administration’s anti-worker agenda – they’re not living in an alternate reality that the President thinks he can create by hiding those consequences." - Matt Biggs, IFPTE President https://t.co/xz0k689FW0
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 3, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
✈️ We want to take a moment to thank the Association of Flight Attendants for sponsoring this historical event for our community! @afa_cwa
✊🏽Let's stand together to fight for all workers!#LCLAA25 #Atlanta2025 #BuildingBridges#RompiendoBarreras #ProtectingOurLegacy pic.twitter.com/cTJNgHfFq3— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 28, 2025
Laborers:
That smile hits different when know you're part of something bigger and #LIUNA @GPBrentBooker shows up to your jobsite.
Real people. Real leadership. Real union. Real #SOLIDARITY.#LIUNADifference #FeelThePower #1U #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/CkimicH8KW— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 6, 2025
Machinists:
From 1888 to 2025, the fight continues.
Today we celebrate the 137th anniversary of the IAM Union with a new look that reflects our future – and a history that built it.— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) May 5, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Created by the @mlbpaa, the Heart & Hustle award is voted on by MLB Player alumni. Each active player selected demonstrates true Heart & Hustle and embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game. ❤️💪
Congratulations to all 30 winners! pic.twitter.com/g8yQvJicXe— MLBPA (@MLBPA) August 5, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
Today, unions from around the world stand side by side to send a clear message: the global voice of football players is strong and united. @FIFPRO
UNITY UNIDAD UNITÉ. pic.twitter.com/EFPpF1E2Lm— MLSPA (@MLSPA) July 25, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
U.S. @RepJenKiggans received a tour and briefing of Norfolk ATCT (ORF) from NATCA members. Rep. Kiggans learned about the need to modernize both the National Air Space and ATC facilities, while also learning about the need to increase ATC staffing. https://t.co/8yPLeuBuJQ pic.twitter.com/xD75NcagXv
— NATCA (@NATCA) August 5, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
🎉 Since 2005, the NALC Leadership Academy has helped hundreds of dedicated members develop important skills and knowledge to serve their fellow letter carriers and strengthen our union. Apply for the next session at https://t.co/2SHKVEzA7B!
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/vV0BL4i0pm pic.twitter.com/ggvueUd4Ip— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 6, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Philly is making it just a little bit easier for workers across the city to live and work with dignity with the POWER Act!
Read more about what this will mean for Philly workers: https://t.co/7WK27E8SFr— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) August 1, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Surprise appearances from players, over 1,000 sets of new hockey equipment donated – NHLPA Goals & Dreams went big in its 25th season, continuing to help grow the game at the grassroots level: https://t.co/VkkQMbVNSn #NHLPAGnD pic.twitter.com/iJZbQPHByw
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 31, 2025
National Nurses United:
Welcome to our new executive director! 🎉
Puneet Maharaj steps into leadership at National Nurses United with a proven track record of fighting for nurses, patients, and workers' rights! https://t.co/4JqAPRa9y7— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 5, 2025
NFL Players Association:
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 4, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Project spotlight!
See pictures of @LAOC_BTrades members topping out the Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal pic.twitter.com/2vYCRiVp9t— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 6, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
A long time member of District Council 4, Cristian Riera, along with his partner Meybhol Sapienza, have opened Palmetto Drywall, and become the District Council's newest signatory contractor!
When our members succeed, our entire union succeeds. We are proud of Cristian and… pic.twitter.com/Ir7Lfm4IXv— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 6, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
We are proud to launch The Professional Hockey Players’ Guild, a comprehensive new resource initiative designed to support players throughout every stage of their professional journey.
🔗: https://t.co/1Pv9aJotDW https://t.co/TK328tqKKt— PHPA (@thephpa) July 30, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
It's #wednesdaywisdom so it's time for #Union101RWDSU! Today we're answering: What Is Bargaining? It's how we win. Members elect a committee to negotiate with the employer over wages, safety, time off, and more. United at the table = power on the job.https://t.co/2VtuwXC9kP pic.twitter.com/EkXmdbHPjG
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 6, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
When you join the Roofers & Waterproofers Union, you get:
✔️ Real skills and steady work
✔️ Solid wages and benefits
✔️ A crew you can count on
✔️ The respect that comes with building something that lasts
👉 https://t.co/iVGiGaHpOO#UnionProud#RoofersUnion#SkilledTrades pic.twitter.com/Bvm2iF9Th3— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 5, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
In addition to existing A.I. protections from the '24 Extension Agreement, the Network TV Code has a commitment to incorporating any better terms negotiated in the upcoming '26 TV/Theatrical agreement. Vote: https://t.co/6W4yfqyVvm. pic.twitter.com/lJqu9eich5
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 6, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
SEIU members are in the streets of Seattle to say loud & clear: #NoGracias to billionaires like Antonio Gracias using their power to dismantle the programs our families rely on — like Social Security & immigrant protections. We demand a future where we put #FamiliesFirst.@seiu6 pic.twitter.com/h4WD2jXLNX
— SEIU Local 925 (@SEIU925) August 5, 2025
Solidarity Center:
Digital labor platforms are used in more industries than you think.@ILAW_Network recently launched a report that explores how workers are systemically exploited by digital labor platforms beyond transportation. Check out "Taken for a Ride 3" at the 🔗 https://t.co/9C4KOl1C6F pic.twitter.com/K0p99e7oGt
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 22, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
🎉NEW: Victory at City Bureau!
Workers won voluntary recognition and took a major step to bolster their collective power and are now gearing up to bargain their first contract.https://t.co/5yJJZ6n9Uz— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 1, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
At the 70th Quadrennial Convention, delegates re-elected by acclamation International President Matthew D. Loeb, General Secretary-Treasurer James B. Wood, and 13 International Vice Presidents. A bold, pro‑worker agenda was passed emphasizing strong U.S.–Canada solidarity, AI… pic.twitter.com/NsnLUn2Um0
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) August 1, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
“Marc Molinaro has demonstrated his commitment to TWU members throughout his career. He will lead @fta_dot with workers as THE top priority and we're looking forward to working with him to advance our shared goals of safety and economic gains for transit workers.”@TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/t93XZPckMi
— TWU (@transportworker) August 3, 2025
UAW:
Congrats, Pastor Kinloch! Onward to November!
Here's the UAW statement on Pastor @SKinlochJr's grassroots campaign advancing to November's ballot:
Our members endorsed Pastor Kinloch because we want a mayor unafraid to stand up and fight for every block in Detroit. For too… pic.twitter.com/BCg9Mt2qqS— UAW (@UAW) August 6, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Department of Labor announces deregulatory agenda to weaken wage standards, workplace safety, and other protections https://t.co/8mJBO3I9aT
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) July 22, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Hey Lollapaloozianos! If you see workers on strike, respect the picketline - don’t eat, sleep or drink at @virginhotelschi or Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk! #Huelgapalooza #Strikepalooza #Lollapalooza2025 #Lolla#1u pic.twitter.com/tDPRzmUj67
— UNITE HERE Local 1 (@UniteHereLocal1) July 31, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
60 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law. This landmark legislative victory was born of tireless organizing, courageous action, and the collective power of everyday people demanding justice. pic.twitter.com/YiJkwv4T0k
— UFCW (@UFCW) August 6, 2025
United Steelworkers:
In this Back to Basics episode, we’re sitting down with Megan and Tammy of Local 7600 in California to talk about what Solidarity Actions are all about. pic.twitter.com/6fTxy95Q0L
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) August 6, 2025
Working America:
This administration is setting workers across the country up for a tough road, but we're standing #UnionStrong with our brothers and sisters in the movement. And why do we fight? Because when we FIGHT, we WIN!! pic.twitter.com/yzD07eLK8Z
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) July 24, 2025