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 mourns Woodie King Jr., who received both the LeNoire & Robeson Awards, which honored his commitment to theatre as an avenue for justice. He was a tireless advocate for our industry who left our community better than he found it. https://deadline.com/2026/01/woodie-king-jr-dies-88-1236704669/
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) February 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
AFGE:
Join us today in over two dozen cities across the country for a Day of Remembrance for AFGE Local 3669 member Alex Pretti.
Find an event near you: https://t.co/4nFmjmzBrW— AFGE (@AFGENational) February 1, 2026
AFSCME:
Ben Gruber, a conservation warden in Southwest Wisconsin and member of AFSCME Local 1215 (@afscme32) works hard to protect rural communities. Now, he is running for state assembly. https://t.co/gIMJkqS6Xv
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) February 4, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Social Security offices and jobs are (still) at-risk. We have a right to our benefits and assistance when necessary, after all we paid for it. That's why we're demanding Congress to take action.
Join us — sign our petition at the link in the comments!— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 4, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Happy Transit Equity Day #TransitEquityDay pic.twitter.com/SM7Y2FExZA
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 4, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
February is Career and Technical Education Month! Check out the work AFT and our members are doing to equip students with the skills they need to earn good wages, help support their families and contribute to our economy. Find out more and sign up for our CTE newsletter ⤵️ www.aft.org/education/ca...
[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) February 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU Honors #BlackHistoryMonth ✊🏾 We are proud to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans in our union, the labor movement, and our nation's history! pic.twitter.com/E5tZpMhbrl
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) February 2, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
ICYMI: Last week, the President posted online that he was “decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, and all Aircraft made in Canada” until Gulfstream planes were certified to fly. The White House clarified that it doesn’t affect planes in operation. pic.twitter.com/h0c2ASIv79
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 3, 2026
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
The 42nd Constitutional Convention of the BCTGM International Union will be held July 28-30, 2026 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Fla.
Find full Delegate Eligibility Requirements here 👉 https://t.co/QA8DlDchf9 pic.twitter.com/VkmdLE9FHE— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) February 1, 2026
Boilermakers:
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, today we feature #Boilermaker Southeast Organizer Edwin Allen. Read a little more about Brother Allen: https://t.co/O3Psu7Tumg pic.twitter.com/3GuW5MfKpE
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 2, 2026
Bricklayers:
Our members of Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD - Mike Emans, Owen Shanahan, Russ Hodges, Greg Weaver, and Pat Steele - are working hard on the Baumann Ford car dealership in Oregon, #Ohio!#WorkSiteWednesday #SkilledTrades#BuildingTomorrowTogether #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/kaXYH70J1Y
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) February 4, 2026
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Black History in the making. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/LbN8XaaYCj
— CBTU (@CBTU72) February 2, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Congratulations to quality assurance testers at Blizzard Albany and Austin who have reached a groundbreaking contract at Microsoft! 🥳 https://t.co/lAGUs3uqTA
— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 2, 2026
Department for Professional Employees:
"Black history is not just a collection of struggles and pain, but a chronicling of our strength and a timeline of victories that we have passed on to each generation like a torch, leading us up into the light." - @aft.org Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/31/b...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Electrical Workers:
The construction industry is booming in Quebec. Here's how Canadian #IBEW members can take advantage of it. https://t.co/9W5DbkpCiq
— IBEW (@IBEW) February 3, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🎗️ On #WorldCancerDay, we're focused on reducing exposures, promoting prevention and early detection, and supporting members and families at every stage.
Explore cancer resources built for fire fighters ➡️ https://t.co/OqOr8QOBCN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CwbWEjRlMs— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) February 4, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Nicole, a Journeyperson & Insulator of five years, shares how joining the union changed her life.
“Being in the trade & the union has been life changing. I had always wanted to get into the trade, but life happens.
It's given me a financial freedom I’ve never had before. I’ve… pic.twitter.com/unx0yGGDJ1— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) January 30, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
SMART-TD Ohio Safety & Legislative Director Clyde Whitaker reflects on the 3rd anniversary of the East Palestine derailment with a powerful commentary. Despite new laws and promises, the railroads are still playing the same dangerous games with safety: https://t.co/vuI0TrJMIL pic.twitter.com/B4aemEsYxk
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) February 3, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE is proud to honor Black History Month. This year’s Black History Month is as important as it has ever been, and is a time for those of us in the Labor Movement to reinforce and recommit to fighting to reverse these attacks. https://t.co/GuKQk4IJEI
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) February 2, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
The I.U.P.A. brings you the NewsWatch every week. Click on this link to see the latest news for I.U.P.A. members! https://t.co/tdfwm20g96 pic.twitter.com/uOeGHJTGga
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) February 4, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Dear LCLAA Family,
the 14K Haitian TPS holders in Ohio strengthen the state’s economy.
Quick stats:
📌$160M annual economic contribution
📌$39M in total annual tax revenue
📌5K workers in the state’s workforcehttps://t.co/wGTmxkEyhT#TPS #Haiti #ProtectTPS pic.twitter.com/D3YXyZ9dho— LCLAA (@LCLAA) January 31, 2026
Laborers:
This is union work. Laborers are building America and Canada, one project, one paycheck, one community at a time. #LIUNABuilds #bluecollar #construction #skilledtrades #1U pic.twitter.com/yyXSU3fMbI
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 4, 2026
Machinists:
A union leader took on billionaire-backed politics - and won.
IAM District 776 member Taylor Rehmet flipped a ruby-red Texas Senate seat by putting workers and public education first. https://t.co/NJbHMnXquA— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) February 4, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Ron Teasley received the nickname “Schoolboy’’ for his talent and precociousness while growing up in Detroit in the 1930s and ‘40s. As an adolescent, he competed against grown men on the baseball field. And when he wasn’t playing ball, he was immersed in a book or busy in the… pic.twitter.com/YoR3wbYPBM
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) February 4, 2026
Major League Soccer Players Association:
As we celebrate #blackhistorymonth we reflect on the impact black players have had on both our league and the MLSPA. pic.twitter.com/4zNjdsVbOK
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) February 1, 2026
Metal Trades Department:
The House on Tuesday passed a sprawling spending package that will end the partial government shutdown — but created another funding cliff for the Department of Homeland Security in two weeks.
— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) February 3, 2026
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA mourns the passengers & crew on Flight 5342 operated by PSA & the 3 soldiers on the helicopter who died a year ago in the tragic crash above the Potomac. Our hearts also are with our members who were affected, especially those at DCA ATCT & Potomac TRACON. We remember. pic.twitter.com/wqhbb9c0d9
— NATCA (@NATCA) January 29, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Today is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day! Our dedicated members are proud to deliver to millions of American homes and businesses relying on our universal service. 📬
This year, we’re asking to be recognized with a fair contract. Our work is harder than it has ever been, and… pic.twitter.com/vj2pAmqmxo— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 4, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
On this National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we celebrate the ladies growing the game and the next generation who will continue to make it stronger 💪 #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/1GItJfOoFb
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) February 4, 2026
National Nurses United:
DOE's proposed rule caps loans for nurses seeking graduate degrees. This attack on our women-dominated profession blocks pathways to becoming NPs, CRNAs, and other positions.
We encourage nurses across the nation to submit your comments by March 2.https://t.co/BA4w6LAUvn— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) February 4, 2026
NFL Players Association:
“Our members have no appetite for an 18th game regular season.”
NFLPA Interim Executive Director David White addressed the notion of an expanded season. pic.twitter.com/pShSH31KgL— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 4, 2026
North America's Building Trades Unions:
This Black History Month and every month, NABTU honors the generations of Black American and Canadian leaders whose perseverance strengthened our unions, advanced fairness on the job, and expanded economic opportunity across North America. We remain committed to diversity,… pic.twitter.com/eAJNq13jS8
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 4, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our District Councils always give back to their members and their communities!
District Council 9 recently hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon and awarded $182,000 in scholarship money to members’ children to support their higher education goals. To date, DC 9 has given… pic.twitter.com/5aZbxVs6Hd— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 4, 2026
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS remembers the lives lost as a result of the tragic crash over the Potomac River near Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. PASS joins with the country in offering condolences to those impacted by this tragedy one year ago this week. pic.twitter.com/rEiNhWDJOy
— PASS (@PASSNational) January 29, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Union stewards keep workplaces fair, informed, and strong. Today, we’re spotlighting RWDSU stewards who show up every day for their coworkers — with courage and care. 👏 Thank you for your leadership. #UnionStewards #UnionStrong #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/LSEC81MuqB
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 4, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
As this worker will tell you, it's not worth sacrificing safety to get the job done: https://t.co/ZytaDogUdz #roofersafety365
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) February 4, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
Get ready for the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA! Check out SAG-AFTRA magazine for your ultimate viewer guide, including a scorecard to predict who will be taking home the Actor: https://t.co/ysx6LvyftB. 🎭🏆 pic.twitter.com/M6nvIMmxYd
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 4, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
Building on a legacy of resistance, Black labor activists continue to make history today, fighting for fair wages and equity across race and industry.
With civil rights under attack, we stand united to resist erasure and defend our collective power. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/BQwlKDez5X— SEIU (@SEIU) February 4, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
ATTN: Today's arrests of Georgia Fort and Don Lemon are an escalation to criminalize press freedom under the guise of law enforcement.
The First Amendment is not optional, and journalism is NOT a crime. We demand their immediate release!https://t.co/NS6APSogfL— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) January 30, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
A big IATSE-welcome to our newest kin!
150 Production workers and box office staff at four of Washington D.C.'s most renowned concert venues have voted decisively to join IATSE Locals 22 and 868. The victory at venues operated by I.M.P. represents a significant step forward for… pic.twitter.com/iRtNv67RhT— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 4, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU commemorates #BlackHistoryMonth2026 by recognizing historian, author, and journalist Carter G. Woodson. Woodson began this annual tradition of highlighting the contributions of Black Americans and exploring the Black experience in February 2026, 100 years ago. pic.twitter.com/yRvtTBPLL9
— TWU (@transportworker) February 1, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
On her birthday, we honor civil rights activist and icon Rosa Parks by celebrating #TransitEquityDay
Accessible, affordable and safe public transit is a goal we are constantly working towards as America's largest transportation labor federation. pic.twitter.com/EB2k3u8aL9— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) February 4, 2026
UAW:
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨
Stand up to corporate greed with us tomorrow in Eastlake, OH, in support of more than 150 members at UAW Local 2359 whose jobs are being offshored by Conn-Selmer. pic.twitter.com/3foV1gNQci— UAW (@UAW) February 4, 2026
Union Veterans Council:
The Iowa UVC, led by Army Vet Joe Statler, stood in solidarity with organizers @AFGE Local 2547 and @NationalNurses to honor a fellow union brother & VA nurse. @AFLCIO
Veterans and nurses: United in service, united in grief. #JusticeForAlexPretti #UnionVeterans #1u #IowaCity pic.twitter.com/pDSTTWiiA7— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) February 3, 2026
UNITE HERE:
❤️💛💚 BLACK HISTORY MONTH LEADER SPOTLIGHTS ✨
Meet Bunny White, Cashier at Legends at the Caesars Superdome & Smoothie King Center and member of UNITE HERE Local 23 pic.twitter.com/F5yBMY8xOv— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) February 4, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
The Planned Parenthood facility in Grand Rapids has joined Local 951!
The members are now covered by the universal collective bargaining agreement that Local 951 already has in place with Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
Welcome to the union family!https://t.co/0TqQlg9h44 pic.twitter.com/zsADCF27Jb— UFCW (@UFCW) February 2, 2026
United Steelworkers:
In 1937, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters became the first Black-led union to win a collective bargaining agreement with a major U.S. corporation.
Led by A. Philip Randolph, their win helped pave the way for collective bargaining rights workers rely on today. pic.twitter.com/8Q6chtrd5e— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) February 4, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
Kennedy Center workers are a vital part of bringing the performing arts to life in the nation's capital. We stand with @kcunions.bsky.social!
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM