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:
ICYMI- The Basement is the first unionized escape room in America and has set an important example for other immersive performers. Their three main asks – safety, salary and scheduling – have been a rallying point for these workers since unionizing in 2023. Listen to their story: bit.ly/4sP5LSd
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) April 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM
AFSCME:
This #TaxDay is a reminder of how our system has been rigged against workers.
The Trump admin & anti-worker politicians gutted health care & food assistance for working families to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. This isn’t a resource problem. It’s a fairness problem. pic.twitter.com/7VDZpyiDTM— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 15, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
The Senate was unanimous. The House passed the ALERT Act. Now comes the hard part – reconciling one bill that must improve safety. pic.twitter.com/2luSnEf1st
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) April 15, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
🚨 Medicaid cuts are putting rural hospitals across the country at risk. It's important to know what's at-stake. (Hint: A lot, especially for seniors.)
🔗: https://t.co/3Vzp8Ov8zS— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 15, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 685-Brantford, ON, members have had enough with disrespect by Brantford Transit. They are gearing up for a unity campaign to get the fair and just contract they deserve. #OurVoiceOurPower pic.twitter.com/ADjEkifgde
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 15, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
Today is Tax Day, and unlike Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill handout to the wealthiest Americans, the AFT is fighting for tax relief for working people. Tell your lawmakers to support the Working Americans Tax Cut Act ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/work...
[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) April 15, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Boilermakers:
Read the latest commentary from #Boilermakers International President Timothy Simmons.https://t.co/OtltoS5dqr pic.twitter.com/LlYXxZxh94
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 13, 2026
Bricklayers:
Language wasn't a barrier for #Bricklayer Volodymyr Tsurkan. Despite still learning English, his "can-do" attitude & incredible work ethic carried him through a successful winter of training.
Huge congrats to brother Volodymyr on passing his #welding test! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/Ylfs0Tq02R— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 10, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Solidarity with @propublicaguild! https://t.co/sDbiXzB0ac
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 8, 2026
Department for Professional Employees:
Join us in standing with @acoreunion.bsky.social members and the community of Towson, MD. Tell Apple to identify a new Towson store location and keep its commitment to this community, rather than walking away when workers had the courage to organize. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) April 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Electrical Workers:
The Super Bowl. The Daytona 500. The Final Four. The Masters. The World Series. Brought to the world by the broadcast professionals of the #IBEW. https://t.co/vR1rCyr0kj pic.twitter.com/HokAUCzIJT
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 15, 2026
Fire Fighters:
📞 Shoutout to our #emergency dispatchers 👋
These dedicated professionals work behind the scenes, answering calls and guiding #firstresponders to save lives.
Thank you for being the #lifeline in every crisis. 💛#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek pic.twitter.com/KKeFP5j5Wi— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) April 13, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
"Citing poor job prospects, the costs of college and fears that artificial intelligence may soon take over their jobs, dozens of hopeful and current apprentices said that a job in the trades seemed like the best route for their futures."
https://t.co/4L4Wjj9DOX— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) April 14, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
"The President’s budget document for Fiscal Year 2027 completely misses the mark and fails to meet the needs and concerns of American people." - Matt Biggs, IFPTE President https://t.co/v2yGcLKGz6
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 14, 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/sGYCAMJlAb pic.twitter.com/hdnAKJEh8I
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) April 15, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
When we prioritize health, we strengthen our workplaces and our collective future. 💪🏽
To learn more, read LCLAA's newsletter Amándome a Mí para Amarte a Tí here: https://t.co/TklLvbXmts pic.twitter.com/YMYoJ7pzJU— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 15, 2026
Laborers:
Locked in, geared up, ready to work. #Laborers take on the toughest jobs the #union way: with skill, grit, and #SOLIDARITY. #LIUNA #UnionStrong #1U #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/rt4I7AbfxA
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 15, 2026
Machinists:
The IAM Organizing Department gathered in Chicago, Ill., this week to learn about the resources and tools that the IAM has in our arsenal to combat union busters, turn fear into hope, and change workers' lives for the better! #IAMorganizing pic.twitter.com/JEKDcKzA2T
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) April 15, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Jackie Robinson's impact as a trailblazer and change maker still resonates long after he broke baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers. On the 79th anniversary of his momentous achievement, we continue to be inspired by his persistence in the face of untold obstacles,… pic.twitter.com/7bnFrl0NyS
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) April 15, 2026
Musical Artists:
AGMA Announces 2026 and Beyond Strategic Action Plan: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
[image or embed]— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) April 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Nominations for the 22nd Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards are currently being accepted. We’re looking for our members’ best saves that have taken place since May 1, 2025. https://t.co/TkJ0jnEyOE pic.twitter.com/rDJS1F5Wbu
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 14, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
This #MemberMonday, we're honoring Misty Newman, who rushed into a burning retirement complex after witnessing an explosion, rescuing two elderly residents. A former soldier and nurse, she credits her experience in those roles for her instinct to act. Thank you for your heroism… pic.twitter.com/cypXuifLTB
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 13, 2026
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
NDLON Co-Executive Director Pablo
Alvarado and Legal Director Chris Newman backstage with @springsteen
We are grateful for this moment and for the opportunity to be featured charity tonight-lifting up the voices of immigrant workers and families.#NDLON #LandOfHopeAndDreams pic.twitter.com/hNqcXdEupD— NDLON (@NDLON) April 10, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
When @@mychal3ts joined us in Dilley, Texas, we asked a question many of us are still weighing: how do you balance hope & honesty in this moment?
His answer: “I don’t know.”
Many of us don’t know what comes next, but we know to turn to each other. pic.twitter.com/i8ccqACwlD— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 13, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
⏰ It’s coming.
Check back here April 17 at 8:30am EDT! #NHLPAPlayerPoll pic.twitter.com/caiq2nIDHq— NHLPA (@NHLPA) April 13, 2026
National Nurses United:
Union nurses from 22 different states traveled to D.C. to share the reality of bedside experiences with elected leaders.
We need our politicians to step up and fund care, not fear! pic.twitter.com/UcdTzbsM13— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) April 15, 2026
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
“Waymo is underestimating us. We are organized, and we have battle scars to remind us of lessons,” said New York Taxi Workers Alliance Executive Director Bhairavi Desai, referencing the fights for taxi medallion debt relief, and a slew of labor protections for the new workforce…
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 10, 2026
North America's Building Trades Unions:
From survival jobs to a union career with a future. 💪
Liz Looper’s journey shows how union apprenticeships create real pathways to stability, dignity, and opportunity.https://t.co/qaKe69CKBW— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 13, 2026
Operating Engineers:
🚒 18 union fire fighters trained on a tower crane at Operating Engineers Local 513's center for the 4th year with Fire Fighters Local 2665. ✊ "We open the door anytime," said Rodney Dyke. #TowerCraneSafety #OperatingEngineers #Local513 pic.twitter.com/hmcsXzo0HZ
— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) April 13, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
District Council 46’s glaziers are the epitome of solidarity – standing together to secure safer workplaces and a stronger future for our trades.
Whenever you get the chance to help a fellow brother or sister, take it. Every member of our union has a role to play in Building… pic.twitter.com/vcyrhdIhRP— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 15, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
On #TaxDay, we remind everyone: Workers create the wealth. We deserve a fair share in our paychecks, not just crumbs from the boardroom table. 💰 #EconomicJustice pic.twitter.com/Bw5rUPY0rc
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 15, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 4-8! Visit https://t.co/Gg9Pj5HIDW for everything you need to conduct a stand-down. While you're there, don't forget to order FREE hardhat stickers and hazard alert cards for your stand-down #roofersafety365 #StandDown4Safety
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 15, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
On the most recent episode of the SAG-AFTRA podcast, SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI and National Latino Committee Chair Natalia Castellanos discuss the importance of self-identifying. Listen here for more insight: https://t.co/zpZ0gBbNuN pic.twitter.com/bSRAiQhv8B
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 15, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
Caregivers hold the system together.
So why are they being asked to accept less? Pawtucket Falls workers are speaking out and demanding fair contracts, real respect, and a voice on the job! pic.twitter.com/UxzWcMU1Dt— SEIU (@SEIU) April 13, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Unite with workers. Donate to the Solidarity Center 👇🏾https://t.co/qgw0m6Zvmh pic.twitter.com/cdZeJy629K
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 8, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
We are excited for this historic institution to survive!
A lot is still unsettled and we will continue to support our members who are fighting to be paid back from the Block’s illegal behavior.
That liability does not go away with the sale of the paper. pic.twitter.com/7vuGaYCWAw— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 14, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Ryan Kwok, Motion Capture Tools Developer at 2K’s Petaluma Studio. pic.twitter.com/9woTIIhjHe
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 9, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
.@NJTransit Mechanics at the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail vote to join the TWU! TWU Industrial Organizing continues to plow forward. The TWU now represents all workers on the light rail line. “Worker power comes from a unified front in one big union. We now have a unified workforce… pic.twitter.com/A9Hs6VDQcM
— TWU (@transportworker) April 9, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
The cherry blossoms have fallen, the temperatures are rising, and Congress is back in session. 🌸
Check out what @TTDAFLCIO and our affiliated unions have been up to in the first quarter of 2026: https://t.co/JFZwbBIqzV pic.twitter.com/LZwwFWIgxq— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 13, 2026
UAW:
"Southern states continue to lag significantly behind the rest of the country in union membership. Close to 4.9% of workers in the South belong to a union... That compares to 12.7% union density in the rest of the country..."https://t.co/nmKUEP6qH2
— UAW (@UAW) April 15, 2026
UNITE HERE:
Celebrating Arab Heritage Month!
Meet Hanane👋🏼, a Host @ Omni King Edward Hotel Toronto @UNITEHERE75
“Being in a union means I have real power...I have a voice & I share that with thousands of workers. My union helped me grow & gave me confidence to speak up for myself & others.“ pic.twitter.com/EKz92QuCau— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 15, 2026
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United Steelworkers:
Your Union Your Voice meetings are back – this time, we’re going virtual! Through these meetings, your feedback helps shape action across our union. Join @USWPrezRox and other union leadership for a meeting open to all members this spring: https://t.co/FOZLTj6AJ9 pic.twitter.com/mKb6v4EIdn
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) April 15, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
Congratulations to our members at Lucky 8! The producers behind shows like "The Food That Built America" and "60 days in" unanimously ratified their first union contract. Highlights include increases to minimum rates, PTO and portable healthcare.
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) April 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM