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:
Applications are now open for Rialto West in New York, NY. This new affordable housing opportunity in Hell's Kitchen with 157 permanently affordable housing units will serve low- to moderate-income households. Sign up for a webinar on how to apply today: https://bit.ly/4396WB1
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) June 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
AFSCME:
A new paid parental leave program for county workers in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, shows how the hard work of AFSCME Local 543 members pays off. They keep the local jail running and say the new policy will help alleviate chronic staffing shortages. https://t.co/yXmPalVjt7
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 2, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
"We cannot change what happened...but we have the opportunity to make changes from the lessons learned." Tim and Sheri Lilley give a heartfelt keynote in memory of their son, Honorary Capt. Sam Lilley. @famofflight5342 deserve action. #ALPA2026Summit pic.twitter.com/L28hxLjClB
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) June 1, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
🗓️ The deadline to renew mail-in ballot requests is coming up in Florida, but many seniors face hurdles during the process.
As FLARA President Felicia Bruce says, "We should be making it easier to participate in our democracy, not harder."
Learn more: https://t.co/s5Plzfu9Hq— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 3, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Speeches by Members of Congress, ATU State Legislative campaigns, Local Transit Funding, Autonomous Vehicles, and Lobby Day prep took center stage as International President John Costa kicked off day two of the 2026 ATU Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
Representative… pic.twitter.com/i6VQGS4WoT— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 2, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
June is #NationalSafetyMonth, where we focus on preventing accidents on the job and making sure every worker has safe working conditions. During the summer months, the risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion rise. Know the signs, so you and your colleagues can stay safe!
[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) June 3, 2026 at 8:36 AM
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU's June Livestream has been announced! Learn more and RSVP: https://t.co/r3krxzG4d7 pic.twitter.com/qLbtONHGvj
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 3, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
We remember the 6 crew and 95 passengers who perished onboard Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 293, a military charter that crashed into the sea off the coast of Alaska in 1963. pic.twitter.com/aHqQ906pfZ
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 3, 2026
Boilermakers:
The Spring 2026 issue of the #Boilermaker Reporter is on its way or will be in your mailbox soon 📫 Find it online: https://t.co/B2G1J8fniv pic.twitter.com/t9YAFIZbyb
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 29, 2026
Bricklayers:
Congratulations to the 2026 apprentice class of BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI on completing their pre-job training! Wishing you all great success as you transition into the field!#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/DwkFWHaHgj
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 2, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
It is critical that our state lawmakers retain their authority to pass AI safeguards protecting workers, kids and families as new harms arise.
Read the op-ed from an AFA-CWA member: https://t.co/zbltAwUO4V— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 1, 2026
Department for Professional Employees:
Congratulations to the roughly 115 hospitalists with Swedish Medical Group in Washington state who voted to join together in union with Northwest Medicine United, @aft.org! www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/hospitali...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) June 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Electrical Workers:
San Francisco #IBEW Local 6 members recently rebuilt the world’s largest light sculpture, installing more than 45,000 LEDs to support cables on the Bay Bridge. https://t.co/UplBMcz0LE pic.twitter.com/1FDsSjHLBH
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 3, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🔥 🇨🇦 #OnThisDay in #IAFF history, General President W.H. “Howie” McClennan cut the ribbon to open the @iaffcanada office in Ottawa, ON, in 1969. pic.twitter.com/gPNZzLSNKC
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 3, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Local 32 Jobsite Rewind ⏪
Check out the work of Local 32, out of Newark, New Jersey, at the Bayview Refinery during the ConocoPhillips Dupont SARS Project between 2004-2009.
The Bayview Refinery project included multiple crews working under different contractors — showcasing… pic.twitter.com/lLGwBT3FBX— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 29, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
Last week, General President Coleman and industry leaders gathered with nearly 200 SMART and @SMACNA members to talk about BE4ALL, an important initiative to strengthen the UNION sheet metal industry: https://t.co/p8klNysuYj pic.twitter.com/DUk2yMB7oU
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 2, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
“Hope will never be silent.”
Harvey Milk was born on this day in 1930. Happy birthday, Harvey Milk! pic.twitter.com/94OOSkODMP— IFPTE Local 21 is on Bluesky🦋 (@IFPTE21) May 22, 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/V1yv1oHLkD pic.twitter.com/AGu1fzmG5p
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) June 3, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
LCLAA congratulates our former interns Ivonne Santiago, Jaylene Peralta, and all of Class of 2026 on their graduation, especially our first-gen Latino/a/x graduates!
Read Ivonne's blog here: https://t.co/yuKYIY5Vso
Submit student debt story @debtcrisisorg: https://t.co/FMl19YSHlF pic.twitter.com/GnJ2hiwV26— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 26, 2026
Laborers:
Tunnels. Jobsites. Picket lines. He's everywhere. GP Brent Booker meets members where they work, where they march, and where they fight. Want him at your Local? Drop it below. #MarchToOneMillion #LaborersRising #LIUNA #union #bluecollar pic.twitter.com/TonjV2Gaeq
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 3, 2026
Machinists:
We are rallying behind @SamForstag of @NFFE_Union as he moves forward in the race for one of Montana's House seats after winning the Democratic primary!
Working people are ready for leaders who understand their struggles because they’ve lived them. 👏🇺🇸https://t.co/17dpAIlSCB— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) June 3, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
In this week’s episode of Stitch x Stitch, we sit down with All-Star and three-time world Series Champion, Dave Stewart. He reflects upon his Oakland roots and the lessons he learned from the 1981 Strike.
Available now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. pic.twitter.com/J5OkwPKr04— MLBPA (@MLBPA) June 2, 2026
Major League Soccer Players Association:
International mode: activated!🫡🌎
Meet the first group of MLS players headed to the @FIFAWorldCup! pic.twitter.com/6NG1j2qDnc— MLSPA (@MLSPA) June 2, 2026
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
By the time passengers settle into their seats, teams of air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals have already been at work to protect the journey ahead.
From constructing runways to managing airspace, we’re helping ensure flights are safe from gate to gate. pic.twitter.com/d3advQSpOI— NATCA (@NATCA) June 2, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Today, the NALC Executive Council and branch and state association presidents from across the country gathered for the first day of the Collective-Bargaining Conference in Washington, DC. Attendees were briefed on negotiations and shared their ideas and feedback as we work… pic.twitter.com/QWyW9iJ3Ld
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 2, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Children and families need care & community—not detention.
Thank you @RepGrijalva for joining the #ReadThemHome campaign and standing up for the freedom and dignity of families and children. We'll keep fighting to end family separation.
Join us: https://t.co/BVgWXN0Ilp pic.twitter.com/1etUnFbbFh— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 1, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
NHLPA Executive Director, Marty Walsh, and NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, announced the 2027 Honda @NHL All-Star Weekend format set to take place Feb. 5-6 at UBS Arena.
Details here: https://t.co/GulI8hDuiR pic.twitter.com/KNSWhtdkua— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 2, 2026
National Nurses United:
Nurses are hitting the streets in St. Louis today to demand Catholic hospital executives serve people — not their bottom line.
Pope Leo gave a clear directive that we must work together to build up the common good. Catholic health systems: It's time to listen! pic.twitter.com/xEcYoAQ56D— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) June 3, 2026
NFL Players Association:
This week’s offseason #CMVP, @bigtime_ab is paving the way for a new generation of talent.
The @miamidolphins center and his foundation hosted the 25th Anniversary Commencement of the Future Leaders Program (FLP) for 30 graduating seniors at the Episcopal School of Dallas.… pic.twitter.com/vtH1lOSptu— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 29, 2026
North America's Building Trades Unions:
The skilled workforce America needs is already here.
With 1,600 training centers and more than 300,000 apprentices and trainees, the NABTU training system is built to meet demand and deliver projects safely, on time, and at scale.https://t.co/44GUST2lLs— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 3, 2026
Operating Engineers:
The IUOE, COEJATC, and Canadian Crane Rental Association participated in the National Skills Canada Competition at Toronto's Enercare Centre to highlight career opportunities available to youth. #SkillsCanada #CraneOperators #IUOE pic.twitter.com/q2VioGfghx
— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) May 29, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
Congratulations to Local 756 Tradeshow member Stan Hill on reaching his 50th year of membership and becoming an IUPAT gold member! pic.twitter.com/7YpYTUiAEs
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 3, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Pride at Work: A union contract is the best protection against workplace discrimination. We are proud to be an inclusive union for all. ✊ #pride🌈 pic.twitter.com/jzmNUW1Feb
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 3, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between DEWALT and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, bringing industry-leading tools and innovative solutions directly to the professionals who build and protect our communities. https://t.co/gZ7mZOtCa0 pic.twitter.com/3kQo9ScFvD
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 20, 2026
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between DEWALT and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, bringing industry-leading tools and innovative solutions directly to the professionals who build and protect our communities. https://t.co/gZ7mZOtCa0 pic.twitter.com/3kQo9ScFvD
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 20, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
🎙️ Check out the SAG-AFTRA podcast for a behind-the-scenes discussion with James Ortiz, the 'Project Hail Mary' puppeteer who brought Rocky to life, and SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI! 🎧🪨 pic.twitter.com/PaZsEjyHfE
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 1, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
Workers keep winning, and they don't plan to stop.... 🚗✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/zYCTJqi5V6
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 3, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Right now, our union partners are with others from the global labor movement at #ILC2026 to negotiate a new international labor standard for platform workers. We'll be there, amplifying worker voices as they bring their experiences and skills to the table. pic.twitter.com/BgC1YD7SAb
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 2, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Last week we lost Carol Rothman, former chairperson, secretary-treasurer, vice president and pension trustee.
“She was fierce and witty and fun, and a damn good ad sales person as well as an indefatigable union leader.”https://t.co/VgC2yTF3q0— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 28, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The San Diego Convention Center floor is now 100% union! IT Technicians and Event Coordinators employed by Smart City Networks voted overwhelmingly to join IATSE Local 122, becoming the last group at the facility to unionize.
These workers power the internet infrastructure… pic.twitter.com/YtOnnwnL4C— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 3, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU wishes all our LBGQT+ members a happy #Pride Month! The TWU will always fight for the rights of LBGQT+ workers all year round. pic.twitter.com/2vHYymb1iQ
— TWU (@transportworker) June 1, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
Today, @TTDAFLCIO urged House appropriators to address our concerns regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 THUD appropriations bill, which is scheduled for markup tomorrow. https://t.co/x3WQqeqIMS pic.twitter.com/IliA96ZYil
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 2, 2026
UAW:
ON STRIKE!
Strike day 2 at American Axle in Three Rivers, MI.
UAW Local 2093 members are striking for a fair contract that includes fair wages, affordable healthcare, sick leave, and time with family.#UAWRegion1D pic.twitter.com/xqbPK1nQDa— UAW (@UAW) June 2, 2026
Union Veterans Council:
This #PrideMonth, the Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with all LGBTQ+ veterans. Service knows no orientation. We honor your courage, dedication, and vital place in our unions and communities. 🏳️🌈 @AFLCIO #pridemonth pic.twitter.com/l4tOvCB5aG
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) June 1, 2026
UNITE HERE:
Anyone with a preexisting condition should be terrified about the implications of the midterms in terms of the state of health in the United States.
Find an event on June 5th: https://t.co/uxezeGnf9b #SevenDaysInJune #HealthCutsKill pic.twitter.com/dQDYF1hDXh— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 2, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
Deadly fires are driving renewed focus on fire protection across Wisconsin — and UA Sprinkler Fitters are stepping up to keep families, workers, and buildings safe. Demand is growing, apprentices are joining, and UA Local 183 is getting the job done. pic.twitter.com/Yjnvo25Hjr
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) June 3, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Over 12,000 members at Kaiser Permanente locations across the country have ratified NEW 4 year contracts!
Workers won 21.5% in wage increases, protected pensions, education funding, & language to protect from the impacts of AI.
Learn more about the win: https://t.co/ChJcEMtCgw pic.twitter.com/KmbgGN64aq— UFCW (@UFCW) June 3, 2026
United Steelworkers:
🚨 Action Call: Ensure workers can secure a fair first contract! Roy Houseman, our union’s legislative director, explains what H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act is, and why you should encourage your U.S. representatives to support it: https://t.co/uvhgm27vd5 pic.twitter.com/gyX7wPvhhe
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 3, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
AI safety regulations are an urgent need. As the use of AI in the news runs rampant, the public deserves common-sense protections like transparency and disclosure. Pass the #NYFAIRNewsAct!
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) May 26, 2026 at 11:03 AM