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:
The @DPEaflcio has compiled important information about government relief for federal student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic - https://t.co/CzcufnycDE pic.twitter.com/jSqmxpuNRd
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 14, 2020
AFGE:
The @CDCgov is prioritizing business over the safety of workers. We urge @CDCDirector to reissue guidance that treats essential workers as a priority. #EssentialNotExpendable
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 15, 2020
AFSCME:
The urgent need to make sure front-line workers have the protective equipment they need was the focus of a Facebook Live chat between AFSCME President Lee Saunders, @AFSCME93 Executive Director Mark Bernard and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.). https://t.co/6c7kSQ3byl
— AFSCME ✊🏽 (@AFSCME) April 15, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
We salute ALPA #pilot Lt. Col. @KaiKahele (HAL) for answering the call to service in the @HiAirGuard. Thank you to all of our members who are continuing to help fight the #Covid19 pandemic on the #frontline. https://t.co/tN7HqoEkk6
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) April 15, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Trump’s #BigPharma allies are poised to profiteer off of the #COVIDpandemic. Tell your legislators we need affordable COVID drugs. Sign the petition today #NoPandemicProfiteering https://t.co/tNeuQO5xEv pic.twitter.com/73BroffPpa
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) April 15, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
“To not be paid at all—that’s a shock,” said Local 1764 Loudoun County bus driver Sandra Vigil, who supports five children and was laid off by Transdev.” https://t.co/FQ2NNp9nsu #1 #transit #COVID19
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 15, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
Rather than accuse us of cheating the system, Senator Graham should be figuring out how to support the millions of musicians & other working people who lost our jobs! https://t.co/77sGd1vOKI via @greenvillenews
— AFM (@The_AFM) April 15, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
Before the #COVID19 pandemic, 40% of Americans couldn't pull together $400 for an emergency expense. It's time that the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share. #IDemandAFairTaxCode pic.twitter.com/3QS0PXsc1b
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 15, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
This is a great initiative from @DMIAPWU https://t.co/QBF2lISrEy
— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 15, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Leaders, members, and allies of APALA mourn, remember, and celebrate the life of former Executive Director, Jin Sook Lee.
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 15, 2020
Thank you for your lifelong fight for social justice and the international movement for workers' rights and gender justice 💐 💐 💐https://t.co/8gIAer8HT0 pic.twitter.com/tyef22lYvF
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Remembering our brothers at jetBlue who we lost over the last week from COVID-19. Our hearts go out to the entire jetBlue family, @transportworker & @WeAreALPA.
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 15, 2020
We will Never Forget Jared Lovos, Manuel Gomez, Ralph Gismondi, Kevin McAdoo, and Ray Pabon. pic.twitter.com/a3DiKw7hfY
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Essential workers who are exposed to #COVID19 and forced to keep working endangers public health. We’re calling on the @CDCDirector to retract these dangerous guidelines and put workers’ safety first. #EssentialNotExpendable pic.twitter.com/fZcFBpa9rc
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 15, 2020
Boilermakers:
Thank you ❤️ to the men and women who are going to work every day to make sure we have food, hardware and other necessities 🛒 during this awful crisis. And thank you for representing them, @UFCW pic.twitter.com/IVuLM1Ll3l
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 15, 2020
Bricklayers:
Instead of the @CDCgov guidance, essential workers need: Enforced safety & health protections; Guaranteed paid sick leave for all workers; Workers’ compensation protections and benefits. #EssentialNotExpendable #COVID19 #1u pic.twitter.com/Ng90ySnbFb
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) April 15, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Ask Congress to protect kids and provide emergency #ChildWelfareCOVID funding.https://t.co/sGmroAhpsa pic.twitter.com/YuanVmtt5C
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 15, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
Call center workers are speaking out to demand companies like @OfficialAlorica, @CyraCom, @TheResultsComp take action to protect workers from COVID-19! #1u #ProtectCallCenterWorkers
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 15, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/OZv5PR2wN9 pic.twitter.com/eiEYwk7WlC
Department for Professional Employees:
Healthcare professionals should not be laid off during a pandemic. #1u https://t.co/Av3mvCTCcR
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 15, 2020
Electrical Workers:
Alaska #IBEW coordinates a major mask-making project for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital https://t.co/jLV7D3cyvc
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 15, 2020
Fire Fighters:
The #IAFF has developed a resource for first responders on treating patients who may have been exposed to the #Coronavirus. Please review for the latest information and guidance. pic.twitter.com/2xUNlLVkwA
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 14, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Having quality infectious disease control can prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as the Coronavirus. Learn about infectious disease control and how the Insulators have been at the forefront, here:https://t.co/HhFsWIf5V8
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) April 14, 2020
IUE-CWA:
Too many workers don’t have paid sick or family leave in the face of the COVID-19 panic. Call your senator now and demand they extend paid sick days & paid family leave to ALL workers by passing the P.A.I.D. Leave Act (S.3513): 1-855-980-2231! pic.twitter.com/Ew0Kfgn7Na
— IUE-CWA (@IUE_CWAUnion) April 9, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
THREAD: Today, JWJ sent letters to the five largest corporate landlords DEMANDING they:
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 15, 2020
📢 Forgive unpaid rents during the COVID crisis
📢 Cease evictions and foreclosures
📢 Support housing relief
If no response — we strike #OurHouseOurRules
Join us: https://t.co/tUBIkblXUw pic.twitter.com/4ho7ipGm8V
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
See our letter asking @CDCgov to retract its dangerous guidelines for essential workers exposed to #COVID19. Worker safety is essential! #EssentialNotExpendable: https://t.co/PITCYeKi2w
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 15, 2020
Laborers:
Make sure ALL #COVID19 safety measures are in place! #Coronavirus #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/lHR5rwEviT
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 15, 2020
Longshoremen:
Sister of ILA President Harold Daggett @ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp Passes Away from Coronavirus. Bettejane Daggett Jaeger Was 75https://t.co/hVjUiXljRT pic.twitter.com/xhjppPxMEd
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) April 8, 2020
Machinists:
Shoutout to Aaron Roberson and the many other members of @IAM264Boston who are working hard to keep @MBTA rolling for healthcare workers and others on the front lines of the #COVID19 crisis https://t.co/TVZrnz6lZm
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) April 15, 2020
Maritime Trades Department:
Public service workers on the #COVIDfrontlines are facing unprecedented situations. @senatemajldr @GOPleader: We need at least $300 billion in direct and unrestricted aid to state & local govts so that local communities have the resources they need to weather this pandemic.
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) April 9, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
A comprehensive U.S. manufacturing policy is needed now more than ever | Economic Policy Institute https://t.co/BbXyU8dAjl
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 14, 2020
Mine Workers:
This grant means the Career Centers can continue doing their unmatched work, which is especially important in these very difficult times. – @CecilRoberts https://t.co/86827flZUm
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 14, 2020
Musical Artists:
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the AGMA Relief Fund has graciously received donations and support from around the world. We want to take a moment to thank the media outlets (like @cnn, @vulture, @billboard) for including the AGMA Relief Fund in its resource lists!
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 9, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Cloth and surgical face masks are another layer of protection we may choose for ourselves. Here are some tips from our NATCA OSHA Reps and NATCA's Industrial Hygienist.
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 15, 2020
Never touch the inside of the N95 respirator. Wash hands immediately after removing the mask. pic.twitter.com/sy7qHkgxnj
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Episode 8 of You Are the Current Resident Podcast is out! Executive VP Renfroe gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 9, 2020
Listen here: https://t.co/oQG40nB9Aa #YATCRPod
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
The federal #Covid19 response excludes undocumented workers from relief. What about the rest of us? #YNosotrosQue- will California do better, Gov @GavinNewsom?
— NDLON (@NDLON) April 13, 2020
Let's ensure immediate aid to all workers in California.#EssentialAndExcluded #WorkerMigrantJustice
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
To ensure domestic workers & caregivers can keep doing essential work on the frontlines, we need #CareForAll.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 15, 2020
That means protections & benefits for essential workers, allowing care workers to prioritize their health, and family care benefits for essential workers & caregivers.
National Nurses United:
.@MNnurses president to Minnesota lawmakers: We are at war. We are the nurses. We are on the front line. We head into the hospitals every day with what little PPE we have and that’s our armor.#ProtectNurses #COVID19 https://t.co/o0NJXoefWF
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 15, 2020
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
At least 28 professional drivers in New York City have died of COVID-19, and tens of thousands more are facing financial ruin, forced to choose between staying home and risking their lives. Drivers need benefits immediately in order to survive.
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 14, 2020
NFL Players Association:
You heard the man 🗣
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 14, 2020
(Active players + FAs: https://t.co/POArHF9LDb) https://t.co/gWJbDMqfsO
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Now THIS is amazing. @IBEW volunteers in MO are partnering w/ a local group to “adopt a family” by providing grocery shopping & delivery services to community members in need, while also sewing face masks for the elderly 🙌#BuildingTradesWhateverItTakeshttps://t.co/jObc5PIkzc
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 15, 2020
Office and Professional Employees:
If workers on the front lines are as essential as the government says, then they deserve far more comprehensive protections than the @CDCgov’s interim guidelines. #EssentialNotExpendable #1u pic.twitter.com/K5UGuMrJKq
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) April 15, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
Construction is the 6th largest industry in the US economy. During #COVID19, we don't have the luxury to work from home.
— GoIUPAT✊ (@GoIUPAT) April 15, 2020
Healthcare coverage is on the line for workers like Tiffany. We need @RepSteveStivers, @RepDaveJoyce & @MikeTurnerOH to fight for #WorkersFirst in Congress. pic.twitter.com/tL11B7x92F
Pride At Work:
The Postal Service must not be allowed to fail. #Savethe PostOffice https://t.co/HvpFofirlF
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) April 12, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS sends condolences to family of sailor aboard USS Roosevelt who succumbed to COVID-19. Many PASS members are vets who could have served with you. When it is time time to bring all of you home, our members on Guam & around nation stand ready to assist.https://t.co/Em085AfPWj
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 13, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
People are struggling to cope mentally as they stay inside during lockdown.
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 15, 2020
But throughout this crisis, many workers out there are on the front lines providing essential services to keep things running.
We must honor essential workers with proper protection and fair pay! pic.twitter.com/ozaCeF5lGN
SAG-AFTRA:
The information you’re looking for, all in one place!
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 15, 2020
Click the link https://t.co/ZHBtTembC3 and find your resources by state or local #sagaftramember #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/6VwiBblcYG
Solidarity Center:
Workers in #Mexico who are fired unlawfully during #COVID-19 may have to wait at least 4 yrs before their complaints are resolved, lawyers warn, potentially leaving tens of thousands with no income or state benefits. #coronavirus @ProDESChttps://t.co/T2UbMJfT8f
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 15, 2020
TCU/IAM:
ICYMI: Local Lodge 90 President Charlie Quinn (@LIRR) spoke to @WNYC about his experience working during the pandemic, and concerns about bringing the virus home. Stay safe, Charlie! #HeroesMovingHeroes CC: @MachinistsUnion @TTDAFLCIO @OneRailUSA https://t.co/fyU5wdH3IS pic.twitter.com/1gpa0IGXgW
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) April 14, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
That's why the NewsGuild is proposing a news industry stimulus in the next package -- to protect jobs and strengthen reliable news coverage. https://t.co/CKrh17oUGz https://t.co/RXXbTMcwje via @business
— NewsGuild (@newsguild) April 15, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Susan is the Hair and Makeup Supervisor for the new Broadway show, “Girl From The North Country”. During the COVID-19 crisis, Susan has been doing her part by donating masks, checking on her family, friends and colleagues. #IATSE #Memberstoryhttps://t.co/8I06maHP0T pic.twitter.com/vsvCOcEXix
— IATSE (@IATSE) April 14, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
From TTD Pres. Larry Willis: If a [rail] carrier finds itself short on active employees, its first option must be found in the abundant supply of out-of-work railroaders, not in administrative intervention to be exempted from safety-critical regulations. https://t.co/DLpmbUsTOj
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 15, 2020
UAW:
Social distancing is hard on all of us, including kids at home while schools are closed. Keep them occupied and share a bit of union history with these coloring pages! https://t.co/VChxJGDuBM
— UAW (@UAW) April 14, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
This did not need to happen. https://t.co/yrF1x6sdbY
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) April 13, 2020
UNITE HERE:
“Words on a paper are one thing. Actions in reality are another thing.” - @DTaylorUH
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 15, 2020
It's time for hospitality industry leaders like @Marriott to take real action to protect their workers.#COVID19 #uniteherehttps://t.co/29OIcxzS7T
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Wondering how you can support grocery workers who help feed our families and keep us safe? #ShopSmart on your next grocery trip by wearing a mask and giving people plenty of space.
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 13, 2020
Check out https://t.co/nmUiv1Y70o and RT to spread the word. Together we can make a difference. pic.twitter.com/XgE676QAW1
United Steelworkers:
We are not expendable. That's why we're urging @CDCDirector to retract guidelines that endanger essential workers. Workers exposed to #COVID19 must self-quarantine to protect their safety & health and ours! #FlattenTheCurve #EssentialNotExpendable More: https://t.co/XbmAnv3oTT pic.twitter.com/NZsz10UueM
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 15, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:
@Northeastern RAs like Alana, pictured here, are being kicked off of campus during the pandemic without being provided any housing refunds, financial assistance, or even PPE for those who are still working. Read Alana’s story here: https://t.co/Go1OvkGqDB #StudentWorkerWednesdays pic.twitter.com/IGYcMlF8Ef
— USAS (@USAS) April 15, 2020
Utility Workers:
Our members are working tirelessly during the #COVID19 /#coronavirus pandemic to provide vital services for our families and communities. Give a like and retweet to show your appreciation! pic.twitter.com/Xsr6W1VumE
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 15, 2020
Working America:
Good ideas to combat coronavirus
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 15, 2020
👍front line worker protections
👍paid sick leave
👍cash payments to households
👍investment in social safety net
BAD ideas to combat coronavirus
❌corporate tax cuts
❌payroll tax cuts
❌industry bailouts#IDemandAFairTaxCode #PeopleOverProfits
Writers Guild of America, East:
The WGAE has filed a ULP against @NBCUniversal for #unionbusting. Read about it in Realscreen.https://t.co/CuSN34v04X
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) April 15, 2020