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:
For updates on how you can protect yourself from COVID-19, resources and the latest statements made by Actors' Equity Association, be sure to check the Member Portal - https://t.co/H3xFIi87eu pic.twitter.com/ig3Z51TcDH
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 24, 2020
AFGE:
If implemented too soon, issuing a new telework policy could worsen the crisis and unnecessarily expose millions of Americans to illness and potentially death. Human life is precious, and we must protect the health and safety of our government workforce.https://t.co/he6NVUi4af https://t.co/ThI7y995AB
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 23, 2020
AFSCME:
We're going to be fighting every single day to protect public services & public service workers during this crisis. Dedicated public service workers are risking their lives to keep our communities safe and running smoothly. They do not deserve pink slips. https://t.co/De2keP8HHr
— AFSCME ✊🏽 (@AFSCME) April 24, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
Thank YOU @RepPeterDeFazio for continuing to stand up for ALPA #pilots to help us keep our aviation system the safest in the world. #ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving https://t.co/MfCJ0brwNE
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) April 21, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Alert: Many seniors infected with coronavirus exhibit unusual symptoms rather than the usual fever, persistent cough, and shortness of breath. https://t.co/gZ3uC0okfZ pic.twitter.com/YCNQsOaDnN
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) April 23, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Get involved now by visiting https://t.co/SwcKJqTZn8 and go to the #SafeServiceNow section. #1u #COVID19 #Transit #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/RMjBJc2XSO
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 21, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
The coronavirus pandemic has brought an unprecedented challenge to the entertainment industry & it's more important than ever that #UnionMusicians stand w/ @IATSE, @directorsguild, @Teamsters, @sagaftra, & @WGAEast
— AFM (@The_AFM) April 20, 2020
during this crisis. #1u https://t.co/X6IyDsxJTb pic.twitter.com/2wwRP0wXBI
American Federation of Teachers:
During a global pandemic, it is shameful that the Senate GOP slipped huge tax breaks for owners of real estate firms, hedge funds & private equity into the CARES Act. Aid should go to those who need it most, NOT millionaires & heavy hitters. Repeal the #MillionairesGiveaway NOW. pic.twitter.com/mhySh17sJ0
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 24, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
Pres. Dimondstein's statement:
— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 23, 2020
At a time when the country needs us now more than ever, Mnuchin & his Wall Street cronies are attempting to exploit the crisis to raise prices, demonize heroic postal workers and cut servicehttps://t.co/68xgHuAHsL
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Shout out to local leaders who are taking action against the growing discrimination against Asian Americans!
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 24, 2020
👏💪👏💪👏💪👏💪
Shout out to our APALA Massachusetts Chapter for their day in and day out work to advocate for AAPIs and ensure our voices are heard! https://t.co/TLz2rtHWkc
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
AFA to DOT and HHS: Require Masks, PPE, and Suspend Leisure Travel https://t.co/eLrNi7cOLG
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 24, 2020
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Local 10G member Hazel Graesser is a machine operator at Treehouse Private Brands in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She and co-workers are packing store brand oatmeal seven days a week during the COVID-19 outbreak.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 21, 2020
THANK YOU, Sister. 💪🏽#bctgmstrong #covid_19 #1u #coronavirususa #unionyes pic.twitter.com/TrpkDpvjTW
Boilermakers:
Thank you ❤️ to the essential crews maintaining our roads, buildings & other infrastructures. 🚧 And thank you to the unions fighting to keep these workers safe! @NABTU @TheIronworkers @IBEW @roofersunion @GoIUPAT @IUBAC @LIUNA @steelworkers pic.twitter.com/mWTcJ5QHh2
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 23, 2020
Bricklayers:
This is one of many ways to show our appreciation and respect to our hardworking frontline workers amid #COVIDー19. Thank you, BAC Local 1 #NewYork & @islandempanada for stepping up and showing your support!#solidarity #1u #BuildingTradesWhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/OZecuhI28h
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) April 20, 2020
California School Employees Association:
Gov. @GavinNewsom joined our board meeting today to show appreciation for the important work our members are doing to serve their communities. We thank him for taking his valuable time to visit & we'll continue working to get #CA through this. #UnionStrong https://t.co/w62sZyLyfL pic.twitter.com/Vug07zkq1e
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) April 18, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
The death toll is increasing each day and without protective equipment, more and more public service workers on the #COVIDfrontlines are coming down with COVID-19 themselves. To the White House: Expand the DPA. We cannot win without these front-line workers. pic.twitter.com/VUO9YrhPVJ
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 23, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Ramadan! pic.twitter.com/VqICYG2HMa
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 23, 2020
Department for Professional Employees:
Unlike other networks, @WeAreSinclair has abandoned its broadcast technicians by refusing to pay them during this global health crisis. We stand with Sinclair broadcast technicians and their union @IATSE in demanding compensation for expected work. #1u https://t.co/xcHNo7BlAi
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 23, 2020
Electrical Workers:
Ontario #IBEW members give new meaning to serving on the front line . https://t.co/sFAFVESa0m
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 23, 2020
Fire Fighters:
IAFF General President appears on MSNBC today. #Firefighters and paramedics are frustrated that they have not received the PPE they need to do the job the community expects them to do.” #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/RQwx1LOkz3
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 23, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Thank you for being a part of the Insulators Union.https://t.co/JxFly8OVYz
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) April 24, 2020
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Welcome to your union, everyone at @IFTPE is standing with you!! We will be eagerly awaiting @NILC management, swift recognition of their employees #union! https://t.co/kMDgB52NY1
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 23, 2020
International Labor Communications Association:
Ready for your entries into the 2020 Labor Media Awards Contest https://t.co/Z5ZipUIwY2 pic.twitter.com/lrZW7CaLwD
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) April 22, 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:
With school buildings closed around the country because of the coronavirus pandemic, educators say they are concerned about how these students and families are faring. @AFTunion https://t.co/neJZmnDwLO
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 21, 2020
Laborers:
🚨WATCH NOW: A #THANKYOU video message to those of you still working, your sacrifice & courage has not gone unnoticed! #COVID19 #Coronavirus #1U
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 17, 2020
Click here: https://t.co/v95aWjmicb pic.twitter.com/SLM9ioZZ7d
Longshoremen:
https://t.co/YCMTsEuBRo In this time of crisis, the @ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp ILA salutes its members and partners in this video for helping to keep American commerce moving – and doing it under safe working conditions with proper PPE.@NYSANEWS @PeterTirschwell @Nardijo @AFLCIO
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) April 24, 2020
Machinists:
Activate L!VE: Safety & Health amid #COVID19. #WorkplaceSafety https://t.co/Ut59VbaLqH
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) April 22, 2020
Maritime Trades Department:
How can we expect to beat this pandemic if we cut our public services and give a pink slip to sanitation workers, health care workers and other public service workers? This is not a winning strategy. Congress: invest in state and local govts NOW. #FundtheFrontLines
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) April 23, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
MTD President James Hart penned a letter to Congress yesterday thanking them for their bipartisan efforts to help American workers and businesses during this unprecedented time. See the text of the letter below. Or download the full letter here. https://t.co/jNNyMLbLiY pic.twitter.com/2HuwEvK1KY
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 24, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA Pres @PaulRinaldi: Decreases in traffic across the NAS could provide an opportunity to modernize the system while it’s not running at top speed. It might help tremendously. @ATCA_now CEO Peter Dumont: I saw a meme about that. #ATCAchat #ATCAonline https://t.co/93hpgijHL1 pic.twitter.com/KLNiqhUtyW
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 24, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Action needed: Congress must protect & strengthen the Postal Service during the COVID-19 crisis. Watch the video below to learn how to use NALC's website to contact your member of Congress & advocate for our brothers and sisters!#SaveThePostOffice #USPS_is_essential pic.twitter.com/nIvLDk4kfX
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 19, 2020
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Grateful for chance to partner w/ @mrjoshhealey @rosariodawson @wkamaubell @lascafeteras @yosoyyosi @alphabetrockers and others to raise $ for the Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund and the Black Housing Union. Details https://t.co/9fdBLLGeOc #yNosotrosQue?
— NDLON (@NDLON) April 23, 2020
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Important data from @maketheroadnj — The next federal relief bill needs to include undocumented workers who are essential to the coronavirus response. But states can follow California's lead and create state relief funds that include EVERYONE right now. https://t.co/QDD5kIEAVm
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 24, 2020
National Federation of Federal Employees-IAM:
Until our nation's leaders figure it out, I guess we'll have to take care of one another. We salute you NFFE Local 2189. #InThisTogether #solidarityhttps://t.co/aXBoNj6BYm
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 22, 2020
National Nurses United:
Fully staff the VA NOW! Veterans' lives are on the line.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 23, 2020
“Usually the ratio is one nurse to two critical patients. I’m having five critical ICU patients on ventilators. I’ve never seen anything like this," said Lobifaro, NNU RN.#COVID19 #SafeStaffinghttps://t.co/YDyBepdQjc
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Already Struggling Taxi Drivers Face Added Challenge During Pandemic https://t.co/r1QINav3GL
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 17, 2020
NFL Players Association:
It's Draft Day and we're excited to welcome our newest player members. 👏 Here's a message from Executive Director @DeSmithNFLPA to the incoming rookie class:#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/wegdLscpeL
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 23, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Our #BuildingTrades family up in New England showed their support for health care workers by driving by a local hospital in a truck with large digital messages on the side.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 23, 2020
Take a look!https://t.co/NXVkwhhdQj pic.twitter.com/Kc3LdDhCqF
Office and Professional Employees:
“We’re all in this together” means we’re all in this together. @OPEIU459nurses, @Local40OPEIU, and a coalition of union allies (@Teamsters, @UNITEHERE, @MINurses, @SEIU) are demanding to be treated like the #EssentialWorkers they are. #1u https://t.co/nzInR7D7V6
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) April 22, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
Matt has survived COVID–19. Listen to his solidarity message for fellow construction workers & working people everywhere.
— GoIUPAT✊ (@GoIUPAT) April 16, 2020
“My time in there was the scariest in my life."
Congress, the labor movement has a question: Which side are you on?
⏯️Full Video: https://t.co/w5k0e1Mua6 pic.twitter.com/Y2s8lDqaFs
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“While the country was riveted on the skyrocketing number of Covid-19 cases and trying to make sense of the incoherent response by the Trump administration, [the NLRB] continued its steady dismantling of workers’ rights.” What a disgrace! #1u https://t.co/xutb9c0v9e pic.twitter.com/A8mzKLhX9p
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 22, 2020
Pride At Work:
LGBTQ folk are more likely to have been impacted economically by #COVID19. Unions can help mitigate some of the damage economically to working people. Organize!https://t.co/73e7W773rD
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) April 23, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Privatizing inherently government functions, such as air traffic control & USPS, are misguided schemes to give $$$ to corporations. PASS beat back calls to privatize ATC & supports our fellow unions trying to #SaveThePostOffice @NALC_National @APWUnational @NRLCA #MailHandlers
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 21, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
RWDSU Demands That @Macys Extend Contracts Through COVID-19 Pandemic.
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 23, 2020
Read the full release on our website: https://t.co/WUXV5RjVnT pic.twitter.com/1MChFgMtDB
SAG-AFTRA:
S/O to SAG-AFTRA recording artist members @llcoolj & @Nas on tonight's fundraiser in support of Healthcare Professionals on the frontline. #sagaftramembers https://t.co/KO7cDytao2
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 23, 2020
Seafarers:
Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman (right) reports that everyone arriving at the USNS Algol (pictured in San Francisco) gets a temperature check. He built a testing station in part to block wind. #1u #maritime pic.twitter.com/Z5HDTH7aJJ
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) April 24, 2020
Solidarity Center:
7 yrs after #RanaPlaza, when 1100+ garment workers were killed & thousands more injured, it's more clear than ever that worker rights, worker health, worker safety—ALL our health security is connected. No More #RanaPlazas! @cleanclothes @GLJhub @ILRF @GlobalFundWomen @equaltimes pic.twitter.com/VM1sBRAjs7
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 24, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Check out NewsGuild President Jon Schleuss discussing how to help #SaveTheNews @CJR
— NewsGuild (@newsguild) April 23, 2020
https://t.co/efuP7KoQQg @gaufre pic.twitter.com/pSN2IzuqYv
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Political Director Tyler McIntosh discusses the ongoing efforts to advocate for IATSE members on Capitol Hill during the COVID-19 crisis. https://t.co/P5u5e3ygCD
— IATSE (@IATSE) April 23, 2020
Transport Workers:
We need PPE and safety mandates now!
— TWU (@transportworker) April 24, 2020
Recommendations and guidelines are not enough. Profit-driven airline executives and bureaucratic transit agencies have already proven they can’t be trusted to do the right thing on their own.https://t.co/A9NWk6Ys3g
Transportation Trades Department:
Front-line workers in the #COVID19 fight need unions #1uhttps://t.co/EPzzM8JN4d
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 23, 2020
UAW:
"Our members need to hear precise information about the threat of the virus, what is the action plan to combat this thing and whether or not they'll be safe. Right now, we don't see that as being solid enough to return to the workplace this early." https://t.co/MyTjxFaphh
— UAW (@UAW) April 23, 2020
Union Plus:
Major labor union threatens to cancel convention in New Orleans if Convention Center doesn’t address local workers’ demands for relief | The Lens https://t.co/MU7oh5CzR5
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 21, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
Great work @votevets, #USPS impacts our veterans community in a multitude of levels. https://t.co/p3sqwGkoLn
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) April 23, 2020
UNITE HERE:
Meet Vikas.
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 16, 2020
Recently, Vikas & his coworkers organized their hotel in Baltimore. 🎉
Under COVID-19, Vikas finds himself once again fighting for a fair deal.
But now, it’s on Congress to decide to put #WorkersFirst—or the hotel companies.
🗣TAKE ACTION: https://t.co/iLtKfaD5d8 pic.twitter.com/ScOt9SR9kg
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Thanks to @Browns QB Baker Mayfield for thanking grocery workers and sharing how customers can #ShopSmart during #COVID19.
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 23, 2020
Learn more about our #ShopSmart campaign here: https://t.co/nmUiv1GvBO. pic.twitter.com/OlXIK1dXJG
United Steelworkers:
The Fox in the Henhouse https://t.co/fju5QA9cjJ
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 24, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Be in solidarity with @UnderArmour garment workers (pictured here outside the PT Kaho Indah Citragarment factory in Indonesia) TODAY by creating a sign that says “Under Armour pay your orders! Do right by garment workers! #WorkersOverUnderArmour” and taking a selfie! Tag us @USAS pic.twitter.com/Jl96blOX0P
— USAS (@USAS) April 23, 2020
Utility Workers:
Indian Point is scheduled for shut down April 30. We can stop it. Please sign the petition telling Governor @NYGovCuomo this is not the time to close Indian Point and endanger clean steady power to #NewYork City and #Westchester. These are our jobs! https://t.co/whPITbiEJd
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 23, 2020
Working America:
We didn’t just speak with Democrats, even 60% of swing voters saw the need to address climate change. 🌍🌲💧
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 22, 2020
Full report: https://t.co/af7d0oc7MP
Writers Guild of America, East:
Earl Peterson is working remotely to make sure listeners are informed and aware, because he, like his fellow Guild Members, knows that #NewsIsEssential [12/ ] pic.twitter.com/Ba1uVh9XKP
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) April 23, 2020