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:
While the latest jobs report shows that 2.5 million Americans have gone back to work, the arts and entertainment industry finds itself still facing record unemployment. Read Equity’s full statement - https://t.co/ohsyln6Q5k pic.twitter.com/rEE4le4O3A
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 7, 2020
AFGE:
Under Trump’s budget proposal, workers who are injured on the job would see steep cuts in their workers’ comp.
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 5, 2020
Here’s what the administration is proposing→ https://t.co/MR7PsAVIhv pic.twitter.com/69kRGT3lEQ
AFSCME:
“We will not rest until our leaders answer our calls for racial justice.” – AFSCME President Lee Saunders, speaking at a car caravan organized by @AFSCMEMaryland. https://t.co/UU5yCfwRBf
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 8, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
In response to recent events and demonstrations, @ALPAPresident Capt. Joe DePete made this statement regarding #DiversityandInclusion in the airline piloting profession. #DiversityInAviation Read the Statement Here: https://t.co/w6pzso3HSF pic.twitter.com/Bchl6CyUse
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) June 4, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Forcing workers to take out loans and pay interest on them until they retire is NOT #COVID19 relief. Demand real action here: https://t.co/MB0KndVL7M pic.twitter.com/mleAoY9Dtd
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) June 8, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Union seeks hazard pay for #CamTran workers due to #COVID19 https://t.co/jYRqnLL79D #1u
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 9, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
For more on how AFT is working to #ReopenSafely, read our "Safely Reopening America’s Schools and Communities" plans here: https://t.co/BcJ9oVnpFL
— AFT (@AFTunion) June 9, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
“The pandemic amplified the risk to the USPS in 2 important ways: first, the precipitous decline in mail volume is creating a real financial crisis for the USPS. Second, the privatizers in the Administration are doubling down.” #SavetheUSPS https://t.co/s82jSjMS83
— APWU National (@APWUnational) June 4, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Using public transit to transport police and arrested protesters is a misuse of public transit which runs fundamentally counter to transit equity.
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) June 2, 2020
We stand in solidarity with @ATULocal1005 and @transportworker as they refuse to participate in the misuse of public transit. https://t.co/lH8rQvDik3
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
AFA is proud to endorse @Booker4KY for U.S. Senate in Kentucky today. “Charles Booker is a fighter for Kentuckians & the Flight Attendants in KY need his leadership more than ever. Read our endorsement statement: https://t.co/6jSvdd7OIE pic.twitter.com/f3PbKMnUNp
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 8, 2020
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Statement by BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton on Justice for George Floyd: https://t.co/cfdzG0ywIs#BlackLivesMatter #BLM #1u #bctgmstrong #JusticeForFloyd
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) June 1, 2020
Boilermakers:
Looking for ways to join your union brothers and sisters in solidarity for safe working conditions and other worker protections? ✊ Plan to join up with an AFL-CIO Workers First Caravan on June 17. Find a caravan near you and more info here: https://t.co/1ZjNHeg4R4 pic.twitter.com/kpsTna01lM
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 8, 2020
Bricklayers:
ICYMI: BAC supports Black Lives Matter. Commitment to community. Commitment to Justice. #Solidarity #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/Fywt53Ezkv
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) June 9, 2020
California School Employees Association:
#BlackOutTuesday pic.twitter.com/jyxmBehiWW
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) June 2, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Can’t stop. Won’t stop! https://t.co/shsaCETFZN
— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 4, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Women workers’ essential role. (via @DCLabor) https://t.co/VJ1MGK4c73
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) June 7, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
The COVID-19 pandemic has made something clear that CWA members have known for a long time: millions of families in the United States do not have access to affordable, reliable broadband internet connections.https://t.co/qxWYsMlYe1
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 3, 2020
Department for Professional Employees:
“In many cases, there were strong indications—like video evidence—that suggest officers knew they were dealing with a member of the press.” #1u https://t.co/G5b0P8Ab9X
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 9, 2020
Electrical Workers:
IBEW heroes at work. When COVID-19 struck, #IBEW members in Reno, NV turned this garage into a temporary hospital. #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/SlfLxzIPXJ
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 8, 2020
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
Day 2. Much appreciation for the support yesterday. We could still use some more signatures calling on the tobacco industry to end retaliation for organizing in their supply chain. Please sign and share. #boycottVUSE Hasta la victoria! https://t.co/0tQ1rcRyTv
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) June 2, 2020
Fire Fighters:
In our latest podcast, National Hurricane Center Specialist Andy Latto discusses storm forecasting and what listeners can do to be better prepared as hurricane season approaches. https://t.co/HiRffz1nAJ
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) June 8, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Canada's clean energy sector can help drive economic recovery from COVID-19https://t.co/JQmgl8doEd
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) June 9, 2020
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
.@IFPTE President Paul Shearon rocking the @NonprofitUnion shirt at the #BlackLivesMattterDC march. #SolidarityForGood means standing with everyone fighting for justice! #1u https://t.co/ElSaE0qLR9
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 6, 2020
Ironworkers:
Statement from The Iron Workers' General President Eric Dean: pic.twitter.com/3y6wetwiqq
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) June 8, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
All reporting on rising stocks and lowering unemployment MUST acknowledge that Black workers are being left behind in this "recovery."
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 8, 2020
Our economy will never truly recover from #COVID19 until #BlackLivesMatterhttps://t.co/q16neO6iVk
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Be a part of the fight to ensure that our nation’s frontline workers are protected, to guarantee that every worker has access to health insurance, to protect public schools and the U.S.Postal Service! Join an action near you! Visit: https://t.co/Pme95GhzlR @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/ZMBXk2UNrN
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 8, 2020
Laborers:
“We stand shoulder to shoulder with all those who are committed to tearing down the walls of inequality and racism that have plagued our nation for far too long”. ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾 #BlackLivesMatter #DC
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 5, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/paG9ifWDLA pic.twitter.com/X3hNf4Mu4q
Longshoremen:
@ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp ILA and Its Employers To Shut Down Ports from Maine To Texas for One Hour Tuesday, June 9th at 12 Noon to Honor and pay tribute to #GeorgeFloyd @Lawrence @maddow @chrislhayes Contact: @JimmyMcNamara18 at ILA at 917-853-0440
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) June 7, 2020
Machinists:
An IAM member in Maine candidly discusses conversations about race in a blended family. https://t.co/VHlbj66dpd
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) June 9, 2020
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association:
Today we proudly celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act - the single most powerful tool to protect U.S. mariners and ensure the continued existence of an American maritime workforce. Learn more: https://t.co/2d7TRP7s02 #AmericanMaritimeStrong
— M.E.B.A. (@MEBAUNION) June 5, 2020
Maritime Trades Department:
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO salutes the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act, a great law that provides jobs in all 50 states. https://t.co/06obZGCrUh
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) June 5, 2020
Musical Artists:
In partnership with @TheActorsFund, AGMA can help you find information and care. pic.twitter.com/yhEr8Yr88f
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 6, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
#BlackLivesMatter. NATCA members join our Union brothers & sisters and stand solidarity with Americans & activists around the world in calling for an end to systemic bigotry, discrimination, and racial injustice. Read @PaulRinaldi’s full statement: https://t.co/VAsOc8HMmo pic.twitter.com/kWYxU2jEvV
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 9, 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!https://t.co/QkNTQR6y2x #USPS_is_essential pic.twitter.com/NkGO6cuFIN
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 7, 2020
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
More than 1,000 cars show up to drive in peace vigil happening now in #Pasadena, “with one simple message: Black lives matter”
— NDLON (@NDLON) June 3, 2020
Happening now: https://t.co/KuVLvbsJbC #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/gfGSHxZL51
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Breonna was a “sweet, beautiful, and caring soul that just wanted me to be great. She wanted greatness for everyone she came across.”
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 6, 2020
We owe it to #BreonnaTaylor and her loved ones to keep fighting for justice in her murder.https://t.co/7ZJbBXyk0k
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Federal workers are ready to fully get back to work. But the recently released OPM Guidance to managers does not do nearly enough. https://t.co/adH4Noxflm
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) June 4, 2020
National Nurses United:
NNU is proud to join more than 1,200 public health workers and community groups calling for an anti-racist public health response to demonstrations against systemic injustice occurring during the #COVID19 pandemic.#BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/SJddYzXmTW
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 8, 2020
NFL Players Association:
We know many of you are on a journey to learn more, so we’ve compiled a quick-list of resources to get you started. What books or movies would you add to this list? Thread them below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/2lLCTGn9x9
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 8, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:
ICYMI: Listen to @CamilloRicordi (@Diabetes_DRI) speak about NABTU's help in finding a #COVID19 treatment on the latest episode of @AWFRadio Podcast!
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 8, 2020
Dr. Ricordi begins at the 37:20 mark. Enjoy!https://t.co/5R0LJZTyTm pic.twitter.com/jepZuhAPAe
Office and Professional Employees:
This country can and must do better for our black sisters, brothers, and non-binary siblings. #BlackLivesMatter #1u https://t.co/5f9znEC92R
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) June 3, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
Thank you @Tefere_Gebre @FlyingWithSara @MineWorkers and @WillAttig for standing with @GoIUPAT @GP_IUPAT and @iupat_dc51 as we build momentum to mobilize, energize and solidify the labor movement around an issue that has been with us for a very long time. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/XUtn9Vmsrx
— GoIUPAT✊ (@GoIUPAT) June 9, 2020
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“organized labor...is suddenly and visibly at the helm of a multifront battle—trying to preserve jobs amid the worst economic contraction in years, while defending workers deemed ‘essential’ but being given inadequate protection as the virus spreads.” #1u https://t.co/wjJ993ceVe
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 4, 2020
Pride At Work:
51 years after Stonewall, cops are still terrorizing queer folk. At least 3 times in the last week police have violently attacked LGBTQ people for helping protesters. And that is unacceptable. #PRIDE2020 #BlackLivesMatterhttps://t.co/PInvR18j0D
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) June 5, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS pushed maximized telework for employees it represents at the FAA. Expanded existing agreements & opened up new positions to telework. They continued to protect & maintain world's largest, safest most complex air traffic control system. #publicservicehttps://t.co/QfBTuG2dT0
— PASS (@PASSNational) June 4, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
RWDSU President @sappelbaum on NYC reopening: “Even before the pandemic, [retail workers] were worried about having adequate hours, and now they don’t know what the future will look like at all.” | @JanakiChadha @politicony https://t.co/PMwQ0hOLVK
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 9, 2020
SAG-AFTRA:
No journalist should be disciplined for doing her job. @sagaftra stands in solidarity with @PGNewsGuild and @alexisjreports. #IStandWithAlexis https://t.co/0NjJ1ePZ1a
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 5, 2020
Seafarers:
ITF-affiliated unions celebrate centennial of #JonesAct #1u @ITFglobalunion https://t.co/ZtwUJWqJMX
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) June 5, 2020
Solidarity Center:
#Domesticworkers must be be at the table to plan a post-#COVID19 world in which all workers have good wages, decent work & fair treatment!@IDWFED #CareForThoseWhoCareForYou pic.twitter.com/gumqSvsJ2g
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 8, 2020
TCU/IAM:
Federal mandates are needed to ensure transportation workers are safe on-the-job. TTD President Larry Willis testifies tomorrow at 2:30pm.https://t.co/PSlkIYNRXZ
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) June 2, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Great news! We're with you. https://t.co/QQc6W9oMp1
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 8, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Thanks to all the @IATSE488 @IATSE28 members & friends who joined other Unions for #WorkersHelpingWorkers Food Box Ditribution this weekend!! 1,000 boxes packed & distributed to Local Union family Members throughout Portland and beyond. #IATSECares @IATSE pic.twitter.com/yy7DcRx3hR
— I.A.T.S.E. Local 488 (@IATSE488) June 7, 2020
Transport Workers Union:
May your senseless murder finally trigger the end of racism in America. R.I.P. George Floyd. #BlackLivesMatterhttps://t.co/18Nk76m4FH
— TWU (@transportworker) June 9, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
Transportation labor stands with our brothers, sisters, and other community leaders who are exercising their first amendment freedoms to peacefully draw attention to the need for change. #BlackLivesMatter #1u pic.twitter.com/vRTOU2cD9u
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) June 2, 2020
UAW:
Rather than just thanking the workers who hold essential jobs, we should recognize and compensate them for their contributions that keep America running. https://t.co/8Mfe4zmIdw
— UAW (@UAW) June 9, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
We must remember the true values of our country. We the people demand a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all!#BLM #1u
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) June 7, 2020
Join us in the streets! #Vets4BLM @continuetoserve https://t.co/ncx45kAzgy
UNITE HERE:
STATEMENT from the Black Leadership Group of UNITE HERE International Union:
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 5, 2020
We are organizers.
We are elected officers.
We are workers.
We are community leaders and neighbors.
We are parents, children, siblings, and kin.
We are your Union family.
And we cannot breathe.
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#BREAKING: Warehouse workers and their families filed a lawsuit against @Amazon. They’re demanding Amazon to comply with @CDCgov guidance and for better leave policies to protect workers’ and their community’s health. #ProtectAmazonWorkers #1u https://t.co/8qYORm65yu
— UFCW (@UFCW) June 4, 2020
United Steelworkers:
Will you join us for a moral march on Washington? https://t.co/wSQZqAmWNe
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) June 9, 2020
United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:
Labeled hole covers can prevent roofers from falling through skylights and holes. Learn more at: https://t.co/EVk1Rc20dZ #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/mmQ8mts0yA
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 3, 2020
Utility Workers:
"Let us all raise a glass of clear, clean drinking water to the brothers and sisters who have made it their mission to bring you that drink of refreshing water." - Allan Bathon, President, UWUA Local 335https://t.co/xt2OyNvemZ pic.twitter.com/XLYOgNz3e5
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) June 9, 2020
Working America:
Official Working America statement on the murder of George Floyd: https://t.co/OAr5ZYZDcM pic.twitter.com/SSG93b2kxw
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) June 3, 2020
Writers Guild of America, East:
Join @DOCNYCfest in conversation with #MarciaSmith of @firelightmedia, #OnTheRecord dir.'s @AmyZiering & #KirbyDick, and @fisherstevensbk for episode six of the #FridayFix!
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) June 5, 2020
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