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:
There have been 37,327 new coronavirus cases in Florida since Actors' Equity called on @Disney to delay opening until regular testing is available to our members. https://t.co/cVairwpIcM pic.twitter.com/ilUHpQnLO8
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 30, 2020
AFGE:
The administration should boost its communication with federal employees and create clearer benchmarks for when agencies should call their workers back to the workplace.https://t.co/FsiXb0OIOB
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 29, 2020
AFSCME:
The corporately-backed Freedom Foundation was behind the Janus v. AFSCME case. The same group has filed a lawsuit to overturn a mandatory masking order in a Washington state county. They clearly care more about playing politics than safety. https://t.co/Peqmkne4CR
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 30, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
In a letter to Congress last week, the leaders of the @afa_cwa, ALPA @CWAUnion the @MachinistsUnion the @transportworker and the @TTDAFLCIO called to extend to the Payroll Support Program in the #CARESAct through 3/31/2021. Read the letter here: https://t.co/RBRD8VbZGp
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) June 30, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Older Mainers shouldn't have to choose between their health and exercising their right to vote during the #COVID19 pandemic. Today we sued to make voting safer for all. Learn more here: https://t.co/UTD7HpSlSL @votedotorg pic.twitter.com/YL4TXEXghp
— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) June 24, 2020
Amalgamated Transit Union:
#CanadaDay2020 #Labour pic.twitter.com/0eyeoFzNXk
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 1, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
.@Indy_Symphony furloughed musicians and eliminated health insurance—despite having an endowment w/more than $97 million. Outrageous! 🤬🤬🤬https://t.co/TaYxfkS7jC
— AFM (@The_AFM) June 26, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
RT & Share: #COVID19 is decimating state and local budgets. Teacher, EMT, and public employee layoffs are inevitable without federal help. That’s why the Senate needs to pass the #HEROESAct. https://t.co/rAieWeQa3e
— AFT (@AFTunion) July 1, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
Over 2 million petition signatures demanding urgent postal funding were delivered to Congress. APWU members & supporters joined in a National Day of Action to Save the Post Office! https://t.co/EpQsoakbFf
— APWU National (@APWUnational) June 26, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Amplifying our AAPI communities' voice starts through on-the-ground organizing. Listen to Sophie, with @ApalaPhilly, & Amy, with APALA Seattle, on how they've registered and turned out AAPI voters during #COVID19 to prepare for Nat'l Voter Reg Day! https://t.co/vbBLOkgtgL pic.twitter.com/CHyEfRbD6x
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) June 29, 2020
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
We remember the 128 lives lost, 11 crew members & 117 passengers, who perished when United Airlines Flight 718 & Trans World Airlines Flight 2 collided over the Grand Canyon National Park on 6/30/1956. It was the first commercial airline crash to result in more than 100 deaths. pic.twitter.com/t3eSNYj3rB
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 30, 2020
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
We stand with the thousands of @MachinistsUnion members protesting for a fair labor contract at Bath Iron Works (@GDBIW) ship-building facility in Maine.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) June 30, 2020
✅ Fair Wages
✅ Stop out-of-state sub-contracting
✅ Affordable healthcare
❌ Outsourcing jobs
❌ Union-busting pic.twitter.com/D9Lvg70c3R
Boilermakers:
Nice article featuring #Boilermaker apprentice Harrison Parker out of Local 45. Way to represent, Harrison! 🙌 https://t.co/5NsIn2JbVX
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 30, 2020
Bricklayers:
IUBAC supports H.R. 2, The Moving Forward Act which includes The Rebuild America’s Schools Act. Read our full statement: https://t.co/0YhJ3JIfZo
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) June 30, 2020
California School Employees Association:
The #CABudget for 20/21 maintains funding for schools & colleges & protects classified staff because we can't reopen safely for our students w/o full staffing. Thanks to @Rendon63rd, @toniatkins & @GavinNewsom for their support of all school employees! https://t.co/PmLFBjekGb
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) June 24, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
We stand with our sisters and brothers in Colombia. https://t.co/uhtSmyUKAH
— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 22, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Interested in joining the Coalition of Labor Union Women? Hear officers and a member explain how to get involved and what CLUW means to them. #CLUWSNAP pic.twitter.com/PoFMrMfPSF
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) June 22, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
Check out this week's CWA organizing update! #1uhttps://t.co/09ckmyUBX4
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 28, 2020
Department for Professional Employees:
We're so excited for the professionals at @CarnegieMembers who are organizing with the @steelworkers! @UMWpgh #1u https://t.co/VS909l8n3G
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 30, 2020
Electrical Workers:
— IBEW (@IBEW) July 1, 2020
Fire Fighters:
Listen to our new #IAFF podcast featuring Rick Swan, the IAFF Director of Health and Safety Services as he discusses the 2020 #wildfire season.https://t.co/afVF0ZNWx6
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) June 30, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers has been trending "green" for more than 115 years! Learn all about what the HFIAW has been doing to remain environmentally friendly for all these years here: https://t.co/QWExwH762D
— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) July 1, 2020
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
The "leadership" at the Tennessee Valley Authority is destroying lives, and hurting our communities by outsourcing essential public infrastructure jobs to foreign multinational corporations!! #DISGUSTING! Keep these jobs at home!! https://t.co/dabxsGyxo7 pic.twitter.com/FtE9AuRILC
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 29, 2020
Ironworkers:
Ironworker Daniel Miranda didn’t think twice before taking off his boots to dive into murky water when he saw a car quickly sinking into an irrigation ditch in Tracy last week.https://t.co/1RSudP8Zqi
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) June 15, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
With #COVID19 cases rising, we know that deregulation has done nothing but put more Americans at risk.
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 30, 2020
But the plan was never to keep the American people healthy — the plan was to keep the stock market healthy.https://t.co/aghyqljo5p
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
No child should ever be locked up! Releasing undcumented immigrants amid an unprecedented pandemic is ensuring their basic human right to life. Guaranteeing the freedom of these innocent children is our duty as a community! #KeepFamiliesTogetherhttps://t.co/ylcYsnghYF
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 30, 2020
Laborers:
#LIUNA in the news: Union Leaders Voice Optimism about Projects https://t.co/m4OS9h2mXw via @TheBizJournal
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 22, 2020
Longshoremen:
@ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp @NYSANEWS MUST SEE VIDEO FROM ILA - Black Lives Matter: A look at ILA-USMX June 9th Peaceful Protest Hour. https://t.co/tEI0HC28kw
— Int'l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) June 18, 2020
Machinists:
“We will not allow outside contractors to take over," said IAM Eastern Territory GVP @IAMConigliaroSr. https://t.co/mOxsq9rAZk
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) July 1, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
MTD and Its Allies Call on Congress to Pass the Heroes Act | Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO https://t.co/bNkly64gUG
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 29, 2020
Mine Workers:
“The new owners have agreed in writing – as part of a collective bargaining agreement our members ratified in April – that they will rehire UMWA members when they take ownership of the company.” - International President Cecil E. Robertshttps://t.co/XrwPHvYsl9
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) June 26, 2020
Musical Artists:
AGMA is using today as a launching pad for learning more about the history of #Juneteenth and how AGMA can better support the Black artists in our industries.
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 19, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Salt Lake Center (ZLC) NATCA members Tyler Ellis & Caryn Morrison had a virtual meeting with Rep. Ben McAdams (top right) and his Chief of Staff Nichole Dunn. Dunn mentioned to Ellis how much she loves the stand-out bright yellow NATCA shirt he wore on the call. pic.twitter.com/3450RA9dsG
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 30, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Traveling letter carrier Gerome went to Philadelphia! He attended an employee appreciation event held at Spring Garden Station in Philadelphia, and met with employees there.
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 30, 2020
Gerome is a 5-inch-tall traveling letter carrier. Learn more about him here: https://t.co/XgDZrRdfJa #1u pic.twitter.com/VqFNMyaMTS
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Happening Now: On the Road to Justice!! @TPS_Alliance leads Caravan of immigrant TPS families to the US Senate, demand Permanent Residency! WATCH LIVE 👇🏼https://t.co/TKO3EIyfk6#RoadtoJusticeTPS #AlwaysEssentialTPS #ResidencyNow
— NDLON (@NDLON) June 24, 2020
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Black domestic workers are at the center of three overlapping crises — but they continue to work to keep us all safe. It's time for @senatemajldr to pass the #HEROESAct to #ProtectEssentialWorkers: https://t.co/dlHwSdrvoh pic.twitter.com/IpxZa0htw1
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 24, 2020
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE-IAM Local 1431, has been saying there's a serious problem at the East Orange (#NJ) VA since the beginning of this pandemic. The time is now to help the hardest hit VA HCS in the country. #COVID19 #veterans https://t.co/RzLcVgcx2j
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) June 25, 2020
National Nurses United:
Taxpayers funded the development of this #COVID19 drug.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 30, 2020
Now, @GileadSciences wants those same taxpayers to pay billions more for the very medication that they already paid the corporation to develop.
Nurses say, the people deserve better! #Gileadhttps://t.co/9JeT6BsyVU
NFL Players Association:
NFLPA President @JCTretter covers some of the common phrases football players have been hearing around getting back to work & highlights our mission of keeping player safety at the forefront.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 30, 2020
His latest column: https://t.co/bPyY5o0eVa pic.twitter.com/cMVvv7XPiF
North America's Building Trades Unions:
NABTU’s Registered Apprenticeship programs thrive through providing the BEST education for ALL students.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 30, 2020
That’s made possible by the use of state-of-the-art technology to ensure each apprentice firmly grasps the fundamentals of their respective trade.#ASCAatHome #ASCA2020 pic.twitter.com/U5zx1eUOlE
Office and Professional Employees:
From the White House to Capitol Hill, there are too many elected officials who would privatize USPS in a heartbeat. This November, we must vote them out. #SaveTheUSPS #1u @APWUnational https://t.co/gf94bXj9cC
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) June 29, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
What is happening in #Nashville? A sixteen year old Construction Worker? Where is @OSHA_DOL U.S. Department of Labor? This is what happens when you systematically deregulate the construction industry. @NABTU @AFLCIO https://t.co/ooN3bu1tji
— GoIUPAT✊ (@GoIUPAT) June 24, 2020
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
COVID-19 has slowed work progress everywhere. With the mass loss of jobs and money no longer coming in, health insurance is surely going to take a hit. Act now to tell Congress to support worker health care coverage amid the worst pandemic in 102 years! https://t.co/XeelokRl88
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 28, 2020
Pride At Work:
We couldn't hold our annual Celebrating Solidarity Awards Reception in June due to COVID-19, but we're not going to let that stop us from telling you about our great honorees this year! https://t.co/wAQGQr3s44
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) June 30, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS-represented workers at FAA rightfully concerned re: health & safety as agency pushes return to normal operations & training in Oklahoma City where cases going up. FAA Admin Dickson says "we’re focused on data, not dates" but they've targeted week of 7/6 for training in OKC? https://t.co/PccPWrmLka
— PASS (@PASSNational) June 29, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
We stand in #Solidarity with @_verdi members on #strike @amazon this week in #Germany with our @uniglobalunion
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 29, 2020
sisters and brothers. The company needs to start putting #Healthbeforeprofit #1U #Union #Amazon pic.twitter.com/gEJmND1og7
SAG-AFTRA:
Remembering Carl Reiner #sagaftramember https://t.co/mag91S54QJ
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 30, 2020
Seafarers:
Admiral Buzby is a true friend of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Congrats! #maritime @DOTMARAD @AMPmaritime
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) June 30, 2020
SCA Honors Adm. Buzby - Seafarers International Union https://t.co/UrBVKB8LZK
Solidarity Center:
"Given the vague wording and the lack of judicial oversight, the information law's threat to freedom of speech and the media cannot be overstated," said Mihra Rittmann, senior Central Asia researcher at @HRW. #humanrights https://t.co/EIUkWc9qak
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 30, 2020
TCU/IAM:
TCU VP Jack Dinsdale said, "Congress is stating the obvious: no one wants to eat multiple boxed meals on long train trips, when part of the onboard experience is enjoying the freshly prepared food service.”https://t.co/soId2ySqYI
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) June 30, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
The union that represents journalists at all 10 @TribPub brands is taking it nationwide. "In a sweeping vote of no confidence in Tribune's current leadership, NewsGuild members … are seeking local investors who recognize that local newspapers are vital community institutions." https://t.co/67oTm9Nmou pic.twitter.com/dnQcDLNLLt
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 1, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
International Vice President C. Faye Harper Talks Elections and Being On The General Executive Board https://t.co/QOkFCkCh4o
— IATSE (@IATSE) June 30, 2020
Transport Workers:
WATCH: Philadelphia bus operator and TWU Local 234 member Tom Shaw shares his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as we fight for hazard pay and other protections for frontline workers. pic.twitter.com/bQtj9lAylm
— TWU (@transportworker) June 30, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
The House's debate on #HR2 AV & TNC provisions ignores the objectionable behavior of @Uber @Lyft & @RideWithVia detailed in our recent report. These companies push costs onto drivers, deny them basic employee rights, then come begging for federal subsidies?https://t.co/1oDJWPVWus
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) June 30, 2020
UAW:
Student workers at Harvard University made history today, voting in favor of ratifying their first union contract. https://t.co/ko9ZgCS7ES
— UAW (@UAW) June 30, 2020
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Tell Labor Secretary Scalia: Ensure Employer Standard for Workplace Safety! - National Employment Law Project https://t.co/uedAXArrpq
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 26, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
We have fought for this right💪🏻, now it is time to protect it.
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) June 29, 2020
All Americans should have the safest and most efficient access to the ballot box🗳. #1u pic.twitter.com/5p0xiFmne1
UNITE HERE:
LGBTQ+ Activist Cleve Jones welcomes viewers to UNITE HERE's first-ever "Union Pride" livestream event. pic.twitter.com/PqRq3OwP5a
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) July 1, 2020
United Food and Commercial Workers:
America's frontline workers are keeping us safe from #COVID19, but #retirement benefits are in danger as CEOs raid worker pensions in bankruptcies.
— UFCW (@UFCW) June 30, 2020
Enough. It's time to end this corporate greed and put hardworking Americans first. https://t.co/Ko2zigMbVUhttps://t.co/hl1coJxTlX
United Steelworkers:
Labor Unions Fight for Emergency Temporary Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19 Exposure https://t.co/0UYmOZygMu #1u
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) June 30, 2020
United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:
Ladder levelers reduce the risk of falls from extension ladders by improving stability. Learn more at: https://t.co/G70JFynLZh #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/g3uwPCPHgZ
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 1, 2020
Utility Workers:
Check out “Lifting Worker Voices in the Pandemic” for a @cornellilr @workerinstitute interview where Derrick Williams, general pipefitter & member of UWUA Local 223 in MI, discusses how life has changed for him & his partner amidst the #COVID19 #pandemic. https://t.co/DaF8p0EuX7
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) July 1, 2020
Working America:
The NC General Assembly is ending yet another session without expanding health coverage to the most vulnerable.
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) June 30, 2020
Join @ncjustice and others for a discussion on expanding Medicaid at https://t.co/lK40tUFhTH or tune in live on the NC Justice Center FB page at 6:30pm, July 1. #ncpol pic.twitter.com/gKPFZZFdaj
Writers Guild of America, East:
"'LITTLE FIRE has set a really high bar to be able to write a story about race, and class, and motherhood, and queerness." - @liztigelaar, showrunner for the Hulu series LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, in the latest episode of WGA East's OnWriting Podcasthttps://t.co/yIEbAhOIJ8
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) June 29, 2020