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:
ICYMI - @TheActorsFund can provide emergency financial assistance to help performing arts and entertainment professionals impacted by the California Wildfires or Hurricane Laura. To apply, visithttps://t.co/J5JH3ZClGu
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) October 20, 2020
AFGE:
In a new op-ed in @TheHill, AFGE National President Everett Kelley, the head of the largest union representing federal and D.C. government employees, says American government must change leadership in November to restore trust, fight pandemic: https://t.co/SlCqkzNRkB
— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 20, 2020
AFSCME:
“This is a clear attempt to harm workers and take away their power at the bargaining table. These kinds of anti-union, anti-worker policies only serve to hurt the people who keep this city and this country moving forward.” – Andrew Washington, AFSCME DC 20 https://t.co/R05b4H7vFc
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 20, 2020
Air Line Pilots Association:
Closing Ranks: How ALPA Pilots are Helping Their Own https://t.co/hJg1cU8bjC pic.twitter.com/oBtcqBPUl7
— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) October 21, 2020
Alliance for Retired Americans:
The SSA confirms that Donald Trump’s promise to permanently “terminate” Social Security’s funding would destroy it by 2023.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 20, 2020
Social Security is on the ballot—& a vote for Joe Biden is a vote to protect & expand it.
Sign here to stop Trump's plan: https://t.co/S0WWOA3ndH pic.twitter.com/8O8FLm2rLt
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Good news out of Toronto, now we need the #TTC to deal with overcrowding issue to ensure the safety of workers and riders.” https://t.co/1EhK83SsHp #Labour
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 21, 2020
American Federation of Musicians:
Thank you @StephenAtHome for supporting nearly 6,000 musicians who perform every year on network TV!#RespectUs #tvmusicians deserve a fair deal! @ABCNetwork @CBS @nbc https://t.co/OfjpdWzAFu
— AFM (@The_AFM) October 21, 2020
American Federation of Teachers:
For the price of a meal at a fast food restaurant, Cleveland could invest millions into the public schools and build on years of academic progress. @rweingarten & @CTU279 talked to voters about why they should vote YES on Issue 68. #AFTvotes pic.twitter.com/uqrvfdBxWT
— AFT (@AFTunion) October 21, 2020
American Postal Workers Union:
“We all must watch for violations and insist the contract be enforced. Grievances must continue to be filed and postal management, including the PMG, must be held accountable!” – DIR Vance Zimmerman https://t.co/X6QVtNdR82
— APWU National (@APWUnational) October 19, 2020
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
"A points-based visa system would discriminate against poor and working-class families and decimate opportunities for immigrants in the U.S. to reunite with their families.
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) October 19, 2020
These are the same poor and working immigrants who are America’s essential workers." @johanna_hester <3 https://t.co/7jDleyTigH
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
AFA, APFA, TWU 556 Flight Attendants & CWA members outside Representative Barbara Lee's office in the Bay Area yesterday demanding Congress extend the Payroll Support Program.
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 21, 2020
Sign up or host a #ReliefNow Event: https://t.co/z2njhTTovr#ExtendPSP #EveryDayCounts pic.twitter.com/GIo7kBcfQw
Boilermakers:
Our partners at @TSSAunion have a great "Going Beyond" program. Register to attend this important discussion on neurodiversity, and be part of the solution for better working and understanding together. https://t.co/x8IsYJ3OLq
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 20, 2020
Bricklayers:
BAC Wisconsin ADC are standing up against the fat cats at Zirbel Masonry ✊ #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/fM7G9uFEkf
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) October 19, 2020
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
There are no “undecided” voters in our families. Do your part: get your people to vote -your brother, or nephew, or niece or play sister. This poster, “Activist in Black,” is the sequel to “Activist in Red.” Same message, but like this ugly election, in black & white. #justevote pic.twitter.com/hBKp8Ubvua
— CBTU (@CBTU72) October 14, 2020
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Get a head start by texting ORGANIZE to 22422, downloading OutVote, and watching the training video. Learn more about our text-a-thon here: https://t.co/e9Hw9dOKQQ pic.twitter.com/V518Q1kOZi
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 17, 2020
Communications Workers of America:
It's time to elect a pro-labor senator for Maine!
— CWA Political Action (@cwa_political) October 19, 2020
That's why we endorsed Sara Gideon. Make a plan to vote: https://t.co/gYe5nDDvWa #CWAVotes #CWAStrong pic.twitter.com/VpaFkcp3J5
Department for Professional Employees:
"The new influx of energy in the progressive labor movement is coming from people in their 20s and 30s; they’re young, with multiple jobs and workplaces ahead of them. You can bet they’ll try to organize wherever they end up working next." #1u https://t.co/q2yp2p9Wun
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) October 20, 2020
Electrical Workers:
How has the #IBEW changed your life? pic.twitter.com/KN1MtrRRdQ
— IBEW (@IBEW) October 20, 2020
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
FLOC supporters, we have two URGENT actions this week in response to the growing corruption in the H2A program perpetrated by H2A Labor Contractors with the full support of the US Dept. of Labor and the corporate giants that control the agricultural industry. 1/ pic.twitter.com/8jigKv2zFc
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) October 19, 2020
Fire Fighters:
#IAFF Pink T-Shirt Contest for Breast Cancer Awareness Now Accepting Submissionshttps://t.co/kqKA2km6oR
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) October 21, 2020
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Our members are at the forefront of an increased focus on the importance of properly installing Firestopping materials through standardized and proper design, installation, inspection and maintenance. https://t.co/46VGA7p2OL
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) October 20, 2020
Ironworkers:
Food insecurity has long been a problem in BC and it has only been exacerbated by COVID-19. The Iron Workers Local 97 and some of its contractors made donations to Food Banks in BC. #foodsecurity #givingbacktothecommunityhttps://t.co/bHCBYUmZdN
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) October 20, 2020
Jobs With Justice:
California's #Prop22 was written by @Uber + @lyft lobbyists to legally deny drivers benefits and inflate their own profits.
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 15, 2020
CA voters should take #Prop22 and throw it in the 🔥#NoOnProp22 pic.twitter.com/xcYQYq8xPS
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Recovery for Latino and immigrant communities starts with ensuring equal pay today!
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 20, 2020
Click on the link to register! ✍🏽https://t.co/GoZZEEw4vs
#LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras #OwnYourPower2020
Laborers:
I’m a LOUD, PROUD & VOTING #LIUNA member #LIUNAVotes2020 #LIUNAForBiden #1U pic.twitter.com/OsFeurVBJ0
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 20, 2020
Machinists:
Nearly 250 IAM Local 1580 members are wondering what happened to the president's promise to put U.S. workers before corporate greed. pic.twitter.com/9yQRYJjJNN
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) October 20, 2020
Metal Trades Department:
Labor Movement Helping Families Impacted By Hurricane Delta | AFL-CIO https://t.co/zMcYVlO36B
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) October 12, 2020
Musical Artists:
Our monthly newsletter was sent to membership on Friday. Didn't get it? Make sure we have your most up-to-date email on file by emailing [email protected]. AGMA sends emails regularly to members in good standing, and we don't want you to miss any important updates pic.twitter.com/F4YF66hEOB
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) October 12, 2020
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Pensacola TRACON (P31) member Marcus Troyer joined in a search and rescue effort of a crashed Cessna 172 Skyhawk that was anything but ordinary and showcased the essential nature of his profession. #ArchieLeague https://t.co/ot2z11xXtk pic.twitter.com/AJ7dUpLTvt
— NATCA (@NATCA) October 21, 2020
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA:
ABC-DISNEY UPDATEhttps://t.co/OtDHABlYIh#NABET
— NABET-CWA (@NABETCWA) October 20, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Join Kevin Hart & his celebrity friends on Oct. 24 for the MDA Telethon! See how your donation helps affect the lives of those with neuromuscular diseases.
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 21, 2020
Help us reach our pre-telethon goal of $30K before Oct. 24. Make an impact by donating today: https://t.co/cYT8CTvNDq pic.twitter.com/m7ZCZRbpAc
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
#Breaking: A report about hate crimes, presented by an OC Supervisor that champions the hate circus? #UnmaskedHate #MichelleSteel
— NDLON (@NDLON) October 20, 2020
Read the full statement: https://t.co/bM2XnHIUv2@WeAreOneOC #hatecrimes #WeCelebrateSanctuaryHere #ICEoutofOC #BringHumanRightsHome
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
It’s great to see a full issue of @TheProspect committed to real solutions for working families and making care affordable at every stage of life. There is hope! Let’s do this! #UniversalFamilyCare https://t.co/JXXHHF6Q4V
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 21, 2020
National Nurses United:
“One or two people with infections can really cause a large impact when you have one grocery store or gas station." #WearAMaskhttps://t.co/ZrX8Ycnyol
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) October 20, 2020
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Rain can’t stop us! Watch the hearing live and get ready for some amazing driver testimonies! We are making our voices heard. https://t.co/mWdacUP629 pic.twitter.com/6rEvkZyzBv
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) October 16, 2020
NFL Players Association:
.@RealLoganRyan and his @RARF_official foundation partnered with @mypitisfamily to raise awareness against breed restrictions so that those dogs can find a home. pic.twitter.com/lpEqSZaYrp
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 20, 2020
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“Stronger union membership MUST be a pillar of our nation’s recovery plan. When unions are strong, America is strong… When unions are weak, inequality skyrockets."
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 20, 2020
Great piece here on the importance of a worker-first recovery from #COVID19 💪👏https://t.co/yMnpocRtPw
Office and Professional Employees:
From blaming Beijing for his own mismanagement to muzzling OSHA’s already lackluster worker safety protections, one thing is clear for working people: Donald Trump has got to go on Nov. 3. #1u pic.twitter.com/AbHxGxuHLw
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) October 20, 2020
Painters and Allied Trades:
From fleecing IUPAT contractors and thousands of workers as a businessman to failing to deliver on his major campaign pledge of robust federal infrastructure funding, Donald Trump has sold American workers false promises. pic.twitter.com/nKPCeqi96k
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 20, 2020
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
The #OPCMIA Steel Edge Women Caucus met virtually at the #TWBN Conference recently and had a positive, productive and important meeting about empowerment on the job and within their union. Learn more about what happened here: https://t.co/8Ds2Ikrcas
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) October 21, 2020
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
"I thank @ChrisVanHollen & colleagues for efforts to let federal workers decide for themselves if they want to defer some of their taxes. They are in best position to judge whether they are in need of what amounts to a temporary loan that needs to be paid back.” PASS Pres Perrone https://t.co/Kz8IpQ3hy9
— PASS (@PASSNational) October 13, 2020
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Wearing a mask keeps you and your community safe! Help #StopTheSpread of #COVID19 by properly removing your face mask when you return home. #WearAMask pic.twitter.com/NOFSU9nPET
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 20, 2020
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Always inspect your fall protective equipment for damage. If it looks like the Fall Detention Team needs repair, remove it from the service and have an expert examine it. Learn more here: https://t.co/cQ5CjHNFPm #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/GV1NYNUNTD
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 15, 2020
SAG-AFTRA:
ICYMI: Check out this week's PTEOE livestream, "Spotlight on Production: Insider Tips from Industry Pros" for a discussion on the dynamic Georgia production industry with @claytonlandey1, @RhavynnDrummer, @RicReitz, @GPierre722 and @MFincannon https://t.co/2XPWxVvjUk
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 18, 2020
Solidarity Center:
The income of at least 1/3 of #Bangladesh garment workers interviewed for a study dropped 53% due to #COVID19, compared to 2019. 52%+ of respondents are in debt & so forced to cut expenses for food and education. @cleanclothes @GLJhub @BHRRC https://t.co/Ycpeduu1yU
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 21, 2020
The NewsGuild-CWA:
This is the kind of coverage that will be missed the days the @CSTribune doesn’t print. This is the kind of paper we’re fighting to save. Whether you live in a booming metropolis or a quiet town, we all benefit from #LocalNews. Join our fight: https://t.co/pib8mrnvhc
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 21, 2020
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Big news from our Northern Kin! https://t.co/Wns8FJSusE
— IATSE (@IATSE) October 20, 2020
Transport Workers Union:
Companies like Uber and Lyft have been exploiting drivers for years. And now they are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to pass Prop 22, which would deny drivers basic rights like sick leave and health insurance. Vote #NoOnProp22! https://t.co/0JHCXRGovo
— TWU (@transportworker) October 21, 2020
Transportation Trades Department:
“They don’t call @JoeBiden ‘Amtrak Joe’ for nothing. He’s probably the most famous passenger, but also the biggest supporter of passenger rail as a senator, vice president & hopefully president.” - Larry Willis, TTD Pres. https://t.co/Qbbbbibdr1
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) October 21, 2020
UAW:
The Department of Agriculture has announced new rule changes that could lower the wages of farm workers as much as $7 per hour.
— UAW (@UAW) October 21, 2020
Join the @UFWupdates and @UFWF to defend farm workers against unfair wages: https://t.co/lUSE8u7NP2
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
How Unions Can Lay the Ground for the Next Upsurge | Labor Notes https://t.co/aD91qmOt8M
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) October 16, 2020
Union Veterans Council:
Join us this Thursday❗️
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) October 21, 2020
It’s GOTV time for Battleground Union Vets for Joe to Rally with @ConorLambPA, @Steelworkers President Tom Conway, and @GaryPeters! #Labor2020 #VetsVote #1u
Sign up here: https://t.co/tU0XAWKtp9
UNITE HERE:
UNITE HERE members across the country are making sure that workers who lost their jobs during the pandemic are the first to get recalled back to work.https://t.co/NTVZMAY4V2
— UNITE HERE #TakeBack2020 (@unitehere) October 21, 2020
United Food and Commercial Workers:
BIG WIN: 700,000 Americans will get vital food assistance they need after federal judge stopped @WhiteHouse cuts threatening those who lost their jobs.
— UFCW (@UFCW) October 21, 2020
As #COVID19 continues, we must protect programs like #SNAP that help so many put food on the table.https://t.co/JPDS3jWUAq
United Steelworkers:
Carnegie Museum Workers File for Union Election https://t.co/sosiJm6H8v #USWUnity
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) October 21, 2020
United Students Against Sweatshops:
USAS sent a letter to the CEOs of Canada Goose and Bain Capital inviting them to tomorrow's Solidarity Summit - will they show up to explain why workers at their Winnipeg factory are facing unsafe conditions and intimidation from management? Register now: https://t.co/YCIyR33FsM pic.twitter.com/IJDCICCNTU
— USAS (@USAS) October 16, 2020
Utility Workers:
Wherever there’s a natural or man-made disaster, utility workers are on the scene alongside firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and other first responders amidst perilous conditions to mitigate these disasters. https://t.co/BALTkqS7m3
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) October 20, 2020
Working America:
“Black workers are not only more likely to be unemployed during the pandemic but much less likely to receive UI. Law, policy, and practice may be the problems, but the solution begins with mobilization.”https://t.co/BngCkKgM1B
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 21, 2020
Writers Guild of America, East:
We're honored to fight to set and raise standards for writers of scripted #podcasts. Welcome, @WGAAudio Alliance!
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) October 11, 2020
Visit https://t.co/Ro5BaXkMdP to learn more. #1u #AudioDrama #audiodramasunday https://t.co/vuQ795FAiH