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.
A. Philip Randolph Institute:
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) April 8, 2021
Actors' Equity:
Learn more about Equity's terms for the use of archive recordings and remote work, effective through December 31, 2021 -https://t.co/MUB60Meckj pic.twitter.com/qh8HLJYBJo
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 14, 2021
AFGE:
Thousands of COVID-19 cases that were previously denied will be reviewed by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. As a result, more families are more likely to receive the benefits they deserve.
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 13, 2021
Our union stands ready to help! https://t.co/nBAFpFxkRh
AFSCME:
After years of leading the fight for civil rights from outside the Department of Justice, @vanitaguptaCR and @KristenClarkeJD are now poised to lead and reshape it. Read more on why senators must #ConfirmGupta and #ConfirmClarke. https://t.co/ywZLx8bDgk
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 13, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Wealthy pharmaceutical corporations are starting to feel the heat on drug pricing.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 14, 2021
Congress must keep the pressure on by doing things like requiring Medicare to negotiate lower prices. https://t.co/jju7QIiE3h #LowerDrugPricesNow #LetMedicareNegotiate
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Transit workers have been #frontlineheroes keeping their communities and economies moving during the pandemic. https://t.co/OEzjYksvyg via @NBCNewsTHINK #1u #Transit
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 14, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
ICYMI: You can watch last night's conversation with @EPAMichaelRegan, @JaneFonda, and @VarshPrakash on climate change, green jobs, and more at the link below.
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 14, 2021
Want to do more? Text THRIVE to 69238 to join our text list & take action! #TimeToTHRIVE https://t.co/HKmF30z9M4
American Postal Workers Union:
"American Rescue Plan lays the foundation for robust cash support for American workers and families..the country lacks the infrastructure to get the cash to people quickly & cheaply. If we are serious about building back better then now is the time." https://t.co/K4yLAc3OXA
— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 13, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Join us on April 21 for The #JusticeForJeyasre Vigil to honor the life of Indian garment worker & union member Jeyasre Kathiravel, who organized in her workplace against gender based violence before her untimely death. @GLJhub @ilrf @asia_floorwage https://t.co/rOVvwLog2S pic.twitter.com/l4GSH2jDNB
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 13, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Working mothers have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have faced job and economic losses, and been forced to choose between caring for a family member or keeping their job. The impact will last for years unless Congress takes action. #HFANow #paidsickdays
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 13, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
We cannot rely on a Democratic majority alone to make this happen! That is why we are flooding the Senate phone lines to demand they protect our right to organize.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 8, 2021
Call your Senators NOW and tell them to PASS THE #PROAct! 📞 866-832-1560 pic.twitter.com/0L2koDtwcs
Boilermakers:
We are so proud of our #Boilermaker sister, Martina Taite 🎉 who was selected as an April @NABTU_TWBN Tradeswomen Hero! Read more about Sister Taite: https://t.co/F6f2d2OSnb pic.twitter.com/JaLU7xV5tP
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 12, 2021
Bricklayers:
Fact: Getting a #COVID19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, and washing your hands are all needed to stop the pandemic. #WeCanDoThis Get the facts at: https://t.co/3CdIJLfFdG pic.twitter.com/rAQ1AhX5Gn
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) April 13, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
We will never comply with our oppression. Never! https://t.co/9zujR3j7Bx
— CBTU (@CBTU72) April 11, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
NOW Watch the Care Can't Wait Summit, highlighting the importance of domestic workers. We need better care infrastructure -- universal child care, paid leave, & care jobs as union jobs.
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 10, 2021
Watch here: https://t.co/MYPqS2LKVH pic.twitter.com/hlHi91kD8V
Communications Workers of America:
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 14, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
"Unions... could offer people power — the ability to mobilize their members and their members’ friends and neighbors in a way corporations couldn’t. And we need that kind of countervailing power more than ever." 🙌🙌🙌 https://t.co/HdCwIlb7MA
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 14, 2021
Electrical Workers:
Green jobs should be good jobs. That’s why the #IBEW is working with Dominion Energy to ensure offshore wind power project grows the middle class. https://t.co/2HycQLt05U #LaborStandardsNow
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 14, 2021
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
Great words from our founder and President! https://t.co/N6Y6T1uwtx
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) April 14, 2021
Fire Fighters:
We have 21 work groups looking at program areas, operations and services with an eye towards improving how our union delivers for our members. Visit https://t.co/A6tfGQ5kKf #IAFFStrong pic.twitter.com/mPwiLMXYo7
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 14, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Here is what you can expect from us when you start a career with the Insulators Union: secure retirement, livable wage, health insurance and room for advancement. Watch as this job changed these people's lives: https://t.co/9j9gPG2Jjz
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 14, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
We welcome @BrookingsUnion and @UrbanInst_Union to their new union and call on management to IMMEDIATELY recognize these unions and start negotiations. #1u https://t.co/AjImgpCn1Z
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 13, 2021
Ironworkers:
The recently passed coronavirus relief package will pay benefits through 2051 for MEP plans that were headed toward insolvency, many of which affect the construction industry.https://t.co/d0144gpQ3d
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) April 5, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
85, 82, 63, 60, or 55 cents are NOT numbers on paper, they are vivid evidence for supporting the #PaycheckFairnessAct in order to diminish the #WageGap https://t.co/4fdt3nnDgG pic.twitter.com/oLLPSdmxwT
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 14, 2021
Laborers:
#ICYMI: @LIUNA Local 66's own Joe Smith, Jr. is the new @WorldBoxingOrg Light Heavyweight champ!
— LIUNA Eastern Region (@LiUNAEasternReg) April 12, 2021
Smith won with a majority decision over Maxim Vlasov, 115-112, 115-113, 114-114.
Joe showed what it means to be #UnionStrong.
Congrats Champ! https://t.co/fMjRZ7wnbe
Machinists:
Wage improvements, health and wealth increases, stronger job protection language - just a few reasons why nearly 50 machinist members who support the C-26 and UC-35 aircraft programs, voted unanimously for a new four-year IAM contract. https://t.co/QIzv3Z01a3
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) April 14, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
Did you know that the number of women-owned businesses have grown by approximately 21%? However businesses owned by women of color have grown by about 43% and continue to grow. #DiversityMonth pic.twitter.com/xxuZlZI12E
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 14, 2021
Mine Workers:
President Roberts discusses the need for the ongoing strike at Warrior Met Coal in Alabama.#UnitedWeStand #MinersSavedWarriorMethttps://t.co/wZKvH1iNVm
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 13, 2021
Musical Artists:
We are doing our best to rebuild this industry from the inside out, through the use of our collective voice during these negotiations. We are the architects for a better Met, and a more equal, just, and safe opera industry. Cont. reading: https://t.co/qloJqkoq4P pic.twitter.com/uB2MLbP4xd
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 12, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
A pilot, flying in IMC in February 2020, encountered some instrument failures & needed help. Kansas City Center (ZKC) member, experienced pilot, and Central Region Archie League Medal of Safety Award winner Sarah Owens was the perfect person to help. https://t.co/YFLEkrranE pic.twitter.com/Mdpev1T7Zl
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 14, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Looking for some creative kids activities this weekend? Our free printable activity book is great for homeschool or even a fun travel activity! Learn about letter carriers while you complete our activity book. Download today, or we can send a printed copy. https://t.co/FBVCZeW6G3 pic.twitter.com/mteeAT6eqx
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 13, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
We can sign petitions, donate, support organizers on the ground, and keep making our voices heard to make it known that this violence cannot be tolerated any longer. https://t.co/4Aehhjduwy
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 14, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Continued support for feds and their families fighting through the #COVID pandemic, strengthening civil service protections, and fixing RIF procedures were just a few of a myriad of topics discussed at yesterday's meeting with House and Senate leadership.https://t.co/Gys6cJJazD
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 13, 2021
National Nurses United:
⏰New public webinar⏰
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 14, 2021
We Mourn and We Fight: RNs Rise Up Against Anti-Asian Violence
As the nation reels from an upsurge in racist & sexist attacks on #AAPI communities, join #nurses & community leaders as we honor those lost to acts of violence.
RSVP👇https://t.co/0f4ikavxcX pic.twitter.com/H3WMuYVHPj
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Today is Day 27. The 9th day in our 9 day protest cycle. Join us as we protest and march for a proposal that actually solves our debt crisis, and as we hold a prayer for our 9 brothers fallen to suicide and a prayer for our future. 1PM to 3PM City Hall (Broadway and Murray) pic.twitter.com/51hnEw3Nj9
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 14, 2021
NFL Players Association:
When it comes to pushing for change, we’re not sitting on the sidelines. #blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/Qs36OPY63x
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 14, 2021
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“When I finished my apprenticeship, I just felt like it was the 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧.”
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 14, 2021
Read about this @TheIronworkers member and her pathway into a #BuildingTrades career!https://t.co/drZ6mofOR8
Office and Professional Employees:
Building back better means addressing the wage gap. Addressing the wage gap means passing the PRO Act. https://t.co/08qpNwQWN5
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) April 13, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
Apprenticeships have positively transformed millions of lives like those featured in this video.
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) April 13, 2021
Our union is determined to give the opportunities and benefits our apprenticeship program can provide to as many people as possible. pic.twitter.com/UqgWoQEUMu
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“A $2.1 trillion boost to public infrastructure spending over a decade could create 2.3 million jobs by 2024 and inject $5.7 trillion into the economy by 2029, according to an S&P Global report from last May.” #InfrastructureNow #AmericanJobsPlan https://t.co/aKdl1GAmvr
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 14, 2021
Plate Printers and Die Stampers:
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters:
Printing, Publishing and Media Workers:
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS stands w/ @RWDSU & all workers @BAmazonUnion who fought for better work life, one that treats employees w/ dignity & respect. We support filing of Objections & ULP charges. PASS-represented employees at FAA want Amazon packages on planes/drones packed by union hands. #1u
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 9, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
BREAKING: RWDSU is formally filing Objections and ULP charges against Amazon’s blatantly illegal conduct during the @BAmazonUnion election. We won’t rest until workers’ voices are heard fairly under the law--and when they are, we believe they will be victorious. #BAmazonUnion #1u pic.twitter.com/blj1tvNOtf
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 9, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Prevent falls from ladders. Download the NIOSH Ladder Safety app and use the angle measuring tool to set your ladder at the proper angle. https://t.co/OJc3s7vzGj #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/1bthC17QHs
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 14, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA Members,
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 13, 2021
Today we kick off a weeklong series of events to shine a spotlight on razing barriers and ending discrimination in the industry. We're calling it #STOPTHEHATE week. pic.twitter.com/UZwwPa5ozY
Seafarers:
CS Dependable Rescues Boater in Pacific - Seafarers International Union #1u #maritime #rescue https://t.co/fAxueIavuF
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) April 8, 2021
Solidarity Center:
In Latin America, #domesticworkers—mostly black women & indigenous women—are breaking decades of intergenerational oppression & forging new paths thru holistic leadership training, expanding their strength by connecting w/ each other—Adriana Paz @IDWFED https://t.co/PHfy2D5V2i pic.twitter.com/M1Vp1QR252
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 14, 2021
TCU/IAM:
Great meeting w/ Martha from @RepRaskin's office for #RailDay2021! Looking forward to working w/ Congress to increase staffing levels at the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and promote freight rail jobs across America! pic.twitter.com/mGuPhn774a
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) April 14, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Hello, @NYTGuildTech! This is great news for tech workers and for journalism. Welcome to The NewsGuild @CWAUnion family. https://t.co/vphgK74N4m
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 13, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Let's ensure every employee has the right to bargain collectively without fear or intimidation. Let's pass the #ProAct! pic.twitter.com/X11OEg5htK
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) April 14, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
Hats off to the TWU Flight Attendants at Flight Services International for securing and ratifying their all important first contract. The final piece of a successful organizing drive is securing a collectively bargained agreement with the bosses. #1u
— TWU (@transportworker) April 14, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
.@POTUS has long been an advocate for America’s railroads and the working people who help operate and maintain them. Read about Biden’s history as an avid Amtrak rider and advocate in this @BusinessInsider article. https://t.co/aQ9Y7OEGlT
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 13, 2021
UAW:
55 of the largest US companies paid $0 in income tax last year, despite making more than $40.5 billion in profits.
— UAW (@UAW) April 13, 2021
It's time to close the loopholes and make sure everyone, including big corporations, pays their fair share. https://t.co/LMKL70u4zF
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Richmond passes ‘hazard pay’ law to boost grocery worker pay during the pandemic – Silicon Valley https://t.co/hDJAm2K4OP
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 8, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
#BLM pic.twitter.com/JtwwROc0qq
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) April 13, 2021
UNITE HERE:
For workers at Graton Casino, a raise means a better life. Going back to college to get your degree. Being able to afford your kid's braces.
— UNITE HERE #PROAct (@unitehere) April 13, 2021
We're proud to represent workers at Graton Casino. Every employer should follow its lead.
pic.twitter.com/jME6LajSbW
United Food and Commercial Workers:
ICYMI: @UnitedUfcw hosted a webinar featuring @DoloresHuerta engaging in a conversation around the future of Latinxs in the labor movement. #UnionStrong #1u
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 14, 2021
United Steelworkers:
Tell your Representative to vote YES on H.R. 1195! https://t.co/2pVP0k2Bz4
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 14, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Workers on the frontlines have been called “heroes” but the U.S. continues to have some of the most appalling anti-worker laws. Let’s change that with the #PROAct and let’s continue fighting on the ground for labor justice! #PROActNow #1u #WorkerPower #CancelStudentDebt pic.twitter.com/8wEz9B3ivJ
— USAS (@USAS) April 9, 2021
Utility Workers:
Workers are demanding better workplaces and a voice on the job, and America's current labor laws simply aren't designed to help them accomplish that goal.
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 14, 2021
By @TylerSonnemaker for @thisisinsider:https://t.co/brFo3sZPGa
Working America:
The Marathon refinery dumped skilled local workers in MN, hurting the local economy and increasing potential safety issues.
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 12, 2021
Let’s hold Marathon accountable for their failed labor practices! #boycottMarathon & @speedway stations they own/supply. #MarathonFailsUs @BuildBetterMN pic.twitter.com/bX4OPGFc08
Writers Guild of America, East:
"It’s a big step—not just for unionization in podcasting, but also for the tech industry overall, which has been slow to take up unionization and faced union-busting tactics when they do." #1Uhttps://t.co/jrHI7sUy1t
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) April 7, 2021