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:
In this week's edition of Equity Weekly:
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) February 17, 2022
🔵 What's next for in-person auditions?
🔵 President's Day office closure
🔵 LORT Extension
🔵 and more!
Read more in the member portal today - https://t.co/AQYA4V8IWV pic.twitter.com/3XVw3FD0eD
AFGE:
It's essential that Congress does its job by passing a comprehensive spending package for the federal government. Otherwise, agencies will just be treading water until next fall. #1u https://t.co/BtEH09HFVF
— AFGE (@AFGENational) February 16, 2022
AFSCME:
During Black History Month we’re recognizing inspirational AFSCME leaders, past and present—like the remarkable Rosetta Daylie. A former Council 31 Associate Director, Rose has been a part of the Council 31 family for more than four decades. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/k6mZQTe8iz
— AFSCME Council 31 (@afscme31) February 16, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
New research shows that physical activity can help older patients retain their mobility after hospitalization.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 16, 2022
Read our blog post to learn more: https://t.co/5JPzmFaTol
Amalgamated Transit Union:
We send our solidarity and prayers to our Toronto Local 113 where the second member in a week was a victim of a stabbing today. All workers deserve to be safe at work. #NotOneMore https://t.co/p4MQP7nHHA
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 16, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
"This is my favorite thing to do." - @rweingarten on being able to give students free books thanks to our #ReadingOpensTheWorld campaign. pic.twitter.com/KoYwrWXJXR
— AFT (@AFTunion) February 17, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
#ICYMI last night President Dimondstein & Judy Beard highlighted just how historic and important it is to #PASSPOSTALREFROM - Call 844-402-1001 tell your Senators to vote "YES" on the Postal Service Reform Act! Catch the live video & PSRA Q&A's here: https://t.co/hD2tPBhqIg
— APWU National (@APWUnational) February 16, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
We are proud to sign on and fight for worker protections, especially in the face of anti-Asian racism ✊ https://t.co/ukakvPtfNf
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) February 16, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
ICYMI: Disruptive passengers remain a threat onboard
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 16, 2022
"Get serious. Homeland security is homeland security. Our flights are under attack by a small number of people & it has to stop. Just this past week an out of control pax tried to open aircraft doors & charge the flight deck.
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Feeling the ❤️ from LABOR this Valentine’s weekend… @RichProducts, not so much.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) February 13, 2022
Thanks to all who continue to stand with our Local 37 Jon Donaire workers in their fight for a fair contract! #richproductspoorworkers #1u https://t.co/yH05PQ2cb8
Boilermakers:
Today we recognize #Boilermakers sister Martina Taite, mechanic and president, L-693, Ingalls Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi.#BoilermakersUnion #BlackHistoryMonth #UnionProud #WomenInTrades pic.twitter.com/G4aXtPlWDv
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 16, 2022
Bricklayers:
It is the right of workers to organize for fair pay, benefits, and a safe workplace free of harassment must be respected. Workers deserve a voice in their workplace no matter who their boss is. @Congress_Union #1u https://t.co/4r0dGfZatU pic.twitter.com/jewyWiwo9O
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) February 16, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Mississippi needs an equal pay bill that includes race, bans relying on applicants’ salary history, protects
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) February 12, 2022
against retaliation, protects all employees, and ensures victims have no fewer damages and no more
restrictive pleading requirements. #EqualPayNOWMS pic.twitter.com/jBBXHUo8CK
Communications Workers of America:
On Valentine's Day, GE workers and allies sent a message to General Electric: Don't break up GE, reinvest in American manufacturing!
— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 16, 2022
IUE-CWA members are the future of manufacturing jobs! pic.twitter.com/o2a53nut0c
Department for Professional Employees:
"Minimum terms and conditions must be in place as the industry opens its doors to historically underrepresented workers, and it’s time to provide protections to those who are well into their careers without benefits." - @SDCweb's @LauraLPenn https://t.co/Orpw6Piwm9
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) February 17, 2022
Electrical Workers:
#TBT Nearly 40 years ago, #IBEW members helped restore one of America's best known monuments. https://t.co/HyTU1WjkFi
— IBEW (@IBEW) February 17, 2022
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
FLOC’s Black and Brown Unity Coalition seeks to empower and organize our communities so we emerge stronger in our shared fight. This Black History Month, we honor the Black community’s unique struggle and resistance, and call for unity in the collective fight to end injustice. pic.twitter.com/lqW2RmMMIG
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) February 13, 2022
Fire Fighters:
A brutal winter storm is threatening tens of millions of Americans on Thursday. Please follow these #IAFFSafetyTips in our toolkit https://t.co/vqVFQOyrf4 pic.twitter.com/pfUhj7AQz3
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) February 17, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Calling all women who want equal pay, education without debt and room to grow in your position. If you said yes to any of these, then joining the Insulators Union is for you! Here is a snapshot of the life of a female insulator: https://t.co/Kyi7G6JwZK pic.twitter.com/SW67J3Yx8j
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) February 17, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
We support @Andy_Levin for one simple reason. Because he knows what it’s like for working families in America. We stand with him, because he stands with workers! https://t.co/z3Ho15oRDA
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) February 16, 2022
Ironworkers:
Iron Workers Local 433 in L.A. worked on the SoFi Stadium, home to Super Bowl LVI and it was built with American-Made Steel. https://t.co/JjEVB6lyua
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) February 14, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
One of the most inspiring movements right now. Amazing to see so many come together with @SBWorkersUnited and organize. Showing us all what's possible! https://t.co/nD64FcKLPv
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) February 16, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Approximately 23 million immigrants are serving as frontline workers during the pandemic. This Valentine’s Day, share your message of love to immigrants, like Dr. @Shuhan.Reyes did, for @IAmAnImmigrant’s #ToImmigrantsWithLove💌 campaign! pic.twitter.com/hOOt9przgp
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) February 15, 2022
Laborers:
Great news for @wilaborers, #LIUNALocal113! Ready to build the Paris Solar Farm. https://t.co/lseGkz6z1O
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 16, 2022
Machinists:
Players from all 30 Major League Baseball teams were supposed to report today for the official first day of spring training. Instead, they are in the 77th day of a lockout. We support the @MLBPA in their labor dispute with the owners. #MLB #mlblockout
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) February 16, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
The John R. Lewis Act is an amendment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Voting should be simple. No intimidation, discrimination, or suppression. Marginalized groups deserve equal access to voting practices without being held back by constraints. https://t.co/ssaRsnAlWs
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) February 16, 2022
Mine Workers:
UMWA members are back in New York City this week marching outside of BlackRock's and Apollo's Headquarters demanding justice for the miners on strike at Warrior Met Coal! #WarriorMetsWrong pic.twitter.com/rws7wK4Nnw
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) February 9, 2022
Musical Artists:
Applications will be accepted by @theactorsfund from March 1 through April 15. For more information please visit: https://t.co/mSUgHB7Zah pic.twitter.com/kMQ8kovjmE
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) February 16, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
January was a busy month for NATCA’s involvement in Data Comm. Article 114 Data Comm Representative Ray Berndt (Jacksonville Center, ZJX) reports on updates across the National Airspace System. https://t.co/uJJYFMf8UI pic.twitter.com/beAGaRaWzQ
— NATCA (@NATCA) February 16, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Now that we're in 2022, get city delivery updates from Christopher Jackson, Director of City Delivery, on some things that occurred in city delivery during the peak season in the latest Postal Record. pic.twitter.com/zB1KwHJBR4
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 16, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Love to see it!@FEWCoalition’s Tour 4 Justice kicked off today, w/ the first stop at @NeighborsLink.
— NDLON (@NDLON) February 16, 2022
T4J’s goal is to empower workers in their fight to close the unjust gaps in our safety net that shut them out cos of their status & work field.#ExcludedNoMore #YNosotrosQue pic.twitter.com/VYS1Z5gccs
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Domestic workers take care of what’s most important to us all: our loved ones and our homes. It’s past time we are recognized and valued the way we deserve: with fair wages & benefits, and safe working conditions.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) February 17, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE-IAM and Bipartisan Senate Bloc Push for Expedited Creation of Special Claims Unit to Process Firefighter Workers Comp Claim - https://t.co/vbaq8c2Iix
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) February 15, 2022
National Nurses United:
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, union nurses lift up a pioneer in the field of public health nursing in the United States:
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) February 17, 2022
✨Jessie Sleet Scales ✨
A thread 🧵⤵️ (1/10) #NurseTwitter pic.twitter.com/1fpUKRvEBd
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Solidarity is our love language. Happy #ValentinesDay Show a union your love! #1u pic.twitter.com/khluWsBNWk
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) February 14, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
Listen to our executive director @MeghannBurke discuss our historic first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the #NWSL and how we got here. 👇👇👇 https://t.co/Ryta5X0GA8
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) February 16, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Woody Strode could seemingly do it all – decathlete, wrestler, military man and Golden-Globe nominated actor. But it’s perhaps his greatest act – helping to break the NFL color barrier – that often still goes unnoticed. Shoutout to this groundbreaking #AthleteAnd. pic.twitter.com/6sjwyByZ9e
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 15, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
We are just over two weeks away from the @NABTU_TWBN Winter Webinar 👀
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 16, 2022
If you haven’t registered already, be sure to do so today!
🔗: https://t.co/Df2a9yhQym pic.twitter.com/JT0bJTPNQ9
Office and Professional Employees:
If unions *actually* tended to leave workers worse off, Amazon wouldn’t be fighting so hard to prevent its employees from unionizing. pic.twitter.com/Ju7bT7Rmkl
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) February 17, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
"Before I joined our union, I never had weekends off or nights off for 20 years. I missed my kids soccer games, school functions, and never had days off with my wife before. Now finally, I'm able to do that. I love it." pic.twitter.com/HyDK3X2K5x
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 16, 2022
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act signed by @POTUS “invests more than $27 billion to repair 15,000 bridges nationwide” with special incentives for investing these funds in repairing bridges owned by counties, cities, towns or other local agencies. https://t.co/44hoEwa7zI
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) February 11, 2022
Pride At Work:
Workers rights are human rights. Cherie Nursalim are you listening? We stand with the workers at Giti Tire as they fight for safe working conditions. https://t.co/xXi0HhXktH#sdgs #sdg8 #decentwork @Giti_Tire_USA @synergos @UNSDSN @SDGoals
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) February 17, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS releases paper analyzing impact 5G deployment could have on Natl Airspace Sys & aviation safety; recommendations for mitigating risk. PASS members at FAA have expertise to delve into issue.“It’s important to hear from frontline aviation employees.”https://t.co/W3KaAKFsY6
— PASS (@PASSNational) February 14, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Have you signed the @reiunionsoho petition yet? https://t.co/w9zZohTF0A https://t.co/vxkben47Zc
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 17, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
We are just over two weeks away from the Tradeswomen Build Nations Winter Webinar
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) February 17, 2022
If you haven’t registered already, be sure to do so today!
🔗: https://t.co/EQB60bB8gT pic.twitter.com/fr5GZrhH6w
SAG-AFTRA:
Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 57th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute: the Life Achievement Award. Watch as she explains what receiving the award means to her.
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 17, 2022
The 28th Annual @SAGawards airs live Sunday, Feb. 27 on @tntdrama and @TBSNetwork. pic.twitter.com/uGPO4h1klf
Solidarity Center:
18 journalists in #Nepal took part in a 2-day workshop on @ILO C190, the global treaty to end #genderbasedviolence at work. The program was organized by Media Advocacy Group w/ support from Solidarity Center.
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) February 17, 2022
"Violence in any form is violence, regardless of profession!" pic.twitter.com/p6piMAZfyf
The NewsGuild-CWA:
"It is time to do more than just talk the talk, but walk that walk. An easy place to start is with salaries. Pay minorities fairly, in line with their white counterparts who are performing the same job but receiving higher compensation. It’s the right thing to do." https://t.co/VNjMdpQHCh
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) February 17, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Today's #CommsPick of the #IATSE21DayChallenge discover 127 Black-Owned Bookstores in America That Amplify the Best in Literature!https://t.co/ZxAnSqiyb6
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 17, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
Congratulations to TWU Local 525 members at Swissport Fuel in Miami who just ratified their contract by 100%! #1u #WeMoveAmerica
— TWU (@transportworker) February 17, 2022
UAW:
Join us live as we celebrate White Shirt Day https://t.co/kMbpg35DkO #whiteshirtday
— UAW (@UAW) February 11, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
More #UnionVets running for office! We think we see a trend🤔#pathtopower #1u https://t.co/azzAHhIocv
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) February 17, 2022
UNITE HERE:
After decades of wage stagnation & COVID risks, millions of workers have left food service & related hospitality jobs in search of something better—but @GLCRoasting Baristas are powerful examples of those in this industry pushing to improve their existing jobs. #ComradesInCoffee https://t.co/XodKWQjOOh
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) February 16, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
— UFCW (@UFCW) February 17, 2022
ICYMI: Over 300 members of @ufcwlocal152 who work at ShopRites in PA overwhelmingly voted to accept a new union contract!
The new contract brings retroactive wage increases & supplemental benefits for its members. https://t.co/fEQc89w0ja pic.twitter.com/mWkQjc0oAk
United Steelworkers:
Good day, @synergos! .@Giti_Tire_USA workers deserve “Leadership that builds trust and collective action” too. #sdgs #sdg8 #decentwork #1u pic.twitter.com/kiHucyHf1W
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) February 17, 2022
Utility Workers:
Unions are good for democracy! ALL workers should be free to organize without unnecessary obstacles and anti-union pressure from their employers! pic.twitter.com/hC0Szxc6gO
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) February 16, 2022
Working America:
Is your local postal service important to you? They need to hear from you if it is! #SaveThePostOffice pic.twitter.com/sLPEEbZDJm
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) February 15, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
Love is in the air... and on the screen! Learn to approach intimate scenes in a way that cares for the actors and avoids tropes at "Writing Sex Scenes" – #ValentinesDay Lunch & Learn, TODAY at 12:30pm ET.
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) February 14, 2022
Learn more & RSVP ⬇️https://t.co/Wqeprg82ej