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 family and friends! Please find the 51st APRI NEC call letter and registration forms here, and you also can print them from the https://t.co/dv53dlnJ1E website!
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) March 17, 2022
Also be aware, rooms are filling up fast so please go to https://t.co/fgBCupYNjA to reserve your room today!! pic.twitter.com/YU1eT9vdiT
Actors' Equity:
ICYMI - “This law asserts that neglect or penalization of a worker due to their natural hair texture is racist and illegal. We urge swift passage in the Senate,” says @AEAPresident Kate Shindle.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) March 21, 2022
Read our full statement - https://t.co/6b8DJPkBZb pic.twitter.com/uVOHltsCUG
AFGE:
The private sector isn’t capable of treating veterans in the integrated way they're treated when they visit a VA hospital.
— AFGE (@AFGENational) March 21, 2022
If the VA moves forward with this plan, veterans will suffer. #SaveMyVAhttps://t.co/egyRepXCKJ
AFSCME:
A judge for working people will be a #JusticeForAll. We are proud to be at #SCOTUS today to call for the Senate to #ConfirmJackson expeditiously. pic.twitter.com/hrJ7GEvPOR
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) March 21, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
ICYMI: Seniors might get lower Medicare premiums this year.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) March 20, 2022
But it all depends on how @HHSgov decides to cover Biogen's expensive Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm. https://t.co/SdXgHUQ4BV
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Another brutal attack on a TTC worker. We wish our Local 113 Brother a quick recovery. It’s long overdue for the TTC to better protect our members and our riders. https://t.co/mVVu0Doapl #NotOneMore
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) March 21, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Announcing the new Welcome to @The_AFM video--created to introduce new members to the benefits of membership. It's an excellent resource for local officers in conjunction with membership drives and organizing campaigns. https://t.co/qbpO7Q0tYi
— AFM (@The_AFM) March 16, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
#JudgeJackson’s life story is the story of America - daughter of Florida public school teachers, proud public school graduate & member of law enforcement family #SCOTUS https://t.co/FutSYRVEOZ
— AFT (@AFTunion) March 21, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Great Postal Strike of 1970, a massive wildcat strike of more than 200,000 postal workers which won postal workers collective bargaining rights for the first time in American history.
— APWU National (@APWUnational) March 18, 2022
Let us never forget the power of the word: STRIKE! pic.twitter.com/wm53nUnrk0
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
#Immigrant workers are integral to our society. They are nurses, teachers, farmworkers, drivers, engineers, innovators, creators, builders, nurturers, and so much more. Like puzzle pieces, they are necessary to build & complete the whole picture. #WeAreHome #CitizenshipNow pic.twitter.com/bsDta7i5YW
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) March 20, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
"Our hearts go out to the family & loved ones of crew and passengers on China Eastern Flight 5735. AFA-CWA is offering our support to our sisters & brothers at China Eastern Airlines."
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 21, 2022
Any Flight Attendants, family or affected aviation community may call AFA EAP at 800-424-2406 https://t.co/4XQnYDVqdH
Boilermakers:
#Boilermakers can keep up with the latest union information and connect to helpful resources with our app📱
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) March 21, 2022
Text "ibb" to 47177 or access the app here ➡️ https://t.co/SQBFdCSur0#BoilermakersUnion pic.twitter.com/WX2MBNWbBF
Bricklayers:
Congratulations to all our 2022 BAC Craft Award Winners! You are the true testimonials of the “Best Hands in the Business!”#1u #skilledtrades #BestHandsInTheBusiness pic.twitter.com/4Abv39GBl9
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) March 18, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Register for the CBTU 51st Convention today! If you are not a CBTU or Union member, you can register as a guest!
— CBTU STL (@cbtu_stl) March 18, 2022
Visit https://t.co/RoiQ9O0JIS for registration and convention information.
Convention Dates: May 25-30, 2022 pic.twitter.com/dtAolvIO9n
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Transparency is the 🔑! If we’re going to achieve #equalpay in our lifetimes, employers need to be clear about how they decide salary and raises. Join the #EqualPayWeekofAction by raising awareness with us each day this week about how we can close the #wagegap. pic.twitter.com/2W2Gq37gaA
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) March 10, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
Check out this week's CWA worker power update! https://t.co/a7tPrwgGkj
— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 20, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
Union professionals need a champion on the bench who will defend and protect their rights as workers, including their right to join together in union. Judge Jackson has a strong legal track record of fighting on behalf of working people. #1u pic.twitter.com/CBLmThE3jy
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) March 21, 2022
Electrical Workers:
Voting now open for the #IBEW photo contest. Deadline is 3/25. https://t.co/xTwhh7pFE1
— IBEW (@IBEW) March 20, 2022
Fire Fighters:
City trailblazer: Boston’s first female firefighter #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/MG4DKoEb7F
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) March 21, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Insulation should be viewed as a business investment, and you will begin to see a ROI in sometimes less than a year. Find out how properly installed mechanical insulation can save you and your business money: https://t.co/CWhCParPKN pic.twitter.com/bnRkcuEJAw
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 21, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
CAP Union President Marissa Alayna Navarro: “Through Our Union, We Are Creating Bold, Progressive Change in Our Workplace and Beyond” https://t.co/7XUCQ3tGSb
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) March 12, 2022
Ironworkers:
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has a long history of fighting on behalf of workers. #1u
— Ironworkers (@TheIronworkers) March 17, 2022
Make sure your Senators know that Ironworkers support the nomination of Judge Jackson to the US Supreme Court. #ConfirmJackson #SCOTUS
Sign Here: https://t.co/cuOG0MljB7 pic.twitter.com/s9OA2fxObu
Jobs With Justice:
Quick thread on some GOOD NEWS from the Dept of Labor! 🧵(1/3)
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) March 21, 2022
Prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act, if implemented correctly and implemented alongside other policies, is an important policy to improve conditions for BIPOC and women workers.
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
In 73% of Illinois households w/ kids, ALL parents work. In Illinois, 84% of Black mothers, 47% of Latinx mothers, and 47% of white mothers are key breadwinners in their families. When women earn less, families suffer. #EqualPayDay2022 #HealthierWithFairPay @shevotesil
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 15, 2022
Laborers:
NEWS: #LIUNA is proud to partner with Navigator to build the innovative new carbon capture and storage pipeline - Heartland Greenway. #UnionStrong #1U https://t.co/KDwKRAHgun pic.twitter.com/TS248rdOWS
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) March 18, 2022
Machinists:
Today (and everyday at the IAM👩🔧) we celebrate one of our most infamous union sisters on National #RosieTheRiveter day! Thank you hardly seems enough for all the Rosies who helped this country win the war and change the world. https://t.co/vohKCZ3JLf pic.twitter.com/ENFKf4g52M
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) March 21, 2022
Maritime Trades Department:
AFL-CIO JOINS FORCES OPPOSED TO USVI SECOND REGISTRY https://t.co/2QLv6lOO8A pic.twitter.com/f4dTwfBhVL
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) March 17, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
Add your name today to help end discrimination in voting practices. #SidelineTheFilibuster #FreedomToVotehttps://t.co/wcHL25UFgM
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 18, 2022
Mine Workers:
“82 years they haven’t had a place to call home. Now they’re home.” - International District 31 Vice President Rick Altmanhttps://t.co/3ok9h3uBcT
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) March 21, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMA Artists! Call for Submissions: AGMAzine. Submit a piece of writing and/or artwork by May 6 https://t.co/95Z8dvOLSS pic.twitter.com/aHcEaL5jYM
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) March 17, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Professional Women Controllers, Inc. (PWC) released its spring 2022 issue of The Watch. In it, National Legislative Committee (NLC) Vice Chair Trisha Pesiri-Dybvik discusses the importance of legislative advocacy. https://t.co/MHajL9uMM7 pic.twitter.com/HLZT6TfBML
— NATCA (@NATCA) March 21, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Natural disasters continue to affect NALC members across the country. You can help your brothers and sisters in need with a contribution to the NALC Disaster Relief Foundation. 100% of donations from NALC members go directly to assist other members. https://t.co/gBPkjNtian pic.twitter.com/VBdr68FLu1
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 20, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Long Island is standing strong today for excluded workers - much appreciation to our beautiful @FEWCoalition partners: HAFALI, @lijwj , Workplace Project, Freeport Workers Justice Center, Hempstead Hispanic Civic Assn and more. #ExcludedNoMore pic.twitter.com/iGj8niLhN5
— NDLON (@NDLON) March 19, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
When domestic workers organize, speak up, and fight, we win.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 18, 2022
New York City domestic workers—who are overwhelmingly women of color and immigrants—will now be protected against discrimination in their workplace. https://t.co/Vq540iNELl
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE Successfully Averts Murky Plan to Reorganize the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center - https://t.co/ReaM7u1MJH
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) March 11, 2022
National Nurses United:
We couldn't agree more: @mnnurses President Mary Turner, RN, is a force to be reckoned with!
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) March 20, 2022
She's brought her experience as a Covid-19 ICU nurse to many crucial hearings as well as President Biden's Covid-19 Health Equity Task Force. #WomensHistoryMonthhttps://t.co/cpfiZXUsJF
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
On the day our victory with the city & the largest lender has been officially approved to start, here is what it took to get here.
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) March 17, 2022
O'Brien Staley Partners - you may have the wealth, but we've got the people, the righteousness of our fight and and the will to win. https://t.co/LjcIYnbEWr
NWSL Players Association:
We are calling on @FIFA to commit to minimum labor and human rights standards as it chooses 16 host cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 World Cup games in the coming weeks.https://t.co/IzB5uyul9D#FairPlayFIFA2026 #NoMoreSideHustles #WorldCup2026 @aflcio pic.twitter.com/EXSkIwL5Tr
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) March 21, 2022
NFL Players Association:
#CommunityMVP @BrettHundley7 put a smile on the faces of patients @RileyChildrens, virtually visiting their rooms on a robot while blessing them with gifts. More great work from the @Colts quarterback, whose Hundley Foundation has a mission to improve the lives of kids in need. pic.twitter.com/7uBTJcHrws
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 19, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
We are just over TWO WEEKS away from our 2022 Legislative Conference 👀🙌
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 18, 2022
We have a great slate of events planned, so if you haven’t already registered, visit our website to book your spot today!#UnitedWeBuild // #NABTU2022
🔗: https://t.co/pF04sPa3S1 pic.twitter.com/ZpC2xMM23C
Office and Professional Employees:
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings are underway. If you can, please take a moment to let your senator know you want a public defender on the Supreme Court 👉 https://t.co/UjuIQcp0I9 https://t.co/0CYXqVPcH9
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) March 21, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
Hope, irrepressible, invincible and ever-living is the driving force behind the labor movement, the inspiration of the grim determination to keep the faith and continue the fight until our dreams come true. pic.twitter.com/eWglWgdZk3
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 17, 2022
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“Compared with 2 & 4-year colleges, joint labor-management apprenticeships ... deliver a more robust training regimen, similar diversity outcomes, competitive wage & benefit levels ... while leaving graduates entirely free of burdensome student loan debt.”https://t.co/4KWXyAsDNV
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) March 21, 2022
Plate Printers and Die Stampers:
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters:
Pride At Work:
@PrideatWork is proud to stand in solidarity with the PASNAP nurses at ACMH in Armstrong County, PA as they stand up for patient safety and demand a fair contract! @PennaNurses #UnionNurses #SafeStaffingSavesLives
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) March 18, 2022
Printing, Publishing and Media Workers:
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS member & union rep Martha Parish tells @GovExec what pandemic life has been like for this federal worker. Silver lining? "help our leadership & our management see that our workforce...is very self-motivated & they're very motivated to protect aviation safety." #publicservice https://t.co/NxUZISIcYQ
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 16, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Boss made a dollar
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 21, 2022
I made a dime
That was a poem
From a simpler time
Now boss makes 1000
And gives us a cent
While his employees
Can’t pay the rent
So when boss makes a million
And the workers make jack
That’s when we organize
And take our lives back#WorldPoetryDay
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Did you know? Falls from roofs are the main cause of death for workers under 44. https://t.co/sKkK2kAUxi #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/HxCqReTVRU
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) March 21, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
We celebrate and honor the legacy of Chicago Local broadcaster Merri Dee, a trailblazing @WGNNews anchor, survivor and victims' rights advocate who left an indelible mark on Chicago. #sagaftramember since 1967. #womenshistorymonthhttps://t.co/KuOrYgP32G
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 21, 2022
Seafarers:
Maritime Labor Backs President Biden on Ukraine - Seafarers International Union https://t.co/hNKmlqh8fG #1u #Maritime #Ukraine
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) March 9, 2022
Solidarity Center:
W/ local authorities & volunteers, FPU trade union in Zakarpattia, Ukraine, helped ship more than 100 train cars of donated aid to war-torn regions. Aid incl. more than 6 tons of food, clothing, water,
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 21, 2022
medicine & hygiene supplies for children and adults. https://t.co/8T70qmbYve
TCU/IAM:
TCU remembers @RepDonYoung as a pro-labor Republican who marshaled through the "60-30" legislation to ensure quality retirement benefits to generations of railroaders and their families.
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) March 21, 2022
Rest in peace, Mr. Chairman.https://t.co/GPAvAk2KFV pic.twitter.com/Oa5tqiSxUt
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Great news! Management's union-busting tactics failed once again! Congratulations and welcome, officially, to our ranks. https://t.co/ALB4T6glZz
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) March 21, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Of the eight categories to be aired retroactively as part of the Awards Broadcast on March 27, more than half are specific to IATSE represented crafts, including Film Editing, Make-up and Hairstyling, Production Design, Animated Short, and Sound. https://t.co/N1fx567cIh
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) March 21, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth the TWU will be saluting some members of the @Labor_Caucus
— TWU (@transportworker) March 18, 2022
Today, we celebrate @RepGraceMeng (D-NY-6) the 1st female Congressmember from Queens & the 1st & only female Congressmember from Queens since VP nominee Geraldine Ferraro. pic.twitter.com/P3cYHSEvrR
Transportation Trades Department:
“There are 17,600 employees that work with this new attendance policy, and not one of them will tell you that it’s a good program at all.”
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) March 15, 2022
A MUST READ on how workers are suffering under a new attendance policy implemented by one of America's largest & richest railroads 👇 https://t.co/Fs8PxKjQP0
UAW:
UAW Sisters! We are proud of you! #UAWWHM #UAWWomenhttps://t.co/rqR8BMJHd8 pic.twitter.com/mAlVIzBBHX
— UAW (@UAW) March 21, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
Join use and sign-up @ https://t.co/47su6NJ3BD pic.twitter.com/W5oQghVhSt
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) March 16, 2022
UNITE HERE:
Jesus Sanchez, who works in room service at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square, said he has seen his tips dwindle from $80 a shift to maybe $5 to $8.https://t.co/yy4OgFknka
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) March 18, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
— UFCW (@UFCW) March 21, 2022
ICYMI: More than 70 members of @ufcwlocal152 working at Barry Callebaut in Pennsauken, NJ, ratified a new contract that includes sizeable future wage increases & stronger benefits.
Read more: https://t.co/jo1TistLsw pic.twitter.com/I9VxLcwg7s
United Steelworkers:
USW Local 5 Votes Down @Chevron’s ‘Last, Best and Final’ Proposal, Prepares for Unfair Labor Practice Strike https://t.co/TIjRQeS9Rr
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) March 21, 2022
United Students Against Sweatshops:
The #SFUSDpayusnow sit-in won a COVID code. But @SFUnified educators still need to be fully paid. @SFUSD_Supe: Fix the broken payroll system! Commit to pay all future payroll mistakes. W/o agreement the sit-in stays at 555 Franklin St. Join us!
— USAS (@USAS) March 16, 2022
Utility Workers:
The January / February / March issue of the Utility Worker Magazine is available online! Check it out at https://t.co/1TVRITmfuq
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) March 21, 2022
Working America:
“Amazonians United will never be defeated!" Keep fighting the fight! Better pay and longer breaks for Amazon workers now @amazon @JeffBezos 👊https://t.co/Z7p7hCVIb7
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) March 21, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
Watch host Ashley Nicole Black's (@ashleyn1cole) opening monologue from the 2022 #WritersGuildAwards! ✒️✨🏆 https://t.co/3RMXcKSQAU
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) March 21, 2022