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:
Convention Rules Subcommittee Chair Elizabeth Yvette Ramirez introduces themselves and discusses some of the work being done in the lead-up to this year's convention.
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 18, 2022
The 2022 national convention will be held online from Oct 30 through Nov 1.
Stay tuned for more updates. pic.twitter.com/1UB7hJjgQs
AFGE:
Here’s how the TSA and firefighter benefits bills would honor the employees and the work they do→ #1u https://t.co/MqsQ5pU3QR
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 18, 2022
AFSCME:
At the start of the pandemic, Jenny Barta stepped up to face the most urgent of tasks: helping coordinate her community’s pandemic response. Jenny’s commitment to keeping her community safe is just one of the many reasons she is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. pic.twitter.com/eqZc0lmw0X
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 18, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
ALERT: Americans are now eligibile for a third round of free COVID tests to be mailed by USPS!
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 18, 2022
Order yours at https://t.co/aa4Q0qMX0ehttps://t.co/fswn23uf1E
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Today, ATU Int. Pres. John Costa and IST Ken Kirk held the third of five zoom meetings of the ATU Joint Industry Councils with the Multi-Employer JIC. #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin #1u pic.twitter.com/KJVJF0ww3e
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 18, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden loss of our esteemed colleague and friend, Pat Varriale, Electronic Media Services Division Director and Assistant to the President, who passed away Friday, May 13.https://t.co/zf6NhQ4rTf
— AFM (@The_AFM) May 15, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
Every Thursday this month, @AFTHigherEd is hosting a student debt clinic to help our members navigate their student debt. If you have questions about repayment plans, #PSLF, or how to @SaveWithSummer, get registered to learn more.
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 18, 2022
Register: https://t.co/RAYSSC800R pic.twitter.com/dUlIIepgyN
American Postal Workers Union:
The APWU proudly supports #M4A. "It's time for a healthcare system that prioritizes the health of many over the profits of the few. It's time for Medicare for All." - APWU President Mark Dimondstein https://t.co/2MG5QPH1cs pic.twitter.com/dhENmAomsJ
— APWU National (@APWUnational) May 12, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Mikayla Robinson is a @UAWRegion9A servicing rep and VP @massaflcio. As a young labor leader, she was elected to APALA's board last year and now chairs our Young Leaders Council. Celebrate AAPI leaders like her by chipping in to support APALA for #APAHM! https://t.co/D2ExOMiHvF pic.twitter.com/YSFSukZ6Lt
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 18, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Aviation's First Responders at work. Kudos to the entire Frontier AFA crew for safely welcoming a new passenger mid-flight. Proud to call you our flying partners! 💚💙✈️ https://t.co/aI2DujmPxl
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 18, 2022
Boilermakers:
#Boilermakers enter for your chance to win! https://t.co/Dda1G3NTu1
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 18, 2022
No purchase necessary. See details. Ends 6/11.@UnionPlus#BoilermakersUnion pic.twitter.com/pqfQeqUN5F
Bricklayers:
"Anytime we can get a larger pool to pull from and more people interested the better we are," said Steve Morrow of Bricklayers Local 15.https://t.co/UqmftgFQiU
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) May 16, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Breaking News:
— CBTU (@CBTU72) May 16, 2022
Statement from CBTU President Terry Melvin on the Buffalo Mass Murder #BREAKING NEWS #BuffaloMassacre #TopsSupermarket #1u pic.twitter.com/tu5ysT53wg
Communications Workers of America:
CWAers are proud to welcome Apple workers into the CWA family and wish them courage and strength as they get ready to vote to gain a voice at work pic.twitter.com/09TqKI7MmY
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 17, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
The NEA and NEH support job opportunities for union creative professionals in every state while providing all Americans with access programs that lift up local economies. Contact your Senators today and tell them to fund the arts. https://t.co/eYNVb0qkeh pic.twitter.com/1qVYAtXhuY
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 18, 2022
Electrical Workers:
The panoramic photo for the 40th #IBEW International Convention is now available to order for your union hall or office. Click here to get your copy: https://t.co/Sh6na1QYus
— IBEW (@IBEW) May 18, 2022
Fire Fighters:
The deadline for nominations for the 2022 #IAFF Local Leadership Awards is Monday, May 23. Learn more and submit nominations: https://t.co/PM7cKyExK2 pic.twitter.com/XeFWaKbktd
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) May 18, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Equal pay and equal opportunities for advancement of women is what the Mechanical Insulators is all about. Join a Union that cares about its Sisters: https://t.co/Kyi7G6JwZK pic.twitter.com/RNxKLYLjEQ
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 18, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
We’re fired up at our #StaffUpSunnyvale Bargaining Kickoff Rally! 🪧✊
— IFPTE Local 21 (@IFPTE21) May 17, 2022
Stand with city workers and join our movement TODAY at https://t.co/lsdLniLlw3 pic.twitter.com/Gp5gK628i7
International Labor Communications Association:
For our June ILCA First Friday series, we're joining @MetroLaborNYC for their 46th Annual Convention! ILCA Pres @chelseaconnor will join @GrimKim, @RichardSteier, @roguecedro, and @BillFletcherJr for a panel discussion on Media and Labor 6/3 @ 10 AM. RSVP: https://t.co/MBQVQ2gxgq pic.twitter.com/9CBpt3Uabb
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) May 18, 2022
Ironworkers:
Today’s announcement – made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act – enables Local 17’s fund to fully restore retirees’ benefits and is an important first step towards securing the retirement that all Ironworkers work so hard to achieve. https://t.co/L7TvZkuF6f pic.twitter.com/FCFlSgLOoN
— Ironworkers (@TheIronworkers) May 18, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
Hey @McDonalds--can y'all use the money from the sale to raise wages for McD's workers or nah? https://t.co/kUDYKj53Nl
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 16, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Environmental racism continues to impact communities of color. Read below to learn more. ⤵️https://t.co/R6bCNOyzNb
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 16, 2022
Laborers:
Temperatures are on the rise. Be safe and protect yourself from the heat! pic.twitter.com/IGjwgounin
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 20, 2022
Machinists:
Solidarity & preparation have paid off for more than 120 members of Local 1581 (District 54) who proudly produce firefighting equipment used around the world. 💪 #newcontract #machinistsstrong
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) May 20, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
Registration is open for the 2022 Annual Metal Trades Department Conference. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available. Register today at https://t.co/mzgpah0a5V pic.twitter.com/bgddIUKzHl
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) May 17, 2022
Mine Workers:
"...the company reported almost $10 million in costs associated to the ongoing strike with the United Mine Workers of America, now in its 13th month." https://t.co/i6WDdtziXu
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 10, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Colorado Ballet: https://t.co/oanT1Une5K pic.twitter.com/IXG2hWPwvX
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 19, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA President Rich Santa recently had a meeting with @RogerMarshallMD (R-Kansas). They discussed air traffic control staffing and a wide range of other topics important to NATCA. https://t.co/5CP8w7vLoa pic.twitter.com/0pENZolExX
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 20, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Join us for a 🌺 Hawaiian Night to Remember 🌺 to support @MDAorg on Monday, Aug. 8 from 7-10 p.m. in Chicago at NALC’s 72nd biennial convention. Only 1,500 tickets are available for $100 each! All proceeds go towards MDA. Register now! #DeliverTheCure https://t.co/N30FsH5OK8 pic.twitter.com/C4B8TYNYbP
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 19, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We're out here with workers, advocates, and our members to demand Congress pass a #DomesticWorkerBillofRights that will protect domestic workers and give them the dignity and respect they deserve! pic.twitter.com/UQWnieWxsq
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 11, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Today's NFFE e-News: FLRA Confirmation of Former NFFE Gen. Counsel Susan Grundmann, Congressional Appeals for Wildland Firefighters, Organizing Donation Program, and more. https://t.co/QresKkmKfq pic.twitter.com/JHZ0ZeBJJI
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) May 13, 2022
National Nurses United:
If we stack multiple Covid-19 preventions together, we can prevent the virus from passing. These are some of the cheese slices we need:
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 18, 2022
🧀 Vaccines
🧀 Masking
🧀 Testing
🧀 Contract Tracing
🧀 Optimal PPE and more. pic.twitter.com/IQNSpKvbyy
NWSL Players Association:
Historic things we like to see on a Wednesday! Congrats @USWNTPlayers and @ussoccerplayers https://t.co/U0kjK69tL7
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 18, 2022
NFL Players Association:
About time. Congratulations to the @USWNTPlayers 👏👏 @OneTeamPartners https://t.co/lZJGo6tweJ
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 18, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
With temperatures on the rise as we head toward the summer, it’s important that outdoor workers prepare for excessive heat on the job.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 18, 2022
Check out some tips from @CPWR! https://t.co/6GfeGThjhT
Office and Professional Employees:
The blood crisis is being exacerbated by the @RedCross’s overworking and treatment of its essential staff. A coalition of unions, including OPEIU, are fighting for a fair contract that meaningfully addresses staffing issues to keep staff AND donors safe. https://t.co/uHh9R4ncOx
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) May 19, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
PPG's CEO makes 354x more than the average PPG employee.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) May 19, 2022
Enough is enough! Our union is drawing a line in the sand to demand change at PPG once and for all.
We can and will win fair wages at PPG and transform our industry so it finally works for all of us. pic.twitter.com/rPJEJwinTN
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
We are proud to share this video of the making and placing of the OPCMIA’s Statue located at the International Headquarters.https://t.co/92ayqdElLd
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 16, 2022
Pride At Work:
Join us at NYC City Hall on 6/2 to kick off the Pride at Work Initiative to recruit and place LGBTQ+ Workers in good Union jobs! @CentralLaborNYC @TheIronworkers @NEAToday @AFLCIO @nycupandout @LGBTCenterNYC @nyc @andymbowen pic.twitter.com/MvR6JmwHmz
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) May 16, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Learn more about the critical work PASS members do in Maine to support union rights & aviation safety! Thanks @MEAFLCIO for highlighting their public service & how important FAA is in the state @MEBAUNION @FAA_Billy #aviationsafety #unionsolidarityhttps://t.co/WezpTf1xnC
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 13, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Last night, @RWDSU Local 670, @Local338, and @Local_1102 joined with @UFCW Region 1, @UFCW1500, @UFCW342, and @UFCW888 to support our union sister @Nikki4Congress! Thanks for fighting for working families in Illinois. Let's turn #IL13 blue! pic.twitter.com/2yjDZoyQXf
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 20, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Working with a nail gun? Choose the safest trigger option – a full sequential trigger. It can prevent serious, even fatal, injuries. For more tips on using nail guns safely, visit: https://t.co/Qfr058KF2U #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/JbIOC5pSlR
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 18, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
From hip-hop news and an exclusive interview with SAG Award-honoree @TroyKotsur, to the union’s latest work in entertainment and media, the digital issue of SAG-AFTRA magazine has all you need to stay in-the-know. https://t.co/sAGCuCznrt?#sagaftramember pic.twitter.com/PqfwOGbDMo
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 19, 2022
Seafarers:
U.S. Merchant Marine of WWII was honored with presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal. SIU Executive VP Augie Tellez (second from right) represented the union at the incredible ceremony.
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) May 18, 2022
More than 1,200 SIU members made the ultimate sacrifice during the war. #1u #WWII pic.twitter.com/wirRXuqRS5
Solidarity Center:
Ending investment in #Myanmar is exactly what is needed and is the action that #Myanmar union leaders and workers are calling for! #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/LmnjliMAB1
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 18, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Unionizing journalists helps preserve newsrooms https://t.co/NpPW3wOH54 via @undefined
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 19, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
https://t.co/9LyvG83Tsj pic.twitter.com/BqaexD9I7T
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 19, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
.@JetBlue management is grossly incompetent. Passengers are suffering, workers are suffering, all while the money keeps rolling in for their smug executives. @aflcio @petebuttigieg https://t.co/HahWVBjFLT
— TWU (@transportworker) May 19, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
WATCH: @TTDAFLCIO Secretary Treasurer Shari Semelsberger joined the @RickSmithShow to discuss @ATULocal689's recent strike & the path forward for workers organizing across the country.
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) May 18, 2022
PSA: "The path forward is union." ✊ #unionYES #1u https://t.co/UlNkgtgDdm
UAW:
Day 3 - National CAP Conference was busy from start to end. Elected officials joining delegates at regional breakfasts, Nat. Veterans Advisory Council discussing issues affecting members that served in the military and delegates going to The Hill. #UAWCAP https://t.co/KpovpzbaSJ
— UAW (@UAW) May 18, 2022
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
A touring musician who wanted to keep track of which Starbucks are Union. "I don’t work at Starbucks and I don’t work for the Union, but I drink a lot of coffee and I believe in the universal right to collective bargaining." https://t.co/o2zSWpfzQo
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 17, 2022
UNITE HERE:
Senate cafeteria workers are ON THE MOVE! #WorkersCantWait https://t.co/eSCdCFAkwm
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 20, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
— UFCW (@UFCW) May 20, 2022
ICYMI: Workers at Crossroads Trading Company consignment shop in Seattle, WA, voted unanimously to join @UFCW_3000.
Workers were determined to unionize and now look forward to negotiating their first union contract! https://t.co/gizFNoZETj pic.twitter.com/yte2mg3Puc
United Steelworkers:
United Steelworkers
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) May 20, 2022
Ground breaking legislation for garment workers in the US | IndustriALL https://t.co/etHopyMczb
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Kyaw San Oo, one of the workers at the center of USAS’s current wage theft campaign against Nike, has shared about his experience in the full video you can watch at https://t.co/nppGy6WEJf.
— USAS (@USAS) May 18, 2022
Visit (https://t.co/MzPFmZIGZh) to check out more information and to spread the word! pic.twitter.com/sFhJ3eIfyh
Utility Workers:
From the very first days of our nation’s industrialization to today, utility workers have faced live wires, leaking gas lines, gushing water & other dangers. Peer-to-peer safety committees empower rank-and-file UWUA members to own their safety. Learn more: https://t.co/6J31kj6Gaa pic.twitter.com/OgQDEvp8w5
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 19, 2022
Working America:
Unions are the only way workers can secure rights in an economy driven by corporate greed. Working people deserve the right to unionize! #Unionbustingisdisgusting! https://t.co/zpJrTqRmjZ
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) May 16, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
The WGA East and @WGAWest ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering 260 newswriters, producers, graphic artists, desk associates, and others at #CBSNews in New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. #1u https://t.co/MK9sCOV9vI
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) May 17, 2022