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:
A very happy first day of #Pride!
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 1, 2022
This month marks the 53rd anniversary of the #Stonewall riots, a turning point for gay liberation and a time when people rose up against systemic discrimination and harassment. We honor their courage and continue the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. pic.twitter.com/tAZjtw0pj0
AFGE:
Get the latest news about contract negotiations between AFGE and the VA → https://t.co/W7qGpJsJiK
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 1, 2022
AFSCME:
Workers’ rights and LGBTQ+ rights are one and the same, rooted in the same struggle for freedom, equality, dignity and humanity. This Pride Month, let’s celebrate by recommitting to this fight. pic.twitter.com/jTw1zeBlPV
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 1, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
It can be difficult to identify long COVID in older Americans, especially if they have other medical conditions.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 31, 2022
Seniors can check w/ their primary care physicians if they notice something is off after having COVID and can consult specialists if need be. https://t.co/LRuw0vWc7S
Amalgamated Transit Union:
This year, the ATU is celebrating Pride Month by recognizing LGBTQ+ rank-and-file members who have made a difference in their Locals and our Union. Our first member is Brother Brendan Anderson, Local 1005-Minneapolis, MN. #pridemonth pic.twitter.com/lDkwddKJQ3
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 1, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
The International Executive Board of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada issued the following statement regarding the recent gun violence tragedies. https://t.co/d7oMQpw0mm pic.twitter.com/acX191FhBr
— AFM (@The_AFM) May 27, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
Read the latest #AmericanEducator on supporting students’ & educators’ #socialemotional needs & rebuilding community support for & participation in public schools: https://t.co/nlKUYRJAwR pic.twitter.com/4XlJTeUW6z
— AFT (@AFTunion) June 1, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
“Belonging to the APWU while achieving goals and overcoming challenges provides a particular sense of pride and solidarity, and promotes meaning of the U and I in Union.” - Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell #APWUnited #BuildingUnionPower https://t.co/sf1l3yQQ6R
— APWU National (@APWUnational) May 27, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Ren Hanami is Chair of the @SAGAFTRA National APAM (Asian Pacific American Media) Committee and a proud union member. She advocates for AAPI workers in front of and behind the camera. Celebrate AAPI leaders like her by giving to APALA! https://t.co/k1S5BXdO5k pic.twitter.com/ROsFAJXcl9
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) June 1, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
June is #PrideMonth! AFA-CWA supports all LGBTQ+ Flight Attendants and workers as we fight for protections on the job and in our communities. #PRIDE
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 1, 2022
Boilermakers:
Today, we pause to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation 🇺🇸#BoilermakersUnion #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/MAYypIYXiL
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 30, 2022
Bricklayers:
This #MemorialDay, BAC honors our fallen soldiers. pic.twitter.com/y7Cf1MGvTT
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) May 30, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Congratulations to the CBTU St. Louis chapter for receiving Chapter of The Year Award at the 51st CBTU Convention Awards Banquet!
— CBTU STL (@cbtu_stl) May 31, 2022
Thank you to all the St. Louis chapter members who put the work in and who volunteers their time whenever we call. This award goes to all of you! pic.twitter.com/bIHZw4mTzq
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
On 2/17, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was detained upon in Moscow. On 4/29, Griner was officially classified as a Wrongful Detention by the U.S. State Department, which signals the U.S. government will seek to negotiate her release. Please sign.https://t.co/MwUy2GZV5t
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) May 31, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
Tower Climbers put their lives at risk everyday connecting millions of Americans. They're joining together to improve conditions for all as the Tower Climbers Union/CWA. ✊ pic.twitter.com/MBodN6ttbg
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 31, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
Professionals need unions to have a legally protected say in their workplace to secure better wages, benefits, and working conditions. pic.twitter.com/so82XjExW9
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 1, 2022
Electrical Workers:
What is it like to be a woman in the construction industry? A new report from has some answers. https://t.co/Eg4PMybxbp
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 1, 2022
Fire Fighters:
While a small pool is a great way to beat the heat, fire fighters and emergency medical responders are urging homeowners to practice simple safety rules to avoid a tragedy. #IAFFSafetyTips pic.twitter.com/4QixSNw3GJ
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFNewsDesk) June 1, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
The Insulators International is committed to helping veterans like Kevin transition to civilian life. Learn how you can too: https://t.co/PeinQE2Tcx pic.twitter.com/Pp4V9ZeN9W
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) June 1, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Manitoba Liberal Party Calls Out Bell MTS's Broken Promise to Manitobans and TEAM-IFTPE Local 161 Members https://t.co/J4ey5XHNTq
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 27, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
Today’s #MemberMonday spotlights @ocsea! Members of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association, @AFSCME, proudly work in public service to make sure our water is clean, our roads are clear, and our communities are safe. pic.twitter.com/Qeju8WBSFL
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) May 30, 2022
Ironworkers:
We see you @Ironworkers44 👀💪#Ironworkers #1u https://t.co/gW1JTqi0eC
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) June 1, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
Did y'all know that in 1989 artist @Kahn75Si recorded an album honoring Jobs With Justice and the labor movement?
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 1, 2022
Check out the song Jobs With Justice and the full album here! #JWJat35https://t.co/rpRVBGfqiO
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The attack on reproductive rights is not only a women's issue but a worker's issue, a class issue.
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 1, 2022
In the newest episode of the #ElDesvio LCLAA President Yanira Merino discusses the intersections between #reproductiverights and labor justice. Listen here: https://t.co/JSCiyRxWvC pic.twitter.com/fgl93AgAA6
Laborers:
SOLIDARITY! #FeelThePower https://t.co/a2mm9JaD6k
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 27, 2022
Machinists:
FACT: 17 highest union membership states:
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 1, 2022
👉Have higher minimum wages
👉Have median annual incomes $6,000 higher than the national average
👉Have higher unemployment insurance
When unions are strong, our economy is strong. #UnionStrong
Maritime Trades Department:
Congress recognizes WWII Merchant Marine Veterans with Congressional Gold Medal.https://t.co/mtOJEK95N3 pic.twitter.com/NhO5tMm6kY
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) May 19, 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/FopAbPi15t
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 1, 2022
Mine Workers:
May we never forget, that freedom isn't free. Happy Memorial Day from the United Mine Workers of America. pic.twitter.com/z3ac9heTPh
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 30, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMA joins in celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community with our members, affiliate unions, and colleagues in the performing arts industry: https://t.co/rDJeZRUP0Z pic.twitter.com/bsMuN7QFKY
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 1, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Houston TRACON member Joe Wright will receive the Archie League Medal of Safety June 17 for his exceptional work to aid Piper Cherokee pilot who lost his gyro in bad weather on approach to Ellington Field. https://t.co/tXd4CzaBlb pic.twitter.com/kD2BezC6Qj
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 1, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
The NALC Veterans Group is hosting a 2.6-mile Ruck March on Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at NALC’s 72nd biennial convention in Chicago. Sign up for $40 and you’ll receive a memorial t-shirt. Sign up now! https://t.co/YmDFLYFXpZ pic.twitter.com/JLcMOctidD
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 1, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
JOIN THE MARCH & RALLY TO #StopICEtransfers & Pass the #VISIONAct!
— NDLON (@NDLON) May 31, 2022
Friday, June 3rd @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Freedom Park - 14199 All American Way, Westminster
Co-Sponsor the Action: https://t.co/hsybNhmKRc@vietriseoc#ICEOutofCA #ICEOutofOC #OrangeCounty #OC pic.twitter.com/BVU4XHgB91
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Care work is essential. Plain and simple. pic.twitter.com/SKvtKXtKZj
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 1, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Today's e-News: Memorial Day Message from President Erwin, NFFE Demands Pay Raise for Wildland Firefighters, Organizing in Georgia, and more - https://t.co/hjhNqYdMzE pic.twitter.com/sJiQAsVh1B
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) May 27, 2022
National Nurses United:
After 9️⃣ months of actions — including petitions to negotiate a fair contract, an informational picket in January, and a 24-hour strike in April — #UnionStrong RNs at @huhospital finally reached an agreement. Congrats @nurseshealdc! 🎉 🎉 🎉 https://t.co/cSWbuAeLFr
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 1, 2022
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Pay up @ChipotleTweets! While your CEO gets fat off the riches, the cost of food for your workers is rising at fastest pace since 1980. Bread & milk cost more each month for 17 straight months. #SolidarityForever with @FastFoodUnion #RaiseForAll pic.twitter.com/sQaqi7idJq
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) May 26, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
That’s our ED! 👊 @meghannburke https://t.co/MoRB1HlnY2
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 28, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Keep inspiring @TDLockett12 💪 #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/ss7VhzvUJx
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 1, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
"The apprentices who benefit from this partnership represent the future of New York’s unionized construction industry.” 👀🙌
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 1, 2022
Read about the new program aimed at growing the pipeline of @GoIUPAT apprentices in NYC.https://t.co/7A23GvI7a2
Office and Professional Employees:
Happy #PrideMonth!
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) June 1, 2022
LGBTQIA+ rights are workers’ rights. #UnionPride pic.twitter.com/n8zpk6pZds
Painters and Allied Trades:
When we stand together, we can break down barriers and accomplish anything.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 1, 2022
IUPAT's LGBTQ+ Committee and our union's leadership are fully dedicated to ending discrimination that divides us and to representing and uplifting everyone who does our skilled trades. pic.twitter.com/K9ePof2j8B
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
#OPCMIA Members: Nominate a Steel Edge Woman as @NABTU_TWBN Tradeswoman Hero of the Month! Go to https://t.co/7teMcdOCIj for details on how to nominate a sister who deserves recognition for going above & beyond the call.https://t.co/aiPdJEY0by
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 31, 2022
Pride At Work:
It's Pride Month, and we'd like to kick things off by inviting you to join us as a member! Help support the LGBTQ+ community in the labor movement! @AFLCIO https://t.co/BZPLrNxEhX
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) June 1, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
This Memorial Day, PASS joins our brothers & sisters @unionveterans in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. It is our duty to honor them every day. #HonorTheirSacrifice #publicservice #unionsolidarity pic.twitter.com/JAm8oYfJkE
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 29, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
NEW: The @BAmazonUnion vote hinges on 416 challenged ballots. Every vote must be counted, and every objection heard. "This moment is historic, and the workers in Bessemer, AL have inspired working people all over the country." -@sappelbaum https://t.co/Gi1uqLH3Yj pic.twitter.com/ilsTSnic5i
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 31, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Summer is right around the corner! If you are working outside, learn to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion, because it can make you dizzy and lead to falls. https://t.co/h24QyxssPz #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/MaRZCPEftD
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 23, 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:
Felt great to once again observe #NationalMaritimeDay in person. Terrific ceremony if we may say so, @DOTMARAD and thanks for letting us be part of it. #1u #Maritime #DOT pic.twitter.com/LFmWQU2wnN
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) May 24, 2022
Solidarity Center:
"We hear very powerfully from workers that respect & dignity on the job are key to why they form unions" @Shawna_SolCntr speaking at event on new Solidarity Center report showing how unions improved working conditions in Honduran maquila factories. Watch➡️https://t.co/cfRXiKD3GC
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 1, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
We condemn the death of yet another journalist, killed while covering the Russian war against Ukraine. French photojournalist Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff was 32. https://t.co/IsktkQAPPu https://t.co/QKaHqDrcrV
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 31, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Take a minute to meet Trailblazer and Proud @IATSELocal33 member Margaux, our first #PrideMonth member spotlight of 2022.
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 1, 2022
To learn more about Margaux, head here: https://t.co/V5CAOObefj pic.twitter.com/9rF4497oQc
Transport Workers Union:
🚨ATTN TWU Transit Locals: Don't miss this helpful webinar from the @NationalTWC on June 7! Jarvis Williams, our brother and President of @twulocal208 in Columbus, Ohio, will be one of the featured presenters! Register here: https://t.co/A2LucvJ8Y8 https://t.co/QrpqlyXYC0
— TWU (@transportworker) June 1, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
“If you want to actually improve the supply chain from a rail perspective, then getting a fair contract for workers is the most important thing you can do to achieve that,” said Greg Regan, President of @TTDAFLCIO. https://t.co/fOEegv1kfi
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) May 25, 2022
UAW:
Memorial Day message from UAW President Ray Curry - https://t.co/LduGyyKRJr pic.twitter.com/gm1h7rMg6i
— UAW (@UAW) May 30, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
Today we use our service to honor the sacrifice of all those who have fallen in support of our country. #MemorialDay2022 #1u #Honortheirsacrifice pic.twitter.com/JFR4klPE0Q
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) May 30, 2022
UNITE HERE:
Workers want guests to know that turning down daily housekeeping is hurting housekeepers and threatening jobs.
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 31, 2022
“When I come home from work now, the only thing I want to do is go to bed,” said Martha Bonilla, a housekeeper at Caesar's in Atlantic City.https://t.co/KSyYaK3FDG
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
— UFCW (@UFCW) May 31, 2022
ICYMI: @UFCW_3000 healthcare workers at RadiantCare Radiation Oncology in Washington state ratified their first union contract that includes guaranteed wage increases and improved workplace protections.
Learn more: https://t.co/ZEgp9an3cQ
United Steelworkers:
Meet the Tongan-American Unionist on a Pilgrimage To Support Striking Workers Around the U.S. @inthesetimesmag https://t.co/7C3lmWBiiJ
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) May 31, 2022
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:
In honor of #MemorialDay, UWUA Local 105 member and combat veteran Jon DeBoe shares what today means to him as a veteran and discusses the importance of #Solidarity. Listen to the full interview here: https://t.co/0XYahyTO1O pic.twitter.com/OWOQ9JzenJ
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 30, 2022
Working America:
We stand in solidarity with all fast food and retail workers across the U.S who fight for better wages, working conditions and benefits!!! #UnionStrong https://t.co/LlZLLA85lJ
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) May 24, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
Please take a moment to send a letter to Vox Media's CEO Jim @Bankoff to support the union as we continue to bargain for a fair contract.
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) June 1, 2022
Send a letter here ⬇️https://t.co/sBMdKX3xwv