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:
ICYMI - We are pleased to share with you the results of Equity's 2022 Officer and Councilor Election! https://t.co/KcKBMEGx5S pic.twitter.com/sJkj7Goq7e
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 9, 2022
AFGE:
Find out more about COSH and how they have been an important ally of AFGE in our fight for safe and healthy workplaces →https://t.co/qTd6n5cRAx
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 9, 2022
AFSCME:
Here is another example of the difference a union makes for working people. By standing together, employees of Kansas City, MO, who are part of AFSCME Local 500 secured much-needed raises & longevity pay at a time the city is losing workers left and right. https://t.co/wSqiWaz6YD
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 8, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Without Social Security, millions of Americans would live in poverty.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 9, 2022
But benefits are currently modest and seniors are still often struggling to make ends meet.
We must #ExpandSocialSecurity NOW!https://t.co/XjJUVr4LhD
Amalgamated Transit Union:
While worker pay hikes are a good step, Richmond Local says agency must improve safety on the job to address labor shortage. #NotOneMore #1u https://t.co/XDQ2AyAWln
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 8, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Today, the NEA and NEH announced that they will each create a Chief Diversity Officer position. This is a win for creative professionals and their unions who have advocated for these positions because we know diversity is a strength. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼 https://t.co/ravhOACAeX pic.twitter.com/6aesJxInIT
— AFM (@The_AFM) June 8, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
On Saturday, 6/11, AFT is partnering with @AMarch4OurLives and taking to the streets to demand an end to gun violence in our communities.
— AFT (@AFTunion) June 9, 2022
It will take all of us to make this happen. Click here to find events in your area and help us #EndGunViolenceNow. https://t.co/wAUNV2OARL pic.twitter.com/HzN5PRY7Qq
American Postal Workers Union:
On Memorial Day, the APWU honors those who gave their lives to defend our country. pic.twitter.com/9RXlzgA72i
— APWU National (@APWUnational) May 30, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
On Saturday, June 18th, APALA is proud to join the Poor People’s Moral March on Washington and the Polls. RSVP to join our meetup and march with us: https://t.co/MDOahnsupb
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) June 8, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
“8 hours rest, 8 hours work, 8 hours for what we will” @FlyingWithSara burning down the house at the @MineWorkers convention today. pic.twitter.com/JFo9xjYbCh
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 8, 2022
Boilermakers:
How can unions emerge from the pandemic stronger? ✊ Read about a stop/start/continue analysis that @labornotes suggests union officials and members use to become more effective post pandemic. #BoilermakersUnion #1u
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 7, 2022
➡️ https://t.co/f8Zg3UuejC
Bricklayers:
This #MemorialDay, BAC honors our fallen soldiers. pic.twitter.com/y7Cf1MGvTT
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) May 30, 2022
California School Employees Association:
Excited about joint legislative budget proposal! Thanks to budget chairs @NancySkinnerCA & @AsmPhilTing for supporting classified employees & students by expanding our summer assistance program and home-to-school transportation, including @GavinNewsom's low-emission bus proposal.
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) June 2, 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:
JUNE 23 - 25: Summer Institute for Union Women (Western Region) – El Instituto de Verano para Mujeres Sindicalistas (SIUW). Register here: https://t.co/cJcZBgkYXa (via @ualelabor) pic.twitter.com/qf7tJYhDGh
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) June 8, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with @WorkersUnited as we help workers win a union voice on the job. ✊https://t.co/rJEaG4NBsB
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 9, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
"The move to hire Chief Diversity Officers at the NEA and NEH is a win for creative professionals." - DPE President @J_Dorning
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 8, 2022
Read our full statement here: https://t.co/YQVgZygDhq pic.twitter.com/72J1HIeKKt
Electrical Workers:
The world's largest combined solar and energy storage project is under construction by members of Bakersfield, Calif., Local 428. https://t.co/DxD3Bwk7ZE
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 9, 2022
Fire Fighters:
IAFF’s Dr. Whu: “Massive amounts of asbestos were released into the air on 9/11 threatening emergency responders working to rescue and recover victims from Ground Zero. Since then, more than 270 #firefighters have died from 9/11 related illness.” https://t.co/VcrSv7Q6xt
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFNewsDesk) June 9, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
For the past 115 years, the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers has been at the forefront of the green energy movement. Learn what we have been doing to save the environment: https://t.co/ZvCcUDq3eR pic.twitter.com/IXICSko0sN
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) June 9, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
In the labor movement we recognize that LGBTQ+ rights are workers’s rights and we strive to organize unions in which all workers feel comfortable being open about their lives, and know that their needs will be represented forcefully at the bargaining table.
— IFPTE Local 21 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@IFPTE21) June 1, 2022
Happy #Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✊ pic.twitter.com/fJVvE0x2i3
International Labor Communications Association:
Congrats to ILCA member @uupinfo on releasing their first-ever episode of new podcast "The Voice!" Hosted by UUP President Dr. Frederick E. Kowal, Ph.D, the show features interviews with labor leaders and allies about issues facing NYers!
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) June 7, 2022
Check it out: https://t.co/09iX5DxOvG pic.twitter.com/K0Bty1ffPx
Ironworkers:
No better way to see the future of our trade than at an Ironworkers Apprenticeship Competition‼️💪 #ironworkers #apprenticeship #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/cLRXSxD7CW
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) June 5, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
When workers stand up for their rights--bosses try to stop them. Watch the video and then sign the petition to the Biden Administration is has the power to protect workers from immigration-based retaliation! https://t.co/Ia5AULZVc1 pic.twitter.com/Kau3FOg7NR
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 7, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Save the date for #LGBTQIAEqualPay Awareness Day on Wednesday, June 15th! Join the conversation on social media from 11:00am-12:00pm PT/2:00pm-3:00pm ET as we uplift the need for #prideinyourpay at work, at home, and in society. pic.twitter.com/b6qk6fxohR
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 9, 2022
Laborers:
#LIUNA in the news:
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 9, 2022
Local officials, unions press Minnesota lawmakers to complete bonding bill https://t.co/2vG1h9FUAu via @pioneerpress
Machinists:
. @SoMdNews shared our Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home project - the 2021 IAM International President’s Capital Classic Golf Tournament raised more than $100,000 for improvement projects at the home, which employs IAM members! #MachinistsCarehttps://t.co/QsDnxYEmJ8
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 9, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
There should never be barriers when it comes to voting. Its time to end discriminationinvotingpractices. #FreedomToVote https://t.co/RApfh1NIYm
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 7, 2022
Mine Workers:
#UMWA members yesterday at the UMWA Convention strongly approved of the announcement of Chris Williamson, Assistant Secretary of Labor for MSHA about the agency’s new enforcement initiative to reduce miner’s exposure to silica dust.https://t.co/VD4nJ7zh0t
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) June 9, 2022
Musical Artists:
Join AGMA’s Trans and Non-Binary Forum by June 17. AGMA members and non-union artists working in opera, ballet/concert dance, and choral performance are encouraged to join the discussion! https://t.co/wwVoHVSAQX pic.twitter.com/4bros5rvdA
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 6, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The Disaster Response Committee (DRC) met in May at the National Office in Washington, D.C., and DRC Chair Tom Flanary called the meeting “highly successful and productive.” https://t.co/H2n694qnbX pic.twitter.com/WceU5ATNUg
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 9, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
After two years, the #StampOutHunger Food Drive returned this year! While we’re still tallying the final numbers, check out these highlights from the food drive on May 14. https://t.co/Vcy8OZtLOU pic.twitter.com/G7ZAJJxQzD
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 9, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
How NYC Labor Centers Are Building Stronger Communities @NICE4Workers @workersjusticep @LaColmenaNYC #daylaborersnyc @NMCIR @CathCharitiesNYhttps://t.co/Q67hJlCrbN
— NDLON (@NDLON) June 7, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Louise Belcher understands the importance of the care economy and why we need Congress to pass funding for home and community-based services. #CareCantWait pic.twitter.com/CBsY65uaTz
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 7, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
The 2022 Organizing Donation Program is closing soon! The deadline to enroll your local is Friday, July 1. For more information, see the video here: https://t.co/urPbunNeTH
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) June 3, 2022
National Nurses United:
We are thrilled to endorse @Delia4Congress for the U.S. House of Representatives in #IL3! We can’t wait to fight alongside her to pass #SafeStaffing legislation and #MedicareForAll in Congress. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3cbNGsEfNp
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 9, 2022
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
"He says the way things are going now, most drivers will have to quit."
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 9, 2022
Poverty pay is forcing drivers out of work but @dkhos says the spike in gasoline doesn't affect @Uber biz. Equally heartless and clueless. https://t.co/yPjohP4Qcy
NWSL Players Association:
🌈 Pride Night on Primetime 🌈@sandiegowavefc 🆚 @ThornsFC
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) June 8, 2022
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📰 https://t.co/Wmp4MXqTa1#SDvPOR | #AllTheAction pic.twitter.com/iZLVIuwvIy
NFL Players Association:
Camp szn is underway! Shoutout to all the guys giving back to their communities this summer and investing in the next generation. #communitymvp @JohnathanAbram1 @dpeoplesjones @denzelward @CoryLittleton58 pic.twitter.com/xfqBmZVoDu
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 8, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
NABTU’s gold standard Registered Apprenticeship model trains participants to join their union brothers and sisters as the safest and most efficient workforce in the industry 🙌 #NationalSafetyMonth pic.twitter.com/OrhNTiI6gg
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 8, 2022
Office and Professional Employees:
Congrats to @LCWorkersUnited on winning recognition of THEIR UNION via card check! Let’s get that first contract 💪 https://t.co/OKf03NAuop
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) June 9, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
Let's be emboldened, encouraged and given strength by those fighting from coast to coast to unionize and take on corporate giants like Starbucks and Amazon.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 8, 2022
This is our moment to be a guidepost that inspires and to organize our industry, the construction industry. pic.twitter.com/L9uQRoVOoC
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“Construction has a massive safety problem—and it’s costing firms untold losses in injuries, workers’ comp & lost productivity. A key solution...is an integrated safety program that uses digital technology...”https://t.co/1t0ybPpVdc
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 8, 2022
Pride At Work:
Let's hear it for Justine Lindsay, the 1st openly trans @NFL Cheerleader! Now let's let them form a Union. @AFLCIO @NFLPA https://t.co/nSWvNjxXIc
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) June 7, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Many workers represented by PASS at FAA climb towers to service/repair equipment critical to nation's aviation system. PASS won a recent grievance over climbing systems not in compliance w/ safety standards & they will be removed. That's what unions do. #unionsolidarity #safety https://t.co/b0PPQwl4AH
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 31, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Unionize – it’s what the cool kids are doing! Contact an organizer today: https://t.co/XZoh0VIN9V #OrganizeYourWorkplace pic.twitter.com/Ql5x7OIlXL
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 9, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Overdoses from opioids are on the rise. Learn about opioid addiction and how to prevent it at: https://t.co/LpT7blHoA6 #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/21DRVboF9S
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 8, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
For #BlackMusicMonth, we're spotlighting pioneer #ChuckD: a rapper & songwriter from #PublicEnemy. He created politically and socially conscious music, a torch now carried by artists like @kendricklamar, who regularly makes music about the Black American experience. pic.twitter.com/3socM68W5o
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 9, 2022
Solidarity Center:
#Nigeria's app-based drivers' unions, Solidarity Center partners, launched a class-action lawsuit in 2021 against two international ridesharing companies demanding overtime & holiday pay, pensions, social security & union recognition!
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 9, 2022
Find out more: 👉 https://t.co/c9pVQnuCiF
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Good news for all workers! https://t.co/aEbqqZRTEJ
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 9, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Locals often ask us how they can get started with safety training. This primer outlines a few of the programs we developed to help your local union’s training efforts every step of the way. #NationalSafetyMonthhttps://t.co/EPqtf7WnhM pic.twitter.com/zR6hYdFUmH
— IATSE Training Trust Fund (@IATSETTF) June 7, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
This unabashed look at labor history in America explains how unchecked corporates greed got us to where we are, and how working people today are stepping up and fighting back. #1u https://t.co/rCj0vutF4Q
— TWU (@transportworker) June 9, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
"BNSF has been embroiled in a labor dispute over its attendance policy for months. According to Greg Regan, president of @TTDAFLCIO, around 1,000 workers have resigned since February."
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) May 25, 2022
Read more from @cnbc about how freight railroads are affecting port congestion ⤵️ https://t.co/gbQsG8YQgB
UAW:
UAW International Executive Board announces strike pay to increase from $275 per week to $400 per week.
— UAW (@UAW) June 7, 2022
“Our striking members and their families deserve our solidarity, and this increased benefit will help them hold the line," -UAW President Ray Curry - https://t.co/GKMmtM0mAr pic.twitter.com/yLMReTZPC3
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
A majority of American workers support more unionization inside their own companies, according to the CNBC|Momentive Workforce Survey. https://t.co/WZl3DHcg1o
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 3, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
In response to the Senate advancing the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 addressing health care for #veterans impacted by environmental exposures, our Executive Director Will Attig issued the following statement: #ThereForTheFight pic.twitter.com/bQpCzs7nj8
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) June 8, 2022
UNITE HERE:
Want to make a housekeeper's day? Choose daily housekeeping! 🌞
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 8, 2022
Rooms that have gone days without cleaning are much dirtier and harder on us to clean - so opting in for daily housekeeping is a free and easy way to help out your housekeeper.
Watch Luanna explain: pic.twitter.com/oOGW02NycI
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
— UFCW (@UFCW) June 8, 2022
ICYMI: @UFCW27 members working at the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Baltimore, MD, ratified a new contract that includes improved pension and health care benefits and wage increases.
Click here to read more: https://t.co/pKIaLgjqp4 pic.twitter.com/lYW134AMDn
United Steelworkers:
We are so proud to announce “Stories of Pride”, our first virtual panel with the USW LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee. Join our mission of diversity & inclusivity for ALL our members - JUNE 30, 2022 08:00 PM Est time-Register here: https://t.co/4Vj6tzjTfU. #SteelPride pic.twitter.com/WHLB69xOZz
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) June 9, 2022
Utility Workers:
The work you do has value, and you’re owed every cent you’ve earned! #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/eKJplEBpIH
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) June 7, 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:
We call on @VoxMedia CEO Jim @Bankoff to come to the table with fair proposals that meet the demands of the @vox_union. #VoxContractNow #1u https://t.co/6w4cRDo1J2
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) June 8, 2022