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:
Stage managers are the eyes and ears of all productions. Bookmark and refer to information saved on this page in the member portal to ensure access to the most up-to-date information for many types of contracts.https://t.co/c6lrxKjBYq pic.twitter.com/j5V5H4z1qo
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) August 30, 2022
AFGE:
A new survey reveals that more than 90% of veterans and VA workers say their facilities need more frontline staff. #SaveMyVA
— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 30, 2022
Read more about the @VeteransPolicy survey→ https://t.co/tg1OCtAyOg
AFSCME:
The overwhelming majority of Americans– 71%! – understands what unions bring to the table: higher wages, safer working conditions, lifesaving benefits, job security, and dignity and respect. #1u https://t.co/M0mXpCzeSV
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 30, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Did you know? The Inflation Reduction Act will extend much-needed ACA subsidies through 2025. https://t.co/DBdcq7r6Rr
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 29, 2022
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 134-Vancouver, BC, Blue Bus members are threatening a strike if no deal is reached. Stay strong and united. https://t.co/MzE2UimvCl #1u #Labour
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 29, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Today on #RadioCommercialDay, we’re reminded of the hypocrisy of #GreedyBroadcasters bringing in millions in ad revenue while claiming they can’t afford to pay artists their fair share. The American #MusicFairness Act will correct this injustice. https://t.co/x9mduFKtTJ
— AFM (@The_AFM) August 28, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
Still time to register! This Thursday, 9/1 @ 6:30 p.m. ET, we're joining the @WhiteHouse @WHCOVIDResponse & @NEAToday for a back-to-school town hall for educators & school staff about safety, COVID, academic & social wellness, and more.
— AFT (@AFTunion) August 29, 2022
Register & RT: https://t.co/nE0x7G08Wr pic.twitter.com/QcW7Ll9LcU
American Postal Workers Union:
#Solidarity with our union family in the UK. 115,000 @CWUnews postal workers are on strike today after years of soaring company profits and declining pay. The public are with the workers and @RoyalMail management should hang their heads in shame! https://t.co/mN3f1xBFnz
— APWU National (@APWUnational) August 26, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Today we are excited to be in Tijuana meeting with local activists like Centro Scalabtini de Formación para Migrantes who provide valuable education and training classes for migrants. @UCLALabor pic.twitter.com/gfNw6tUoqD
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) August 28, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Proud to walk alongside @UFWupdates in the final stretch of their historic 335 mile march!
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 26, 2022
Farm workers feed us. It's time for @governornewsom to sign #AB2183 so farm workers can vote in union elections without fear or deportation. #1u pic.twitter.com/iQ5GBDUE7X
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
NOW PLAYING: Local 85 Fin. Secy. Jerry Gil and Shop Steward Larry Cuevas provide the background and details of the @HormelFoods #CornNutsStrike https://t.co/vIeupJXM1b
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) August 26, 2022
Boilermakers:
L-13 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) BM-ST John Bland met with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Delaware Governor John Carney, Congresswoman Rochester Lisa Blunt and Senator Chris Coons during a Delaware Building Trades discussion on RFS. pic.twitter.com/NeEnD4ERtl
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 29, 2022
California School Employees Association:
When student safety takes a back seat to rideshare company profits: @NancySkinnerCA's #SB878 falls victim to special interests via opaque #CALeg Approps Suspense process, leaving children with drivers who do not meet basic safety standards. Read more: https://t.co/5jD5BPmCPS pic.twitter.com/hmTqkfQ8c7
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) August 25, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
We’re gearing up for #VoterRegistrationDay! Join us on Tues. September 20th for a labor exhibition and voter education event that you don’t want to miss! Proud to be working with local union partners, students and community organizations! @cluwmo @APRI_STL @STLCCForestPark pic.twitter.com/MDRIxzDqq2
— CBTU STL (@cbtu_stl) August 26, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
ICYMI: Last month, the House of Representatives' Education & Labor committee held a hearing for the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, federal legislation that includes domestic workers in core workplace laws for the first time. https://t.co/4th4j8u8nu pic.twitter.com/RHVhaRVtZM
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) August 24, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
Nearly 200 General Electric Aviation workers in Auburn, AL, have launched a historic new union organizing campaign with IUE-CWA, becoming the first GE workers to organize a union in nearly a decade.https://t.co/7y9gxDXIfu
— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 29, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
Congratulations to the staff of @DisabilityRtsOH who are joining together in union with @OPEIU Local 792 to form @DroUnited! #1u pic.twitter.com/RF14Jd4dAj
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) August 29, 2022
Electrical Workers:
Mentorship offers electricians a safe space for growth and retention. https://t.co/rrfKUBIHzB
— IBEW (@IBEW) August 30, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
We're looking for the next generation of Mechanical Insulators in the Columbus and Dayton, Ohio area. Consider joining the Local 50 Registered Apprenticeship Program now: https://t.co/sbzmU3rBEy pic.twitter.com/QBMebPYk2H
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) August 30, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Statement Supporting Ukraine Workers’ Rights https://t.co/qUTomzaoLx
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 22, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
What exactly *is* a podcast and how can labor unions use them to spread our message? Join us at the Sept 8-10 Labor Communicators Conference to hear all about podcasting from @comicwillcarey of @stitcher! Register to join us: https://t.co/9V2tmaYzRU pic.twitter.com/pZSGXumBuY
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) August 30, 2022
Ironworkers:
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) August 22, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
Workers across the country and across industries see the power of joining together in unions.
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) August 30, 2022
That power helps workers bargain for life-sustaining wages, healthier and safer workplaces, better benefits, and more.
Unions make it possible. https://t.co/HmnVVP20Qu
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
In this episode of #ElCafecito, Cristina Barillas of @UAPipeTrades and Liliana Calderon of @IUBAC discuss their experiences as Latinas in the trades. #TradesWomen #WomenEmpowerment
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) August 25, 2022
🎧🔽 Listen: https://t.co/2Irr23EzHF pic.twitter.com/eo7ksE1Yqa
Laborers:
#Unions give workers a voice on the job & improve communication between workers & management. Live better, work safer, work union!
— LiUNA Midwest Region (@LIUNAmidwest) August 29, 2022
Start today & earn-as-you-learn through LIUNA's union apprenticeship: https://t.co/pXOFJEJgJO#LIUNA #UnionProud #UnionsForAll #FeelThePower pic.twitter.com/ePUNrD1lnb
Machinists:
We've reached Tentative Agreements with railroads bargaining under the NCCC - IAM Rail Division fully supports the tentative agreements and recommends members vote “yes.” Click for details⬇️ https://t.co/Cyjwfy1Sk9
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) August 29, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
Keel-laying ceremony Saturday for U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier https://t.co/ocTavr9fmh
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) August 29, 2022
Mine Workers:
September 4th come out to Hough Park to celebrate Labor Day with special guest speakers President Cecil Roberts and Secretary-Treasurer Brian Sanson! Other dignitaries will be present, along with free food, ice cream, soft drinks and prizes! pic.twitter.com/NCsiqYrZxe
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) August 30, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMA President Sends Letter to Senator Schumer: The National Labor Relations Board Needs Funding! https://t.co/Flt3M6XN1L pic.twitter.com/Cw7J2g1vMP
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) August 29, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA’s National Executive Board (NEB) is proud to announce NATCA's newest event, the NATCA Activism and Training Expo (ATX). Can’t make the full week? That’s OK. Save the dates that work for you! https://t.co/fCnTWlvW08 pic.twitter.com/efca92BkIg
— NATCA (@NATCA) August 30, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
On this #MemberMonday, we’re giving a special shoutout to Angel Gomez, a 36-year letter carrier from Central California Branch 231. Each year at the #StampOutHunger Food Drive, Angel barbecues a delicious spread for everyone at the Clovis Post Office. 👏👏 #PostalProud pic.twitter.com/ilaR8r32rU
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 29, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Let’s get it done, California.
— NDLON (@NDLON) August 29, 2022
We need these state Senators to hear your voice! Call asap today or join others during a power hour (going until 1 pm PT): RSVP https://t.co/OxmNXzYFGZ.
Graphic by @formyloveones ✨#VisionAct pic.twitter.com/NWnQiOozij
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Domestic workers make all other work possible, and we should be paid like it. Spread the word. 🗣
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) August 29, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Yesterday, NFFE received confirmation that 250 workers at the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility in Lovejoy, Georgia will not be laid off, a result of the union’s advocacy to keep the center open in the face of a potential closure: https://t.co/ujn8ArWaNa pic.twitter.com/wjBfy989i4
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) August 26, 2022
National Nurses United:
Nurses are proud to endorse Lt. Governor @JohnFetterman for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania!
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 29, 2022
He shares nurses’ values of caring, compassion and community and will be a strong leader for Pennsylvania in the Senate. pic.twitter.com/Vzn0GZ2u2C
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Starting September 19th, thousands of yellow cab owner-drivers will see debt relief that we won after NYTWA members and supporters held a 45-day camp out and a 15 day hunger strike last November! https://t.co/8BqPV9OCJx
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) August 30, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) August 25, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Active Players: Don't forget the NFLPA has resources to help you with moving your belongings, vehicles, etc.📦 Send us a DM for info. pic.twitter.com/bFUECb0Rhn
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 29, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
“Now I’m here, and 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.”
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 27, 2022
Read about the Registered Apprenticeship in NYC that’s training members of the local community to become union painters 💪https://t.co/XkkY5bEwxy
Office and Professional Employees:
Welcome #NYU2026! Come say hi and meet your campus labor community! @opeiu153, @CfuUaw, @GSOCUAW, @UCATS3882 pic.twitter.com/QH62yv8hiS
— OPEIU Local 153 (@opeiu153) August 27, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union's world-class training prepares people from all walks of life to thrive with family-sustaining wages & high-quality benefits.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 30, 2022
Please join us in congratulating our newest union brothers and sisters of @dc21iupat who recently graduated from their apprenticeship programs! pic.twitter.com/indFT2XiQr
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) August 28, 2022
Pride At Work:
@PrideatWork is working with @afa_cwa to ensure our airlines provide equal opportunity to dress and present ourselves in ways that reflect who we are. If you are a @transportworker FA or @ALPAPilots member, please take this survey:https://t.co/7yEHNo1N9S pic.twitter.com/zPH6II0ZlY
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) August 30, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS-represented employees at FAA are dedicated civil servants who are proud to work for the American public 24/7/365 as part of world's largest, safest & most complex air traffic control system. Happy birthday to the FAA & to us! #aviationsafety #publicservice #unionsolidarity https://t.co/7VYwAJ0gae
— PASS (@PASSNational) August 23, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Congrats to the workers of SLS Car Wash in Bushwick, Brooklyn! These @RWDSU members recently ratified a strong new contract including big wage increases, benefits, and working condition improvements!
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 30, 2022
Read more: https://t.co/aWd7CLzSd7 #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/ekYdptf6nR
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Using the war as an excuse to deprive workers of their right to union protection and collective bargaining is unconscionable. https://t.co/8NxUwpTvMc
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 30, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Content Creators Petition To Unionize @pghpublicradio https://t.co/D4eSN1nP68 pic.twitter.com/TnPjw40GmA
— SAG-AFTRA NEWS (@sagaftranews) August 30, 2022
Seafarers:
New Study Confirms How Puerto Rico Benefits from Jones Act - Seafarers International Union https://t.co/4tWw9MM7Cr
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) August 23, 2022
Solidarity Center:
Since March, Trade Union Lifeline in #Ukraine—an informal group of young union activists—coordinated logistics & moved 100+ tons of supplies thru the network of workers, union reps & local NGOs. In May, the Lifeline was awarded a special prize from @AnnaLindh@gotrudovi @CFTUU pic.twitter.com/MWZiSAiSIk
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 29, 2022
TCU/IAM:
TCU/IAM Reaches Tentative Agreement with NCCC
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) August 29, 2022
"It’s been 3 years since our National Freight members’ last raise. If there was any chance of reaching a better agreement we would still be bargaining.” – TCU National President Marateahttps://t.co/IKbRTYpSBP
The NewsGuild-CWA:
https://t.co/GOg0d4wMSC pic.twitter.com/D51QdUEpVT
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 30, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
7️⃣/2️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣4️⃣ locals 745 and @iatse414 are certified by the @NLRB as the bargaining representative for @BigTenNetwork in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Since 2014, Iowa, Indiana, Purdue, Rutgers and traveling crews are now all under @IATSE contract. @bigten @AFLCIO @MNAFLCIO https://t.co/KqpW8zQyIB
— IATSE Local 745 (@iatse745) August 30, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
TWU Railroad Division Director John Feltz sent the following letter to @CSX President Johnson. pic.twitter.com/EBbylTiKJp
— TWU (@transportworker) August 30, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
This is a must-read about the #JonesAct and those seeking to undermine it with disingenuous economic arguments ⤵️ https://t.co/OhOGmegIik
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) August 29, 2022
UAW:
UAW President Ray Curry Statement on Biden’s Announcement to Cancel Student Debt - https://t.co/sjT18LbbBN
— UAW (@UAW) August 24, 2022
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
We mourn with our brothers and sisters at UFCW Local 555 after the tragic shooting at the Safeway in Bend over the weekend. We join with them in calling for safer workspaces, free from violence. https://t.co/6GZCYtQhy7
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) August 30, 2022
UNITE HERE:
UNITE HERE hospitality workers are putting Workers to the Front in the 2022 midterm elections.
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 18, 2022
Click here to get involved >> https://t.co/8W52Q3NYNc pic.twitter.com/Z42MKkl5fH
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Today we commemorate #WomensEqualityDay as the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women's right to vote!
— UFCW (@UFCW) August 26, 2022
Today also serves as a reminder of the continued fight to ensure that voting rights are secured for all.#1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/AobInp9hXT
United Steelworkers:
Minor league baseball players are workers who deserve respect and dignity on the job. Together with the support of the @MLBPA, these workers are on their way to a better life.
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) August 30, 2022
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Announcing our first round of USAS Student Labor Organizing Bootcamps this fall - a day of interactive workshops about student and worker organizing, launching and winning strategic campaigns on campus, and the organizing skills you need to build lasting student and worker power! pic.twitter.com/KmhBggKnj5
— USAS (@USAS) August 25, 2022
Utility Workers:
#Solidarity with Amazon workers speaking out about unsafe working conditions and organizing for a better future! https://t.co/WzaVWi26Q3
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) August 29, 2022
Working America:
Do you or someone you live with receive Medicaid benefits? Under the Biden Administration’s new program, you may qualify for a monthly discount for high-speed internet service and a one-time $100 discount on a computer or tablet. https://t.co/BEjegPIRG6
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) August 25, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
With all the recent news about waves of workers unionizing and bargaining for contracts, you might think that unions are on the rise again... and you'd be right!
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) August 30, 2022
From election wins to collective actions, 2022 has so far been a great year for unions. #1uhttps://t.co/pccbnvCnes