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:
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for April 2023 on the member portal. https://t.co/0h4MZoLfRM pic.twitter.com/Yaby0jTYQQ
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 11, 2023
AFGE:
Thank you for showing federal workers some love this week! https://t.co/DlLulwgoGe
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 11, 2023
AFSCME:
During #NursesWeek, a nurse at Waterbury Hospital reveals the toll of short staffing and outdated equipment on patient care. Let’s stand with nurses by ensuring they have safe working conditions and the resources they need to provide quality care. https://t.co/1Wbqwfsofp
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 11, 2023
Alliance for Retired Americans:
If we give in to the GOP's demands, it will be harder for seniors to get in touch with Social Security and Medicare.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 10, 2023
It's time for the Senate to pass a clean debt limit increase! pic.twitter.com/PWd8ake4RJ
Amalgamated Transit Union:
ATU Endorses Jersey City Mayor @StevenFulop for New Jersey Governor
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 11, 2023
“We are riding with Fulop. The ATU is proud to be the first union to endorse Steve, and hopefully, others will follow right behind us. They should. It’s a no-brainer,” said ATU International President John Costa. pic.twitter.com/kXylAZJ8zk
American Federation of Musicians:
AFM Musicians Stand in #Solidarity with WGA in Their Strike to Win a Fair Contract! To find information on East and West picket schedules and news, visit: https://t.co/qcIep6cGdl@WGAEast @WGAWest #WGAStrike #1u #WGAStrong #wgacontract2023 #AMPTP pic.twitter.com/eEvvyWx85S
— AFM (@The_AFM) May 4, 2023
American Federation of Teachers:
Predatory healthcare training programs—sometimes disguised as nonprofits—leave many students in debt with no degree & no job prospects. Allow @stephmhall of @amprog & @anna_berns of @TCFdotorg to explain: https://t.co/Ss82VY5HAc @AFTHealthcare #NationalNursesWeek
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 11, 2023
American Postal Workers Union:
The #StampOutHunger food drive hosted by @NALC_National is this Saturday, May 13 - are you ready?
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) May 11, 2023
You can participate by leaving a food donation at your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up to help feed the millions in hunger and need.https://t.co/4krKNGKMpc
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Read Why Julie Su’s Nomination as Secretary of Labor Matters to Asian-Pacific Americans and Beyond from @ArizonaAFLCIO Executive Director Fred Yamashita #standwithsu #APAHM23https://t.co/ZcoCNh8qbu
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 3, 2023
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Never Forget ValuJet Flight 592. pic.twitter.com/oBwc3d4QpD
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 11, 2023
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Fair contract now! @wgawest/@wgaeast has the full support of the BCTGM! ✊✍️
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) May 4, 2023
No contact, No Peace!#writersstrike #wgastrong #wgastrike #1u #writersguild pic.twitter.com/2JFnA18InI
Boilermakers:
Tuesday Newsday: L-744 (Cleveland) #Boilermakers won this year's NACBE Safety Award 👷♂️ Find out what the award is based upon and who the sectional winners were: https://t.co/tqkL5Ohwi8#BoilermakersUnion #UnionProud #UnionStrong #safetyonthejob pic.twitter.com/tG2QiDcxYv
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 9, 2023
Bricklayers:
We stand in #solidarity with our #NJ members! We need responsible bidders bidding on #community projects, and we need Spartan Construction to use LOCAL people from our community! #1u #Scabby pic.twitter.com/GcdTwHcFki
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) May 8, 2023
Communications Workers of America:
Check out this week's CWA bargaining update!https://t.co/nw2iQ2JDvs
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 6, 2023
Department for Professional Employees:
DPE is #WGAStrong. AMPTP come to a fair deal that provides writers with a fair return on their work! pic.twitter.com/xH79bbXMjE
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 10, 2023
Electrical Workers:
#IBEW utility lineworkers in Alabama will soon be running fiber-optic cabling for broadband internet, thanks to a recent agreement with Alabama Power. https://t.co/pJHgUL57FE
— IBEW (@IBEW) May 11, 2023
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
FLOC has members on HUNDREDS of camps across North Carolina! Most farms are small, sometimes having 5 or fewer members working. Even so, we make it a priority to go out to each camp, visit and speak with workers, hear their concerns and check out their living conditions. pic.twitter.com/XUxt0BU7bT
— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) May 8, 2023
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
solidarity with @WGAEast & @WGAWest as they take a stand for REAL WRITERS! https://t.co/HKukmlwmAg
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 3, 2023
International Labor Communications Association:
Build your skills and network with our friends up north: join us for the 2023 @CanLabourMedia Conference! This year’s #CALMCON2023 will be in Saint John, New Brunswick from June 1-3! Learn more and register here: https://t.co/8aepnwuPxg pic.twitter.com/7nCXq2Ctij
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) May 9, 2023
Ironworkers:
The Iron Workers endorse @JoeBiden for reelection in 2024. #IronworkersVote https://t.co/8E37hdcByD pic.twitter.com/JIhiX7fMx2
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) April 25, 2023
Jobs With Justice:
This month's edition of Take Five will be hitting inboxes soon. Have you subscribed yet? Get a bite-sized breakdown of important labor headlines, solidarity actions, and more. Subscribe at https://t.co/NXVsy6i9x3. pic.twitter.com/9lmU0ap2Vz
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 8, 2023
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
LCLAA grieves the loss of those who were killed in Brownsville and Allen Texas. LCLAA is committed to fighting for our community until everyone regardless of race, immigration status, and gender, can work, live and celebrate without the fear of violence.
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 10, 2023
Labor Heritage Foundation:
@TheProspect Editor At Large Harold Meyerson with @9to5org co-founder Karen Nussbaum and @GeorgetownKILWP Associate Director Lane Windham discuss ing 1939 film When Tomorrow Comes @AFISilver today; more DC Labor Filmfest films all month! pic.twitter.com/Sg2cbI58fG
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) May 7, 2023
Laborers:
Be sure to follow our General President @GPBrentBooker on twitter! #FeelthePower pic.twitter.com/FqX1DmBaUV
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 9, 2023
Machinists:
There is still time to register for the 2023 IAM Legislative Conference!
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) May 11, 2023
Attendees must make reservations by today, May 11, 2023, to guarantee the IAM hotel room rate. Learn more here: https://t.co/wNjP1M2Vih
Metal Trades Department:
The contracts include across-the-board raises and additional job security for part-time lecturers, also known as adjuncts, that union officials hope will set precedents nationally for historically underpaid instructors. #UnionYEShttps://t.co/ceTKAiS2Jp
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) May 11, 2023
Mine Workers:
"Fight Like Hell: The Testimony of Mother Jones" is not available to purchase through @bullfrogfilms!
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 3, 2023
"We were never supposed to know her name....The robber barons called her “the most dangerous woman in America,” but workers called her “Mother Jones.”"https://t.co/xj9bESr0Zm
Musical Artists:
Members: There’s still time to register! The Staging Staff Caucus and the Opera & Concert Choristers Caucus will host "Supporting One Another (in the Workplace)" on Monday. https://t.co/z7FO8kPpw8 pic.twitter.com/bQC2arOc88
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 10, 2023
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The NATCA Safety and Technology Leadership Council (NSTLC) met in the National Office on March 22 and 23. The group discussed their priority list and received briefings from multiple Article 114 Reps. https://t.co/nZ20OH704F pic.twitter.com/SxJ0De18ZA
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 11, 2023
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA:
Statement on Today’s Standard General Meeting with Two FCC Commissioners Regarding Proposed TEGNA Acquisitionhttps://t.co/ikJvegqAbQ pic.twitter.com/pmkOGm6yIh
— NABET-CWA (@NABETCWA) May 10, 2023
National Association of Letter Carriers:
This morning, we kicked off the 2023 #StampOutHunger Food Drive at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC. As we prepare for the big day on Saturday, we want to give a big thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors (including Tony the Tiger 🐯)! pic.twitter.com/bb5NwYdHjt
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 11, 2023
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
🧵Workers in New Orleans Face Retaliation and Harassment by Former Employer Bayou Demolition for Reporting Labor Abuses 1/5#NewOrleans #NELA #DALE pic.twitter.com/BLLnizVoSY
— NDLON (@NDLON) May 9, 2023
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
.@adhikaar is a women-led worker center that supports & organizes Nepali-speaking communities.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 10, 2023
They do essential work to make sure Nepali immigrants & refugees have what they need to build their lives & thrive.
This #AAPIHeritageMonth, support the work: https://t.co/oVLtmlXCQ1
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE praises the reintroduction of Tim's Act, which will reform pay and working conditions for federal wildland firefighters. Read the full press release from NFFE President Erwin: https://t.co/yaTC4FQYaq
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) May 10, 2023
National Nurses United:
This @MayoClinic corruption is unbelievable. Nurses all across the country support @mnnurses fighting for their patients this #NursesWeek! ✊ pic.twitter.com/651TlbfQP8
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 11, 2023
NWSL Players Association:
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 1, 2023
NFL Players Association:
Founder of @TDefensiveLine and mental health advocate @SollyThomas90 reminds us how important the mind + body connection is.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 9, 2023
Check out our friends @TheNBPA, @TheWNBPA, @MLSPA, @NHLPA + @MLBPA who also share how mental health is a driver of performance. #mentalhealthisMAYnstream pic.twitter.com/GUPyUbid12
North America's Building Trades Unions:
This morning, President McGarvey spoke at @CDNTrades’ 2023 conference to discuss how the #BuildingTrades in both the US and Canada are creating a robust workforce that will meet the upcoming increase in workforce demand.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 9, 2023
#CBTU2023 pic.twitter.com/xfnNKJgw7I
Office and Professional Employees:
Happy #NationalNursesWeek from OPEIU! ✊💙💛 pic.twitter.com/I89tAOs80n
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) May 9, 2023
Painters and Allied Trades:
Some projects that you may not know our union helps to build are waterparks and themeparks.
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) May 10, 2023
42 of our @dc21iupat Glaziers, Painters and Tapers are working on building the world’s largest indoor beachfront waterpark in Atlantic City, NJ. pic.twitter.com/hRbxTssSa2
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
#OPCMIA & Plasterers, Sculptors & Shop Hands Local 755 also proudly stands with @WGAEast & @WGAWest https://t.co/uWm94jpkC4
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 10, 2023
Pride At Work:
Drag isn't dangerous, honey 💋✨ pic.twitter.com/4I26woKhGm
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) May 10, 2023
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
"Public service is the highest calling." That's why employees PASS represents at FAA & DoD serve their country as federal workers! Many also military vets. Thank you @RepRickLarsen for meeting w/our members @PASSmonika & Sandi Tanco during #PSRW #publicservice #federalemployees pic.twitter.com/EOVw9BXehK
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 9, 2023
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
“It’s not just about the money, it’s about security, it’s about benefits, it’s about being properly compensated for the work that we do and the hours that we put in and being able to control our hours,” -Zephyr Caulfield, @BNWorkersUnion PT Booksellerhttps://t.co/Mw3KM6liw6
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 10, 2023
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Help prevent falls! In 2021, there were 379 fatal falls to a lower level ‒ a 7.4% increase compared to 2020. #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/QLKrORPlsI
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 10, 2023
SAG-AFTRA:
Los Angeles #sagaftramembers, we want to see you🫵 on the #WGAstrike picket lines!
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 11, 2023
TODAY, Thursday 5/11, 9-1 PT!
🪧Amazon - 9336 Washington Blvd.
🪧Paramount - 5433 Melrose Ave.
🪧Universal - 3913 Lankershim Blvd.
👉More info: https://t.co/29ooXQuEEe
Bring sunscreen! pic.twitter.com/iCwlwZ9x6H
Solidarity Center:
"It is important that unions fight against the dismantling of industry in Brazil. As well as fight against labor market precariousness." Cida Trajano, National Confederation of Apparel Industry Workers’ president @ILAB_DOL #MPOWERWorkers pic.twitter.com/peQqQ8p0Ch
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 11, 2023
TCU/IAM:
Railway Safety Act Passes Committee, Heads to Senate Floor https://t.co/GViGsPGQVm
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) May 10, 2023
We cannot and should not delay with this legislation, I urge Leader Schumer to put this bill on the Senate floor as soon as possible,” said TCU National President Artie Maratea.
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Alden Global Capital, the hedge fund decimating America’s newsrooms, led Fred’s pharmacies and Payless shoes into bankruptcy. It has a new target. https://t.co/pZ9lxEm3G5
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 9, 2023
Theatrical Stage Employees:
BREAKING: IATSE Launches Commission on Artificial Intelligence
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 11, 2023
Transport Workers Union:
.@JetBlue regularly runs roughshod over employee rights. In its latest egregious act, the carrier had unsuspecting employees flood @USDOT w/thousands of comments in favor of its @SpiritAirlines acquisition. https://t.co/M8XFPewWfa
— TWU (@transportworker) May 9, 2023
Transportation Trades Department:
🚨 Nine Norfolk Southern cars derailed last night in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Fortunately, no injuries or hazardous chemical spills were reported. The time for rail safety reform is NOW. #derailment #TrainTwitter https://t.co/cmVyLXtw4z
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) May 11, 2023
UAW:
"Your elected leadership on the International Executive Board are united and hard at work implementing the changes we believe are needed to transform our union back into a fighting organization. But it’s going to take all of us to get back in the fight."https://t.co/F7gryyZ1DB
— UAW (@UAW) May 6, 2023
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Airline Pilots in the U.S. Are Barreling Closer to a Possible Strike - In These Times https://t.co/Nkedt3KMNJ
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 9, 2023
Union Veterans Council:
Veterans from all backgrounds are under attack by the GOP’s “Limit, Save, Grow Act” and we all need to unite to defeat this legislation.
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) April 28, 2023
Thank you to the @MachinistsUnion for stepping up and saying #HandOffOurVeteransBenefits https://t.co/xXyOFwUoep
UNITE HERE:
"I will say it would be nice etiquette to leave $5 or $10 each day of your stay because different housekeepers might clean your room each day; you don’t want to wait until you check out to leave a tip."https://t.co/XQTuNtcFjf
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 10, 2023
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Workers at Bob's Discount Furniture store in North Dartmouth, MA, recently voted to join @UFCWLocal328. The guest experience specialists are fighting for improved benefits that unionized specialists receive in the Attleboro store.
— UFCW (@UFCW) May 10, 2023
Learn more: https://t.co/4ypY1zzstx pic.twitter.com/2MNdMjMt9Z
United Steelworkers:
Join @APALAnational and us for a free webinar to unpack anti-Asian racism, find out what role a union can take, and learn ways to make your workplace more equitable and inclusive! Register here --> https://t.co/DgCDRMEZfI #EverybodysUnion #1u #APAMonth pic.twitter.com/wBe98a1Xr1
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) May 10, 2023
Utility Workers:
The transition to renewable energy will require multiple storage options, which should all be created and maintained by members of our union. https://t.co/ZSkMn0nVCP
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 11, 2023
Writers Guild of America, East:
We got each other's backs. #SolidarityForever #UnionStrong #WGAStrike https://t.co/HWyf5SkssO
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) May 11, 2023