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:
NEA & NEH funding is critical to creating jobs for union creative professionals & supports enriching programs across the US. Rep. Brecheen wants to cut funding by $48 million for each agency.
Tell your Congressperson to VOTE NO on the Brecheen’s amendments.
📞Call 202-224-3121 pic.twitter.com/8cn5a9VrYN— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 23, 2024
AFGE:
AFGE members at the Department of Housing and Urban Development forced the agency back to the bargaining table.
Here's what you need to know ⬇https://t.co/0KmdpvV0Z2— AFGE (@AFGENational) July 24, 2024
AFSCME:
"We are all in for Kamala Harris. From today until Nov. 5, we will mobilize in communities nationwide, turning out the vote and moving mountains to make Kamala Harris the 47th president of the United States."
AFSCME endorses Kamala Harris for president: https://t.co/lB8yUzcBxf pic.twitter.com/TT9bJBCF0b— AFSCME (@AFSCME) July 22, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Did you know? The risk of heat-related illness increases with age. Seniors can stay safe by keeping hydrated and wearing loose, light colored clothing. https://t.co/v3f5U5NX6l
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) July 23, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
We’re proud of our Local 694 members in San Antonio, TX, for fighting back against union busting by VIA Metropolitan Transit. Thank you council members Teri Castillo (D5) and Manny Pelaez (D8) for standing with us! https://t.co/uSqDI3dTVx #1u #UnionStrong
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 24, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:
The AFM proudly endorses Kamala Harris for president of the United States. "For musicians concerned about protecting their rights against exploitation both intellectually and at work, ensuring the security of our pay, benefits, and retirement, Harris is the clear choice,” says…
— AFM (@The_AFM) July 23, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
And that’s a wrap on day 2 of our 2024 Convention! Thank you to all of our members for all that you do. Proud to be Union family. #RealSolutions pic.twitter.com/80cz6TtIWD
— AFT (@AFTunion) July 23, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU National Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the Next President of the United States
Read more:https://t.co/yDAymMFDLe pic.twitter.com/NLe55RZ39b— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) July 23, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
"The America Biden has worked his whole life to build isn’t about ME, it’s about WE.
"In his first days in office, he stopped airline furloughs & secured our jobs, while banning airline stock buybacks and capping exec comp." @FlyingWithSara on Bidenhttps://t.co/SajCV1lOYN— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 21, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton's statement on President Biden's decision to end his campaign for re-election.
📄Full statement: https://t.co/eZTX9XLh0T
🖨 Printable: https://t.co/P4QLkPVZ2Y pic.twitter.com/nzgYzMwv2p— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) July 22, 2024
Boilermakers:
👀 Check out this news story about our #Boilermaker Brother, Jimmy Heron, from L-13 (Philadelphia)! Thank you, Brother Heron, for your selfless, life-saving dedication (and for the reminder that there are some awesome humans in the world): https://t.co/kRpY81xhQ9
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 24, 2024
Bricklayers:
Today’s #WorksiteWednesday comes to us from BAC ADC 1 of IL. Brothers and Sisters have been working hard to help renovate Ravinia Elementary School.
We are always happy to help build the places where our children can grow, so that they too can build incredible things.
#1U pic.twitter.com/wH68GrgO2I— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) July 24, 2024
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Work to the End to Win. #JustVote #Kamala2024 pic.twitter.com/NhnNc5Uvvf
— CBTU (@CBTU72) July 23, 2024
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
“On behalf of the members of the CLUW, we commend President Joe Biden for his lifelong commitment to women’s rights and workers’ rights. We respect his decision to not run for re-election and thank him for his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris…” (1/2)
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) July 22, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
CWA endorses Kamala Harris for President!
We must ensure that we continue to build on the progress we have made alongside President Biden and Vice President Harris and get the job done.
Read more: https://t.co/zk9thvBwMv pic.twitter.com/j3JigjuGmI— CWA (@CWAUnion) July 22, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
🚨BRECHEEN AMENDMENTS DEFEATED!🚨Last night, the Brecheen amendments that would have defunded the NEA and NEH were defeated. Thank you to all the union creative professionals and allies who called their representatives in Congress and urged them to vote no on these amendments. pic.twitter.com/h9mT059OOG
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) July 24, 2024
Electrical Workers:
“The working men and women of the United States owe President Joe Biden a great debt of gratitude, and on behalf of the entire membership of the IBEW, I want to thank him for his leadership.” IBEW Pres. Kenny Cooper. https://t.co/vXwLZBTwiM pic.twitter.com/5xAsouTBlw
— IBEW (@IBEW) July 21, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
United in Solidarity!@UAPipeTrades General President Mark McManus & Director of Organizing & Recruitment Brian Fisher welcomed our Membership Development team to join them on an Organizing Blitz in New Jersey.#InsulatorsUnion #UnionPride pic.twitter.com/9AyWvMphK0
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) July 24, 2024
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Endorses VP Kamala Harris for President of the United Stateshttps://t.co/w6wm8m24ik
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) July 23, 2024
International Labor Communications Association:
Labor Communicators: you’re invited to join ILCA and our friends @CanLabourMedia in NYC for our second cross-border mini conference! Join us for trainings, networking, and the NYC Labor Day Parade! Learn more and register here: https://t.co/mfkdKjxfZU pic.twitter.com/c5aK2C2ryw
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) July 9, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
We thank @POTUS for his service to the country, his willingness to listen to the needs of workers, and his commitment to building a country and an economy that finally puts working people first. Read our full statement: https://t.co/hSeFt4MeZP. pic.twitter.com/fJXYqJXPc3
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) July 22, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
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📣 Evita ser víctima de estafa a la hora de presentar tu solicitud para el Programa de Permiso de Permanencia Temporal:#paroleinplaceprogram pic.twitter.com/nPBBMEitNE— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 23, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Tragedy and Resistance at Port Chicago Naval Magazine (Encore) https://t.co/6EwJQuLluX
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) July 21, 2024
Laborers:
Lets Beat the Heat! All 50 states should have heat safety standards for workers! pic.twitter.com/u5UjZoUz9A
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 24, 2024
Machinists:
Veterans helping veterans!
When IAM veterans committee members came together at @IAMW3Center last week for training, they spent some time at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to do community service!
That’s our motto: Justice on the job and service to the community ⚙️💪🇺🇸… pic.twitter.com/3LrTna8ihX— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) July 24, 2024
Metal Trades Department:
https://t.co/Y6aYqHtHjy Project 2025 is the 920-page document by Donald Trump and his allies that spells out what they plan to do during a Trump second term.
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) July 22, 2024
Mine Workers:
The National Park Service (NPS) announced on Wednesday, July 10 awarded grants to eight recipients to help preserve battlefields and other sites of armed conflict, including the site of the Ludlow Massacre in Las Animas County.https://t.co/TzSHNHeOt3
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) July 11, 2024
Musical Artists:
UPDATE! SF Symphony management continues to disregard the hardworking chorus members, delaying talks until August 23 - after the AGMA contract expires: https://t.co/OdO9uRcJzM pic.twitter.com/ATdUkPZnSf
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) July 23, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Today’s class at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh focused on a critical aspect of aviation safety: weather awareness. At the NATCA booth, NATCA members presented “ATC & You: Don’t Let That Cloud Fool You,” led by Marcus Miller (Houston Center, ZHU) and Gabe Benjamin (Brackett ATCT, POC). pic.twitter.com/AiumZs3NXQ
— NATCA (@NATCA) July 24, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Calling all delegates and convention attendees! Be sure to check out this thread so you're ready to register when you arrive in Boston.⤵️ pic.twitter.com/UJN5fyrqzs
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) July 23, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Vivian Siordia and Liezl Japona, both care workers in California, show us the ups and downs of domestic work and express how more organizing aid could improve the job. https://t.co/kwR7sFOLCi
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) July 23, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Max Alonzo Appointed National Secretary-Treasurer of NFFE; Will Serve Remainder of Current Term.https://t.co/b4aOsr6Zky
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) July 22, 2024
National Nurses United:
We agree with the governor that signed the first #SafeStaffing law in the nation. 👍 https://t.co/xGFl8bthVU
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) July 24, 2024
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Last week, 2K+ @Uber & @lyft drivers held a historic rally to protest the companies' unfair lockouts, pledging to strike if they don't stop now.
This week, we're listed among the most powerful transport players in New York.
The union makes us strong. ✊🏽🌹https://t.co/s2cY360ZfV— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) July 22, 2024
NFL Players Association:
Solomon Thomas and @TDefensiveLine put together a special summer weekend for hundreds of Texas kids, treating them to a night of theater and a day of training — all in the name of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. pic.twitter.com/a1Y1so68Gy
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 19, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
🚨NABTU has signed a landmark MOU with @TVAnews to raise jobsite standards for the construction industry through NABTU's RESPECT (Responsible Environment Supporting Positive Equity Culture and Treatment) initiative. https://t.co/iuYowqt9TQ pic.twitter.com/1gwKmNgGEh
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) July 23, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
It’s so easy to enter the Union Plus #UnionsPowerAmerica Contest: Share a story about how you or someone you know helps power America on the job, at home or in the community & you (or they) could win cash prizes on Labor Day!
Enter today: https://t.co/YbrIZga4qc pic.twitter.com/pZPvRRYOM0— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) July 19, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades is proud to endorse @KamalaHarris as the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States!
Read our full statement here ⤵️https://t.co/7uw5QJxPqq pic.twitter.com/DOXsyHhjYN— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) July 22, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“Workers are voting to join unions at the highest rate in 15 years... Workers voted in favor of a union 74% of the time this year (through April) — a jump from 2019 when it was 69%.”https://t.co/OKyFh5J7BK
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) July 24, 2024
Pride At Work:
Join us to build LGBTQIA+ Worker Power! https://t.co/TCExXV94jN pic.twitter.com/jqEtF8R8sW
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) July 19, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
NY retail workers & shoppers want the same thing: a safer shopping experience for everyone. The #RetailWorkerSafety Act would require retail employers to put violence prevention plans into place.
Urge @GovKathyHochul to sign the bill into law: https://t.co/y4aig8Mx0a pic.twitter.com/sZViAgN2lM— RWDSU (@RWDSU) July 23, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
When properly installed, guardrails can prevent falls. Learn more at: https://t.co/6bFN4Yuj1l #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/LCNshjUbhm
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 24, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
🔒 Your identity is our strength! Help us shape a brighter tomorrow #SagAftraMembers by logging into https://t.co/TONAMbvw3Y and completing your member profile today. This confidential information is essential in having statistics for our ongoing fight to protect you! pic.twitter.com/rgSd5bAhT9
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 23, 2024
Solidarity Center:
Workers & unions in the #Philippines face...
🔴 red tagging
🔴 abductions
🔴 arbitrary arrests
Workers persist-organizing & mobilizing around wages, benefits & more.
Learn about the situation for workers in the Philippines: https://t.co/5NtQVVRLr3 @ITUC pic.twitter.com/OzWz8cHSZQ— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 22, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
ICMYI: @PBNewsGuild & @swflnewsguild have reached a tentative agreement for their first collective bargaining agreement with Gannett after nearly four years of negotiations!
Highlights include: raises, AI protections, & enhancements to healthcare + 401k https://t.co/7c3mogszCJ— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 23, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Thanks to @MarkWarner & @SenThomTillis for introducing the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA)!
They know entertainment workers deserve tax fairness and should be able to deduct costs for equipment, tools, and travel.
Read more: https://t.co/Mk3pWZLww4— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) July 24, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
Cruise isn't allowed to operate in California after a robotaxi dragged a pedestrian down the street. Putting vehicles incapable of being operated by humans on public roads is the wrong move – something Cruise finally realized. https://t.co/oMlGuwcuza
— TWU (@transportworker) July 23, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
Fire fighters and first responders are essential to a safe transportation system.
We welcome @OSHA_DOL's updated safety and health standards for emergency responders, which will better serve @IAFFofficial heroes and the communities they protect. https://t.co/8qitPkwIu3— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) July 24, 2024
UAW:
"Nearly 460 workers are on strike from the Lear seating assembly plant in Wentzville, MO. The main reasons for this strike, according to Local 282 President Bill Hugeback, are health and safety issues that the union fears are putting workers at risk."https://t.co/PbckicHwfl
— UAW (@UAW) July 23, 2024
Union Veterans Council:
Will Attig, Executive Director of the @unionveterans, @AFLCIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a recent White House meeting to discuss the @POTUS Biden Administration’s impact on union jobs for military veterans. https://t.co/66YFHDEbGD
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) July 18, 2024
UNITE HERE:
🚨 HUGE STRIKE VOTE ALERT 🚨
10K+ hotel workers in Boston, Honolulu, Providence, and San Francisco have announced plans for strike votes at Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Omni, and more.
We are ready to FIGHT for raises, fair workloads, and the reversal of COVID-era staffing cuts. pic.twitter.com/Wg7C6qkKAr— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) July 24, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Financial security during your retirement is not a luxury - it is a right.
At UFCW we fight for fair retirement benefits, including pensions and healthcare, ensuring that our members can retire with dignity and peace of mind.
This is #WhyUnionsMatter. pic.twitter.com/4hrYjMtRiM— UFCW (@UFCW) July 23, 2024
United Steelworkers:
USW Atomic Energy Workers Council President Jim Key visited the White House this month to witness President Joe Biden sign into law the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (A.D.V.A.N.C.E.) Act. Read about it: https://t.co/DaddHxmsRU pic.twitter.com/D7XzrYyIhl
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) July 23, 2024
Utility Workers:
“At Liberty Gas in Georgia, I’ve seen many benefits as a new member of the UWUA. These include being able to review and evaluate wages and benefits and make sure everyone is receiving the appropriate compensation, as well as having more job security.'
🧵 pic.twitter.com/xM5R7ow5vi— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) July 24, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
Members in need of support during this time can browse @deadline's list of mental health resources for Hollywood union members, from WGAE's Unemployment Support Guide to our partners at @alifeinthearts. https://t.co/iPLPqOdaRl #1u
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) July 23, 2024