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:
Equity offers its full support to the SAG-AFTRA members in the video game industry who are currently on strike. We join the labor movement in calling for the struck companies to return to the bargaining table and offer a fair contract. #levelupthecontract pic.twitter.com/VQZgM0q7rF
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 30, 2024
AFGE:
In April, AFGE reached an agreement with the Defense Health Agency on an interim master labor agreement covering 38,000 bargaining unit employees.
Here's what locals need to do now ⬇️https://t.co/aWXgx5fmRp— AFGE (@AFGENational) July 31, 2024
AFSCME:
National @AFLCIO President Liz Shuler joins AFSCME Council 31 Associate Director Tracey Abman in support of workers at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium forming their union! pic.twitter.com/CzNpn30S9M
— AFSCME Council 31 (@afscme31) July 31, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
🚨Don’t be fooled!🚨
Heritage Foundation can pretend it’s winding down Project 2025, but Trump and the GOP still have plans to privatize and cut Medicare. https://t.co/kVWksJbiJ6— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) July 30, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Local 1220-Richmond, VA, launched a coach operator mentorship program with the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC). These mentors will play an important role in preparing GRTC coach operators for success on the job. Our Union continues to set the standard for workforce… pic.twitter.com/gMI04LJETN
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 31, 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:
A major win for child safety online! New legislation passed by the Senate and now headed to the House, targets stricter data privacy, content moderation, and age verification to protect minors in the digital world. https://t.co/zni8PM0TIy
— AFT (@AFTunion) July 31, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
“We must continue our efforts and use this momentum [of the Building Union Power campaign] to increase our worker power during contract negotiations and on the workroom floor.” – Organization Director Anna Smithhttps://t.co/WkBTNi8qHr
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) July 31, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
SAME WORK.
POVERTY PAY.
END THE DELTA DISPARITY DIFFERENCE.
Endeavor AFA Flight Attendants and allies are picketing at @mspairport! #1u pic.twitter.com/iVwgRHTZjK— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 31, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
BCTGM stands with these workers - one day longer, one day stronger ✊ https://t.co/rR819Tvh0A
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) July 24, 2024
Boilermakers:
We organize to unite the power of working people. 💪 Read International President Warren Fairley's latest commentary: https://t.co/Dj2Ynrqm5U pic.twitter.com/eUv9yY4hUq
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 29, 2024
Bricklayers:
Happy #WorkSiteWednesday! This week, @BricklayersNJ apprentice, Edward Guerreiro spent some time working to restore the Moss Elementary School in Metuchen, NJ!#besthandsinthebusiness #1U #UnionProud #ItsBetterInAUnion #UnionsForAll pic.twitter.com/NRpL52g3Vx
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) July 31, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
Check out our new report exposing how @ATT is driving away its experienced and skilled technicians with low pay and abusive job practices, making it harder for customers to get the high-quality service they deserve.https://t.co/ESZgXAxdY0
— CWA (@CWAUnion) July 26, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to @acoreunion members on their first contract that includes raises of 10% on average, job security improvements, work-life balance provisions and more. https://t.co/UVznMnw2xS
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) July 29, 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:
📲 Get the Insulators App
▶️Watch the video for registration instructions, then download today: https://t.co/OMMiqtBQNM#InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #HFIAW pic.twitter.com/BAmnaRiiJT— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) July 29, 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:
Calling all labor communicators in the U.S. and Canada: see ya in New York?! Join us for an ILCA/@CanLabourMedia mini-conference in NYC, Sept 5-7!
Americans, learn more and register: https://t.co/mfkdKjwIam
Canadians, register with CALM: https://t.co/aZ7XbonX8V! pic.twitter.com/3mbnJXPmdB— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) July 18, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
SAVE THE DATE!
We’re gathering workers + community leaders from TN, SC, and AL for a virtual workers’ rights board hearing about the impacts of EV manufacturing in their communities. RSVP and learn more: https://t.co/uVhb3XgROs. pic.twitter.com/q2uOft9hgL— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) July 25, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
📢 The #Project2025 proposal threatens to eliminate unions, strip away workers' rights, dismantle vital protections, and reverse the hard-won achievements in workplace inclusion.
Learn more here: https://t.co/sLZp9NTCKx#WorkersRights #ProtectUnions #StandAgainstProject2025 pic.twitter.com/TYSN9PqzkD— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 31, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Latest LHF newsletter just posted! Includes weekend labor arts calendar https://t.co/Vd3gPJaq9b
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) July 27, 2024
Laborers:
On behalf of its more than one-half million members #LIUNA strongly endorses Vice President @KamalaHarris to be the next President of the United States. @VP @WhiteHouse
Read More: https://t.co/0xb4YDQ7Ka pic.twitter.com/k9vEmxDFBV— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 25, 2024
Machinists:
HISTORY. MADE.
Our @acoreunion members are the FIRST workers in the United States to reach a tentative labor agreement with @Apple.
The agreement delivers:
✊ Work-life balance
✊ Pay raises
✊ Job security
✊ Fairnesshttps://t.co/v1cxY0MO4A— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) July 27, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:
Congratulations to @MachinistsUnion and their big win at the Towson Apple Store!https://t.co/ffDviFjIiy
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) July 29, 2024
Metal Trades Department:
https://t.co/Xst6yi0qLP Much attention has been paid to the antidemocratic aspects of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a radical playbook for the first 180 days of a new Trump term. But few have focused on its plan to kneecap unions and attack workers’ rights.
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) July 29, 2024
Musical Artists:
AGMA Artists: Submit your writing or artwork for the next AGMAzine! The theme is UNION STRONG: WHAT AGMA MEANS TO ME. Deadline: September 6. Review full submission details on AGMA's website: https://t.co/NA83n9XZLc pic.twitter.com/4Coy87bcVO
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) July 31, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA recently participated in the U.S. Contract Tower Association Annual Conference, held from June 27-28, in Washington, D.C., underscoring the critical role of the Federal Aviation Administration Contract Tower Program. https://t.co/CmUDTcBxgn pic.twitter.com/nSeBIalGT2
— NATCA (@NATCA) July 31, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We’ve traveled across the country to pass local and state #DomesticWorkerBillofRights. Now, we think it's time we pass a federal one.https://t.co/KoPjAr2uGr
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) July 26, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Trump’s second-term agenda plans a purge of the federal workforce https://t.co/Zfd2EDrT31
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) July 26, 2024
National Nurses United:
Vice President @KamalaHarris fought alongside union nurses to defend the nursing profession and make it easier for us to advocate on behalf of our patients. And we know she is the only candidate ready to defend and restore our reproductive rights! pic.twitter.com/QoT1KCyvjk
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) July 31, 2024
NFL Players Association:
As leaders & advocates for player health & safety, we appreciate this bi-partisan push to address an important issue for our members. We hope all in the Ohio legislature support this bill, which is in the best interests of all athletes. Thanks to @tupchurch216 @creech3_rodney. pic.twitter.com/WlAorjeDdB
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 31, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
We’re almost at our Tradeswomen Build Nations 2024 capacity! Register now before it’s too late.https://t.co/sIs7Ayw1eb pic.twitter.com/lU6CecSMcA
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) July 31, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
Stand in solidarity with workers @RESCUEorg! ✊
Sign this letter to IRC management and urge them to do the right thing by voluntarily recognizing their union! Every letter counts.https://t.co/pLvibUxP5U pic.twitter.com/9tzJG7mUsR— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) July 27, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union's work shapes how our community lives. It can be seen everywhere, in the smallest details, like High Schools' sports tracks.
We'd like to take a moment to spotlight District Council 36 Local 1247 apprentices Jose Mendoza, Zeal Carter, and Andres Ramirez on their… pic.twitter.com/1LE2elbtkg— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) July 31, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“Extreme heat can also be hard on roads & cars. When temperatures reach triple digits, roadways can buckle, resulting in costly damage that disrupts travel and leads to unsafe road conditions.” Infrastructure investments are more important than ever. https://t.co/doRqSO5St4
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) July 30, 2024
Pride At Work:
Register here: https://t.co/qg8nnzh42E pic.twitter.com/LurjHdZMQD
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) July 29, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
This is your friendly reminder that the @RWDSU Funds Office is always here with answers to all your pension and health benefit questions! Reach out at https://t.co/sXmXjBd6Nr pic.twitter.com/CHR10IAMPs
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 1, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Did you know? Roofers have 10 times the rate of fatal falls of all other construction occupations combined! https://t.co/BMNjhH8tsx #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/JASZxNUqQC
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 31, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
Thank you to the LA #SagAftraMembers who helped us get ready for the first #VideoGameStrike picket! Our signs are made and it's game on, Los Angeles! 🎮🪧
Join us TOMORROW, 8/1, 9 AM - Noon PT in Burbank at Warner Brothers Studios. #SagAftraStrong #LevelUpTheContract pic.twitter.com/0uFpYvyHvV— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 1, 2024
Solidarity Center:
"Where the union is present, child labor is absent." By organizing unions, longtime partner & @USDOL Iqbal Masih Award winner Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe of @GawuTuc works towards eliminating child labor in Ghana. More on his work & how it earned him the award https://t.co/cImYLhy352
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 29, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:
🚨 Journalists at the Alden Capital-owned Sun Sentinel *unanimously* voted in favor of a union! 👏
“The union is our way of defending the future of our newsroom – and South Florida’s access to quality local journalism,” the guild's mission statement readshttps://t.co/OXnIF49FSN— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 29, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
TWU Local 252 is honoring veterans with a new patch acknowledging their service in the armed forces. Suffolk County Transit Operator Luis Mercado, a @USMC and @navy_reserve veteran, came up with the idea! pic.twitter.com/xZ49N644tl
— TWU (@transportworker) July 31, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
The @BLET held their Eastern Regional Meeting this week. TTD President Greg Regan talked about historic investments, legislative and regulatory wins, and the work that lies ahead to protect rail workers all over the country. pic.twitter.com/Xt8COSUXMB
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) July 31, 2024
UAW:
— UAW (@UAW) August 1, 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:
Hey, you! Yes, you! 👀
Did you know that the hotel industry’s profits were up 27% from 2019 to '22? But staffing per occupied room was down 13% during this same period!
10K+ hotel workers are taking strike votes because this understaffing hurts workers and guests! pic.twitter.com/mnQfG4WYXx— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) July 31, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
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United Steelworkers:
The countdown is on: you have 96 days to make sure you’re ready to exercise your right to vote on Nov. 5.
Now more than ever, workers’ rights are on the line. Check your voter registration status here: https://t.co/IvMx95ftKk pic.twitter.com/7FrSE28ejo— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) August 1, 2024
Utility Workers:
Congratulations to UWUA Local 393 scholarship winners Jessica Alfano and Chloe Brooks!
Local scholarships are a great example of how our union gives back and supports the next generation. #solidarity pic.twitter.com/fpA8dxGeqi— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) August 1, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
PBS Thirteen management is demanding the authority to assign our union members' work to non-union employees at their other affiliated stations. That sure sounds like union busting to us. @ThirteenWNET needs to come to the table with REAL proposals that won't decimate the union. pic.twitter.com/x22Yuvk15I
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) July 25, 2024