
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:
Final Equity #StageManagerDay fact drop! No.3 pic.twitter.com/8OhDnZb8mq
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) February 16, 2025
AFGE:
Congrats, AFGE! We passed 325,000 members on our Drive to 325 campaign! It's up to all of us to keep growing our union, growing our voice, and growing our power! pic.twitter.com/GzZyyZVOVi
— AFGE (@AFGENational) February 15, 2025
AFSCME:
State workers in Alaska are making their voices heard loud and clear in their fight to shore up staffing. https://t.co/HCtTLFkMdV
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) February 18, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Our statement on DOGE at SSA: pic.twitter.com/Y5VIg3EfaU
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 19, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
In the wake of the tragic stabbing death of our Local 587 Brother Yim, senseless gun violence on a Seattle bus. More needs to be done to protect our members and riders. #NotOneMore https://t.co/AL59SZsVuJ
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 19, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
On March 4, we're mobilizing to Protect our kids from the Trump administration’s plans to gut the U.S. Department of Education and slash federal funding.
Want to learn more? Join our call tonight! Register here: https://t.co/ZVd6xOtTJv pic.twitter.com/iTmNpVOepH— AFT (@AFTunion) February 19, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Postmaster General (PMG) Louis DeJoy has informed the Postal Board of Governors that he will soon depart the Postal Service. The Board of Governors, who by law is solely responsible for hiring the PMG, will begin the process of identifying DeJoy’s successor and DeJoy has… pic.twitter.com/5skPTyloPG
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) February 18, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Aviation’s first responders save lives. Listen to your Flight Attendants. pic.twitter.com/CueAIMcaLB
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 18, 2025
Boilermakers:
🎓There are ONLY two weeks left until the 2025 Boilermaker International Scholarship Program applications close. Don't miss it! Submit by March 1, 2025 to qualify. https://t.co/XDMQa14ddo pic.twitter.com/wluhXZ2yTB
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 15, 2025
Bricklayers:
Happy #WorkSiteWednesday!
This week, we’re working in the @Local1BAC training center upgrading their skills with the Historic Masonry Preservation certification!
Want to see your worksite featured? DM us your worksite pictures!#SkilledTrades #BestHandsInTheBusiness pic.twitter.com/kq81bM3rzJ— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) February 19, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
On Feb 3, 47 workers at the Alamo Drafthouse in Colorado were illegally laid off with little to no warning or severance.
In response to these illegal layoffs, the workers have walked off the job in an Unfair Labor Practice Strike. https://t.co/xGTzgmX51v— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 18, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
"We can expand the labor movement’s reach by unionizing our own workplaces." https://t.co/i2MnoLJzyI
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) February 18, 2025
Electrical Workers:
"Trade careers aren’t always what people think of when they hear about high school education, but that’s exactly what Ritenour School District is hoping to provide through a new program supported by green energy companies and local unions." https://t.co/ottJ0Eb0yz
— IBEW (@IBEW) February 18, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🚒 A monopoly of fire truck and ambulance manufacturing in the U.S. is driving costs higher, said @iaffpresident in the @nytimes.
“At the end of the day, absent competition, monopoly capitalism is a shakedown.” https://t.co/lEmnGoWTBl— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) February 18, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
One Union. ✅
Hear from International Representative, Jaime André on the power of organizing.
Andre joined Local 95 out of Cornwall, Ontario, in 1997. He credits his success in joining the Union to his late father Réo André, & uncle Ernest André, who were proud Local 95 members.… pic.twitter.com/OppVE2MXtK— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) February 17, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
On Monday, the LCLAA Sacramento Chapter took action today, standing in solidarity with workers and immigrants who help build this nation. Together, we fight for dignity, justice, and fair labor rights for all! ✊🏽 #LCLAA #DayOfAction #ImmigrantsBuildNations pic.twitter.com/xyxAcYE66R
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) February 18, 2025
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Sara Nelson confirmed for “Gonna Take Us All”
Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, joining us at the ball!https://t.co/F47NWGNSi9 pic.twitter.com/YXJBYvPUpu— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) February 18, 2025
Laborers:
Real skills. Real training. Real money. 🎯
LIUNA’s hands-on training programs don’t just teach the trade—they set you up for a career that pays what you’re worth!
Find #LIUNA training near you: https://t.co/P9a5gAf51l pic.twitter.com/vPeLCE3iuc— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 19, 2025
Machinists:
Right now we’re outside of Amtrak Auto Train to let the public know that Drummac is dragging their feet in negotiations, stalling @TCUnionHQ’s members first contract. pic.twitter.com/wtbo0K37dS
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) February 19, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
This is why we need people who know what they are doing in office. You can't fire all the experts and then wing it when it comes to national security.
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) February 17, 2025
Mine Workers:
Today, February 19, 2025, marks 35 years since rank-and-file miners at the Pittston Coal Company ratified a new contract, putting a victorious exclamation point on one of the most historic strikes in American history. pic.twitter.com/yL4hF9fTDm
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) February 19, 2025
Musical Artists:
😎 The Choristers of Handel and Haydn Society Unionize with AGMA Following Voluntary Recognition: https://t.co/n7Ayo9d5I2 pic.twitter.com/THqHS2a5Uq
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) February 11, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The business of Convention starts early. Delegates should plan to be in their seats and ready for the first gavel at 8:30 a.m. sharp on Friday, May 9. Don’t miss any part of the discussion that will shape our Union’s future.https://t.co/lu7JgBqxQQ pic.twitter.com/Mq785ECUqh
— NATCA (@NATCA) February 17, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Thank you to everyone who showed up and stood with us today for the #FightLikeHell kick-off. NALC members have never backed down from a fight—and we won’t start now. Together, we keep moving forward! pic.twitter.com/3eDoQVxVG0
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 13, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We're fighting for a future where everyone—not only the ultra wealthy—can live, work, and care with dignity.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) February 19, 2025
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE Local 2189 member Doug Allen has been spotlighted for excellent work in his position as chief steward at the Red River Army Depot! Congratulations and thank you for the hard work, Doug. NFFE strong! pic.twitter.com/Ti5KlIBuJq
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) February 18, 2025
National Nurses United:
The federal government just destroyed @OSHA’s publications on preventing #WorkplaceViolence in health care, along with 17 other safety resources!
This is critical information to keep health care workers and our patients safe. https://t.co/CI5aDT1JXy— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) February 18, 2025
NFL Players Association:
Statement On College Group Licensing pic.twitter.com/TiBjB8TEOt
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 15, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Join us at the John P. Murtha Reception to honor the Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program! Secure your tickets today and be part of this special evening at the Washington Hilton on April 7, 2025.
🎟️ Get your tickets & learn more: https://t.co/jILA5ZVvm6 pic.twitter.com/CBIKt49Z1S— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 18, 2025
Office and Professional Employees:
As an @OPEIULocal8 shop steward at Kaiser Permanente in Tacoma, Charles Anthony Floyd advocates for patients and co-workers alike. We’re proud to spotlight him and his contributions to the labor movement this #BlackHistoryMonth. pic.twitter.com/GuCkqWMVJF
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) February 17, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union apprentices are the most skilled at what they do!
We’d like to welcome @DC50Hawaii’s Painter and Taper apprentices back for the Spring semester. We're excited for you to take advantage of the hands-on training and valuable insights shared by our experienced… pic.twitter.com/NZ9y5U2ntA— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 17, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
One of many interviews @PASSprezdc conducted today on behalf of the mission critical @FAANews probationary employees terminated on Friday night. Thank you @InsideWithPsaki for the opportunity. #publicservice #federalemployees #aviatonsafety. https://t.co/9WsIEWTuNr
— PASS (@PASSNational) February 18, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Today, the @RWDSU announces our endorsement of @MarkLevineNYC for NYC Comptroller! “We know Mark Levine has always put New York’s working people first and he will continue to do that as Comptroller, which is why we are proud to endorse him today,” says RWDSU President @sappelbaum pic.twitter.com/DEWm2mizUW
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 18, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Working with a nail gun? Choose the safest trigger option – a full sequential trigger. It can prevent serious, even fatal, injuries. For more tips on using nail guns safely, visit: https://t.co/wW5nSvc55h #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/2imDYdk5XN
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) February 18, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
Tune into the SAG-AFTRA podcast as #SagAftraMember leaders highlight and unpack key moments from the 6th Annual #LITSummit. A.I. contract negotiations and worker protections, international union solidarity and more! 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/tZxZXr4ckV pic.twitter.com/6BQL0LYmfU
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 18, 2025
Service Employees International Union (SEIU):
When workers unite, our voices can’t be ignored. Keep pushing for the schools, wages, and resources students & staff are owed! https://t.co/CJI7v1GZD4
— SEIU (@SEIU) February 19, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Working in theater production is physically demanding, and accidents can happen. That’s why striking workers at Atlantic Theater Company are fighting for guaranteed health benefits—because no one should have to put their body on the line without protections pic.twitter.com/2IvAkJhyCm
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 18, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
“Dispatchers @SunCountryAir approved a new contract that immediately raises pay by at least 36%. The TWU is the largest union for Air Dispatchers. We will always fight to advance our members.”@TwuSamuelsen
Read more below!— TWU (@transportworker) February 14, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
We applaud the swift and heroic actions of the train crew who helped escort passengers to safety. https://t.co/ZnK6iTsZtE
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) February 18, 2025
UAW:
We back each other up. 100%. That's what union strong means — and that's what it will take to win a great first contract. #Solidarity #StandUpVW pic.twitter.com/Dkab2VMslp
— UAW (@UAW) February 12, 2025
UNITE HERE:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHTS ✨
Rayshone Austin, Delaware North at Boston Logan Airport—
"I decided to become a Shop Steward because I was tired of the bosses mistreating people...We need to enforce the contract to make sure the bosses stay in line & treat all workers fairly." pic.twitter.com/vSFw9Akksj— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) February 18, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Workers at the Gaylord Chemical plant in Tuscaloosa voted to join the ICWUC by an overwhelming margin!
In a right-to-work state like Alabama, this victory shows just how strong their push for better wages & conditions really is.
Let’s get to work!
➡️https://t.co/AobCdnc19p pic.twitter.com/wgjxgUdSjN— UFCW (@UFCW) February 18, 2025
United Steelworkers:
We’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting members like Earkiel Eaton Jr. He made history as the first Black president of Local 593 and helped launch Buffalo’s first Black Labor Week. In 2023, he was named District 4 Buffalo Activist of the Year! pic.twitter.com/q9hwRAK6zE
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) February 18, 2025
Utility Workers:
Thank you to the federal workers at OSHA who help enforce workplace safety regulations!
Hat tip: UWUA Local 304 pic.twitter.com/MlXbkSlEfo— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) February 19, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Congratulations to all the 77th Annual #WritersGuildAwards winners! View the full list: https://t.co/QVqrQWXmq7 pic.twitter.com/4e3aniKqow
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) February 16, 2025