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 staff is monitoring the smoke from the Canadian wildfires. If you're in the smoke's path, please follow local & state health & safety guidelines. If you believe your employer may not be following the appropriate guidance, contact your field rep. https://t.co/rX1SOCxELp pic.twitter.com/wC33pqfe57
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 3, 2025
AFGE:
Another day, another win against the Trump administration's union-busting attacks! A federal judge has halted @DHSgov @KristiNoem's illegal termination of our contract which covers 47,000 @TSA officers.
When we fight, we win ✊ https://t.co/fK9VG4eciP— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 3, 2025
AFSCME:
No amount of gaslighting will make it true. The Trump administration is quickly implementing Project 2025, and that’s a fact. Learn more. https://t.co/XesSmkBAWD
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 3, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
LGBTQ+ seniors are 2x more likely to live alone and 4x less likely to have kids. Check in on your older loved ones this #PrideMonth! https://t.co/fw7GDJi0hx
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 3, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
International President John Costa cast his ballot in the New Jersey primaries today. Our members across the Garden State were also out leafleting riders encouraging them to vote for candidates like ATU-endorsed Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop for Governor and others who support… pic.twitter.com/vV6y6mvEtv
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 3, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
JUST IN: A coalition of leading automakers and technology companies has delivered a letter to Congress asking them to pass the American Music Fairness Act. The call to action comes as the House Energy and Commerce Committee prepares to consider the AM Radio for Every Vehicle…
— AFM (@The_AFM) June 3, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
"Every child deserves to know the stories and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, as they embrace their own identity and purpose." https://t.co/XdkbVczbMu
— AFT ❌👑 (@AFTunion) June 4, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Cuts in NIOSH directly affect workers safety and rights. These proposals are dangerous to working people’s health and safety. https://t.co/gHfuoEfX4A
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) May 29, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
June is #Pride Month! AFA supports all LGBTQ+ Flight Attendants and workers as we fight for protections on the job and in our communities. AFA’s mission is to unite all Flight Attendants and promote equality and employment for all. pic.twitter.com/YfYQHHli73
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 1, 2025
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Most people believe the sugar they use and consume every day comes from sugarcane, but in the U.S. 60% of it is Union-made from sugar beets.
BCTGM members make nearly all of the U.S.-made sugar from sugar beets.
Learn how it’s done at the link! 👇 https://t.co/DsgLXUSsyg— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) May 30, 2025
Boilermakers:
Congrats to L-83's Jess Mendenhall for winning a Tradeswomen Heroes Award! 🎉 Read more, and find a link for your lodge to nominate an amazing Boilermaker woman as a Tradeswoman Hero.https://t.co/kfGgK5jorh pic.twitter.com/hGkLpIj70B
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 4, 2025
Bricklayers:
Organizing for dignity, #safety & fair pay isn’t radical — it’s essential. Proud to stand with@SolidarityCentr & the global fight for worker rights. Don’t fall for the noise from today’s #DOGE hearing. #StandWithWorkers #UnionStrong #1u #StrongTogether
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 4, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
This is a monumental victory for all current video game workers and for those that come after. https://t.co/YEON7PSpg5
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 30, 2025
Electrical Workers:
PA #IBEW leader: "Congress, don’t ditch the 45V hydrogen production tax credit" https://t.co/wtvU56Vjxn
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 4, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥 Today in #IAFF history, General President W.H. “Howie” McClennan cut the ribbon to open the @iaffcanada office in Ottawa, ON, in 1969. pic.twitter.com/nJVrWwHqlC
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 3, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Check out how our locals show off their city's pride! 💪
Comment your favorites & share your local’s stickers! #InsulatorsUnion #InsulatorPride #Insulators #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/IxII7pxrjp— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 30, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
"We just want to protect our members and our union, and make sure that our guys and gals don't lose any rights that they've had for so long."
SMART-TD's Designated Legal Counsel Coordinator Sara Youngdahl details the laws that protect railroaders: https://t.co/VyGeTyaoyu— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 3, 2025
International Labor Communications Association:
📣 What do we want?
🗣️ Our Labor Media Awards entries!
📣 When do we want it?
🗣️ BY JULY 1!
Get your entries in before the FINAL contest deadline of July 1: https://t.co/9YGKIYB22P. There will be no extensions! pic.twitter.com/arpqhBASy6— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) June 2, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
🚨 LCLAA strongly opposes any cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and retirement benefits. These aren’t just programs—they’re lifelines for working families. We must speak out and fight back. Read the statement here: https://t.co/b8EpUKpipL#ProtectWorkingFamilies #HandsOffMedicaid pic.twitter.com/HPt8m9qwFp
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 29, 2025
Laborers:
#ICYMI: The latest edition of "The Laborer" magazine is out now!
Wondering what all those big spending bills—IIJA, CHIPS, IRA—really mean for workers? Turn to page 26 to see how they’re putting #LIUNA members to work and fueling jobs across the country.
It’s more than… pic.twitter.com/VIkFSCcJZr— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 4, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Mental health has no offseason. pic.twitter.com/sw3mNVAJG4
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) May 31, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
The MLSPA and all MLS players stand united with the Seattle Sounders players who tonight demanded a fair share of the FIFA Club World Cup prize money. #FairShareNow #FIFACWC
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/AAVyGYehxH— MLSPA (@MLSPA) June 1, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
Maritime Trades Celebrate National Maritime Day@DOTMARAD https://t.co/7QQkgbybN9
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) May 29, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Monday to stop Homeland Security Secretary Noem from killing a collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers. https://t.co/K6fk1FmQBx
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 3, 2025
Musical Artists:
AGMA Ratifies 5-Year Agreement with The Dallas Opera: https://t.co/EF2N1ka6kp pic.twitter.com/bQH28flxXT
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 29, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Senator @JerryMoran recently toured the Wichita ATCT (ICT), meeting with FacRep Scott Muzzy and Kansas Legislative Coordinator James Heath. https://t.co/6ylRNvrssn pic.twitter.com/66SMApfbov
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 2, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Remote towns, big cities and everywhere in between—letter carriers ensure no one is left behind. No one does it better than our members, and all funded by postage, not taxpayers. We won’t let privatization take it away. #FightLikeHell pic.twitter.com/limMjVM3wE
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 3, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
NDWA members met with @repmaxwellfrost—one of our boldest care champions in Congress. He understands that Medicaid is a lifeline for care workers and a cornerstone of our care system. Grateful to have his voice fighting for us on the Hill. pic.twitter.com/jGG8ufON8C
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 3, 2025
National Nurses United:
Nevada is counting on Governor @JosephMLombardo to sign S.B.182 into law!
This bill will help patients by stopping dangerous understaffing, improving patient outcomes, and helping to retain experienced nurses. Call 775-204-0136 and demand he stand with nurses and patients! pic.twitter.com/YXKn93QQCo— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 4, 2025
NFL Players Association:
We’re excited to announce the NFLPA’s 2025-26 Charitable Partners!
📚 Barbershop Books
🌍 Beyond Sport
🩺 Men’s Health Network
🏠 Operation Homefront
❤️ 4Kira4Moms
💡 The New Commonwealth Fund
Learn more about our Charitable Partner Program here: https://t.co/qmBk4FpCKP pic.twitter.com/Y4vvQYB3EZ— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 3, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Registration for Tradeswomen Build Nations opens soon. Tag a sister you can’t wait to head to Chicago with! pic.twitter.com/ciluwrywdp
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 3, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Not only do our skilled trades provide our members with benefits and family- sustaining wages, but it provides them with incredible views of the world!
Shoutout to our members from @DC16IUPAT currently working hard on the Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge! pic.twitter.com/fTGdcspwEO— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 3, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Today @PASSprezdc Spero appeared on @WBUR On Point program w/former FAA Admin Huerta to take deep dive on FAA infrastructure, staffing, funding. Thanks to @MeghnaWBUR for opportunity to discuss critical, timely topic. #AviationSafety #publicservicehttps://t.co/hvXsy3mw6R
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 27, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
#WednesdayWisdom When workers rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up and FIGHT BACK!#laborquote #laborquotes #laborquotesunion #laborhistory #laborhistory101 #laborhistorymatters #laborhistoryisamericanhistory #lincolnquotes pic.twitter.com/n340ILpcKE
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 4, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Every safe jobsite starts with one thing: a crew that looks out for each other.
This June, we’re highlighting the everyday habits, quick thinking, and safety leadership that keep our union strong and injury-free.
Drop your #JobsiteWisdom below.#NationalSafetyMonth #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/Nhd48IlUf9— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 3, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
We want to hear from YOU! #SagAftraMembers who have worked as Intimacy Coordinators, join us on June 9, 2 PM PT for this wages & working conditions meeting to help establish the terms that apply to Intimacy Coordinators working on AMPTP productions.
RSVP: https://t.co/dF3ufof6kF pic.twitter.com/1doq1M0GjR— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 3, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
Gig workers keep our cities moving—but too many are barely scraping by after expenses.
Every mile deserves fair pay. Every driver deserves a voice.
Solidarity with rideshare drivers fighting for a union. https://t.co/w7FbWOC85l— SEIU (@SEIU) June 3, 2025
Solidarity Center:
Congrats to our #PlatformWorkers partners on this historic progress! #TimeToDeliver https://t.co/ibFGXF5mGC
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 30, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
BREAKING: After several months of collective action, IATSE Local 122 of San Diego is proud to announce the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with Encore Global!
This agreement covers almost two hundred in-house Audio-Visual Technicians and Riggers across… pic.twitter.com/K8HyIPzRtF— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 3, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU Cabin Crew Coalition met in Dallas this week to discuss critical issues facing Flight Attendants and begin crafting a Flight Attendant bill of rights. Locals @TWU556 , @Twu577FA, 578 and @TWULocal579 critically keep the flying public safe every day! pic.twitter.com/StqOuGvyNN
— TWU (@transportworker) June 4, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
Organizing for dignity, safety, and fair pay isn’t radical -- it’s essential. Proud to stand with @SolidarityCntr and the global fight for worker rights. Their work supports real change led by workers, from the factory floor to the halls of power. #StandWithWorkers #UnionStrong
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 4, 2025
UAW:
Hey, #DOGE: When workers abroad have no rights, they get exploited — & U.S. jobs get undercut. That’s why @SolidarityCntr’s work matters. Fair trade only works when it includes strong labor standards & real enforcement. #WorkersRights #FairTrade #UnionStrong
— UAW (@UAW) June 4, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Trump is making it easier for employers to discriminate. This stifles equity and hurts economic growth. https://t.co/T1zYGLoE29
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 30, 2025
Union Veterans Council:
They keep asking “what if?”
What if the cuts go through?
What if they gut the VA?
What if they slash the jobs that keep veterans serving their country in the federal workforce
But we’re not waiting on a what-if
They’ve already started breaking promises@Unite4Vets @ValorMediaNet pic.twitter.com/fYqfrKwuHz— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) May 23, 2025
UNITE HERE:
🎉 Last week, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas workers voted 96% YES to ratify a strong union contract. Congratulations on winning the BEST contract EVER! And congratulations, Culinary Union and Bartenders Union members on the 100% unionized Las Vegas Strip! pic.twitter.com/W9S36dUvlI
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 3, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Happy Pride Month from UFCW!
This month and always, we are proud to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ members and siblings from across the Union family.
Pride is power, and that power grows when working folks of every identity stand together for TRUE equality. pic.twitter.com/M3saNCtQGl— UFCW (@UFCW) June 2, 2025
United Steelworkers:
Organizing for dignity, safety, and fair pay isn’t radical —it’s essential. We’re proud to stand with @SolidarityCntr and the global fight for worker rights. Their work supports real change led by workers, from the factory floor to the halls of power. ✊
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 4, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Our Vox Media Union members just delivered their strike pledge to @voxmedia management.
We’re ready to do what it takes to secure a fair contract - time is running out. #1u pic.twitter.com/BdMdNRgJk3— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) June 3, 2025