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:
ICYMI - What is the difference between business reps and field reps? Business reps handle all aspects of contract enforcement, while field reps handle safe and sanitary conditions in the workplace – but they both work together to make sure that the contract is being upheld.
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) September 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
AFGE:
Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, characterized the government’s unprecedented attack on its own as phenomenally “aggressive,” “adversarial,” and “inhumane. https://t.co/CfWAafPo5O
— AFGE (@AFGENational) September 12, 2025
AFSCME:
"A federal worker shouldn’t be scared to speak the truth...it’s how we stand up to protect ourselves and those around us.”
That's right, and it's why we're fighting to protect federal workers' voice on the job—to keep us all safe. https://t.co/xUjXsHOeu4— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 17, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Our Friday Alerts are the best (and easiest!) way to stay in touch with the latest news for older Americans. Sign up now with just a quick click. ⬇️ https://t.co/X3Z7yg9HGN
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 17, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
We congratulate the winner of the 2025 Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship Award - Owen Kerr, the son of one of our proud Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, members. #OurVoiceOurPower #ATUCanada pic.twitter.com/wFFbgKBmHf
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 16, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
Supporting students isn’t about “special favors”—it’s about making sure every learner has the tools they need to thrive. That means veterans, students with disabilities, English language learners and so many others get the resources that help them succeed. @AFTWisconsin pic.twitter.com/dqbclXGOPS
— AFT (@AFTunion) September 17, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
Our very own Scharlette a Cotto from APWU is a winner in the 2025 Unions Power America Sweepstakes! by @unionplus 🎉 pic.twitter.com/wnWztNTEfE
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) September 13, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Thanks to your advocacy, 14 Senators, led by @SenTimKaine, have signed on to a letter to @PSAAirlinesInc management encouraging them to negotiate a fair Contract with PSA Flight Attendants.
Read more: https://t.co/RVBVfQpehK pic.twitter.com/apKqZ166MG— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 16, 2025
Boilermakers:
🗳️ Today on National Voter Registration Day, remember, no matter how you affiliate politically, voting is an important way to have a say on issues that matter to our union, our industries and the labor movement. Make sure you're registered to use your union voice! pic.twitter.com/NzMgdeyOel
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 16, 2025
Bricklayers:
A big shoutout to the powerhouse father-daughter team, Adolfo and Jessica Franco of Adobe Masonry! Both are proud members of BAC Administrative District Council 1 of #Illinois!#BetterInAUnion #construction #skilledtrades #unionproud pic.twitter.com/69fOyVLpZy
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 15, 2025
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
This 9/11 anniversary we are especially mindful of how fragile freedom is. We honor the workers, volunteers, and citizens who died so tragically by defending democracy fearlessly. pic.twitter.com/R4SNDBCksJ
— CBTU (@CBTU72) September 11, 2025
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
“New York City CLUW leaders sent a letter to @Nike board member and @Revlon CEO @michelleapeluso last week. Join us in calling on Peluso and all Nike board members to meet with the women workers who make Nike products.”
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) September 10, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic and Latino workers have played a crucial role in our labor movement’s fight for justice and worker power. pic.twitter.com/m3bxv1ZpbM— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 16, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
We need the Protect America's Workforce Act, which would restore the union rights of VA employees and others in the federal government who have been targeted by President Trump. federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-news...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) September 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Electrical Workers:
New York State Electric and Gas customers in upstate New York will soon be treated to an improved customer service experience thanks to a collaboration between Johnson City, N.Y., Local 10 and the utility company. https://t.co/QKCx1DUFgi
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 16, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥📢 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
At last week’s Senate hearing, lawmakers from both parties demanded answers from fire apparatus manufacturers over soaring prices and lengthy delivery delays.
See what they had to say ⬇️
https://t.co/r8alNPxJRF— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) September 16, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Buffalo Open House🦎
Are you an experienced insulator? We need you! This Friday, level up your career & meet contractors ready to offer you a job in Buffalo, New York.
Open House:
🗓️ Friday, Sept. 12 from 4:00-7:00pm
📍 Local 4 Union Hall at 2484 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY… pic.twitter.com/h64zNpZLfB— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 9, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE is proud to join those supporting Graham Platner for the U.S. Senatehttps://t.co/7kJ8eqdsMS
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 17, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
🎉 La Familia LCLAA celebrated a powerful night at the Sí Se Puede Award Gala in Los Angeles! 🎉 We express our gratitude to the LA LCLAA Chapter President Xochitl Cobarruvias, and Secretary-Treasurer of LCLAA National Board, Sergio Rascon, for hosting an inspired event. pic.twitter.com/GebdU8ES50
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 16, 2025
Laborers:
#LIUNA in the news: https://t.co/KKyru2UPMc
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 17, 2025
Machinists:
Peter Greenberg, IAM International Affairs Director gave a very informative report to the delegates and guests attending the Wood Pulp and Paper Conference in Niagara Falls, N.Y. pic.twitter.com/3mHb6bttLv
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) September 17, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
The Roberto Clemente Award is given to a Player who demonstrates the values of The Great One displayed in his commitment to community and helping others. This year's nominees represent the game through their extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and… pic.twitter.com/pp3r4HaEA2
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) September 15, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
Desde la cultura y la gastronomía hasta su gente, para @HirvingLozano70 su herencia mexicana lo es todo. #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana pic.twitter.com/OqIl2igRxZ
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) September 17, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
Port Councils Mark a Strong September of Solidarityhttps://t.co/8xGTuyoKw5
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) September 16, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
Gov. Bob Ferguson plans to challenge any decision that changes the current plan to start turning radioactive waste into a stable glass form at the Hanford vitrification plant for disposal.
Read more at: https://t.co/t73rUoJ2Xr— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) September 13, 2025
Musical Artists:
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
[image or embed]— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) September 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
At #NATCACFS 2025, keynote speaker @SylviaBaffour shared "Dare to Care," highlighting emotional intelligence as the key to resilience, leadership, and connection. pic.twitter.com/PPwFOYv9uA
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 17, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
It’s Day 2️⃣ for our Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee members! Branch Leaders, Contract Enforcers, and Newer Members are each bringing valuable knowledge, experience, and unique perspectives to the table. We’re grateful for their hard work and dedication.
🔗 Learn more:… pic.twitter.com/qwdHnvHPGD— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 16, 2025
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
We need collective resistance to protect immigrant workers. Fear is their weapon. Solidarity is ours. Organize, strategize and mobilize, Adopt a Corner, a Home Depot or a Car Wash, TODAY.https://t.co/GRBsixS76Q
— NDLON (@NDLON) September 11, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Dakota Joshua (@MapleLeafs) and former NHL player, Glen Metropolit, delivered back-to-school gear to Glen's alma mater, Dundas Junior Public School, this past Friday. Meanwhile, on Saturday, NHLPA Goals & Dreams also donated $10K worth of hockey equipment to the nearby Moss Park…
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) September 15, 2025
National Nurses United:
A new NNU report reveals hundreds of millions 💰 in questionable investments that Catholic hospital giant @Ascensionorg may be holding.
Far from Catholic values: Weapons. Fossil fuels. Gambling. Exploitation. https://t.co/rjmBKUFupc— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) September 16, 2025
NFL Players Association:
The NFLPA teams up w/ @NewEraCap to identify the right ambassadors & build campaigns tying style to community, from Super Bowl activations to Inspire Change & Salute to Service content. Hear from NFLPI Pres. Matt Curtin & more on New Era's licensing work: https://t.co/UMfBt135ti pic.twitter.com/R4BZVM798J
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 15, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the families, first responders, and survivors whose lives were forever changed.
Full statement: https://t.co/0QM0gKv2Qh pic.twitter.com/D0q5IUV9Wy— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 11, 2025
Office and Professional Employees:
Painters and Allied Trades:
On this day in 1849, legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in Maryland. In the years following her escape, she worked tirelessly to free more enslaved people and rescued around 70 people in 13 missions through the Underground Railroad.
During the Civil War,… pic.twitter.com/yEfc417PJh— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 17, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
The PHPA joins the hockey world in mourning the loss of Orca Wiesblatt.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former teammates during this difficult time. https://t.co/QOqeXWKQ9b— PHPA (@thephpa) September 15, 2025
Pride At Work:
MAGA politicians continue to use divide and conquer distractions to make a cash grab for the ultra-rich while working people pay the price, struggling to afford groceries, healthcare, and utility bills.
[image or embed]— Pride at Work (@prideatwork.org) September 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS remembers victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2001, bravery of the first responders, PASS members & all employees @FAANews who safely cleared the skies that day. #NeverForget #september11th #aviationsafety #publicservice #federalemployees pic.twitter.com/OobZinWyZo
— PASS (@PASSNational) September 11, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
📜✊ On #ConstitutionDay, we celebrate the rights that protect Americans—including workers’ right to organize. But the Constitution doesn’t work for everyone, and too many workers are still left out. That’s why we keep fighting for fairness and a voice on the job. #1U pic.twitter.com/dweDnR4JVL
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 17, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Skill is earned. On the roof, it’s not just what you know — it’s how hard you're willing to hustle.#WorkEthic #UnionPride #RoofersUnion #BuiltByHand pic.twitter.com/YyUC5qJQZE
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 16, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
A behind-the-scenes look during election day, courtesy of SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI. Congratulations to SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin and Los Angeles Local President Joely Fisher. pic.twitter.com/gLbh6z6cF6
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 16, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
✊HAPPENING NOW: Korean health care workers are striking and calling for:
🔹 Stronger public healthcare systems
🔹 Safe staffing levels
🔹 Improved working conditions & labor rights
We stand with KPTU healthcare workers because we believe in the… pic.twitter.com/ZiEVP9GdRb— SEIU (@SEIU) September 17, 2025
Solidarity Center:
Two union leaders were released from prison in #Belarus after their arrest for standing up for #workerrights. Dozens of political prisoners remain jailed, though, and MUST be released‼️
More here 👉 https://t.co/ThTWeV41fZ#Solidarity ✊ pic.twitter.com/kMq8XmKaJd— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 16, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Guild locals around the country are donating their $1,000 organizing prize money to support @PGHGuild strikers in the longest strike in the U.S. 🤝
"A union is one big family, and when one unit suffers, we all suffer and need to pitch in." https://t.co/T74TZYXYyU— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 16, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
We are proud to celebrate all IATSE kin whose hard work and artistry behind the scenes contributed to this year’s nominated Emmy productions! pic.twitter.com/GAU4gxFnBa
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 15, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
Convention Day Two Wraps up with an unprecedented victory for @Twusamuelsen and the United Unstoppable slate, including Alex Garcia, Jerome Lafragola, Curtis Tate, and Mike Mayes and a commitment to double down on new workers organizing. #Twufightsback pic.twitter.com/trp3vGLR4d
— TWU (@transportworker) September 16, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
As a member of @TransportDems, @RepLauraGillen knows that transportation workers deserve to have a voice in the policies that affect them.
Together, workers & lawmakers can ensure our transportation infrastructure is safe, efficient & effective for communities like Long Island. pic.twitter.com/pdh4KOfoaG— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 16, 2025
UAW:
On September 14, 2023, UAW members made history when they launched the Stand Up Strike. In this video, members from around the country look back on the groundbreaking fight at the Big Three automakers. They discuss the huge contract gains they made and look forward to the battles… pic.twitter.com/15B9NbdZlh
— UAW (@UAW) September 15, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Make sure you, your coworkers, and your family are registered to vote today! pic.twitter.com/z5XrsXvw2e
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 16, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Members of UFCW Local 74A who work at McCormick’s Distilling Company in Weston, Missouri, have ratified a new contract!
The 3 year contract includes:
✅Wage increases
✅Additional paid sick leave
✅Sick time flexibility
✅Holiday pay protection
🔗: https://t.co/rB1aMi5yXl pic.twitter.com/2TroPzG1oS— UFCW (@UFCW) September 17, 2025
United Steelworkers:
Every worker deserves to come home safe. That’s why USW siblings lead the fight for safer, healthier workplaces. Locals maintain Health, Safety & Environment committees to seek out and eliminate hazards, & many partner with employers to push for improvements that protect workers. pic.twitter.com/5cusxxaRt3
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) September 17, 2025
Women’s National Basketball Players Association:
Y’all know how to make our new header fit? Congrats Paige! 🏆#ROTY #paigebueckers pic.twitter.com/PljXV1wQd5
— WNBPA (@TheWNBPA) September 17, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Submissions for the 2026 Writers Guild Awards are now open in all categories. The deadline for consideration is 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Friday, December 5, 2025. Read rules and submit via www.wgaeast.org/award/2026/
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) September 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM