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.
AFGE:
BREAKING: AFGE is suing the Trump administration over illegally forcing Department of Education workers to engage in partisan political rhetoric during the government federal shutdown. https://t.co/rppExL3zRN
— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 3, 2025
AFSCME:
Discover why library workers at the Boulder Public Library in Colorado have stood up and announced their plans to join AFSCME. https://t.co/2mBceuDlLI
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 8, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Trump's cruel budget law won't take full effect until after the 2026 elections, but some states are already cutting Medicaid. Patients are paying the price.
🎧 Listen and learn more: https://t.co/17A3W8nKC8— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 8, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
International President John Costa and the ATU delegation, along with the ITF, continued their exploration of Tokyo’s world-renowned transportation network today, gaining valuable insights into both traditional transit infrastructure and the future of mobility.
The day began… pic.twitter.com/WmkgoKOY0t— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 7, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
The #TrumpShutdown is set to drive the cost of health insurance sky high for millions of working families.
It's time to fix healthcare, open the government and make workers the focus.
Read more: https://t.co/r2JGl7XCSJ pic.twitter.com/esO7MiPpvP— AFT (@AFTunion) October 8, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU delegates to the 2025 All Craft Conference have completed the second day of the conference. Follow along online to find news, photos, and updates. https://t.co/mUFOmh9dr4 pic.twitter.com/Tfqe9NIrDT
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) October 8, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Flight Attendants stand with Federal Workers! Workers should never be used as pawns in political conflict. We need a bipartisan agreement that immediately ends this shutdown and maintains affordable healthcare for tens of millions of working people. pic.twitter.com/Cvp42W9Xji
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 8, 2025
Boilermakers:
Congratulations to the L-549 Boilermakers Women at Work committee for winning the Frances Perkins Award. https://t.co/0jZB1qapkU pic.twitter.com/QTgMUCMAqp
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 3, 2025
Bricklayers:
In case you missed our last day of the #BAC2025Convention: https://t.co/tlat75J4uo#BuildingTomorrowTogether pic.twitter.com/dFxD6KzRnj
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 5, 2025
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
On average, all Latinas with reported earnings make just 54 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. Latinas who work full-time, year-round are paid just 58 cents for every dollar made by white, non-Hispanic men. It's time for change! #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras pic.twitter.com/yB2Gd7xygP
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 8, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
At an end of summer event sponsored by American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines passenger service and ramp agents at CWA Local 2252 let the company know it’s time to pay up!
Stand in solidarity with CWAers at Piedmont Airlines by sending a letter to the CEO: https://t.co/BPIJpsyeZz pic.twitter.com/eBsTRnoR7e— CWA (@CWAUnion) October 7, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
Federal arts funding supports good-paying, family-sustaining jobs in every state. In this challenging time, unions and employers must unite to safeguard federal support for the creative sector says DPE President Jennifer Dorning in @americantheatre.org. www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/06/f...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) October 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Electrical Workers:
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of International Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Jerry O'Connor, who passed away in September. Thank you brother for your lifetime of service to the #IBEW. https://t.co/IMK87UqJ03 pic.twitter.com/b39EuixRbC
— IBEW (@IBEW) October 8, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥 #OnThisDay in 1871, the #GreatChicagoFire raged for three days, destroying 17,000+ buildings and claiming 300 lives.
Its devastation led to new safety laws – and inspired the creation of #FirePreventionWeek, the longest-running public health observance in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/sqWYPqN2KG— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) October 8, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
“Lawless” – OMB Director Vought Seeks to Illegally Deny Pay to Furloughed Federal Workershttps://t.co/l9ajdyhOgd
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) October 7, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
📊 Latina Pay Gap: Then vs. Now (full-time, year-round workers)
➡️ 2014: Latinas earned 54¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
➡️ 2024: Latinas earned just 58¢. pic.twitter.com/z7mdmEuSIn— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 8, 2025
Laborers:
Privatizing TVA would mean fewer jobs, weaker communities, and no guarantee of #union standards. #TVA isn’t broken and it doesn’t need fixing. #knowledgeispower
WATCH the new #InTheKnow episode: https://t.co/xtFejlMao3 pic.twitter.com/rAiNiLE2pS— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 7, 2025
Machinists:
IAM members at Libbey Glassware in Toledo, OH have been on strike for 46 days. The company's last offer includes language that can make weekends a thing of the past, overtime pay hard to achieve, and workers subject to day-by-day employment, instead of 40 hours full-time. If… pic.twitter.com/0zcgItJWbP
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) October 8, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
The Shutdown Assistance Map (SAM) was created to help federal employees affected by the government shutdown find the support they need; both locally and at the national level. Search the map to see offers of assistance and resources available to you.https://t.co/RTYlElIkku
— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) October 7, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA President Nick Daniels appeared on @CNN on Oct. 7 with @JakeTapper. Daniels discussed how ATCs did not start this shutdown, and do not have the ability to end it, adding only politicians have that ability. https://t.co/231mcKLWjd pic.twitter.com/tCrU86PL7S
— NATCA (@NATCA) October 8, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Here’s what newly hired PTFs and newly converted career carriers need to know about getting your USPS uniform allowance. Watch to learn about when you’re eligible, how the preloaded Visa card work and what steps to take if management doesn’t issue it on time.
👉 Newly hired… https://t.co/5YLSa2njWJ pic.twitter.com/B6OEF7935e— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 8, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
With his sights set on a silver stick this October, Adam Henrique is feeling grateful for the support along for his hockey journey to date, including those who have helped make the Henrique Montour Foundation a success: https://t.co/NhwrYztvE3 pic.twitter.com/JmpUKRfRl8
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) October 3, 2025
National Nurses United:
When hospitals refuse to safely staff our units, putting profits over health and safety, the outcome is clear: It creates a workplace that's almost impossible to work in.
Why are hospital execs making it harder for us to care for our patients? #GNSA2025 pic.twitter.com/96RMIcmYhV— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) October 7, 2025
NFL Players Association:
From one #CommunityMVP to the next 🫡@Channel__10 ➡️ @Bijan5Robinson
It’s not too late to join Trent and the Diamonds Amongst the Rough Foundation in supporting the community by donating to the cause @gofundme.
🔗 https://t.co/xjlxU0mU2n pic.twitter.com/PUTTdq5MDV— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 4, 2025
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Roughly $28B in federal funding pulled. 300+ DOE projects canceled. Major transportation projects threatened.
Real jobs. Real paychecks. Real families in jeopardy.
Our members are ready to build, and Washington chaos is standing in the way. #BuildingTrades #NABTU #1U…— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 3, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day! Collective bargaining agreements are the first line of defense in the fight against race and gender pay gaps.
The IUPAT is proud to stand with all of our members, and to fight for diversity and equality on and off the job! pic.twitter.com/JIwXUDCqsC— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 8, 2025
Pride At Work:
Federal arts funding supports good-paying, family-sustaining jobs in every state. In this challenging time, unions and employers must unite to safeguard federal support for the creative sector says DPE President Jennifer Dorning in @americantheatre.org. www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/06/f...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) October 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
📚✨ @Local_1102 members kicked off the school year strong! From campus Welcome Back Meetings to new benefits updates, RWDSU is proud to stand with the dedicated food service workers who help students thrive.
🔗https://t.co/6wM8DPQjcp#UnionStrong #BackToSchool #WorkersFirst pic.twitter.com/UQ9hPLgH71— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 8, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Beyond the Roof:
When the tools are packed away and the workday’s done, Roofers still keep their hands busy—in different ways. Because who we are off the job matters too.
Meet Woody Sarver, Apprenticeship Coordinator with Local 97, enjoying time with his family and their horses. pic.twitter.com/X5ok2ZEnCt— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 8, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA supports the @ActorsEquity actors and stage managers fighting for a fair contract. It’s time for the employers to do their part to keep their Broadway workers healthy and make their careers sustainable. #EquityWorks #EquityStrong pic.twitter.com/Pt3MlhvG5y
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 8, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
”My neighborhood was a ghost town, when I finally got back to it.” 😥
Check out our union brother Cricket Logan in @grist, bravely recalling how he and other Floridians are adjusting to life after Hurricane Helene: https://t.co/OxIDqXh1EA— SEIU (@SEIU) October 8, 2025
Solidarity Center:
The right to strike case continues today at the International Court of Justice where the @ituc and members of Solidarity Center’s @ILAW_Network are arguing that the right to strike should be protected under international law ✊ pic.twitter.com/7ZlninyjhD
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 7, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
IATSE International VP Mike Miller was honored at the 5th Annual Dolores Huerta Spirit Awards at Paramount Studios for his leadership supporting IA members, union kin, and LA communities after this year’s devastating wildfires. pic.twitter.com/hCrucMH6a5
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) October 8, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
The @NYCCouncil - and the entire city - are waiting for your corruption-filled term in City Hall to end. Stay in Albania. Extend your junket. Nobody wants you here. @TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/hgz0tcFXSy
— TWU (@transportworker) October 8, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
Our air traffic controllers already work tirelessly to keep our national airspace safe, and they do it without pay during a shutdown. Congress must #EndTheShutdown so we can focus on modernizing our air traffic control system and ensure that the workforce is adequately staffed. pic.twitter.com/FS9i97BlMw
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) October 7, 2025
UAW:
🚨 NLRB finds VW PDC has broken labor law
In a massive rebuke of the German auto giant, the National Labor Relations Board has found Volkswagen to have egregiously violated the law in intimidating, disciplining, and threatening workers at its Parts Distribution Center in… pic.twitter.com/wleLrVLprc— UAW (@UAW) October 8, 2025
UNITE HERE:
BREAKING: Workers are on STRIKE at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown and the Hampton Inn. We’re fighting for family-sustaining wages, better staffing, dignity, and respect on the job! pic.twitter.com/u3aFnlwFan
— UNITE HERE Philly (@UNITEHEREPhilly) October 5, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Today, Latinas in the workforce face a pay gap that, on average, earns them only 58 cents to every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
Pay equity is not just a goal; it's a necessity.#LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras #1u pic.twitter.com/NKPWuHqQOm— UFCW (@UFCW) October 8, 2025
United Steelworkers:
Latinas working full-time, year-round earn just 58¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men. In 2014, it was 54¢ — and at this rate, the gap won’t close until the 23rd century. We stand in solidarity with Latinas - equality for one is equality for all. #LatinaEqualPayDay pic.twitter.com/xAaYCdyriB
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) October 8, 2025
Working America:
Working families CANNOT afford a #GovernmentShutdown! Jobs will be lost, services stopped, and folks with serious and immediate needs will be left in the dark. pic.twitter.com/DWFaCa6nWV
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 1, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
A union will drastically improve your work life. If you work in nonfiction TV, documentary film, podcasting, online media or broadcast news, contact a representative from the WGA East to answer your questions. www.wgaeast.org/organize/con...
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) October 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM