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:
Recently added: the Legacy Robe Ceremony for Lempicka.
Visit our YouTube page to watch the robe ceremonies from Suffs, Merrily We Roll Along, The Who's Tommy and many more! https://t.co/TcoiUqxqWR
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 24, 2024
AFGE:
This is an intimidation tactic to try to menace federal workers and sow fear.
Civil servants are required take an oath to the Constitution-- not a loyalty test to a president.https://t.co/B4QVJsPjBS
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 24, 2024
AFSCME:
Campbell has spent her legal career representing workers, labor unions and pension plans in Tennessee and surrounding states. She has demonstrated a clear commitment to equal justice under the law. We thank @POTUS for her nomination and look forward to her confirmation. https://t.co/VS3AulN5EH
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 25, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:
It's not fair that the wealthiest Americans pay less into Social Security than average workers do. It's time to #ScrapTheCap! https://t.co/vm5CJwMsGF
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 25, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 587-Seattle, WA, teamed up with Transit Riders for an organized cleanup of bus/train stops at the International District Junction of King County Metro, Sound Transit Light Rail, and Seattle Streetcar service. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u pic.twitter.com/yASuuuK9kU
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 26, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:
“We’ve gotten lots more inquiries than we can handle in the last few months. We’re growing in health care by leaps and bounds.” - @rweingarten on the formation of Union Physicians of AFT.
Read more about our organizing in healthcare ⬇️ @AFTHealthcare https://t.co/GYLWX6m4uG
— AFT (@AFTunion) June 25, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:
2024 Contract Negotiations Opening Day https://t.co/DwbVLkFavM
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 25, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Endeavor AFA is demanding an end to the Delta Disparity Difference that makes it so hard for so many of our Union Siblings to make ends meet. RSVP to an upcoming picket to end tiers in aviation! https://t.co/906ASdxUOH #1u pic.twitter.com/kEf5PrRYCL
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 25, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Biden Administration and Sen. Casey announce assistance for over 100,000 BCTGM workers and retirees covered by the B & C Pension Fund #saveourpensions #butchlewisact https://t.co/XqKbCDvamj
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) June 22, 2024
Boilermakers:
Today, Canada recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day 🇨🇦 Read #Boilermakers Canada's editorial honoring Indigenous People https://t.co/jLzPtZF0On
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 24, 2024
Bricklayers:
A special shout out to DCTC PCC Instructor Erin McNamara for being recognized as the winner in the Union/Trade Association Member category at the IL Real Estate Journals 2024 awards!
We commend Erin’s dedication to the BAC and to mentoring future bricklayers and craftworkers. pic.twitter.com/VM5H9KdKf5
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 25, 2024
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Congratulations Curtis! https://t.co/qHUm7Pql6M
— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 20, 2024
Communications Workers of America:
For decades, corporate-backed politicians have traded away our jobs for profits. But with President Biden we've seen a change.
CWA members across the country are working side-by-side with @POTUS and his pro-union, pro-worker Administration to create good, union jobs. #CWAStrong pic.twitter.com/EpbK666Een
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 25, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:
The 2024 @ALALibrary Annual Conference & Exhibition starts on Thursday! Get ready by learning more about the professional library workforce. #1u https://t.co/wKHcxLVzGF pic.twitter.com/JFHLYekih2
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 25, 2024
Electrical Workers:
The #IBEW's newest apprenticeship initiative is focused on training workers for the booming Battery and advanced manufacturing sectors. https://t.co/rvo4Re9i15
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 25, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Congratulations, Teresa Payne!⭐️
Teresa became the first female Business Manager to lead Local 64.Read more of Teresa’s story: https://t.co/ffmt9Bl7Jr #InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #HFIAW #womenintrades #womanintrades #trades #union pic.twitter.com/LImEV6T4Hu
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) June 18, 2024
International Labor Communications Association:
Don’t panic, you have a week left to submit your entries to the Labor Media Awards! Get those submissions in by July 1: https://t.co/9YGKIYAudh pic.twitter.com/hInMxMPoAZ
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) June 24, 2024
Jobs With Justice:
Can you imagine being fired by an app?
Uber calls it "deactivation," but drivers expose it for what it is: a behind-the-scenes, unfair practice used to keep drivers in line.
But drivers across the country are rising up. Watch this ⬇️ https://t.co/t7okcXfy66
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 25, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The fear of being outed or having their sexual orientation or gender identity disclosed without their consent can lead to significant stress. #ProtectLGBTQ+Rights pic.twitter.com/S2NbbHs7fI
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 25, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:
LABOR ART OF THE WEEK
Labor Strike, 1939
Philip Tipperman (American, 1916 -1969)
The Brooklyn College Library Collection https://t.co/EU5BVUnbhB #PhilipTipperman #LaborHistory #1939Strike #BrooklynCollegeLibrary #AmericanArt #ArtHistory— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) June 22, 2024
Laborers:
Strength, skill, and solidarity: Women in the trades embody all these qualities and more. #LIUNA is proud to stand with our union sisters who are shaping the future of construction! #GirlPower #WomenInTheTrades pic.twitter.com/PiTcnxv1cg
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 26, 2024
Machinists:
Delta is still breaking international labor standards by interfering with workers' inherent right to freely organize their union, without fear and intimidation. 😡https://t.co/i6XnWKCtIL
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) June 24, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD PRESIDENT OFFERS ‘HEARTFELT GRATITUDE AND ADMIRATION’ FOR SEAFARERS@SeafarersUnion @ITFglobalunion https://t.co/fc0G0VcpZV
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 25, 2024
Metal Trades Department:
An interesting take on how the U.S. can improve shipbuilding https://t.co/KLaFcCMs8b
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 20, 2024
Musical Artists:
AGMAzine Spotlight: AGMA Soloist Allegra De Vita Explores the Parallels Between Singing and Martial Arts: https://t.co/jD2TbUAx3z pic.twitter.com/gXrHP4eSDG
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 24, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Summer is upon us, which means temperatures are rising across the country. What does that mean for our facilities? Join your NATCA OSHA Reps for a webinar Thursday, June 27 at 5 p.m. ET to find out. Register Here: https://t.co/TxcTrP9Oiv pic.twitter.com/01eMtu0LQx
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 26, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Up next in our Convention 2024 Series: What is the order of the convention? Follow this thread to learn more and check out our previous videos at https://t.co/g94ntzzKLX. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/j9ea1g0tu4
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 25, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
#Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX, found out they had been freed two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, we’re honoring Black domestic workers as we continue to fight for their respect. pic.twitter.com/VRpMpzAIus
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 19, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE Secures Housing Refunds for Forest Service Employee Renters: https://t.co/LPn2ye8r8G
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) June 25, 2024
National Nurses United:
The average health care CEO in the U.S. makes $15 million a year — yes, million.
And it's not just the health care industry. CEO pay is ballooning while many working people are just struggling to get by! 😡 https://t.co/cmWraJfLyC
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) June 25, 2024
NWSL Players Association:
Today we celebrate & honor #juneteenth
❤️💛💚🖤 pic.twitter.com/8S6A60s3Hv— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) June 19, 2024
NFL Players Association:
Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones went back to his alma mater high school in Detroit to host his free “Limitless” football camp for 150 kids, continuing his tradition of supporting his hometown for the third consecutive year. #CommunityMVP pic.twitter.com/YWT6zKE4Z9
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 21, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:
"Because of the work I do, as well as the work of all of my sisters in the trades, I know that the path to a meaningful career in construction will be that much easier to walk for the women that follow us."
-Jennifer Wilson, @IBEW569https://t.co/fRytUqbkCP— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 26, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:
“The best part about being a union rep,” said Phoebe Feldsher of @OPEIULocal8 “is the moment people wake up to their own power.” We are proud to highlight their contributions to the labor movement – as a member, steward and union representative – this #PrideMonth! #UnionPride pic.twitter.com/CliVEwAO0h
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) June 25, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:
If you look around, even in rivers and oceans, you can see the proud work of our union!
District Council 39/ LU 1151 members blasted, repaired, and repainted the Belleisle Bay Ferry. This cable ferry crosses Belleisle Bay on the Saint John River in New Brunswick. pic.twitter.com/idKPToWwol
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 24, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“As waves of labor activism sweep the country, women of color are leading union growth, while union women in construction & manufacturing are raising labor and safety standards for all workers.”https://t.co/kLkIk5Auj0
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 26, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
From @WhiteHouse proclamation 2024: "On Juneteenth, may we celebrate the essence of freedom that galvanized the country, the progress we have made in our Nation, and all that is possible when we march forward together." #juneteenth #ourhistory #ourstory pic.twitter.com/kW7kNDefuL
— PASS (@PASSNational) June 19, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Your Sunday evening reminder that the “the most important word in the language of the working-class is solidarity.” #1u pic.twitter.com/nQ0ZSEkuIi
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 23, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:
There are several job-related factors that increase your risk of heat-related illness and death. Learn how to protect yourself and your crew at: https://t.co/kIzQSZgBi9 #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/TtIO6MpL6E
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 26, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:
✨ #ICYMI: #SagAftraMembers @TatsBGats and @TiffanyYvonneC speak out on hairstyling equity in Hollywood. The @Nightline story highlights the challenges actors of color face and highlights recent contract wins for better hairstyling standards.https://t.co/XJVKDdrsZz
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 25, 2024
Solidarity Center:
We condemn the murder of #Guatemala union leader Anastacio Tzib Caal & extend our deepest condolences to his family, the two children he leaves behind & his union sisters & brothers in SITRATEXPIA II.
Full statement here: https://t.co/iWXZWVgwHN. pic.twitter.com/mMwUrfdWX1
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 26, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Today’s #PrideMonth spotlight is Local 769 Business Agent, Thomas Pusateri. Thomas has served as shop steward on various projects as well as on several Local 769 committees. In his spare time, Thomas volunteers at St. Francis Catholic Worker House and Little Sisters of the Poor… pic.twitter.com/z9mJp9hUkV
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 26, 2024
Transport Workers Union:
Take it from esteemed TWU lawyer Holly Olivia-Van Horsten: “Organizing is power!” ✊ pic.twitter.com/9UskJtKM3q
— TWU (@transportworker) June 19, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:
Representing the near 50,000 @boilermakernews members is John Mansker, Director of Railroad Lodge Services. We are proud to have him on TTD's Executive Committee this #TransportationTuesday. pic.twitter.com/xW0FirjlCI
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 25, 2024
UAW:
In this @mcall op-ed, three UAW members who work at the BMW-RDC in Nazareth, PA, share why they are ready to strike if the company refuses to offer a record contract by June 30.
"Like workers across the country who have stood up to billion-dollar companies, we’re raising our… pic.twitter.com/g5TIO8ZaSY
— UAW (@UAW) June 26, 2024
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Zoom in: Workers voted in favor of a union 74% of the time this year (through April) — a jump from 2019 when it was 69%. https://t.co/tHx20yJPXp
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 21, 2024
UNITE HERE:
🚨Breaking News: Gwen Mills has been elected as the first woman President in UNITE HERE’s 130-year history!
This is a monumental moment for our union and a step forward for the entire labor movement. pic.twitter.com/vUJtUSpQJv
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 20, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Happy #NationalBeauticiansDay!
Let's show some ❤️for our UFCW members who bring beauty & confidence to our lives! pic.twitter.com/BRH0xIuGtT
— UFCW (@UFCW) June 26, 2024
United Steelworkers:
📣 It’s Union Organizing Week in Pennsylvania!
Pittsburgh-area workers from Eos Energy, the Frick Museum and University of Pittsburgh staff spoke on Tuesday at the Pennsylvania state capitol to share why they’re organizing unions at their workplaces. pic.twitter.com/q1OXsvkXk0— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) June 26, 2024
Utility Workers:
“Organizing a women's committee can serve several important purposes:
1. Representation: Women's committees ensure that the perspectives and needs of women are represented and addressed within an organization or community.' 🧵 pic.twitter.com/CQRkgIvO0F
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) June 26, 2024
Working America:
Beat the heat without worrying about your budget. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers assistance in covering cooling expenses. Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements here: https://t.co/HdcHFNx4BS #LIHEAP #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/MkkAxM0Ozv
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) June 20, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:
Congratulations to WGAE member Joyzel Acevedo on being one of 42 union members to be awarded a 2024 @UnionPlus Scholarship!
2025 UP scholarship applications are now open. ✍️ Apply -> https://t.co/XL5LszG26E
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) June 25, 2024
