PRO Act Week of Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week
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 Weekly comes out each Wednesday to update the membership on everything happening across the union. Subscribe today to stay in the loop – https://t.co/t1If4KYmCg pic.twitter.com/Z8kocGfHtW
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 20, 2021
AFGE:
We’re joining the @aflcio for #ProAct week and calling on senators to pass the PRO Act now. Take action and show your support for the PRO Act: https://t.co/aRD2L4Ci8n #1u #PassThePROAct
— AFGE (@AFGENational) July 19, 2021
AFSCME:
“This is an important moment for public workers across Virginia. Arlington County & Northern VA will be the model for what public sector collective bargaining in VA looks like.” – Robert Hollingsworth, executive director for AFSCME District Council 20. https://t.co/6LMrLk22wa
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) July 20, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
The #PROAct has some strong advocates behind it, but does it have the support of your Senator? Call them today to find out! https://t.co/ndbJvkrkpL
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) July 19, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Today in Portland, OR, newly elected officers and Executive Board members of Local 757-Portland, OR were installed by ATU Int. Pres. John Costa. The new Local officers are President/BA Shirley Block, VP Fred Casey, and FST Mary Longoria. #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin #1u pic.twitter.com/a28Q9IN3Hy
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 20, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
Check out @rweingarten‘s latest column about this year’s back-to-school campaign to ensure every school is a place where parents want to send their children, where educators want to work and where our kids have the #FreedomToThrive ➡️ https://t.co/FFYG1cuQdO pic.twitter.com/NgiNDIKcxA
— AFT (@AFTunion) July 18, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
“The key to the Postal Service’s bright future is the hard work and dedication of hundreds of thousands of postal workers…” President Dimondstein https://t.co/bpdXsp6Ebc #SaveThePostOffice #APWUnited
— APWU National (@APWUnational) July 20, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Join us August 5-8 at our virtual convention! We ask you to come together to use our voices to make a better future. From our past leaders to our future leaders, #APALAReimagining gives us a new perspective on how we can better our communities, one step at a time. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/9pmbXLs7iG
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) July 19, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
There is no more urgent time to protect the rights of working people. Workplace safety was won and enforced by unions—& w/o unions, inequality runs rampant & our health declines. Take Action: Sign the petition & let’s get the #PROAct signed into law. https://t.co/k8IFLktmFx #1u pic.twitter.com/XDCnsY8N2I
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 20, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Support FritoLay workers TODAY!
Take action and please RETWEET!#fritolaystrike #fritolaytopekastrike pic.twitter.com/KSQjd3B4cT— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) July 19, 2021
Boilermakers:
ATTN: PRO Act week of action‼️ Spread the word ‼️#Boilermakers this is the week to make our voices heard 📢 Use our toolkit w/ graphics, info, sample messages and more at: https://t.co/e21yHGqf7k pic.twitter.com/nglsw24SS7
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 19, 2021
Bricklayers:
College Park residents will soon have a new, beautiful terrazzo floors in their city hall thanks to @bac1mvd https://t.co/1cFHX7i57p
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) July 15, 2021
California School Employees Association:
Today @GavinNewsom signed an education budget that makes critical investments in CA’s students, including #UTK, more staff to support students & universal meals. CSEA Board Member Wayne Harris & Legislative Advocate Xong Lor were there to witness & celebrate this historic moment! pic.twitter.com/2q6nuPB9UF
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) July 9, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Today is the one-year anniversary of #JohnLewis‘s passing. Show some love for his life and legacy by telling Congress to protect our voting rights #GoodTrouble pic.twitter.com/odHRUgr2um
— CBTU (@CBTU72) July 17, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Mark your calendar for July 19 #MoralMonday pic.twitter.com/S3OpaDmxpK
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) July 17, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
Solidarity with rideshare drivers. ✊ https://t.co/FXrHi8MNCZ
— CWA (@CWAUnion) July 19, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
Negotiating a strong first union contract takes time and this piece highlights some of the reasons why https://t.co/vbUoEm9DYn
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) July 20, 2021
Electrical Workers:
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework will modernize the grid, expand broadband, electrify the transportation sector, revive U.S. manufacturing and upgrade railroads. Tell Congress to take action today. #ibewbuildbetter #buildbackbetter https://t.co/1Ayw67m8LC
— IBEW (@IBEW) July 19, 2021
Fire Fighters:
“We need to be a cohesive team to protect our communities and each other,” @IAFFPresident on labor/management relationships during virtual education session with Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association’s Don Lombardi pic.twitter.com/16CynL6xA2
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) July 15, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Advanced skills training taught in our numerous facilities across North America assist in delivering the expertise required in the precise, quality needs in specialized fabricating. Examples can include: Die Cutting, Sound Control, Thermal Barrier Products https://t.co/UxJnXYtAcb
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) July 19, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
SCMMA Local 222 Makes Gains During Pandemic Bargaining https://t.co/BAPEb3hfg2
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) July 17, 2021
Ironworkers:
New Jersey took a big step toward meeting the state goal of developing 7,500 MW of offshore wind capacity by 2035 on June 30 by selecting two developers to build 2,568 MW—the largest single award in the U.S. to date, said Gov. Phil Murphy.https://t.co/vuL6NxihCv
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) July 14, 2021
Italian American Actors:
GIAA and our president @carlofiorletta are proud to support the #PROAct – Protect the Right to Organize! @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/nbvWCzMBZf
— GIAA (@GIAA_Union) July 9, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
Who do you want to be when we build our future?@sunrisemvmt just launched https://t.co/YIxqGkhVrM, a place where you can envision what role you can play in building the future we all deserve.
Take the quiz to learn what your job could be in the decade of the #GreenNewDeal 👇🏾
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) July 19, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Hi Familia! Dr. Fauci answered questions straight from @MamásConPoder / @MomsRising members about the importance of the Latinx community to get vaccinated. Check it out!
https://t.co/B6pr5V39yi #WeCanDoThis pic.twitter.com/6L4j1sC17p— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 12, 2021
Laborers:
The time is NOW to rebuild our nation’s #infrastructure. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan #infrastructuredeal reached on June 24th is a robust investment that will restore our country and create good #union jobs! #infrastructureNOW
LEARN MORE: https://t.co/2dVE0DAkeP pic.twitter.com/ZLkBhWnfib
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 15, 2021
Machinists:
It’s time. Pass the #PROAct. #1u pic.twitter.com/OEPTx3HSe1
— Machinists Union | Pass the #PROAct (@MachinistsUnion) July 19, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
The Federal Workers Alliance, of which the Metal Trades Department is a member, sent a letter to Representatives Maloney and Connoly in support of the bipartisan ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act. pic.twitter.com/X3IfcIuZXf
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) July 20, 2021
Mine Workers:
Warrior Met Coal recently paid bonuses to upper-level management, while miners accepted pay cuts in 2016 to keep the company viable after filing bankruptcy. “We risk our lives every day to go underground and do a dangerous job…” #WarriorMetsWronghttps://t.co/gpaKNf38u1 pic.twitter.com/KeZc15TIdi
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) July 17, 2021
Musical Artists:
‼️DATE CHANGE‼️ The Dancers Caucus Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 3 at 8pm ET. Dancers who have already registered for the now-rescheduled July 20 meeting do not need to register again. We apologize for any inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/Zev7ViAmox
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) July 15, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA continues to highlight our union sisters and brothers who are also essential contributors across our nation’s workforce. Today, we highlight and thank our union siblings of Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC). https://t.co/0g9LDOiQ3e pic.twitter.com/0FY9sdYL5E
— NATCA (@NATCA) July 19, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine’s July #PostalRecord column covers how the dues of members who receive payments through OWCP are processed. Learn more.
📗 Read: https://t.co/OX8khyiWQD
🎧 Listen: https://t.co/4M6Uy31ERG pic.twitter.com/grNGyK0pN9— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) July 20, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
We have already walked the path. Some of us for decades. It is time for President Biden and Democrats in Congress to open the doorway to citizenship. Now.
— NDLON (@NDLON) July 16, 2021
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Domestic workers took care of America throughout the pandemic. Now it’s time for America to take care of domestic workers. pic.twitter.com/ZkjlhjJCLA
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) July 20, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Check out NFFE’s letter to the Biden-Harris Administration demanding more resources for federal firefighters to combat the wildfire crisis.https://t.co/82AQSwwoZq
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) July 16, 2021
National Nurses United:
Throughout the pandemic and beyond, #nurses fight back in unprecedented ways against hospital employer greed that has resulted in the death of more than 400 RNs.
Tomorrow, nurses across the country will hold a national day of action to PUT PATIENTS FIRST. #PatientsOverProfits pic.twitter.com/AswW1Xzr5e
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) July 20, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
On the darkest of days, we still hear that gentle voice rooting us on, with guidance and genuine solidarity. In moments of joy, we feel his pride. We love you, Hector. 🙏
Sending all our love to our sisters and brothers at @32BJSEIU #HectorPresente #HectorFigueroa— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) July 11, 2021
NFL Players Association:
“It starts with finding your passion, something that has meaning to you & that you can get behind. From there, it’s figuring out how to scale it, which was a big learning experience for me because, at first, I was a one-man show.” –@johnnytownsend1
🔗: https://t.co/EsblP7t3CM pic.twitter.com/TtZbR2ps2f
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 17, 2021
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
We look forward to continuing our investment in this vital part of the construction industry and partnering with the Biden Administration to create more work opportunities that achieve middle class family-sustaining careers for all construction workers. https://t.co/F4uPR17Cva
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) July 16, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:
Congrats to the newest members of our union family 🎉 🥳
Now it’s up to @johnffarrell and @stacyfmitchell to do the right thing: recognize their union with @OPEIULocal12 and begin bargaining a first contract that benefits everyone. ✊✊✊ #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/Ko9qzqhzUO
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) July 14, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
Over half of American workers are threatened with loss of job if they exercise their right to join a union.
In nearly half of union elections, employers break the law because the fines are cheaper than having a union contract.
This is why we need the PRO Act.
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) July 20, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Kudos to the graduates of the Building Union Diversity (BUD) program’s 21st Class! “Since 2014, it has helped 250 St. Louisans land careers in union. Of the participants, 84% were minorities, 22% were women & 7% were veterans.” @CementMasons527 https://t.co/FvZDGKfoI7
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) July 19, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS member @PASSmonika supporting @ALPAPilots and supporting workers’ right to organize! #PROAct #unionsolidarity #1u https://t.co/jQ0WviPTyY
— PASS (@PASSNational) July 20, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
#EidMubarak to all our Muslim family on this beautiful #EidAlAdha! pic.twitter.com/KSaL9xvsZn
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) July 20, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:
As this worker will tell you, it’s not worth sacrificing safety to get the job done: https://t.co/LwyWBsh7MA #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/BKpWp9LCBb
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 19, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and AMPTP Announce Tentative Agreement on Adjustments to COVID-19 Safety Agreement Reflecting Vaccines and Latest Science https://t.co/3tI1YeRELx
— SAG-AFTRA NEWS (@sagaftranews) July 20, 2021
Seafarers:
AFL-CIO: Democracy for All: Pass the PRO Act and S. 1 Press Conference, starting at 11am EST. Tune in at https://t.co/cxnBpp1cnG #1u
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) July 15, 2021
Solidarity Center:
“If you invest in #Myanmar, your investment will go to the military regime. And then the military regime, w/ your money, will buy guns and weapons, and then they will kill us”—Sandar, Myanmar union leader on our latest podcast 👇https://t.co/IWq7tB5LMx #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/dBu4Wvc2Xz
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 15, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
We condemn union busting and @FairVoteMN actions an call on FairVote Minnesota, and the nonprofit organizing community broadly, to treat workers with dignity and respect and support workers’ efforts to unionize their workplace. Sign the petition! https://t.co/e9pfFuXD0Q
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 20, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Reminder: Opposition to the #PROAct emanates entirely from those in power who fear what would happen if workers had a voice and fair representation in the workplace.
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) July 19, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
Short staffing is impacting the health & safety of TWU members. We are overworked and overextended as airline mismanagement pushes flight schedules that outpace safe staffing levels. We applaud @SenatorCantwell for her inquiry into this aviation crisis.https://t.co/hSjjTl3i8z
— TWU (@transportworker) July 17, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
We’re thrilled that @SecretaryPete uses transportation systems that are built, maintained, and powered by proud union members! Once-in-a-generation investments in these systems will create even more good jobs for working families. https://t.co/3tGM1YiiS8
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) July 13, 2021
UAW:
The site of the 1937 UAW Sit-Down Strike is set to become Michigan’s 104th state park: https://t.co/gG69LchEB0
— UAW (@UAW) July 19, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
Thank you for taking charge and working to keep our promises, @POTUS. https://t.co/wOGd5AA5M9
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) July 14, 2021
UNITE HERE:
As pandemic restrictions are lifted, the hotel industry is poised for a comeback—but housekeepers are getting left behind.
Here’s how.
THREAD🧵[1/xx] https://t.co/42UA6BreJM
— UNITE HERE 🌈✊🏽 (@unitehere) July 16, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Did you know that UFCW provides a financial literacy course for its members?
The course will teach you how to navigate through the complexities of credit, loans, debt & banking.
Seats are limited & will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Click below for more info:
— UFCW (@UFCW) July 20, 2021
United Steelworkers:
Tennessee AFL-CIO Hosting “Pass the PRO Act” Rally at Senator Hagerty and Senator Blackburn’s Nashville Offices: https://t.co/SYCK63vyDH
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) July 20, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:
USASers are going to Colombia this summer to build international solidarity and power with Colombian workers and movement leaders. We need your help to make this trip accessible to working class students! Please donate to our delegation scholarship fund: https://t.co/6onCndzPjV pic.twitter.com/RoAWEkwzG3
— USAS (@USAS) July 8, 2021
Utility Workers:
We’re developing some exciting new programming and resources for UWUA members & want to make sure we’re covering the topics that YOU care about the most. Help us make more of the impactful content you want to see by filling out a quick one-question survey. https://t.co/grRM9gQNW7 pic.twitter.com/aO2izJHvL4
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) July 20, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
Solidarity with nurses at @KeckMedUSC and @uscnorris #RNStrike ✊ https://t.co/YDwDLjMwZR
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) July 14, 2021
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