Be Safe and Get Vaccinated: 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:
As more members return to work, more Equity staff has been assigned to administering your contracts. Use the newly updated Find Your Business Rep page on the portal to contact the appropriate staff member for any contract questions – https://t.co/xZ1VzSIshC pic.twitter.com/phI3qXCjZH
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) August 18, 2021
AFGE:
Today is our 89th birthday! 🎉🎉
Since its creation, our union’s mission has been to build a better workplace for government employees – and that’s what we’ve been doing for the past nine decades. #1u pic.twitter.com/5rd4Xmo66S
— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 18, 2021
AFSCME:
Greg Bailey, a conservator at The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, wants to make sure pay is more equitable for employees & worker safety & health are top priorities for management. The way to achieve those and other goals, workers say, is to form a union. https://t.co/B01drF0LZa
— AFSCME ✊ Pass the #PROAct (@AFSCME) August 18, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
This is a disgusting misinformation campaign from #BigPharma. We have to call out these fallacies when we see them. Medicare drug price negotiation will save people money and save lives!https://t.co/YHLKm9dd5k
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 18, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
International President John Costa mourns the loss of our Local 265-San Jose, CA brother Henry Gonzales and calls out the VTA for their failure to address mental health and safety in the workplace. https://t.co/S8Vu0OZ9VV #1u #VTA
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 18, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
“As students, families & staff return to school, I am grateful for how far science and medicine have come, & I am mindful of how urgent it is that we move ahead with them. Please be safe & get vaccinated.”
Read & RT @rweingarten‘s latest in the @nytimes: https://t.co/B7g2QWxOKH
— AFT (@AFTunion) August 15, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
Our Senators must take bold action to protect our voting rights. Our demands are clear: eliminate the filibuster & pass the #ForThePeopleAct, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. #VotingRightsMarch
Call now: https://t.co/LJNKkMxLbG pic.twitter.com/j908OK8r7o— APWU National (@APWUnational) August 14, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
As summer comes to an end, a new school year approaches! Be sure to prepare your children, family, friends, students, and neighbors aged 12 and up for the upcoming school year with a free COVID-19 vaccine!
Find vaccines near you at https://t.co/OVcsr1nbMq.#WeCanDoThis pic.twitter.com/vZZkbt6aEL
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) August 17, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Happy National Aviation Week! Reminder, @Sept11Memorial is providing free Museum access to crewmembers both active & retired. https://t.co/AVWVMOQbmD
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 18, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Welcome to the BCTGM! https://t.co/kmpazVqPlV
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) August 18, 2021
Boilermakers:
Safety first! #Boilermakers at L-83 (Kansas City, Missouri) and Enerfab are celebrating a zero recordables safety record at the Columbia Municipal Power Plant in Columbia, Missouri 👏 https://t.co/5c25agrB03#BoilermakersUnion #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/7XMIWsZoR6
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 18, 2021
Bricklayers:
Listen to IUBAC President @Tdriscollbac discuss the passing of Trumka, the PRO Act, infrastructure bill and more on the @RickSmithShow 📻 #infrastructure https://t.co/8drbJcTJg1 https://t.co/hgchg4ukrH
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) August 16, 2021
California School Employees Association:
Our top priority is, and always has been, ensuring the safety of students and staff. Read our statement on @CAgovernor‘s decision to require vaccines or regular testing for school staff: pic.twitter.com/Ry65ItgMVI
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) August 11, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Join us for our 21st Biennial Virtual CLUW Convention October 7 – 9. https://t.co/rykwTuzL6D pic.twitter.com/iBPXUGADpu
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) August 10, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
Thanks to @TerryMcAuliffe for speaking with CWAers last night.
CWA endorses McAuliffe for VA Governor because we can count on him to support working people and keep Virginia on track for a strong recovery from the pandemic.
Learn more: https://t.co/eq3IyB7Tay pic.twitter.com/GfPk8Wr5Lf
— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 18, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to the employees of the @greenlightbklyn and @YoursTrulyBklyn on joining together in union with @RWDSU! #1u https://t.co/vB9lMbd0Zf
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) August 18, 2021
Electrical Workers:
— IBEW (@IBEW) August 18, 2021
Fire Fighters:
#IAFF-Endorsed HERO Act Introduced in the Senatehttps://t.co/h7rd2IhFtb
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) August 18, 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) August 18, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Convention Recap – Members, Leaders, Staff Honor Retiring President Paul Shearon, Delegates Elect New Leadership, Set Policy, and Commit Resources to Building Union Power https://t.co/jsFm10fA92#1u #canlab
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 13, 2021
International Labor Communications Association:
14: number of days left to enter our Labor Media Awards contest. Don’t delay! Submit your best work today! https://t.co/SpcmwcclNP
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) August 13, 2021
Ironworkers:
Iron Workers Local 25 mobile training facility courtesy of IMPACT. pic.twitter.com/LSm6X8qLSz
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) August 17, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
When you preach the values of a democratic workplace for clicks, but fail to practice these values yourself, you have to call it what it is — a grift.https://t.co/YoOUIK3eYB
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) August 18, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to #RestoreTheVRA and ensure Americans can safely and freely cast our ballots so that every voice is heard and our elections reflect the will of the people. Take action to protect voting: https://t.co/oeBUgIL0E2 pic.twitter.com/dx1hEUXBgm
— Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (@LCLAA) August 18, 2021
Laborers:
It’s more than a job, it’s a rewarding career earning competing wages, health and wellness benefits and the highest standard of workplace safety! Union Strong, #LiUNA Strong! pic.twitter.com/X4OLwBUsV5
— LiUNA! Canada (@LiUNACanada) August 17, 2021
Machinists:
Service to the community are words we live by, emblazoned on the IAM Flag. Retired Machinists Union member and former @IAMW3Center employee Jerry Guyer exemplifies what it means to help those in need.https://t.co/5AUircovLN
— Machinists Union | Pass the #PROAct (@MachinistsUnion) August 18, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
Peter J. McGuire was the founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. In 1882, he called upon 30,000 workers to march in New York for 8 hour work days and succeeded 4 years later. He became the unofficial founder of Labor Day. #LaborHistory pic.twitter.com/DEDQdhLWQO
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) August 16, 2021
Mine Workers:
“Coal miners have always had to fight for everything they’ve ever had,” Kolenc said. “Since 1890, when we first started, nobody’s ever handed us anything. So we’re not about to lay our tools down now.”#WarriorMetsWrong https://t.co/TONMjVEdVT
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) August 17, 2021
Musical Artists:
We are happy to report a tentative agreement with Lyric Opera of Chicago. AGMA Artists at Lyric Opera who have contracts for the 21-22 season should continue reading for important ratification information: https://t.co/qII57ahR2b pic.twitter.com/9ZQ7R6400Y
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) August 12, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE) recently held its annual training conference. @PaulRinaldi was a guest speaker on the Labor Management panel. Read the full story: https://t.co/YE0HxVJ3iy pic.twitter.com/kUq99zXpmY
— NATCA (@NATCA) August 17, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
The NALC Veterans Group has 15,000 members and is growing! Have you joined? NALC’s Veterans Group provides connections and resources for letter carriers who are current or former military service members. Learn more and join today. https://t.co/mDHCpbBGz4 pic.twitter.com/DGUmmG6qrR
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 18, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Please read and share…
In the days ahead, a legislative breakthrough can be achieved if immigrants are given a chance to speak for themselves. And if they are heard.
THIS *MUST BE* THE YEAR. https://t.co/paKyz9ShBZ
— NDLON (@NDLON) August 11, 2021
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
“It’s often the people with the least amount of power and resources who are bearing the burden of safety for our entire society.” — @aijenpoo
Many care workers lack access to essentials like transportation & child care. It’s time to change that. https://t.co/KEWFy1Stgw
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) August 18, 2021
National Nurses United:
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻#WearAMask
Pass it on. pic.twitter.com/xHRHGUkXjg— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 18, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Drivers are being foreclosed on, their medallion – their job – is confiscated & sold to bidders. Made jobless, they then are sued to pay off balance left on the loan. The city inflated values, banks engaged in predatory lending. They all made millions. Drivers are in poverty. pic.twitter.com/25XT6huzWM
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) August 12, 2021
NFL Players Association:
.@AllenRobinson continued to invest in Chicago kids this summer. The Bears WR cut the ribbon on the city’s second @ARWithinReach reading zone space at Orville T. Bright School, providing hundreds of age-appropriate books for students. #CommunityFriday
(📸: @ChicagoBears) pic.twitter.com/StMPoNtiei— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 13, 2021
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
In April, the @CleBCTC Tradeswomen Committee volunteered their time and skills to help upgrade Haven House, a local homeless overflow shelter.
Check out this article for more about their efforts!
🔗: https://t.co/q7PN1F2fUr pic.twitter.com/lOVyi6cb3T
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 17, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:
Welcome to our union family, @NJForwardUnion! ✊❤️ https://t.co/z6jm1rXKay
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) August 16, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
Lorna Woo, Political Director of IUPAT DC 50, has been instrumental to our PRO Act campaign.
Lorna was essential in getting dozens of unions and community organizations to support our Pass the PRO Act campaign along with both of Hawaii’s Congressional and Senate delegations. pic.twitter.com/GVTuefZxNa
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) August 17, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Kudos to @POTUS for proposing strong, real, tough Buy American rules! https://t.co/siJMf3I2F1
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) August 17, 2021
Pride At Work:
We stand with the New York Times workers walking out today! #1u #solidarity https://t.co/GeRTftPG0M
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) August 11, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Thank you @SecMartyWalsh & @RepPeterDeFazio for meeting with PASS member Ken Werling during this morning’s labor event in Oregon. Your support of workers (including dedicated public servants PASS represents at FAA & DoD) is key to #BuildBackBetter. #publicservice #aviationsafety pic.twitter.com/TV44C87DxX
— PASS (@PASSNational) August 11, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
check out the thread below if you’re looking for some union jams for your playlist! thx to everyone sharing their favorite union songs! https://t.co/8BY6tRgKtI
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 18, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:
The right length lanyard will protect workers in a fall: https://t.co/UTBbknBF8i #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/pipeOaRjcG
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 18, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA recording artists deserve to be paid when their music is played on FM/AM radio. Join us in the fight for #musicfairness by contacting your representative and asking them to support the American Music Fairness Act TODAY: https://t.co/nQE1T7SfXy pic.twitter.com/S46iVZTf4m
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 17, 2021
Solidarity Center:
With 20+ yrs in the aviation sector, one woman laid off in #SouthAfrica during #COVID19 says she lost her house, car, medical aid & depends on her grandparents to survive.
“I have got a warm bed & a plate of food. Other than that, I don’t have anything.”https://t.co/uCaX8FsG1M
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 17, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Another newsroom pay study with disgraceful results. If this were a study of any other New York business, management would be rallying staff to expose the scandal! #PayEquity now. https://t.co/1aw6HEpU31
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 13, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
“Ultimately, a union allows workers to have the ability to speak out about their work conditions without their bosses retaliating against them. It provides a form of protection for workers in precarious situations during deeply uncertain times.” https://t.co/mWHD44VlvE
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) August 18, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU congratulates our Envoy fleet service workers on their contract victory, achieving gains including significant wage increases and work rule improvements. Your negotiating team fought the bosses and brought back a T/A that improves each member’s quality of life.
— TWU (@transportworker) August 13, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
Bad behavior from airline passengers is surging, but these passengers rarely face consequences for their abusive behavior towards flight attendants, even when they are violent. We need to do more to protect these frontline workers. https://t.co/CW1tWrFuZG
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) August 17, 2021
UAW:
UAW Local 897 Health and Safety Inspector Darwin Ost is taking a 2,400 mile bike ride, stopping at UAW local halls along the way to raise money and awareness for Type 1 diabetes. https://t.co/2jLy8gT6Hf
— UAW (@UAW) August 12, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
Make the Check!#Afghanistan #BuddyCheck https://t.co/yvIONURhq6
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) August 17, 2021
UNITE HERE:
“The legislator must protect the right to organize, only approving gaming compacts that contain strong enforcement language protecting workers rights and the right to organize.”
– Amber Parrish Baur, Executive Director of @UFCWWSC8 pic.twitter.com/p6r9YQoIAm
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 18, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
Congratulations to @UFCW5 for scoring key victories for cannabis workers across the San Francisco Bay Area!
These victories include first-ever agreements to unionize workers at a cannabis manufacturer & lab.#1u #UnionStronghttps://t.co/yuF0jEclES
— UFCW (@UFCW) August 16, 2021
United Steelworkers:
“The legislator must protect the right to organize, only approving gaming compacts that contain strong enforcement language protecting workers rights and the right to organize.”
– Amber Parrish Baur, Executive Director of @UFCWWSC8 pic.twitter.com/p6r9YQoIAm
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 18, 2021
Utility Workers:
“We never leave a fallen brother or sister behind.”https://t.co/I94Y4VekPP pic.twitter.com/r9gCByL114
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) August 18, 2021
Working America:
Spoiler alert: it’s more than 7.25/hourhttps://t.co/D2oQeRJzPt
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) August 17, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
Today, August 17, 6pm ET / 3pm PT
PITCH PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:
COMEDY EDITION
(via Zoom)Join us as three WGA members pitch and get feedback from a panel of experienced comedy executives: @marclieberman, @CaraMaz, and @honestbritt.https://t.co/oqrBk8l9Ky
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) August 17, 2021
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 08/19/2021 – 11:00