Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility: 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.
A. Philip Randolph Institute:
APRI family and friends! Please find the 51st APRI NEC call letter and registration forms here, and you also can print them from the https://t.co/dv53dlnJ1E website!
Also be aware, rooms are filling up fast so please go to https://t.co/fgBCupYNjA to reserve your room today!! pic.twitter.com/YU1eT9vdiT— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) March 17, 2022
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/oa33DA5A1C pic.twitter.com/bSm2CfPDPK
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) March 29, 2022
AFGE:
#UnionStrong #AFGENOW https://t.co/rkqGqbwwrW
— AFGE 9th District (@AFGE9th) March 29, 2022
AFSCME:
We support the Condé Nast Union because everyone deserves a say in their working conditions. #1u #UnionizeConde https://t.co/GROPT3cfrr
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) March 29, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Americans pay the highest drug prices in the world.
But there’s a simple solution to finally rein in pharmaceutical corporations:
Requiring Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. https://t.co/UiaTghMdQr
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) March 29, 2022
Amalgamated Transit Union:
This past weekend in San Antonio, TX, members from Local 694 took part in the 26th annual Cesar Chavez March to honor the great humanitarian and United Farm Workers Union founder who worked tirelessly for Latinos and working families. #CesarChavez #1u #Labour pic.twitter.com/HvYBNwcSOH
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) March 29, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Announcing the new Welcome to @The_AFM video–created to introduce new members to the benefits of membership. It’s an excellent resource for local officers in conjunction with membership drives and organizing campaigns. https://t.co/qbpO7Q0tYi
— AFM (@The_AFM) March 16, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
Solidarity and Community Support Won a Contract for Minneapolis Educators
Congratulations to @MFT59 & @MFT59ESP on ratifying their new contract for a #SafeAndStableMPS that Minneapolis students deserve. pic.twitter.com/N9OhGVtTdc
— AFT (@AFTunion) March 28, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
BREAKING: APWU Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman has announced that he is stepping down from his position effective March 26, 2022. President Mark Dimondstein has appointed Charlie Cash to fill the position. Read more:https://t.co/yEh2dVCK8X
— APWU National (@APWUnational) March 22, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Strong women build strong communities and thanks to all of our powerful #immigrant women, our nation has flourished. For generations, immigrant women have fought for their families, jobs, communities, selves, and for a #PathwayToCitizenship. #WomensHistoryMonth#WeAreHome pic.twitter.com/SaUyr8UEts
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) March 28, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
“Our hearts go out to the family & loved ones of crew and passengers on China Eastern Flight 5735. AFA-CWA is offering our support to our sisters & brothers at China Eastern Airlines.”
Any Flight Attendants, family or affected aviation community may call AFA EAP at 800-424-2406 https://t.co/4XQnYDVqdH
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 21, 2022
Boilermakers:
#Boilermakers stand with our brothers and sisters at @MineWorkers. Read the AFL-CIO’s full statement: https://t.co/0v4DX9fNsT@AFLCIO #UnionStrong #WeAreOne #1u
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) March 28, 2022
Bricklayers:
in 2022 being too cool for trade school is OUT
union apprenticeships are IN pic.twitter.com/D0E2TBnQup— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) March 28, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
#NCAPRI#USWStrong#womenofsteel#1u#ncaflcio pic.twitter.com/FOxef001am
— NC A Philip Randolph Institute Inc. (@NCAPRI1985) March 29, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
The White House unveiled a series of actions Tuesday intended to narrow the gender and racial pay gaps, including by reeling in the use of salary histories in determining federal wages.
Watch live here: https://t.co/5I826bzwpI pic.twitter.com/aqvhcGr4Sj— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) March 15, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
Check out this week’s CWA bargaining update!https://t.co/6Y6URJlfcr
— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 27, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
A lot of the cities where women earn equal to or out earn men are in states with high union density, coincidence? 🤔https://t.co/fBkZc6vhUG
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) March 29, 2022
Electrical Workers:
One of the few reasons to HIRE UNION! #IBEW #local654 #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/7TEnSXn953
— IBEW 654 (@ibewlu654) March 29, 2022
Fire Fighters:
WSCFF Achieves Longstanding Pension Reform Goal https://t.co/WFnso8mKVc
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) March 29, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
The Insulators Union is known as the Energy Conservation Specialists and has been Green since 1903. https://t.co/VHwrdWFP3d
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 29, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
Join ILCA this Friday, Apr 1 for a lunchtime webinar session on Social Media Ads 101, hosted by our members at 617 Media Group!
Join us at 12:30 PM: https://t.co/fFgFaNZaWd
Join us at 3:30 PM: https://t.co/EyfmzZbl6I pic.twitter.com/XJSHCnTt5w
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) March 29, 2022
Ironworkers:
#BreakingNews: #ironworkers at TWO Southern CA companies have filed for representation with the Iron Workers #union
Congratulations to the workers of South Coast Iron and Titan Steel for standing together with their co-workers to form a union ✊💪 pic.twitter.com/QehrNocDsm
— Ironworkers (@TheIronworkers) March 28, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
A great read on why Amazon workers want a union. We know outcomes for workers in unions are better than for those who don’t have one. From health and safety, higher wages, better benefits, and just plain old respect, workers in unions win. https://t.co/KYtCMW3Ww7
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) March 29, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Isaula left Chiapas, Mexico, at age 10. As a #PhenomenalFarmworker, she has traveled to CO, FL, GA & OH to harvest chilis, onions, oranges & cabbages. She is proud to be a farmworker & dreams of growing her own produce to sell. During #NFAW2022, we celebrate dreamers like Isaula. pic.twitter.com/znAGsi6eEG
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 29, 2022
Laborers:
White House announces a $2.9 billion funding opportunity by the Transportation Department for major infrastructure projects this year. https://t.co/hNvfcXfPxH
Start a prosperous career in construction today by finding a training center near you: https://t.co/8EyOwzDNb3#LIUNA pic.twitter.com/NF6fXD9WUb
— Laborers’ Local 579 (@LiUNA579) March 26, 2022
Machinists:
Southwest Airlines is securing its experienced workforce with a new agreement that we negotiated on their behalf. That’s what we do: improve lives.https://t.co/qCyyPdhUlJ
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) March 29, 2022
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH FIRED P&O UNION CREWS https://t.co/BwObjjUKHK
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) March 18, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
Voting is essential and protecting the right to vote without fear of being discriminated against should always be a priority. #VotingRightsAct https://t.co/wcHL25UFgM
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 29, 2022
Mine Workers:
To all Vietnam Veterans, welcome home and thank you for your service. pic.twitter.com/bAUtgTOpXV
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) March 29, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMAzine Spotlight: Kristine Covillo Lynch on Searching for an Identity Beyond “Dancer” https://t.co/XkwZw2BQA3 pic.twitter.com/TeIZRzSgSe
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) March 28, 2022
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA:
“You are part of the NATCA Majority, and this week once again lights the flame of legislative activism for our great Union,” said NATCA Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge, as programming from the #NATCAinWashington stage concluded for the day. https://t.co/Qv51HMTneL pic.twitter.com/p7eBGJqS0h
— NATCA (@NATCA) March 28, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
On Jan. 4, Lynn Lynott was sworn in as the first woman president of Scranton, PA Branch 17! She is pictured here with previous branch presidents Walter Sanko and Tom Gavin. Congratulations, Lynn! pic.twitter.com/NAsK58fRyg
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 29, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Time to call on Los Angeles elected leaders to get behind and pass #VisionAct! It’s about immigrant rights, and it’s about making sure justice reform applies to all. #ICEoutofCalifornia
Let’s do this Senators! @Portantino @SenSusanRubio @SenBobArchuleta @SenBobHertzberg pic.twitter.com/OXG5hLdsvy
— NDLON (@NDLON) March 25, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
It’s time to recognize domestic work for what it is: the work that makes all other work possible.
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 29, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE Wildland Firefighters Urge White House to Increase Firefighter Pay – https://t.co/CuMjOuncKL
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) March 25, 2022
National Nurses United:
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Nurse Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was the first and only woman elected chief of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Here’s her inspiring story. 🧵⤵️ (1/6) pic.twitter.com/IrapKwCQN6
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) March 29, 2022
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Valentina used to drive stretch limo, today she’s driving taxi to fight for her husband who had his medallion seized because he was a few days late. He was told by OSP’s servicer that they demanded money to get the medallion back “to teach him a lesson.” #DebtForgiveness NOW! pic.twitter.com/78mLi0QAv8
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) March 28, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
Leveraging the athlete network to equip our players for life after sport. We are thrilled to work with K21 Edge to provide resources and mentorship opportunities to NWSLPA members to maximize their professional soccer playing experience. pic.twitter.com/OYmRjvRf4h
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) March 22, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Who puts maple syrup in the fridge? Asking for @GregMancz & @Michael31Thomas #AthleteAnd | @AthleteAnd_ pic.twitter.com/LAIjwU9iDu
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 28, 2022
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
It’s almost that time 😎 Our 2022 Legislative Conference kicks off next week and we can’t wait to see you all in person for the first time since 2019!
There’s a great lineup of events, workshops, and speakers in store – stay tuned 👀#UnitedWeBuild // #NABTU2022 pic.twitter.com/5hSm2ZAD82
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 29, 2022
Office and Professional Employees:
WHAT. A. WEEK!
Congrats to @Nava_United on becoming the largest union of civic tech workers in the United States! 👏✊
Let’s start working on negotiating a fair first contract that reflects Nava’s values AND respects the crucial work done by Nava staff each and every day! #1u https://t.co/EGInE4uOJo
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) March 25, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union has provided security for and uplifted millions of working families with family-sustaining wages and high-quality benefits throughout our proud 135-year history.
If you’re looking for a better future and a new career in the skilled trades, come join our union! pic.twitter.com/fyKk4Uwu2s
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 29, 2022
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Volunteer for your #OPCMIA Local Union’s phone bank to inform fellow members about urgent legislative & political issues affecting your lives. When you do, you’ll be entered into a raffle for one of four great prizes! Contact your Local today!https://t.co/R7pl5hSXql
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) March 29, 2022
Pride At Work:
We celebrate Trans workers all year long, but especially during Transgender Awareness Week!@EqualityFed #youareexactlywhoyouaremeanttobe#transvisibility #transvisibilityweek
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) March 29, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS looks forward to working w @BillyNolen_FAA as FAA acting administrator. Having recently participated in labor-management forum together, PASS hopes he will continue collaborating w/ labor partners as has @FAA_Steve. We are all committed to safety of American flying public!
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 28, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
ICYMI: last week, many workers were kept at their stations in the Bessemer Amazon warehouse while a mysterious gas filled the facility.
“Why is my health less important than a package getting shipped?” asks worker Isaiah Thomas #BamazonUnion https://t.co/oxTB2lepha
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 29, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Zero student loan debt when you join a union #apprenticeship. In fact, you make money while getting trained on the job. It’s crazy but true! #unionyes pic.twitter.com/QiEpzwSI7o
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) March 29, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
“No one can figure out your worth but you.”
Born on this date in 1918, Pearl Bailey, the first Black actor to win the SAG Life Achievement Award in 1976. Her contributions to the arts would also garner her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1988. #BOTD pic.twitter.com/e6rT3UKXiu
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 29, 2022
Seafarers:
From the @ITFglobalunion
Industry coordinates to help Ukrainian seafarers and their families evacuating Odessa https://t.co/9YGSUWFWYV #1u #UkraineRussiaWar— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) March 25, 2022
Solidarity Center:
In #Myanmar, union leaders, workers & all who are standing strong for #democracy in the face of the military junta are facing new threats to their lives as the regime steps up efforts to attack & kill them. WhatsHappeninginMyanmar @MyanmaDemocracy @ituc https://t.co/eUTynsXfD6
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 29, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Support the 500+ workers @CondeNast’s iconic brands: sign their petition calling on the company to voluntarily recognize @condeunion. #UnionizeConde https://t.co/9ACBiov8L7 https://t.co/V6awTIGn5u
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) March 29, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
#NewDeal4Animation!! https://t.co/vF50YVxPGn
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) March 29, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth the TWU will be saluting some members of the @Labor_Caucus Today, we celebrate @RepLawrence (D-MI-14). She serves as Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and serves on four other Caucuses & committeeshttps://t.co/ntYusquvTm pic.twitter.com/UGRU2NZFBh
— TWU (@transportworker) March 29, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
Without federal action, it’s nearly impossible for maritime workers to prove they got COVID-19 on the job.
Three times in the last two years, the House has passed legislation to boost COVID-19 workers’ compensation for these workers.
Yet the Senate has failed to act. https://t.co/BQuiWDPezx
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) March 24, 2022
UAW:
Congratulations to the Coalition of Labor Union Women on your 48th Anniversary!
To find out more about this empowering organization or to join click here: https://t.co/x1VN2r1urK#WHM #CLUW #UAWWomen pic.twitter.com/FZE0tely1G— UAW (@UAW) March 24, 2022
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Don’t ever cross the line. Support @UNITEHERE11 in their fight for justice. #Hollywood https://t.co/sB9ZKDMVkY
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) March 29, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
Thank you @LaborReporters for lifting up the story of veterans in labor and the @unionveterans mission to Always Be There For The Fight! #1u https://t.co/hdyBMWVbkn
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) March 26, 2022
UNITE HERE:
Housekeepers are out greeting Hilton guests with a clear message: We want to clean your room every day!@HiltonHotels ended automatic daily housekeeping, and some guests think it helps us – but rooms get dirtier and harder to clean after days without cleaning. pic.twitter.com/Vmui9ItkLz
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) March 28, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
#UFCWVictory ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾
ICYMI: Curaleaf medical cannabis dispensary workers in Philadelphia joined @UFCWLocal1776. They’re fighting for a union contract that provides wages increases, benefits, and most importantly, a voice in their workplace.https://t.co/pMcSrfGtts
— UFCW (@UFCW) March 29, 2022
United Steelworkers:
Local 88G Contract With Dow Features Raises, Wage Parity https://t.co/tLJszuQa7W
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) March 29, 2022
Utility Workers:
Not all heroes wear capes or have super strength… ours wear hardhats and are #UnionStrong! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/zXRMldw1Wm
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) March 29, 2022
Working America:
It was heralded as a game changer for America’s social safety net. It dramatically reduced child poverty. But, last month, the enhanced Child Tax Credit —a kind of ‘Social Security for kids’ expired and millions of American children sank back into poverty.https://t.co/znY1pWyAp6
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) March 29, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
Not all heroes wear capes or have super strength… ours wear hardhats and are #UnionStrong! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/zXRMldw1Wm
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) March 29, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 03/29/2022 – 15:56