A Labor Revival: 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 is looking for part-time audition monitors in Chicago and Los Angeles. https://t.co/W3urqNfnvA pic.twitter.com/qN7mlckdjp
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) December 13, 2022
AFGE:
Last year, the prison installed window coverings on cells and placed limits on prisoner accounts to prevent the behavior. But when the current warden removed those protections, the union says the # of incidents increased from 12 per month to 46 in Nov. https://t.co/QZhdeo7Rqp
— AFGE (@AFGENational) December 13, 2022
AFSCME:
Although the New York Times News Guild’s 24-hour strike is over, you can still get your pro-worker word game fix with Strikle – a Wordle alternative made by AFSCME Local 1624 member Chris Pitts: https://t.co/J3vM8ASFFT #1u #Solidarity https://t.co/J6N6hIIdgx
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) December 9, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
CAUTION: recent audits show that Medicare Advantage plans consistently overcharged the government and taxpayers. https://t.co/L8svMZVImu
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) December 13, 2022
Amalgamated Transit Union:
It was a festive day in Washington, DC, today, as IPJohn Costa, IST Ken Kirk, IEVP Yvette Trujillo, and members of the ATU GEB had the distinct honor of joining President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at the White House Labor Holiday Party in DC pic.twitter.com/WOofO57800
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) December 13, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians go on strike amid contract negotiations https://t.co/axT3gS4trA
— AFM (@The_AFM) December 9, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
☑️ Voting rights heroes.
☑️ Public defenders.
☑️ Workers’ rights champions.Pivotal judicial nominees are long overdue for a final vote. Their confirmation will make way for more nominees like them #CourtsMatter
— AFT (@AFTunion) December 13, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
Solidarity forever! We’re proud to stand with our union family today rallying for rail workers ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/mYe183k2OH
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) December 13, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
APALA’s Young Leaders Council (YLC) will be hosting a virtual Organizing Institute (OI) on December 17 & 18 from 12-3 pm ET / 9 am-12 pm PT! Increase your organizing skills and sign up here: https://t.co/mgnxjVkR3y pic.twitter.com/iBhQeDBDY7
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) December 9, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
.@AirlinesDotOrg, @united, @Delta, @AmericanAir do you support women & moms in aviation? Your actions are holding up the right to pump for 9M+ women in the U.S. Don’t talk about equity & inclusion in aviation and fight against the PUMP Act. Stop blocking the PUMP Act NOW. https://t.co/bPKGkIeMGW
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) December 13, 2022
Boilermakers:
Tuesday Newsday: According to a recent article from The Miami Times, Americans are in the midst of a labor revival 💪 Read more: https://t.co/TCScTt4YXK#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong #UnionProud
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) December 13, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
#RaphaelWarnack #GA #Election2022 pic.twitter.com/FIsmQ5r5n7
— CBTU (@CBTU72) December 7, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
It makes no sense that all Latinas with reported earnings are paid an average of 54 cents to the dollar paid to white, male non-Hispanic workers. Change is long overdue. #LatinaEqualPay pic.twitter.com/osL0zBN5JE
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) December 8, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
We need change and we’re organizing to get it.
Don’t miss this @AlphabetWorkers event tomorrow (Dec 14) with @sarahljaffe! https://t.co/RLjb5pHJNS
— CWA (@CWAUnion) December 13, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
DYK non-union professionals of color support unions at a higher rates than non-union professionals as a whole. Learn more about the attitudes of non-union professionals: https://t.co/HX5DumqAdQ #1u pic.twitter.com/8nmXSu3hZk
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) December 13, 2022
Electrical Workers:
A first hand look at how #IBEW members from across North America are helping rebuild Florida after one of the worst storms of the century. https://t.co/KlJgfxPsFu
— IBEW (@IBEW) December 12, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Dir. of Canadian Affairs Adam Melnick had a great discussion with the Official Leader of Opposition Pierre Poilievre and MP Chris Lewis, Conservative Shadow Minister for Labour, on various topics affecting our Union. pic.twitter.com/a9l02cFX7M
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) December 13, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Urges Congress to Pass Omnibus Budget that Supports Working Families https://t.co/OuFK25uAAU
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) December 9, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
Today’s #MemberMonday is @CFM10208! The Chicago Federation of Musicians is an organization of 2,000 professional musicians. CFM members perform in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera Orchestra, the Chicago Sinfonietta, the orchestras for Chicago Broadway shows, etc! pic.twitter.com/VgR72dtoDH
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) December 12, 2022
Ironworkers:
Ironworkers are working on clean energy projects from coast to coast. We are building America’s future 💪 https://t.co/bJP52bDuEe
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) December 13, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
The future of unions is electric! ⚡️✊🏾 https://t.co/C6kZ7LsFxT
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) December 9, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Listed to our newest podcast episode to learn about the labor violations associated with the #FIFAWorldCup and hear from @MayRomanos, @amnesty Researcher!
🔽 Listen: https://t.co/2Irr23WIVN pic.twitter.com/HKgjbBV6qG— LCLAA (@LCLAA) December 7, 2022
Labor Heritage Foundation:
Coming in January…https://t.co/KjCwHPktfH
— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) December 9, 2022
Laborers:
#LIUNA in the news:
Supporting Alaska’s Willow Project Supports Our Unions https://t.co/N4nDxUVmYc
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) December 13, 2022
Machinists:
TAA is a lifeline to workers when their jobs are sent overseas due to bad trade policies.
We’re joining unions and advocacy organizations across the country to urge Congress to #SaveTAA and help workers suffering the consequences of unfair trade and outsourcing. ✊ https://t.co/HbCzaPwAZU
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) December 13, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
Pregnant workers shouldn’t fear discrimination when asking for accommodations. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will allow pregnant people to remain on the job to support their families without risking their health or the health of their baby. #PWFA https://t.co/euxhT7Nlqh
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) December 13, 2022
Mine Workers:
December 9, 1926, an explosion at the Francisco No. 2 mine in Francisco, IN, kills 37 miners. pic.twitter.com/CBZvRkFNhH
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) December 9, 2022
Musical Artists:
✊️IN THE NEWS: Philadelphia Orchestra’s choir moves to unionize via @PhillyInquirer https://t.co/liRFeiPyrA
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) December 9, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA President Rich Santa and Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge took the stage and welcomed attendees to the Union’s first-ever Activism and Training Expo. Read more about ATX here. https://t.co/qxgVrxb3Mv pic.twitter.com/w3U2pMluIj
— NATCA (@NATCA) December 13, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Today, meet Israel Fontanez of Southern IL Br. 1197. When he’s not delivering the mail, Israel builds wheelchair ramps to help make his community more accessible. Israel, and some partners, founded Mission Centralia, an organization that has built 50 ramps so far! #MemberMonday pic.twitter.com/34Yj7wABTn
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) December 12, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
👏 More workers demanding for protections please 👏
“He didn’t respect my pay. He didn’t respect my schedule,” said Sandoval, who has been a domestic worker in the nation’s capital for 25 years. “Because I didn’t have a contract.” – G. Sandoval#DALE https://t.co/LgTkMDQBRT
— NDLON (@NDLON) December 10, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We are cheering with pride that the DC council voted unanimously on the first vote to pass the #DCDomesticWorkersBillofRights 🎉 — this is what we have been working so hard for! https://t.co/raUEYLfdz9
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) December 12, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
First Responder Retirement Victory, Local 2086 Wins IAM Photo Contest, FEEA Scholarships, and much more – https://t.co/dBBskifkkS pic.twitter.com/VbzuY7kzrW
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) December 2, 2022
National Nurses United:
The fight to protect our patients is global! ✊
NNU nurses stand in solidarity with 270,000 @theRCN nurses across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland preparing for the largest strike in the history of the National Health Service! https://t.co/2kPGbMkfua
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) December 13, 2022
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Taxi drivers rally outside federal courthouse demanding paid damages for lost work. https://t.co/WqnPx9Oaiv
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) December 12, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
Our friends at the @TheWNBPA have worked tirelessly for this moment. 🧡
Welcome home, BG!#WeAreBG https://t.co/IzakEKhoP7
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) December 8, 2022
NFL Players Association:
ICYMI: @DevinWhite__40 passes the torch and congratulates our Week 14 #CommunityMVP @JHekker. Johnny gave back to his community through hosting a shopping spree and bowling event for kids in Charlotte last week.
🔗 https://t.co/CTkyH087hu pic.twitter.com/yPdrgxvbTv— NFLPA (@NFLPA) December 13, 2022
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
ICYMI: Yesterday, @POTUS announced the approval of $36B in American Rescue Plan funding to safeguard the hard-earned pensions of over 350,000 union workers and retirees 💪https://t.co/OOG07DcvZz
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) December 9, 2022
Office and Professional Employees:
The @NLRB’s budget has remained stagnant since 2014 despite inflation and record numbers of workers organizing.
We can and must fully #FundTheNLRB to protect and expand workers’ rights.
Take a moment to write your senators ⏩️ https://t.co/RNyUGodxvB #1u https://t.co/SCOUBtBKlK
— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) December 7, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
It’s our duty as unionists to assist our communities.
After Hurricane Ian hit Florida, @iupat_dc78 spent months assisting their community doing everything from getting waste water treatment plants back up and running to using our halls for community food banks. pic.twitter.com/OfvzgfTviB
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) December 12, 2022
Pride At Work:
@PrideatWork sends a message of solidarity to @newsguild members on strike in NY, TX, and PA. We support you @NYTimesGuild @FortWorthGuild @PGHGuild @CWAUnion #NoWordle #Unionjournalistsarethebest
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) December 8, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Civilian DoD employees represented by PASS at @MCASCPPA are proud to work alongside dedicated aviation professionals like Sgt. Thompson. Her work on behalf of American public & service to her community are admirable; award below so well deserved! #aviationsafety #publicservice https://t.co/MVbQJT5Ld8
— PASS (@PASSNational) December 12, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Congrats to @RWDSU Local 139 members at Valley View Manor in Norwich, NY, who recently ratified a new contract with 18-32% wage increases! Importantly, reception workers were added to the bargaining unit, giving more workers a union voice for the 1st time! https://t.co/1N7VW4lg0v pic.twitter.com/x7uKlnUaKs
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) December 13, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Wondering whether your workers feel safe on the job? Curious about creating a positive jobsite safety culture/climate? The Safety Climate ̶ Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) can help! Go to https://t.co/sOFazJaiua to learn more. #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/hCo9Fc7XEe
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) December 12, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
Exciting news! Any entertainment professional with an existing IMDb name page can now join IMDbPro, claim their IMDb page and update their demographic information on their IMDbPro and IMDb name pages – all for FREE! https://t.co/orSO5udDFs
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) December 13, 2022
School Administrators:
It’s time to increase #EDfundingNow! The public supports investments in education. Tell your Senators and Rep why edfunding matters. pic.twitter.com/rNj0747ZKt
— The School Leader (@AFSAUnion) December 13, 2022
Seafarers:
Thanks and also give this a look: https://t.co/zjZDycmcJa https://t.co/bCj3CPf1iw
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) December 7, 2022
Solidarity Center:
#Truckdrivers in #SouthKorea voted to end a #strike over minimum freight rates, fuel prices and living costs after the government invoked tough strike-breaking law to order #truckers back to work.https://t.co/yvvoD7mqOS
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) December 13, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Journalists hold power to account and report the truth. Solidarity with @FortWorthGuild for speaking truth to power. https://t.co/D7dAPDBEfP
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) December 12, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
IATSE applauds Congress for ensuring the rights of our members and their families are protected regardless the ideological bias of current or future U.S. Supreme Court justices. https://t.co/68dwgamhXf
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) December 8, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
.@twusamuelsen connected with @SenGillibrand today about sick leave for rail workers, ending the threat of offshoring aircraft maintenance, and protecting transit jobs as technology changes. Gillibrand stands with Transport Workers 👍 pic.twitter.com/sq4Guhvw5l
— TWU (@transportworker) December 13, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
This fight is not over.
The full might of America’s transportation labor movement will move this fight forward. Workers are united on this issue. We are millions strong.
We will continue to pursue rail worker sick leave through every avenue available to us.
And we will win.
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) December 1, 2022
UAW:
Newly elected UAW International Executive Board members were sworn in today.https://t.co/jOcoHUOzuy
— UAW (@UAW) December 12, 2022
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
2022 was tech’s biggest year yet for labor unions and workplace organizing https://t.co/RcojhcA6bB
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) December 13, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
Have you made a call today for our #AfghanAllies? https://t.co/hY3GaR6GuK
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) December 12, 2022
UNITE HERE:
.@Loyola_NOLA‘s history is so relevant for @sodexoUSA dining workers’ struggle today. Thank you @cody_melcher.https://t.co/CYIOH0UZZd
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) December 13, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
🚨 REMINDER: UFCW Free Language Program Winter quarter applications will open on December 16th at 1pm ET and are given on a first come, first serve basis!
Learn more about the program here: https://t.co/ztcITkkEP2 pic.twitter.com/j806dl1NEw
— UFCW (@UFCW) December 13, 2022
United Steelworkers:
Today we’re calling on #Congress to stand by workers who have seen their jobs shipped overseas due to unfair trade practices. 40,000 workers in the U.S. are waiting for help, @WaysMeansCmte @SenFinance.
Join our effort to #SaveTAA ⬇️:https://t.co/5vTcz1bRNP pic.twitter.com/bIIZQ3kXTM
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) December 13, 2022
Utility Workers:
😂 “As it has been previously established that Santa performs the majority of his job duties in a once-annual, approximately 36-h stretch, it is extremely unlikely that an opportunity exists for heat acclimatization training beforehand.”https://t.co/Tc2VDB27PK
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) December 13, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
“I’d like to have some time for my family. Not having a day off isn’t right, we’re not machines, we’re human beings.” https://t.co/OAeSYgKNRo
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) December 9, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell
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