Equal Justice for All: 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:
#PassThePROAct #APRIStrong pic.twitter.com/sSTci84yXC
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) June 17, 2021
Actors’ Equity:
Did you receive the most recent edition of Equity Weekly? If not, here is what you missed! https://t.co/HRW3WaMSYG pic.twitter.com/kleX4EzEzy
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 1, 2021
AFGE:
AFGE Local 4070 says USP Thomson is so understaffed they are pulling nurses, counselors, and case managers to work as correctional officers. https://t.co/fsMn7eiyM8
— AFGE (@AFGENational) June 30, 2021
AFSCME:
Throughout her impressive legal career both advocating for workers’ rights and serving on the Oregon Employment Relations Board, Jennifer Sung has demonstrated that she will ensure everyone, not just the wealthy and privileged, receives equal justice. https://t.co/JMyqnwi18g
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 30, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
We agree. Patients deserve life-saving treatments at prices they can afford. Congress needs to do more to ensure Americans can pay their medical bills. https://t.co/Wu3TrE6GNT
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 30, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
This Canada Day, we stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in calling for a day of reflection and remembrance for Indigenous communities who have been victims of historical tragedies that include violence and genocide. Read more from ATU Canada: https://t.co/BCE0E3IEw9 pic.twitter.com/L1gcIaUppw
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 1, 2021
American Federation of Musicians:
Mark your calendars because from now on, this day is officially declared “Deacon John Moore Day” by the city of New Orleans. Singer, actor, blues guitarist, bandleader & President @neworleansafm Deacon John Moore feeling the love as people sing Happy Birthday to him for his 80th! pic.twitter.com/qVQxIUVEc4
— AFM (@The_AFM) June 24, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
Teachers are the professionals in the classroom, and the people who use their expertise and their collective power for good. Teachers need to be trusted, not bullied into submission. pic.twitter.com/DuBhhy42Ed
— AFT (@AFTunion) July 1, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
Happy Birthday to us! 🎂✊🎂
The American Postal Workers Union was founded in a merger of 5 unions, July 1 1971. It came in the wake of the 1970 Great Postal Strike & Postal Reorganization Act which granted our demand for the right to collectively bargain.https://t.co/lGR80fCXR6— APWU National (@APWUnational) July 1, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
COVID vaccine information for refugee communities in #Khmer language. Do you know folks who have questions about the vaccine, or how to protect their health after receiving it? Show them this video! https://t.co/ksVz8YYSWh #WeCanDoThis
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) June 30, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Thank you, National Air Carrier Association! We agree—the FAA’s “Zero Tolerance” policy for unruly passengers who refuse to follow aircrew directions or become violent should be made permanent. https://t.co/f8Vld1uyW8
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 1, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
BCTGM Stands with General Mills workers in Rooty Hill, NSW (Australia), who have been on strike since June 4th.
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) June 23, 2021
Boilermakers:
Thank you to @ABFedLabour and all who joined in the day of action for the 1 year unhappy anniversary of #Boilermakers L-146 calling on CESSCO & Canerector Inc. to end the lockout in Edmonton. ❤️ Also a huge thank you to those who showed solidarity by participating virtually ✊ pic.twitter.com/wiSh5zk4Qt
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 30, 2021
Bricklayers:
Congrats to our BAC brothers, sisters, and sibling who placed and participated in this year’s Skills USA Competition at #WOC2021 in Vegas! @WorldofConcrete pic.twitter.com/SdmlDwIbcU
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) June 25, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Turning 50 ain’t no joke.
For #CBTU, it’s a milestone to celebrate and reflect on. Join our ViRTUAL convention, Aug. 25 – 29. Don’t miss #CBTU President Emeritus #BillLucy sharing his unique perspective on this historic achievement as the ONLY living CBTU founder. #1u @AFSCME pic.twitter.com/lwySO51vQk— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 28, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Human rights activists and organizations around the world know that Congress can advance global health, empower marginalized communities and promote equity & human rights by passing the #GlobalHERAct. We urge Congress to #EndGagNow! pic.twitter.com/orUrdYAFlM
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) June 22, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
The workers are the union. https://t.co/G7lwlQmYQU
— CWA (@CWAUnion) July 1, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
We are so excited for the @nhpr professionals who have joined together in union with @sagaftra to form @nhprcollective! #1u https://t.co/9kiK5M2xpL
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) June 30, 2021
Electrical Workers:
The #InvestAct will ensure the safe build-out of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure through the use of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) credential electricians.
— IBEW (@IBEW) July 1, 2021
Fire Fighters:
Submit your entry to the #IAFF Media Awards Contest by Monday, July 12 https://t.co/1IYgrQRKOe pic.twitter.com/VMVHqPZ17q
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) July 1, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Is being an insulator a job for you? If you want to receive good pay, quality health insurance and an amazing work environment, the team at Insulators Union is the job for you. We are looking to recruit new members today! https://t.co/Afu2zunbzl
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) July 1, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Congrats to @CLINIC_workers !! WELCOME TO YOUR UNION! https://t.co/xbUYvuIcYP
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) July 1, 2021
International Labor Communications Association:
The 2021 ILCA Labor Media Awards contest is open for entries! https://t.co/YE5gXXzanS pic.twitter.com/bhYzZPntwn
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) June 14, 2021
Ironworkers:
The Ontario government on Monday announced a $435,000 investment to help Local 759 buy three new pieces of equipment for training, testing and certifying apprentices and journeypersons.https://t.co/XhuLu9PcnI
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) June 23, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
We need farmworkers. They are essential. Asking them to endure every, single crisis without proper pay or benefits is not only unsustainable — it’s immoral af.
Farmworkers are #AlwaysEssential and it’s well past time we started treating them like it.https://t.co/XfUzKcR7TH
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) June 30, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
LCLAA stands in support of the nurses’ ongoing strike, which will not stop until they reach an equitable and fair agreement that ensures safe working conditions and safe patient care. Click on the link to support https://t.co/HefAtxXXU2 #solidaritywithstvnurses @MassNurses pic.twitter.com/hnFjKWMHuK
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 25, 2021
Laborers:
.@ASCETweets recently gave our nation’s overall infrastructure a C- grade. 43% of our roads are in poor condition. Every day, Americans make 178 million trips across deficient bridges. #infrastructureNOW
The need for #infrastructure is clear. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/2dVE0DAkeP pic.twitter.com/U9fMGFPsfK
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 1, 2021
Machinists:
With the announcement of more than 25,000 airline jobs and a new order of 200 Boeing #737MAX airplanes, our members at @United Airlines and @Boeing have reason to celebrate. #1u pic.twitter.com/HsE1fKqT3z
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) June 30, 2021
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD Executive Sec. Treas. Dan Duncan (far right) shows solidarity with striking Mine Workers outside the Warrior Met Coal training center in Tuscaloosa, AL. The workers have been on strike since April 1, 2021. United Mine Workers of America pic.twitter.com/g2q0awOTAU
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) June 24, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
50% of non-LGBT workers reported no openly LGBT coworkers at their job. However, 46% of LGBT workers reported they remained closeted at work due to fear of being harassed or discriminated against while on the job.#PRIDEmonth pic.twitter.com/W7cqriqTef
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) June 29, 2021
Mine Workers:
“If Warrior Met is waiting for our members to quit and run back to work, then the company needs to quit waiting,” UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts said. “It’s not going to happen. I know we are going to win this strike…” https://t.co/UucAyhgA1Q
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) July 1, 2021
Musical Artists:
AGMA is excited to unveil our New and Prospective Member Page! For first-time or joining members, this page will jumpstart their AGMA experience. For current and even longtime members, the important information compiled here will come in handy as well. https://t.co/hJotgxu6mN pic.twitter.com/iX2FrXFYdR
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) June 29, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Fort Worth Center (ZFW) controllers Chris Clavin and Randy Wilkins worked to find a place for a Cessna pilot to fly to and land safely as he flew in solid IFR conditions. For their assistance, Clavin and Wilkins will receive an Archie League Award. https://t.co/ZKWLZJzOgA pic.twitter.com/4bN4t9CV1X
— NATCA (@NATCA) July 1, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Happy #NationalPostalWorkerDay! Thank you to our members and all postal workers who deliver for America every day! pic.twitter.com/4jIpee3Ddc
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) July 1, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
#Breaking!! Immigrant workers and allies from across New Jersey are risking arrest, right now, on the #NewJerseyTurnpike to demand @GovMurphy fully fund a state #ExcludedWorkersFund that covers the real need in #NJ!
Watch Live: https://t.co/08hHJC5kb5 #YNosotrosQue #DaleNJ pic.twitter.com/BsaX9BrSkP
— NDLON (@NDLON) June 28, 2021
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
When we invest in HCBS, we’re investing in the future of our workforce that will help provide good-paying jobs, stabilize the economy, and allow everyone to succeed. https://t.co/c5aUExhOHC
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 30, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:
“NFFE and federal #wildland #firefighters across the country are grateful for President Biden’s leadership in addressing the issue of extremely low pay for one of the hardest jobs in public service,” said NFFE National President Randy Erwin.https://t.co/ZrsewSCM1l
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) June 30, 2021
National Nurses United:
🎉 Big news from Asheville! 🎉 #UnionStrong RNs at @HCAhealthcare‘s Mission Hospital have reached a historic tentative agreement on a first contract with the hospital.
Huge step for nurses, patients, and our entire community! #NurseTwitterhttps://t.co/833J6COVgU
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) July 1, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Respect and solidarity 🙏 https://t.co/rngmVhmz6z
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 22, 2021
NFL Players Association:
This partnership not only allows student athletes to benefit from scaled opportunities while in college, but sets them up for future opportunities when they transition to the professional levels. @joinoneteam @opendorse https://t.co/RRf1jvuB19
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 30, 2021
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
“It gave me an opportunity to go to school and, at the same time, work and earn a decent living.”
Watch @NYCBldgTrades’ video highlighting the Apprenticeship Readiness Collective 👏 https://t.co/lb4e40skSq
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 30, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:
Corporations like @Amazon disgracefully pay union-busting consultants massive sums of cash each year to avoid dealing with employees as equals.
Why?
Because they know unions make a difference. #1u #UnionBustingIsDISGUSTINGhttps://t.co/ETOCpSBrtl
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) June 25, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union makes and shapes history every single day.
Please join us in congratulating sister Jordon Knutzen of @IUPATDC3 LU 558 for graduating from her apprenticeship and becoming the 2nd woman Journeyman Glazier ever out of her LU! pic.twitter.com/s562RJWFhg
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) July 1, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“The economic harm if we don’t act [on infrastructure] is staggering and sobering. … the U.S. economy will be on pace to lose $10 trillion in growth and $2.4 trillion in exports over the next two decades.” Pass the #AmericanJobsPlan now! https://t.co/kDtXeytRpq
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) June 30, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS represented employees at the FAA and DoD can’t protect the American flying public without adequate funding for airport & other aviation facilities! Safety in the air starts on the ground! Congress must invest. #InfrastructureIsCalling #aviationsafety #publicservice https://t.co/S9ACsD7hnp
— PASS (@PASSNational) June 23, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Today we celebrate the postal workers who deliver our mail day in and day out, even through a pandemic. Thank you for all you do! #ThankEssentialWorkers #NationalPostalWorkerDay https://t.co/urVD94IAew
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) July 1, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Global warming has led to the need for more insulation. Read about new regulations and innovative solutions. https://t.co/6phI63hwi0
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 1, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
We stand with Turkish performers in asking the country not to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention and apply it in its full capacities. RT#IstanbulConventionSavesLives #İstanbulSözlesmesiYasatir
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) July 1, 2021
Seafarers:
Recapitalizing Strategic Sealift Should Be DoD’s Number One Modernization Priority https://t.co/6voT7jySDo via @CIMSEC
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) June 24, 2021
Solidarity Center:
New @ituc report finds that in the past year:
🔴 87% of countries violated the right to strike.
🔴 79% of countries violated the right to collectively bargain.
🔴 74% of countries excluded workers from the right to establish & join a trade union.https://t.co/Zvnwyr2ci1— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 30, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Support this worthy effort! Make a contribution to help relaunch The Appeal as a worker-led news outlet. https://t.co/ZKf7yvL8Ki https://t.co/R6fnzRb7ko
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 1, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Who said only humans get to stand with @MetOpera workers?
Join these furry friends on our Interactive Virtual Picket Line here: https://t.co/noOgUlM76k pic.twitter.com/mE4DGYeS8o
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) July 1, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
“What they didn’t do was add the manpower to accommodate those flights. Not only were there additional flights to the schedule, but the way we operate changed during that summer,” explained @TWU513 President Greg Cosey #EnoughIsEnoughhttps://t.co/whtIrZN1yI
— TWU (@transportworker) July 1, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
The #INVESTAct will provide millions of people with good-paying jobs rebuilding our infrastructure and will lay the groundwork for a full recovery from #COVID19. Congress must act to make it a reality. #BuildBackBetter #InfrastructureIsCalling pic.twitter.com/UjWzobQRWz
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) June 30, 2021
UAW:
With a focus on building, growing, and strengthening membership, the UAW International Executive Board unanimously elected Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry to serve as UAW President upon the retirement of Rory L. Gamble for the remainder of the current term. https://t.co/3Ofu7Q5Gpm
— UAW (@UAW) June 28, 2021
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Opinion: Warner should back PRO Act protections for workers – The Virginian-Pilot https://t.co/sqaygOyhOu
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) June 29, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
Leaders like @MikieSherrill know first hand how unions change lives, and how the #PROAct will make unions more accessible to all workers. pic.twitter.com/8l2cDpMvZ5
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) June 28, 2021
UNITE HERE:
Good morning from DC where 1,500 UNITE HERE hospitality workers are arriving from all across the US to join @BlackVotersMtr this afternoon for a major rally for voting rights. We need to protect our freedom to vote as Republicans are trying to suppress our voice! #FreedomRide2021 pic.twitter.com/5F2J7u0nlj
— UNITE HERE 🌈✊🏽 (@unitehere) June 26, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Across the country, workers without #PaidLeave have to choose between a paycheck and taking care of family. #Unions help millions of workers get the paid leave they need and Congress can do even more. @POTUS is right. It’s time to pass #PaidLeaveForAll pic.twitter.com/04Wyd9C6pZ
— UFCW (@UFCW) June 30, 2021
United Steelworkers:
It’s deeply disappointing that @ExxonMobilBTA would take such a drastic step & keep its dedicated workforce off on #ULPLockOut when our only goal is to bargain a #FairContract pic.twitter.com/kQKobWI8JK
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) July 1, 2021
Utility Workers:
With temps at record highs, it’s important to know how to identify/protect yourself as well as your union sisters and brothers from heat illness. Members working in the elements are often at the greatest risk. SHARE with your coworkers & loved ones today – It can save a life! pic.twitter.com/QtE5D8Juro
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) June 30, 2021
Working America:
The United States is still the only wealthy country without nationwide paid family and medical leave. It’s time the US caught up with the rest of the world. #PaidLeaveNow pic.twitter.com/R8Drpkex3y
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) June 21, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
To clarify: we’re opposed to NDAs, unless it stands for “Nifty Dog Associates”. #1u #unionpets https://t.co/IANjvC0ohZ
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) June 25, 2021
Kenneth Quinnell
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