Fighting for Worker Power: 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 National (DC) (@APRI_National) April 27, 2021
Actors’ Equity:
Members looking for notices for video audition submissions for chorus parts can now find them in the Auditions section of the member portal.
Visit the member portal to learn more about these updated audition submission steps – https://t.co/pEqingpoQ0 pic.twitter.com/2QuFKXPszl
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 5, 2021
AFGE:
The latest edition of the Government Standard has arrived – and it’s packed with information! Inside this issue, you’ll read about locals that are capitalizing on this momentum to recruit more members NOW and learn what you can do to get involved! https://t.co/3ilWusjJMe
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 5, 2021
AFSCME:
Thank you to @SecCardona for lifting up the contributions of school support workers who’ve gone above and beyond in providing vital services to students throughout the pandemic, people like @CSEALocal1000 member Elizabeth Ramos in White Plains, NY. https://t.co/M2PGuxBmq4
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 4, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Millions of older Americans struggle to afford lifesaving medicine.
Enough is enough.
Congress must pass #HR3! https://t.co/4hsG7tzC5I
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 5, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Congratulations to @ATULocal987-Lethbridge, AB members at #Airdrie for ratifying a strong first contract. https://t.co/ftPS2W7NeP #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin #Labour
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 5, 2021
American Federation of Musicians:
Rockers, orchestral musicians, freelance and recording musicians can rest a bit easier now knowing the AFM-EPF plan to reduce benefits has been negated. https://t.co/ulukTyF30h #UnionMusician
— AFM (@The_AFM) March 30, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
This week, we’re honoring teachers, public employees, and nurses as part of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, #PSRW2021, and #NationalNursesWeek with our new video tool!
Here’s how YOU can #ThankATeacher, #ThankAPublicEmployee, and #ThankANurse. #Thread https://t.co/Wr8Jh91Edh pic.twitter.com/76S4kn4zzQ
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 4, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
Yesterday the @SenateHomeland moved the BOG nominees forward! Now they are moving to the Senate floor. Make your voices heard & demand your Senator approve today! https://t.co/jNvDfqrMqA
— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 29, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Support AAPI workers this Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 🌈 !
Workers are still struggling from the impacts of the pandemic. We need to support them –>
Donate here: https://t.co/nFC0xNZAVA#GiveinMay #APAHM #APAHM2021 pic.twitter.com/glgyzygPun
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) May 5, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
“The physical and verbal abuse that Flight Attendants have been taking has been way off the charts.” @FlyingwithSara says there will be no second chances for passengers who fail to comply with crewmember instructions that keep everyone safe. pic.twitter.com/YzXse6RphL
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 5, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
“You’re the Union. YOU make the decisions. YOU vote. You tell what YOU want.” #bctgmvoices
Hear more from this dedicated BCTGM Retiree Activist and other Local 6 organizers on our latest podcast episode. Listen Now! 👉🏽 https://t.co/ryxU9wDZwa pic.twitter.com/6flhsnjEzi
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) May 5, 2021
Boilermakers:
Free beer AND ending the pandemic, @GovMurphy?! What could be better! #Boilermakers agree that a “shot and a beer” is a great idea 🍺🥃💉 Let’s do this, everyone: Get vaccinated and take your shot against COVID-19! https://t.co/lbMEC1rFWI
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 4, 2021
Bricklayers:
We’re happy to welcome Honorary Bricklayer Apprentice Nicholas of @Local1BAC into our union! Thanks to @MakeAWish, @MakeAWishPHL @EDAContractors and signatory contractors Rodriguez Construction Services for granting Nicholas’ wish of being a construction worker. 🧱 pic.twitter.com/8amwBGt4sf
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) May 4, 2021
California School Employees Association:
We work collaboratively with our certificated colleagues every day to make sure our students receive the best education possible. We value your camaraderie, your friendship and your dedication. Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! @WeAreCTA @CFTunion pic.twitter.com/7WOJH5bEOV
— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) May 4, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Today, the Illinois Labor History Society and the Chicago Labor of Labor dedicated a plaque in honor of CBTU’s 50th anniversary on the famous Haymarket Memorial. @cbtu_stl @CbtuDelaware @cbtu_uk @CbtuDelaware @CBTU_Canada @cbtuontario @CBTU_DC @WSpriggs #mayday21 #Iu #Labor pic.twitter.com/NIuq3Y9zJP
— CBTU (@CBTU72) May 1, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
53% of mothers are pessimistic about achieving equal pay and state that their employers believe that they are less committed to their work due to caretaking responsibilities. It’s time to end this discrimination toward working mothers and their families. https://t.co/V1cWcEHpmT pic.twitter.com/nhgl11OrXt
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) May 5, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
Our voting rights are under attack by legislators who think that democracy is a threat to their power. We cannot allow voter suppression to happen. Join us on Sat. May 8th for a Day of Action: https://t.co/yEjojC5DJ5 pic.twitter.com/izvSD023SU
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 5, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
Happy birthday @MachinistsUnion! https://t.co/7p8KlRt6mw
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 5, 2021
Electrical Workers:
Detroit #IBEW Local 58 member Felicia Wiseman joined a diverse set of women who were featured recently in the Lifetime special, “Women Making History.” https://t.co/JFDNPgnZA1
— IBEW (@IBEW) May 5, 2021
Fire Fighters:
North Carolina #firefighters battle for occupational cancer benefits https://t.co/ejcELVBU8C @mullins_pffpnc @PFFPNC
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) May 5, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Becoming an insulator can offer someone many different career paths all starting with a registered apprenticeship. Learn about the different types of insulator trades and opportunities that come with each of them here: https://t.co/CIRF8Cr8RC
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 5, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
COVID has proved how much workers can gain with a union! https://t.co/WRC9N5Ex5n
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 5, 2021
Ironworkers:
Kevin Bryenton, President, Ontario Ironworkers District Council and Jason Roe, Business Manager, Ironworker Local 700 share their thoughts on the importance of addressing mental health issues in the ironworking trade. https://t.co/O9MtLaiuOn
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) April 28, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
Most “gig” workers put in >40 hrs/wk for the apps they service. Despite this, many still make well below min wage 📉
Apps get away with not paying their workers fairly by misclassifying them as “independent contractors.”
It has to stop. This will help 👇https://t.co/wiMG2CLHS9
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) May 5, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
A study from the National Women’s Law Center, showed that women made up 49% of the overall workforce earlier this year, but accounted for 55% of job losses in April. Unemployment of women is now 16.2%, compared to 13.5% for men.#MomsEqualPay #Trabajadoras pic.twitter.com/69q7OD77sL
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 5, 2021
Laborers:
As we close National Work Zone Awareness Week remember these three things: 1. Protect workers. 2. Protect road users. 3. Safe work zones for all! #NWZAW
Learn more: https://t.co/132JkD9DTC pic.twitter.com/btenYuj5OF
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 30, 2021
Machinists:
Thank you to all the hardworking men and women who have dedicated their lives to standing up for workers. The IAM’s 133rd anniversary is yours to celebrate. #1u pic.twitter.com/zthhZ81zNM
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) May 5, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
The American Families Plan is designed to aid the lower and working class both in educational attainment and opportunity, as well as helping to curve the cost of quality child care, as lower and middle-class families spend approximately 7% of their income on child care. pic.twitter.com/smbkQmx9Xz
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) May 5, 2021
Mine Workers:
Shout out to all of our Canadian members today! On May 5, 1903 the UMWA became an International Union with the chartering of its first Canadian Local Union! pic.twitter.com/XJnkCkuh8D
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 5, 2021
Musical Artists:
The Met AGMA Negotiating Committee has committed to continue bargaining with the Met for another week, starting today. #WeAreAGMA pic.twitter.com/KuPAaZRd5k
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 3, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
We are pleased to announce that our Union has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend the Slate Book until July 24, 2026. https://t.co/hOZVPMDzkn pic.twitter.com/RiIYr37P58
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 4, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
After 44 years of service, Elijah Allen, shop steward and member of Garden Grove, CA Branch 1100, is now a member of the “last punch bunch.” Congratulations on your retirement, Elijah! pic.twitter.com/G2VKtkYPZV
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 5, 2021
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
The American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan make critical investments in the care economy that will create millions of good-paying jobs and allow working families to get back to work. @intoactionus pic.twitter.com/baA9KKAam3
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 5, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:
“The most important part of this bill is that it brings #VA patients closer to those who care for them,” stated NFFE National President Randy Erwin, following yesterday’s passage of the VA Employee Fairness Act out of committee. https://t.co/EJPKMlrrdF
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) May 5, 2021
National Nurses United:
The mighty #HealthCareWorkers of Methodist Hospital of Southern California are taking action to end to the discriminatory pay structures that include huge wage disparities between BIPOC and white workers.#HealthCareJustice now!https://t.co/f8eZZg7aOR
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 5, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
For our families: Debt forgiveness NOW! pic.twitter.com/438xpkkU1T
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) May 4, 2021
NFL Players Association:
You’re hearing a lot about #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth – but how can you apply it to your everyday life? @bengarland63 shared a few things he incorporates into his routine to stay in a healthy space, like meditation, exercise, getting outside + being open about how he’s feeling. pic.twitter.com/dDkZ3CXG56
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 5, 2021
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
“It’s exciting to see so many girls in this class… it’s good for them to see that women can work in the trades and be successful.”
Read more about the Learn2Build program in Minnesota that exposes students in grades 4-9 to the #BuildingTrades!https://t.co/VQYPrczPeR pic.twitter.com/GQUPU3YNPg
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 5, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:
Unions make a difference. That’s why the multinationals are fighting an all-out war on the rights of working people.
This #InternationalWorkersDay, we say to @SenatorSinema, @SenMarkKelly and @MarkWarner: honor your pledge to stand with working people and #PassThePROAct. pic.twitter.com/3MApGTImfn
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) May 1, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
An audit of Virginia’s construction industry found 1 in 3 employers are misclassifying workers as contractors.
Senator Warner’s defense of the status quo and continued inaction is a defense of rampant worker exploitation. https://t.co/lo8X0exUvS
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) May 5, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“The majority of likely voters support the proposed [#AmericanJobsPlan]… Crucially, this majority includes considerable support from likely voters that self-identify as Republican.” This bill is bipartisan even if GOP politicians vote against it.https://t.co/TU2SMy7fR1
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) May 2, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
It’s #PSRW! PASS is proud of dedicated fed workers at FAA & @MCASCPPA; let’s celebrate their service! “They never missed a beat as country went on lockdown & b/c of them, essential personnel, equipment & vaccines reached their destinations.” @publicservice https://t.co/q44yYP1lVC
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 3, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Once you’re 2 weeks out from either the 2nd shot in a 2-shot series (Pfizer/Moderna) OR 2 weeks out from a single shot (J&J), you’re fully vaccinated! What does that mean? Check out the @CDC’s guidance to find out what you can do – and what you shouldn’t: https://t.co/SU2zmZhjIt pic.twitter.com/ME8xPgiLR4
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 5, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Using the wrong hand tool, or the right tool the wrong way, can injure your hand, wrist, or arm. Learn how to protect yourself at: https://t.co/56UXItsoqI #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/4475AcAis8
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 5, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
New! SAG-AFTRA Safe Place allows #sagaftramembers to safely and securely submit workplace sexual harassment reports: https://t.co/0i4cJQwSbd. pic.twitter.com/3w3kWueaDE
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 29, 2021
Seafarers:
Great Power Competition Demands Revitalization of America’s Military Sealift #maritime #1u https://t.co/wMiLurFRtc
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) May 4, 2021
Solidarity Center:
Join us in welcoming 3 new Board members who’ll help guide @SolidarityCntr as we strive to empower workers raise their voice for dignity at work & more equality in the global economy! @TheGabrielle_C @sagaftra Rory Gamble @UAW & @yehforvina @APALAnational https://t.co/uTFyiePTTG
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 5, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Shareholders concerned about their reputation should acknowledge Alden’s practice of gutting newspapers. If you vote for an Alden takeover of Trib Pub, you hurt news coverage in NYC, Chicago, Baltimore, Allentown, Hartford, Virginia and Florida. https://t.co/Bvn7ufr33O
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 5, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that workers need a stronger voice in the workplace to protect their health and wellbeing.
They deserve the #PROAct.https://t.co/3NbCbI2Te7
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) May 5, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
Last week, TWU Railroad Division Director John Feltz joined @POTUS and others at the @Amtrak 50th anniversary event to celebrate and honor the workers who make it all possible. @TTDAFLCIO @SenBlumenthal @RepDonaldPayne @RepLBR #Amtrak50 pic.twitter.com/lZOyJe9fvX
— TWU (@transportworker) May 3, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
.@POTUS delivered one of the most pro-worker, pro-union speeches in presidential history.
We’ve compiled highlights so working Americans can see their president speaking about issues that impact their life, their work, and their families. Follow this thread. ⬇️
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 29, 2021
UAW:
The CDC and DHHS have released a new website and text service to help Americans trying to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine.
Learn more about the tools and how you can book an appointment today: https://t.co/rAluTIRk73
— UAW (@UAW) May 5, 2021
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
The impact of changes in public-sector bargaining laws on districts’ spending on teacher compensation | Economic Policy Institute https://t.co/MfceKzY1iV
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 29, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
There is nothing “historic” about right to work laws, except for the fact that they are archaic and patently anti-worker.
The #PROAct gives workers new tools to collaborate and fight for dignity and security. Now that’s historic. #Laborhttps://t.co/ozEUE4zBCL
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) May 5, 2021
UNITE HERE:
“Black and Latina women act as their families’ primary or sole breadwinners at higher rates than white women, and we know pandemic shutdowns hit economic sectors that disproportionately employ them the hardest”#MomsEqualPayDay https://t.co/ixOOtamGWn
— UNITE HERE #PROAct (@unitehere) May 5, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:
BREAKING: @Macys workers with @UFCW 1445 win back pay and stop company from using mobile app to deny commission to union retail workers.
“Today’s victory sends a powerful message to CEOs that companies can’t use apps to force backdoor pay cut on workers.” https://t.co/CkwsqnMDBv
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 30, 2021
United Steelworkers:
. @SenatorSinema-A stronger working class is a stronger America! We demand organizing & bargaining rights for more workers. Support the #PROAct! #1u pic.twitter.com/00BWyEvTqE
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) May 5, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:
Students are going hungry because Whitworth decided to raise the price of meal plans and take away the unlimited swipe options during an economic crisis. Tweet TODAY to support USAS Local 50’s demands for affordable and accessible meal plan options: https://t.co/VLCoufiT9d pic.twitter.com/q3UKkdKTWl
— USAS (@USAS) May 1, 2021
Utility Workers:
Solidarity with our sisters and brothers organizing with @RWDSU in Alabama; Everyone deserves respect, fair wages, and a voice on the job. ✊https://t.co/CGDnqg51hL
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) May 5, 2021
Working America:
Working people say yes to higher wages, yes to quality benefits, yes to a voice on the job, and yes to the PRO Act! #StateOfTheUnion https://t.co/67BQI8f6wW
— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 29, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
From the @theblcklst to a #WritersGuildAward to an Academy Award for Original Screenplay. Congratulations to @emeraldfennell!
Listen to the @OnWritingWGAE podcast episode where Emerald talks about the writing and making of #PromisingYoungWoman here: https://t.co/2BIBbJGbJg https://t.co/3wbVG0WC2s
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) April 26, 2021
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