Hungry for Unions: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Actors’ Equity:
On Wednesday, June 2, Equity’s Equal Employment Opportunity Committee held its biannual dialogue on disability. Visit our Diversity & Inclusion Blog today to read up on this discussion and to find a link to the full presentation – https://t.co/HalxFsGGuy pic.twitter.com/y1EXVi6tKS
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 9, 2021
AFGE:
Since the inception of the agency, TSA Officers have had to consistently push for union recognition and fairness on the job. This week we reflect on how far we’ve come and the work still left to do. #20YearFightForTSARights
— AFGE (@AFGENational) September 9, 2021
AFSCME:
L’Shanah Tovah from all of us at AFSCME. We wish everyone celebrating a sweet and happy new year. Happy #RoshHashanah! pic.twitter.com/vO7VyJ6KGr
— AFSCME ✊ Pass the #PROAct (@AFSCME) September 8, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
ICYMI: Nearly 1 in 2 older Americans fear not having enough saved for retirement.
We have the tools to improve retirement security and alleviate this anxiety: Social Security expansion and requiring Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. https://t.co/aETZpXykVk
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 8, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Local 757-Portland, OR pushes for better wages and job stability to recruit bus drivers to deal with the shortage of transit workers.https://t.co/kbbS8phdSG
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 8, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:
Families need us to build back child care better than it has ever been.We need to help families find child care providers that have openings. And we definitely need to invest in the biggest indicator of quality – the workers! Thank you Ways & Means. https://t.co/5Oo3zgXFmA
— AFT (@AFTunion) September 9, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
The APWU National Negotiation Team is currently locked down with Postal Management – For negotiation updates, call the Contract Hotline 866-412-8061! #APWUnited pic.twitter.com/Jx5G5z0Oac
— APWU National (@APWUnational) September 8, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Today we celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Delano Grape Strike—a nonviolent labor strike organized predominantly by Filipino American grape workers and Latino farm workers against low wages and poor working conditions in Delano which lasted nearly five years. #1u #1uAAPI pic.twitter.com/NlEHkg9Z56
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) September 8, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Our sixth annual AFA Honor Guard will attend services at our nation’s three national memorials to ensure the public remembers the sacrifice of Flight Attendants. This Honor Guard is comprised of Flight Attendants who have done work to advance our #NeverForget priorities. #1u pic.twitter.com/plyaFfEck5
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 9, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Thank you for marching with us, @AFLCIO Pres. @lizshuler! https://t.co/0XGXcDiU8K
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 8, 2021
Boilermakers:
We’re especially proud of our work with carbon capture technology–work that saves our planet and our jobs! https://t.co/hWRDA9vi6C
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 8, 2021
Bricklayers:
This Labor Day let’s celebrate the union difference! @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/rXuOQB6bAv
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) September 6, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
In a cruel twist, more than 8 million people who are out of work across the country will lose all of their unemployment benefits today — Labor Day. So if you can kick back on this day off, please pray for the millions of families suddenly struggling to make ends. #LaborDay #work pic.twitter.com/7F7Th6TaPZ
— CBTU (@CBTU72) September 6, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
On average, Native women make 60 cents on the dollar. We need #NativeWomensEqualPay, AND we need #EquityForNativeWomen—an end to systemic violence, poverty & healthcare disparities, justice for #MMIW, and much more. Only with equity solutions can we begin to close the gap.
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) September 8, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
“We have worked through the trenches of hell for the last two years, and the respect for us has gone down.”
– Maureen Kryszak, registered nurse at South Buffalo Mercyhttps://t.co/EwFhSt567P— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 9, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
A supermajority of Americans view unions favorably and most professionals would join a union in their workplace. Americans want unions, which is why the #PROAct must become law! #1u https://t.co/SafsifAvqT
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 8, 2021
Electrical Workers:
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 9, 2021
Fire Fighters:
The #IAFF is accepting applications for the 2022 Harvard Trade Union Program scheduled for January 18-February 18, 2022. The deadline for applications is September 15, 2021. https://t.co/s2wmKemv5Q
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) September 9, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
To all of our Nashville Brothers and Sisters, we wish Local 86 a Happy Anniversary! pic.twitter.com/dP1T2g22HJ
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 9, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
A #LaborDay Letter from IFPTE President Biggs and Sec-Treas. Hanson: “the workers that we have depended on our entire lives now have a new meaning… If there is one positive that has come from this pandemic it is the realization that All Work Has Dignity.” #1u #canlab
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 3, 2021
International Labor Communications Association:
In the back-to-work bustle, don’t forget about Friday’s contest deadline. Submit your entries by midnight ET Sept. 10. https://t.co/YE5gXXzanS pic.twitter.com/tcT7sOjiou
— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) September 7, 2021
Ironworkers:
Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! #laborday2021 #laborday pic.twitter.com/Lj0Om62uo4
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) September 3, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
Sweatshops aren’t just some far away problem — they are here in the United States. We need to recognize it so we can finally do something about it. https://t.co/fj592C59Hn
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) September 8, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Congratulations🎉to @LCLAALV President Vince Saavedra on his appointment to the Keep Nevada Working Task Force.
The Task Force will perform critical work to strengthen workforce development pipelines for Nevada immigrants. https://t.co/NPi2fMBhGk
— Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (@LCLAA) September 8, 2021
Laborers:
The #BipartisanInfrastructureFramework will Deliver for Kansas. Let’s #BuildBackBetter #InfrastructureNOW pic.twitter.com/RkBL8cctRL
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 9, 2021
Machinists:
Members of Puerto Rico’s IAM Local 2725 are gearing up for talks for a new contract covering Frito-Lay salesmen (vendedores) at PepsiCo Caribbean, Inc.
Workers want a pact that improves wages, as well as working conditions and the length of the workday.https://t.co/GGabrn4nNg
— Machinists Union | Pass the #PROAct (@MachinistsUnion) September 9, 2021
Maritime Trades Department:
President Biden saluted Labor today in the White House. Exec Sec-Treas Daniel Duncan represented the MTD. pic.twitter.com/XkXkaILxIv
— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) September 8, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
On March 15, 1962, President Kennedy signs the Manpower Development and Training act. This is the first federal act passed that provided training and retraining for employees in the advancing technological fields.#LaborHistory pic.twitter.com/oBMiYu33Hc
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 9, 2021
Mine Workers:
“On the shoulder of a lonely stretch of highway miles into the hills, a sign stands in the weeds. “Battle of Blair Mt.,” it says, informing the tumbledown cinder block building across the road that here, 100 years ago…” https://t.co/qDAjBsKlOK
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) September 7, 2021
Musical Artists:
Established one year ago, the AGMA Black Caucus will host a “year-in-review” meeting on Weds. September 22 at 7:00 p.m. All Black AGMA Artists in good standing are encouraged to attend. Register here: https://t.co/MmC5EPSsVy pic.twitter.com/8G7EcmP380
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 8, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
We have an amazing National Office staff of which our membership can be very proud. Today, we feature NATCA Labor Relations Representative Chris Gant. Thank you for all you do, Chris! https://t.co/rdIVzktLuP pic.twitter.com/FiCoNjfmZD
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 8, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Karen George of Wilmington, DE Branch 191 is retiring after 34 years of service and 30 years on the same route. Karen will be missed by her customers, and the feeling is mutual. “They’re like family to me. I’ve been able to see the kids grow up,” she said. https://t.co/tyWZDPsUQ9
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 9, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Grateful for @nithyavraman and @kdeleon support as California moves forward to end the prison to deportation pipeline. #VISIONAct #stopICEtransfers https://t.co/CCOvdTrlxM
— NDLON (@NDLON) September 7, 2021
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
By lifting up the voices of care workers and centering care in our economy, we can put an end to the crisis that is preventing women from working in dignity and caring for their families. #CareIsEssential pic.twitter.com/5mPtCtxpvJ
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 8, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:
Labor Day Message from NFFE President Randy Erwin – https://t.co/sD051SvTsV pic.twitter.com/KigCQPSx8J
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) September 6, 2021
National Nurses United:
“I believe in my bones the labor movement is the single greatest organized force for progress.”
Nurses couldn’t agree more with @LizShuler, the first woman elected as President of the @AFLCIO.https://t.co/qpbn2qYcc8
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 8, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
As people, the memories that stay are of that morning, the ghost town & the deafening silence. There was so much sorrow. It’s hard to talk about the aftermath & impact especially when we traveled with the grieving. But the grief was politicized & we’re still reeling from it.
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) September 8, 2021
NFL Players Association:
They suit up on Sunday, but their role as an #AthleteAnd is already being carved out off the field. pic.twitter.com/K5lidsFCqo
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 7, 2021
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
Are you a veteran that came through Helmets to Hardhats? Submit your favorite photos from your time on the job and in the military for a chance to win free tools! https://t.co/vkgml6w9uy
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 8, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:
Some wonderful reflections on #LaborDay, #Blair100, and the movement-at-large from @GrimKim. #1u https://t.co/IP8IRJiJHg
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) September 7, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union builds transformational infrastructure that shapes how we live like hospitals, schools, bridges and water systems.
We’ve uplifted millions of families throughout our proud 134-year history and are determined to give the same opportunity to as many people as possible. pic.twitter.com/KC4nhufyGo
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) September 6, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
“Drivers should remember that construction workers are just trying to get their jobs done like everyone else — so they should slow down, be aware and follow any posted signs.” Safety first! https://t.co/GUALAOFdP0
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 7, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS members elected new natl president & e-board. Dave Spero will become president when Mike Perrone retires Oct 1. “All of the new board members are dedicated to protecting workplace rights while the employees we represent protect the flying public.” #1uhttps://t.co/gpDahLbbj4
— PASS (@PASSNational) September 2, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
NYC is getting ready to go #BacktoSchool next week! Shop these #unionmade brands at union grocery stores so you can send your kids off on the first day with a healthy and tasty lunch. @Local338 pic.twitter.com/CniLRVtp2A
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 9, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Planning to prevent falls includes having a rescue plan in place in the event a worker falls: https://t.co/AmSwxW9isJ. Check out CPWR’s fall protection & rescue plan template to get started: https://t.co/byRmPWnigC #roofersafety365
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 9, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
Today is #NativeWomensEqualPayDay. Data shows that Native American women earn $0.60 to every dollar earned by their white male counterparts. That is unacceptable. Equal pay for equal work.
Close the gap! pic.twitter.com/nlRphpxnTD
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 9, 2021
Solidarity Center:
Big s/o to @radiolabour which is showcasing a brave #Myanmar union leader in hiding from the military dictatorship. Phyo Sandar Soe first talked w/ @Shawna_SolCntr on The Solidarity Center Podcast! https://t.co/mxrvLb518S #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar @ituc @laborradionet
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 9, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
“I had a good salary, but I’ve lost ground fast. Colleagues who had bad wages have really struggled. @TimesUnionGuild wants @Gannett to pay wages that people can build a career on, with increases as they gain experience.”
Sustainable careers for journalists = good journalism. https://t.co/7Tumj9Wsj0— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 9, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Thanks for highlighting the work of our behind-the-scenes kin @mrbobodenkirk! https://t.co/ijtPXeyO2H
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) September 8, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
The economic & physical toll of #COVID19 has made it clear that collectively building trade unions is the best choice for workers and their families. @TwuSamuelsen @aflcio https://t.co/NdJdpucaoV
— TWU (@transportworker) September 7, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
As we approach the 20th remembrance of the September 11 attacks, we’re devoting our social media channels to honoring the frontline transportation workers who served that day. Follow our channels today through Sunday to learn about how working people saved lives.
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) September 9, 2021
UAW:
12 students from @Uaw2b families were awarded a college scholarship by the Richard T. Gosser Scholarship Awards Program, in honor of the late UAW Vice President and Regional Director, Richard T. Gosser. Congratulations to these outstanding seniors! https://t.co/Eb2uyvnC42
— UAW (@UAW) September 8, 2021
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
President Biden Delivers Remarks in Honor of Labor Unions https://t.co/skwL3lNotF via @FacebookWatch
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) September 8, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
Union vet and @MachinistsUnion President @IAMBobMartinez is not hold back and neither are we!
Union vets are here to fight back against these anti-democratic, anti-American voter suppression laws! https://t.co/y69gQkkfir
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) September 9, 2021
UNITE HERE:
We are bringing our expertise, experience, and passion to Virginia’s 2021 statewide races to secure our economic and political comeback through a program of workers talking directly to other workers on the doors—which we know firsthand is the key to victory. pic.twitter.com/yTOrozqsSH
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 9, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Although Bayard Rustin was a tireless activist, the driving force behind the #MarchOnWashington, his life achievements are unknown to many.
Props to @Netflix for celebrating a champion for Black and LGBTQ+ workers! https://t.co/53hFVWikYBhttps://t.co/B8W8DesZYb
— UFCW (@UFCW) September 9, 2021
United Steelworkers:
Secret spying, corporate cronies and course correction. It’s not an episode of @DatelineNBC. It’s President Conway’s latest blog: https://t.co/cirXByXuva #1u pic.twitter.com/MvpeyYwKr6
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) September 9, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:
USASer Emily Fox wrote a very insightful and engaging blog post about the experience she had as part of the delegation. Visit https://t.co/xQFpwRhsLn to give it a read!
The demands from the Colombian people are clear: the US needs to stop funding violence against Colombians! pic.twitter.com/bPHJLMdlsu
— USAS (@USAS) September 7, 2021
Utility Workers:
Workers are taking back their power. Solidarity with our Sisters and Brothers. ✊https://t.co/S0olR7mcHY
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 8, 2021
Working America:
What does a union mean for a family? Just ask @AFLCIO Sec-Treasurer @STRedmond about the impact of his father’s union job
“Nearly overnight, we had more security, opportunity and prosperity. We stopped going to the free clinic. We got off of food stamps.”https://t.co/FYlmoStagp— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) September 6, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
Workers have the right to discuss their pay & working conditions with their colleagues, and for Apple to try and impair employees’ ability to have those conversations “is a clear cut act of retaliation.” #1u https://t.co/O0ygWa7AQE
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) September 8, 2021
Kenneth Quinnell
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