Not All Heroes Wear Capes: 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:
In anticipation of Hurricane Ian, Equity is monitoring the situation to be sure your safety is the first priority. Business reps are reaching out to producers, stage managers and deputies across the state, and we’re monitoring hurricane-related closures. https://t.co/FzqYKTGa7V pic.twitter.com/oNUjoXCKvx
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 27, 2022
AFGE:
Not all heroes wear capes. Federal nurses are every day heroes and this week we’re proud to celebrate them! #1u #FederalNursesWeek pic.twitter.com/idM3gZcpvn
— AFGE (@AFGENational) September 27, 2022
AFSCME:
“After two years of negotiations, our membership cannot accept further stalling and union-busting. If the choice is between accepting the status quo or going on strike, we choose to strike.” – Adam Rizzo, president of the @PMA_Union.https://t.co/S2R93yL9L6
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 27, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Increasing health care costs are hurting older Americans’ ability to retire with dignity. That’s why legislation that lowers drug and health costs, like the Inflation Reduction Act, is really important. https://t.co/Z8m7UTLJv1
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 27, 2022
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Help ATU members impacted by Hurricane Fiona on Canada’s eastern seaboard. The hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall, collapsed homes, toppled trees, and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people in communities where ATU members live and work. #1u #Labour pic.twitter.com/8tkpsCLt5Q
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 26, 2022
American Federation of Musicians:
Support the “American #MusicFairness Act” — Artists deserve to be paid when our music is used on the radio. Contact your representative today: https://t.co/yTPvCKMNeI
— AFM (@The_AFM) September 22, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
AFT is hosting student debt clinics to answer questions about Biden’s loan forgiveness, #PSLF, how you can @SaveWithSummer, & more.
All times are ET:
9/28 @ 7 PM
9/29 @ 7 PM
9/30 @ 7 PM
10/1 @ 11 AM & 4 PM
10/2 @ 11 AM & 4 PM
10/3 @ 7 PM
10/4 @ 7 PM https://t.co/RAYSSC800R pic.twitter.com/kXwwjWVUkq— AFT (@AFTunion) September 27, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
“If you or someone you know are the victim of a domestic violence crime, contact one of the following agencies: Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 or Nat. Coalition Against DV – 1-303-839-1852.” – Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson https://t.co/RddVShK4tD
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) September 22, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
APALA is proud to celebrate ten years of National Voter Registration Day! AAPIs are more than the margin of victory; we are critical to democracy. Our voices matter, and registering to vote is just one step toward power. Make sure you’re #AAPIVoteReady for this November. pic.twitter.com/ffkSze5Rxu
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) September 20, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
.@United management, can you hear us now?! pic.twitter.com/qzoeCauDBk
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 27, 2022
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
An excellent conversation covering all the details of the #IngredionStrike, with @CheckoutRadio and BCTGM Int’l Rep. @JasonDa32171847 https://t.co/sZHxdOytoE
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 20, 2022
Boilermakers:
Tuesday Newsday: #Boilermakers, contractors and owners met in Lexington, Kentucky, for the Ohio Valley Tripartite. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/SYjxkUiTzq#BoilermakersUnion pic.twitter.com/YtWeP9NrQB
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 27, 2022
Bricklayers:
Chris Gardner, Chair of the Permission to Dream Partnership and author of “The Pursuit of Happyness,” speaks to the delegates about inspiring young people to seek out a fulfilling career and his founding of the Christopher P. Gardner Foundation to change young people’s lives. pic.twitter.com/myxU89Q3ew
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 27, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Thank you all who came out to the #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Voter & Labor Drip: “Voices of Change: The Youth Experience”! You all made the event a success! #ShowMeYoVote22 pic.twitter.com/FLrTyU8l3F
— CBTU STL (@cbtu_stl) September 22, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Our freedoms are under attack and we won’t go back. A #WomensWave is coming and on October 8, we march. We’re joining @WomensMarch in DC and sister marches across the country. Join us: https://t.co/hLRYg55alV
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) September 27, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 26, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
We need the Senate’s support to make sure funding for the NEA and NEH at $207 million for FY23 becomes a reality. Contact your Senators today to ask them to approve federal arts funding for FY23: https://t.co/pQbzfvp2Iw
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 27, 2022
Electrical Workers:
These #IBEW volunteers are changing lives one home at a time. https://t.co/GkfFWJ60rr
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 27, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Check out the first official registered apprenticeship class held at Local 6’s new Training Center in Boston. pic.twitter.com/TFJZhynUIS
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 27, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
With Government Shutdown Looming, IFPTE Urges Senate to Pass Continuing Resolution to Fund Government https://t.co/Tm6R9Nc35f
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 27, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
Channel this cat’s energy and get your submissions in for the 2022 ILCA Labor Media Awards! Only THREE DAYS LEFT to submit entries before the contest closes!
Submit your 2021 work at https://t.co/kgaMDbU7se by Sept 30. pic.twitter.com/vumWXfqxvj
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) September 27, 2022
Ironworkers:
2022 Rumble in the Rockies just wrapped up. Outstanding group of apprentices competing this year! #ironworkers #unionstrong #apprenticeship #unionironworkers pic.twitter.com/0e1ZayEygO
— Iron Workers Union (@TheIronworkers) September 24, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
Inflation is not a bug, but a feature to those looking to put profits ahead of people. https://t.co/UuUrtcXURi
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) September 15, 2022
Laborers:
.@LIUNA members with @KatherineJRVA at tonight’s #Richmond city council meeting – Let’s #GetRichmondWorking on the #diamonddistrict pic.twitter.com/awuobtmfoN
— LiUNA! Mid-Atlantic (@maLiUNA) September 26, 2022
Lawyers Coordinating Committee:
This #HispanicHeritageMonth listen to our newest podcast episode. Hear about the most recent @USDOL guidance & learn more about unionizing while undocumented! #1u
🎧🔽 Listen: https://t.co/zjLRx5hQeL pic.twitter.com/PdGfzLXP0N— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 23, 2022
Machinists:
We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to this incredible project led by retired IAM Eastern Territory Chief of Staff and South Lebanon’s Mayor Jim Smith #MachinistsCare ❤️https://t.co/iMCDq7tBnw
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 25, 2022
Maritime Trades Department:
MTD Port Maritime Council active over Labor Day weekend.
https://t.co/UzQSh379Jy pic.twitter.com/DskRQWYXqm— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) September 15, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
US Department of Labor announces $3.4M in grants to expand job opportunities for women in apprenticeships, nontraditional occupations | U.S. Department of Labor https://t.co/oG0KJeROdv
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 26, 2022
Mine Workers:
We will never forget. Their Brothers and Sisters are on day 541 on strike at Warrior Met. They strike to keep something like this from ever happening again. #NeverForget #UnionMinesAreSaferMines #OneDayLonger #1u pic.twitter.com/Y7eIgOWuFW
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) September 24, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMAzine Spotlight: “The Strength of Our Union” by AGMA’s National Organizing Director: https://t.co/DjT7p09j4X pic.twitter.com/xurKovKHsL
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 27, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Senate Majority Leader Schumer has set up a potential vote on CR next week to keep the government funded through mid-December. The path ahead remains uncertain & Congress must act by midnight on Sept. 30. NATCA will continue to monitor & provide updates. https://t.co/pDnfJM2jaZ pic.twitter.com/z6pG7BXNLp
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 27, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
If you are in the path of Hurricane Ian and suffer damage or need emergency assistance, fill out an NALC DRF grant application and contact Christina Vela Davidson (cdavidson@nalc.org/202-662-2489) or Anthony Ali (ali@nalc.org) for further advisement. https://t.co/qZG2TDdcx3 pic.twitter.com/AhV4KKSjju
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 27, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Home care workers take care of our aging loved ones, and a shortage means our elders aren’t getting the care they need to age with dignity.
That’s why we need an investment in care infrastructure. https://t.co/4RBVObbXGg
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 27, 2022
National Federation of Federal Employees:
NFFE is issuing a survey to better understand federal employees’ experience and satisfaction with the DOL’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP). We invite all federal workers, members and non-members, from all agencies to take the survey. https://t.co/1T2tmoJpLI
— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) September 21, 2022
National Nurses United:
We are proud to announce our endorsement of @LloydDoggettTX for re-election to the US Congress in #TX37.
Rep. Doggett has been an important leader for #HealthCareJustice and has stood with bedside nurses during the ongoing pandemic. We are proud to support him! pic.twitter.com/xw7Bam7ir7
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 27, 2022
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
FieldPoint/Marblegate/DaPalma borrowers seeking debt relief by 9/30 deadline need to walk in to 31-00 47th Ave from 9AM to 2PM before Fri. No appointment needed.
TY @ZohranKMamdani @TeamAOC @DSAdebtors for the phone bank.
We want this joy & freedom for all our debt fighters! pic.twitter.com/7z8aoEK8O8
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) September 27, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Our voices and our votes matter. Take 30 seconds to register to vote, check your registration status, or find a registration event on or offline near you! https://t.co/zkW5Toog2F #VoteReady @AthleteAlly pic.twitter.com/LLIcw0kVjG
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) September 20, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Our Week 3 #CommunityMVP @CodyDavis is cheering up patients @BostonChildrens through his love of gaming.
Find out more about Cody’s efforts + meet our other Community MVPs here: https://t.co/drH63b0Xz3. #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/NPTjtANkJB— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 25, 2022
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
“These opportunities are here. They’re real. They exist.”
Read this article highlighting the Intel semiconductor plant coming to Central Ohio and the tremendous impact it will have on the #BuildingTrades workforce of the future 🙌https://t.co/EwpKHTd6k1
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 27, 2022
Office and Professional Employees:
🥲 Solidarity forever! ✊ https://t.co/JDD31WcOcY
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) September 25, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
Here to support Donaldo Posadas, IUPAT member and TPS Recipient at the @TPS_Alliance march. It’s time the administration and Congress work together to solve this problem. pic.twitter.com/XaFMzaXDd7
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 23, 2022
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
The union advantage: “union representation is associated with an 11.3% wage premium, a 37.9% increase in employer-sponsored health insurance coverage, and an 89.8% increase in employer-sponsored retirement coverage.” A must-read report from @ceprdc.https://t.co/exKZZ9MGxt
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 23, 2022
Pride At Work:
Our youth supporting their fellow students in the trans community is your moment of inspiration today. https://t.co/qvJa5Vnhfm
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) September 27, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
On behalf of the 11,000 employees PASS represents at the FAA, including thousands of electronics technicians, we wish @IFATSEA a great conference all in service to #aviationsafety. @PASSprezdc Dave Spero & @PASScfodc Carlos Aguirre are pleased to be there—in person again! https://t.co/Kp7wOyAeNV
— PASS (@PASSNational) September 26, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Friends don’t let friends cross picket lines! Solidarity with @PMA_Union workers on strike for the fair contract they deserve! @RWDSU members have your back ✊ #1u #PMAStrike https://t.co/YiFRNIiuCD
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 26, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
In 2019, there were 146 fatal falls from roofs ‒ a 28% increase from 2018. To prevent falls, remember to plan. provide. train. https://t.co/xwyuSGM8t4 #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/psaIfHJM5b
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 19, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
Voice actors deserve safe working conditions. @KyleMcCarley deserved safe working conditions on #MobPsycho100. It’s #JustAMeeting @Crunchyroll @SonyPictures pic.twitter.com/LEG2g2cWst
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 27, 2022
Seafarers:
MTD: Jones Act Attacked While PMCs, Affiliates Offer Aid – Seafarers International Union https://t.co/ocKiIQ4TcU
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) September 23, 2022
Solidarity Center:
#Textileworkers in #Turkey are approaching 70 days of protesting outside a factory after management closed operations in July. The employer refuses to pay the more than 300 workers according to the #collectivebargaining agreement. @IndustriALL_GU https://t.co/iFzW6Hin9O
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 27, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
We’re proud to be a part of the grassroots movement they fear! https://t.co/RVo7PShH21
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 23, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? In this free, anonymously interactive webinar you will learn easily accessible tools to safely intervene without the worry of retaliation. Register here: https://t.co/GgGIg8qizl pic.twitter.com/2ZvDmpSIyZ
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 27, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
Here we are with @TWU556 in Houston, demanding that @SouthwestAir #MakeItRight! pic.twitter.com/O8L0QZVn0u
— TWU (@transportworker) September 27, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
Say it with us: understaffing hurts flyers AND workers.
“They need to hire more people. The airlines waited too long to start ramping up their hiring to get a workforce that was capable of meeting the service requirements and service demand that we’re seeing right now.” 👇 pic.twitter.com/DvpBgdRty4
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) September 26, 2022
UAW:
“We celebrate this $700 million investment into Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant as it shows that UAW members continue to play an important role in Ford’s future.” – UAW President Ray Curry – https://t.co/3z5paaYIpD
— UAW (@UAW) September 27, 2022
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
Livable wage at the heart of Kroger negotiations with union – YouTube https://t.co/auDsJUtY8q
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) September 20, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
“The Union Veterans Council of the AFL-CIO, which represents roughly 1 million veterans, issued a statement Tuesday condemning what it called “unconscionable political stunts.”https://t.co/S2uuwxV0GB
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) September 20, 2022
UNITE HERE:
One day STRONGER!
It’s Day 2 of the SFO strike, and workers at almost all of the airport’s restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and lounges are on the picket lines.⁰
After years without a raise, we’re tired of working two or even three jobs just to survive.
#1u #unitehere pic.twitter.com/8CkdTbMSK0— UNITE HERE Local 2 (@UniteHereLocal2) September 27, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay to all the hardworking pharmacists in our UFCW family!
Throughout the #COVID19 pandemic and beyond, they have played a vital role whether it’s testing, vaccinating, fulfilling prescriptions or answering questions, we owe them a big thank you! pic.twitter.com/jsHsUcMAAn
— UFCW (@UFCW) September 25, 2022
United Steelworkers:
Our legislative Director @royhouseman trying out a virtual workplace training model at @ARM_Robotics as we discuss the union’s role in future work. #1u #EverybodysUnion #USWMade pic.twitter.com/7ny0WZ91lq
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) September 26, 2022
United Students Against Sweatshops:
📢NEW DATE📢 Our next USAS Student Labor Organizing Bootcamp at Gonzaga University is now on Saturday, October 8th. Join us to learn the essentials of organizing for labor justice on campus – all students are welcome to attend! Register now: https://t.co/cNI0P6vfv0 pic.twitter.com/eWhrKBgPx7
— USAS (@USAS) September 23, 2022
Utility Workers:
Taking steps to make a plan for your family for #NationalPreparednessMonth? We need a plan for our utilities, as well. Sign to show your support for a fully-resourced, well-staffed utility workforce at https://t.co/31liKAoOUk
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 27, 2022
Working America:
Housing is a human RIGHT. #Housingforall https://t.co/5p1vYnJA8b
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) September 23, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
Doing research for a story? The WGAE can help! Our Research Guide includes contacts for industry experts & government orgs; tips for making FOIA/FOIL requests; climate storytelling resources; bias-free language guides; and more.
Check it out below! ⬇️https://t.co/zP35xnpQWk
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) September 22, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell
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