Solidarity Works: 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:
Ok Florida family, lets try to support minority owned business when we can. These young ladies are in Tallahassee, FL
Meet the Leo Sisters, Owners of Plant-Based Eatery Bourne Brilliant #AfroTech https://t.co/TLreFMHopY
— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) March 25, 2021
Actors’ Equity:
Equity members now have an additional way to access the online harassment hotline. Lighthouse now offers an anonymous reporting app available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.
Read more in the member portal – https://t.co/apKzJubpzg pic.twitter.com/lXhuGO3h5Q
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 6, 2021
AFGE:
Thank you for joining! https://t.co/3XFOoZFWCK
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 1, 2021
AFSCME:
AFSCME library workers support the Build America’s Libraries Act. The measure would provide $5 billion to upgrade our nation’s library infrastructure. Investing in libraries not only benefits the institution but its community as well. https://t.co/5Appmd0WXD
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 6, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Workers deserve a say about their wages, benefits, etc.
You can tell your Senators to make that a reality by passing the #PROAct. https://t.co/XBGThS3mrY
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 5, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:
#1u #Labour #HazardPay #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/r6r0a7K08e
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 6, 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:
AFT President Randi Weingarten Mourns Passing of @WTUTeacher Leader Elizabeth Davis https://t.co/7LmWG2mFjT
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 5, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:
We stand arm in arm with our @MineWorkers family, who are on strike at Warrior Met Coal.
Company executives are getting bonuses but they won’t make a fair deal with the people whose hard work built the company.
Support the Warrior Met Strike! #UnitedWeStand pic.twitter.com/B7Qa5Jx6X7— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 3, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
Join us on April 21 for The #JusticeForJeyasre Vigil to honor the life of Indian garment worker & union member Jeyasre Kathiravel, who organized in her workplace against gender based violence & harassment before her untimely death. @GLJhub@ilrf@asia_floorwage pic.twitter.com/D6qgd9dEFl
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 5, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Thanks to your action, Piedmont Flight Attendants (and all Piedmont employees) won COVID pandemic leave! Flight Attendants from across the industry sent thousands of letters to American Airlines Group management. We won’t stop fighting until sick bank is restored! #1u pic.twitter.com/LsdZoSII5H
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 5, 2021
Boilermakers:
2020’s ⏪ 1920’s. Take a look back at #Boilermaker history and you’ll see some similarities in hardships unions faced: https://t.co/oRYr7lWDws pic.twitter.com/tYGbTtVPsz
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 5, 2021
Bricklayers:
BAC Local 1 Hawaii Apprentices are helping turn a muddy path for students into a fruit tree-lined yellow brick sidewalk. #BuildingLives #BuildingCommunities https://t.co/lDT5O7pdmr
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) March 30, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Join @CLUWNational on April 21 for the Justice for Jeyasre Vigil in solidarity with garment workers to end gender-based violence and harassment in the global garment supply chain. @GLJhub @ilrf @asia_floorwage
#JusticeForJeyasreRSVP Here: https://t.co/qi2nwRnDHz pic.twitter.com/AI4enlBveo
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 1, 2021
Communications Workers of America:
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 2, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:
Many professionals want to exercise their right to form a union, but can’t. The PRO Act must become law so more employees can exercise this fundamental workplace right! #1u pic.twitter.com/WOEin3qBrC
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 6, 2021
Electrical Workers:
“A boss’ promises are temporary, but a union contract is in writing.” https://t.co/1Jzd7pB3eo
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 6, 2021
Fire Fighters:
In the first 90 days, our transition team of local, state and provincial leaders will be reviewing the effectiveness of all IAFF programs, services, projects and practices. #ReadyToLead pic.twitter.com/TLPs19k1Rk
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 6, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:
A skilled union insulation workforce can provide unique, custom insulation-fabricating solutions for the cutting, die-cutting, slitting or sawing required for any project’s specifications regardless of complexity. https://t.co/UxJnXYtAcb
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 6, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE, NPEU Among Unions Urging Education Sec. Cardona to Take Immediate Action on Public Service Loan Forgiveness https://t.co/B1rQwgWwiX
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 1, 2021
Ironworkers:
The recently passed coronavirus relief package will pay benefits through 2051 for MEP plans that were headed toward insolvency, many of which affect the construction industry.https://t.co/d0144gpQ3d
— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) April 5, 2021
Jobs With Justice:
The Neverending Headline (pls make it stop, @POTUS) pic.twitter.com/nagNKhSJmC
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 6, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
GA Familias Unidas filed an Imminent Danger complaint with OSHA on behalf of multiple workers employed by Foundation Food Group.@LCLAAWestCntyNY @gafu_org @CFLCLAA @LCLAAConnectic @LCLAAWstchstrNY @CFLCLAA @lclaalosangeles @ChicagoLCLAA https://t.co/3XrgGS3HMI
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 29, 2021
Laborers:
#TransportationTuesday – The time is NOW to fix America’s failing #infrastructure #BuildBackBetter pic.twitter.com/IfnZ3Pxe2N
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 6, 2021
Machinists:
As one of the largest industrial and transportation unions in North America, we applaud @POTUS for the worker-first #AmericanJobsPlan.
Let’s #BuildBackBeter with union workers.https://t.co/JIZnNF0LV8
— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) March 31, 2021
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association:
— M.E.B.A. (@MEBAUNION) March 29, 2021
Metal Trades Department:
The Viscardi Center is a non-profit organization that seeks to change ablest views and to improve education and employment for people with disabilities, as well as to empower them. It was founded by John D Kemp who is President and CEO of The Viscardi Center. #DiversityMonth pic.twitter.com/Kppmnr1fn3
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 6, 2021
Mine Workers:
“Going on strike is a difficult thing to do, but they have shown tremendous unity on the picket lines. Their story is being told across the world right now, and it is one of strength, determination and solidarity.” – #UMWA President @CecilRoberts https://t.co/LEnKvt4gSN
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 6, 2021
Musical Artists:
We completed our 8th week of bargaining at the Met last week. Our work is far from done, and so, we are committed to continue bargaining beyond the original eight-week period. Now, we restart the clock. https://t.co/llBsWDHffq pic.twitter.com/oL53x99rtL
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 5, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
For #MothersDay, NATCA is proud to give the spotlight to the incredible women who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety of the NAS and the families lucky enough to call them “Mom.” Email publicaffairs@natcadc.org with the name & facility of the mom you’re celebrating! pic.twitter.com/mSu6I5qn12
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 6, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Team NALC will be participating in the #ToughMudder 5k for @MDAorg on Oct. 16!
Donate: https://t.co/eVGma11tC4
Register: https://t.co/u40nNMjB1V#Deliverthecure #NALC pic.twitter.com/IcbQ4ZlysA— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 6, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Impt Thread from @ArribaLasVegas on the need for action from @USDOL to truly protect Las Vegas workers from abuse at Unforgettable Coatings ⬇️ https://t.co/2WTWaOrEaq
— NDLON (@NDLON) April 6, 2021
National Nurses United:
.@CDCDirector: A central part of a science-based #pandemic response is understanding how the virus is transmitted. We urge you and @CDCgov to follow the science and fully recognize aerosol transmission of #Covid19 now! pic.twitter.com/h2wKMMyZjt
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 5, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Protest Camp
Community KitchenEveryday Didi & Tilakji cook us meals. Vinodji brings chai. Gyatsoji brings food. Richard serves. Everyday fellow New Yorkers join us & we eat together. Sometimes w stories. Sometimes in silence. We’re not going anywhere til justice is won. pic.twitter.com/1TbECBigwp
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 6, 2021
NFL Players Association:
April is Financial Literacy Month and players are about to drop some jewels ⬇️ @GoalsetterCo https://t.co/2quS9h6NjF
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 6, 2021
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
Read about how Angel George launched her #BuildingTrades career through the West Virginia Women Work program!
“A lot of women who walked in on the program didn’t have a lot of confidence. But by the time they left, they would shine. They’d glow.”https://t.co/vUQgnW6tWr
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 5, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:
Honoring Dr. King’s righteous vision means raising the minimum wage, passing the #PROAct, and affirming the dignity of work. #1u https://t.co/p1POtO1BwS
— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) April 5, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:
37% of newly formed unions still don’t have a contract 2 years after winning their election because employers stall and refuse to negotiate entirely.
The PRO Act creates a mediation and arbitration process to ensure a first contract is reached for newly formed unions. pic.twitter.com/zn8wed3zOh
— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) April 6, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
The #AmericanJobsPlan:
$115 billion for highways, roads and bridges
$25 billion for airports
$17 billion for inland waterways and ports
$213 billion to build and retrofit more than 2 million homes#InfrastructureNowhttps://t.co/tw5rGSN55s— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 6, 2021
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
“When we talk about infrastructure & sustainment investment in the country…it is very important that we do not forget about the airspace system & its backbone, the facilities & the equipment that make the system available 24/7/365″ @FAANews Bradley Mims https://t.co/wTELcN6R69
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 2, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Our members in fashion retail can help you find the perfect outfit for any occasion – and they know that solidarity is always in season. #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/5KJngRpJqX
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 6, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:
Susan, you are not only one of NPR’s founding mothers but a legend! You have deftly guided listeners through every national news story for the last half century, and are a union leader and mentor to so many who follow in your footsteps. You have our heartfelt thanks and congrats! https://t.co/u3JRCkGLCW
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 6, 2021
Solidarity Center:
Seeking to ensure temp health care workers get permanent status, the Health Care Union in Ramallah #Palestine won an agreement w/ the govt for workers with daily contracts to get fixed contracts. After the govt didn’t fulfill its promise, workers have waged sit-ins & rallies. pic.twitter.com/VRyzXlkHKq
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 6, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Congratulations and welcome to The NewsGuild @CWAUnion family! https://t.co/orLlQhxTwv
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) March 31, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:
If you believe that all workers deserve the right to join together in union and bargain for better conditions, supporting The #PROact is a no-brainer. pic.twitter.com/e2JcznGrnM
— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) April 5, 2021
Transport Workers Union:
To create good jobs, we need to enact stronger labor standards and finally put an end to union-busting. The TWU is ready to work with @POTUS and Congress to expand transit labor protections and increase wages in clean energy and infrastructure. #AmericanJobsPlan pic.twitter.com/MR4SFQMRKF
— TWU (@transportworker) March 31, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:
Railroads think that they can boost profits by cutting the number of workers operating trains, but this puts workers & communities at serious risk. This is why Pres. Biden has called for #2CrewTrains & we agree: the Rule of 2 is essential. @TransportDems https://t.co/LtKlgPYH4h
— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 5, 2021
UAW:
The UAW reported yesterday solid financials and steady membership numbers in the face of the 2020 pandemic. Read more: https://t.co/UKCm76ViGE
— UAW (@UAW) April 1, 2021
Union Veterans Council:
Supporting veterans means ensuring that they have access to good-paying jobs.
Empower veterans. Pass the #PROAct.
— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) April 6, 2021
UNITE HERE:
The Fight to Unionize Georgia’s Hospitality Industry Is Underway https://t.co/xWYAfYuqVV via @EaterAtlanta
— UNITE HERE #PROAct (@unitehere) April 5, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Throughout the month of March, @UFCW135 has helped to coordinate multiple #COVID19 vaccine clinics covering hundreds of members! #UnionStrong #1uhttps://t.co/ifP0NlRaeR
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 6, 2021
United Steelworkers:
How Amazon Exploited a Weakened America https://t.co/knIHHkXCFa Follow @newrepublic
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 6, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:
USASers across the country: you’re invited to the Spring 2021 USAS Organizing Bootcamp on Saturday, April 17th. Join us for a full day of (new & improved!) trainings on all the skills you need to fight for student and worker power on your campus. Register: https://t.co/0jscVSY1ep pic.twitter.com/LHqLDdISfd
— USAS (@USAS) April 3, 2021
Utility Workers:
The pandemic has put a spotlight on workers’ rights, accelerating an organizing movement that’s been slowly building in recent years.
By @aliciawallace for @CNNBusiness:https://t.co/o84TeVQwcb
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 6, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:
#Solidarity works. Congratulations to the writers of #TheChase, and thank you to the Guild members (& fans of the show) who stood with the writers since day 1. #1uhttps://t.co/yPtyDjOKhM
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) April 5, 2021
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 04/06/2021 – 15:28