Stand with Railroad Workers: 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:
Check out this week’s Equity Weekly:
🔵 RSVP for your Regional Membership Meeting
🔵 We’re Hiring Audition Monitors
🔵 Audition Town Hall Video
🔵 New Agreement with Paramount Theatre
🔵 and more!Read more in the member portal today – https://t.co/HXXjTmFQmZ pic.twitter.com/GRndR83hBG
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) December 1, 2022
AFGE:
Find out more about what’s being done to improve customer service and reduce delays at the Social Security Administration→ https://t.co/6fP76lhKtx
— AFGE (@AFGENational) December 1, 2022
AFSCME:
President Saunders: “@RepJeffries, @RepKClark, @RepPeteAguilar and @WhipClyburn are four proven labor champions in Congress. Together in leadership, they will be a force for working people across the country.” https://t.co/L1qeMLYHxC
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) November 30, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Scammers are on the prowl, but there are ways to shut them down. Here are some computer security tips from @AAgencyonaging and @NCOAging https://t.co/Ab5WzU2IaL
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) December 1, 2022
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 508-Halifax, NS, is in the holiday spirit with their Stuff A Bus charity drive to collect toys, food, and other donations for families in need in their community. #ATUStrongerTogether #stuffthebus pic.twitter.com/tt3oohAWNT
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) December 1, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
What’s really dangerous is disrespecting and diminishing the work of educators, school support staff, healthcare workers, public employees, higher ed faculty, and graduate workers.
We don’t need scapegoating. We need solutions. pic.twitter.com/bOT6sapSFn
— AFT (@AFTunion) November 22, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
What are you thankful for? #Thanksgiving pic.twitter.com/s5W83N1rPj
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) November 24, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
A wonderful evening hosting the APALA National Executive Board and supporting the UAW academic workers strike against unfair labor practices in the University of California system! pic.twitter.com/VyrNnGSrfG
— APALA LA Chapter (@APALALosAngeles) November 21, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Flight Attendants stand with Railroad Workers. Their fight is our fight! As it stands, rail workers do not have a single day of guaranteed paid sick leave.
📱📱 Call 202-224-3121 to demand your Senators vote FOR seven days guaranteed paid sick days for railroad workers! pic.twitter.com/ZZgWpkj7dY
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) December 1, 2022
Boilermakers:
ICYMI: Industrial Sector Operations #Boilermakers met for the ISO Conference in Las Vegas this July, where members heard from leaders from the industrial, metal trades and railroad sectors. Read more: https://t.co/2eyBPMDz5O#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/SmpDDNEjuM
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) December 1, 2022
Bricklayers:
Got 10 minutes? Help NIOSH understand they ways construction workers manage pain. The survey is voluntary, and your information will not be shared with your employers or coworkers. https://t.co/7WQP5Y4cPv
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) November 29, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
Sen. Raphael Warnock fires up voters at a Souls to the Polls rally in Atlanta on Sunday. With every vote at stake and the stakes so high, the message was simple: TURNOUT! TURNOUT! TURNOUT! #GA #Runoff #GeorgiaRunoff pic.twitter.com/Xe17HZSvoG
— CBTU (@CBTU72) November 28, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
Sister Donna Brockington was active with CLUW for many years and a dedicated and passionate leader of our Metro DC chapter. pic.twitter.com/ivR3fpPVro
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) November 20, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
CWA members in Georgia are working hard to get out the vote for Senator Raphael Warnock ahead of the December 6 runoff election! pic.twitter.com/PzDewnEnkM
— CWA (@CWAUnion) December 1, 2022
Department for Professional Employees:
Join us in telling Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: https://t.co/3OIAYFybs0 pic.twitter.com/jLxuWpNd6I
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) November 30, 2022
Electrical Workers:
Just six days left #Georgia! #LetsWinThis #Warnock #IBEW pic.twitter.com/KNMRiHQgEW
— IBEW (@IBEW) December 1, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
What a view! On the job at a Coal Fired Power Plant in West Virginia with members of Local 2, Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/CjCAtjGCqC
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) December 1, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Stands in SOLIDARITY with AFT President Randi Weingarten #1u https://t.co/5a8UIthJ6e
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) November 23, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
This #MemberMonday we’re spotlighting @PASSNational! The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists represents more than 11,000 employees of the FAA and Department of Defense who install, maintain, support and certify air traffic control and national defense equipment. pic.twitter.com/0UUvqqidiX
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) November 28, 2022
Ironworkers:
Today @ironworkers25 signed an articulation agreement with @OCCollege. This is the beginning of a great relationship! #Opportunities #students #apprentices #college #apprenticeships #Careers #welding #construction #MotivationMonday #skilledtrades #earnwhileyoulearn pic.twitter.com/Wb60oN0IHJ
— Ironworkers Local 25 (@Ironworkers25) November 28, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
Help support Jobs With Justice this #GivingTuesday and your contribution will help those facing retaliation for organizing their workplaces.
Every donation of $75 or more receives an awesome JWJ X Starbucks Workers United travel mug!!
Donate today! 👇🏾https://t.co/DRU2aa8SpX pic.twitter.com/D67HRamcA5
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) November 29, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Are you ready to become a U.S citizen? Join @CFLCLAA for their final Free Citizenship Clinic of the year this Saturday, December 10! Call or text (689) 210-8790 to schedule an appointment. pic.twitter.com/RDXLBImBPw
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) December 1, 2022
Laborers:
Today was a big win for workers! Just a few short hours ago the – the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has struck down #Bill124. The legislation that imposed a 1% wage cap on public sector employees. #Onpoli #OnLab
— LiUNA! Local 3000 (@LiUNA3000) November 29, 2022
Machinists:
Our union has called on @POTUS to adequately fund the F-35 defense program, for the best interest of our national security and for the American workers it supports.
Read our letter to the President ⬇️⚙️💪 https://t.co/IT4d4NjQJn
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) December 1, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
“Workers should be able to take for granted that they can stay home and take care of themselves if they’re sick,” #WorkersFirsthttps://t.co/5e9J72idAc
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) December 1, 2022
Mine Workers:
The UMWA Women’s Auxiliary will be hosting a Santa Brunch on December 17th! The Alabama Auxiliary has been essential in providing much-needed supplies and has been amazing at building moral during this strike. Shout out to all the women stepping up to make this possible! pic.twitter.com/WEjm7R2Rox
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) December 1, 2022
Musical Artists:
Dancers of Texas Ballet Theater Take Steps to Unionize: https://t.co/8kBvwQhFnp pic.twitter.com/GNJvTLvmOy
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) November 30, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of NATCA members. McKenzie Farrell, child of Donald Farrell (Chicago Center, ZAU) is among this year’s winners. https://t.co/0rx75ttYul pic.twitter.com/zOEPqScZsy
— NATCA (@NATCA) December 1, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
The December issue of The Postal Record is now available online! Don’t miss NALC President Fredric Rolando’s final President’s Message, a retrospective article on his tenure as president, stories of letter carriers giving back this holiday season and more. https://t.co/XgNspwh3Ii pic.twitter.com/jSJ4lxJzJl
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) December 1, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Pledge your support to #NDLON this #GivingTuesday by making a donation. Your donation ensures the sustainability of our work such as our Arts and Culture Programming.
Stand in Solidarity with us and make a donation: https://t.co/uNFDWdijKx#Immigration #ImmigrantRights pic.twitter.com/ERTe1Xl0nU
— NDLON (@NDLON) November 29, 2022
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
This #GivingTuesday, join the Care Revolution.
Donate below to make a difference in the lives of domestic workers across the country ⤵️https://t.co/zG5OehXeVn pic.twitter.com/5EsW0D9Tw6
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) November 29, 2022
National Nurses United:
We work day and night to care for our patients at great risk, especially now with Covid, the flu, and RSV.
Health care systems must listen to @nynurses and guarantee #SafeStaffing, safe working conditions, and work to recruit & retain experienced RNs. https://t.co/c7bIlHdLMM
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) December 1, 2022
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Check out this whole great thread from our siblings at @VendorPower https://t.co/4HyGNVKRRc
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) November 26, 2022
NWSL Players Association:
Well deserved! 👏 https://t.co/1u8ieNYIVu
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) November 30, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Congratulations are in order to @gkittle46 + @jalenramsey for being named to the @ForbesUnder30 list this year 👏
Both players are active with endeavors off the field–Kittle has a deep endorsement portfolio and Jalen is an avid investor. https://t.co/gL4bcO4sc5 #ForbesUnder30 pic.twitter.com/mckYycaGZZ
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) December 1, 2022
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
“This program gave me hope for my future… I have something I’ve never had: a path to self-sufficiency.”
Registered Apprenticeships are an earn-while-you-learn ladder to a family-sustaining middle class career 💪https://t.co/rcAGICunf4
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) December 1, 2022
Office and Professional Employees:
Congress has the power to pass the #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct and require employers to make reasonable accommodations for workers with pregnancy-related limitations.
Take a moment to tell your senators to support this important piece of legislation ⏩️ https://t.co/0xkcFu4718 pic.twitter.com/5FNf2NpvBt
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) November 30, 2022
Painters and Allied Trades:
When our union was first founded, many painters died from the trade due to lead poisoning known as painter’s colic.
Because of our union’s efforts to ensure safety and regulation in our trades, lead-based paint was finally banned and tens of thousands of lives have been saved. pic.twitter.com/CvlGk563Di
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) November 17, 2022
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
#OPCMIA General President Daniel E. Stepano has released a holiday season video wishing all members well, announcing his January 31st retirement, and reflecting on his time as this great union’s top officer. Please watch here:https://t.co/tYhPKN6RP5
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) November 29, 2022
Pride At Work:
Last week, the Marriage Protection Act was advanced for a final vote in the Senate. Contact your Senators at (202) 224-3121 and ask them to vote to codify marriage equality into law!#LoveWins#RepealDOMA#MarriageEquality
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) November 28, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
PASS members @flymemphis are among the many dedicated public servants at the FAA who keep this economy moving, support @FedExPilots & get millions of packages in the air. Thanks @SecretaryPete for your support and for joining us yesterday! #aviationsafety #publicservice https://t.co/HwCCgAjQkW
— PASS (@PASSNational) November 30, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
The @RWDSU Southeast Council is out in Camilla, GA today with @ReverendWarnock for a meet and greet! Early voting is already underway in GA for the Senate Runoffs; let’s get out the vote for our brother Raphael Warnock! Find your pollsite: https://t.co/m447h1BS3e pic.twitter.com/CxIbDEAHgY
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) November 30, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
If you’re working 6 or more feet above a lower level, your employer is required to provide you with fall protection – learn more at: https://t.co/SS3wZ2YgbS #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/iiNqQPS7xz
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) November 30, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
Today we honor the lives lost to HIV and AIDS related complications and celebrate the millions living with HIV and continuing to thrive. We thank our #sagaftramembers for their dedication and efforts in raising funds and awareness to combat HIV/AIDS. #WorldAIDSDay pic.twitter.com/KO80tJfm5x
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) December 1, 2022
School Administrators:
Check out the @KeepitMadeinUSA holiday Gift Guide, featuring 120+ companies from all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico that make their products in the United States! #MadeinUSAGifts #MadeinAmericahttps://t.co/LfzOy4AQ5b
— The School Leader (@AFSAUnion) November 29, 2022
Seafarers:
#1u #ITF @ITFglobalunion pic.twitter.com/gRqkL9mr34
— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) November 28, 2022
Solidarity Center:
As the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign gets underway, #women #tradeunionists worldwide are building on their momentum to end sexual harassment and gender violence at the workplace. #GBVH #RatifyC190https://t.co/dKhzpcAUPN
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) December 1, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
“Local news is being murdered by firms like Gannett. The path to a viable future for Gannett is not austerity.” @gaufre
“We’re fighting for our families, for our neighbors, and our right to news and information that is central to our lives.” @susandecaravahttps://t.co/lpR1ig33Ez— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) December 1, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Last but certainly not least, meet our final #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth member spotlight, Eric Moore. Thanks Eric, for being a proud member of our union family for 25 years! #1u pic.twitter.com/BV6hlZx1FM
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) November 30, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
.@NewYorkStateAG Letitia James surprised the TWU Working Women’s Committee meeting, where she encouraged women to take leadership roles, run for office, and get involved in their union. cc @TWULocal100 @CentralLaborNYC @TwuSamuelsen pic.twitter.com/AnU6hcpc8Y
— TWU (@transportworker) December 1, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
In this house, we support rail workers.
Do your Senators? Call them at 202-224-3121 and tell them to support rail workers by voting YES on seven days of paid sick leave.
Speak up! ✊ pic.twitter.com/mwQsgx4otM
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) December 1, 2022
UAW:
“Our members stood up for improved wages and working conditions that truly reflect their value to the University of California system,” says UAW President Ray Curry. https://t.co/G6sIDscTjc #1u
— UAW (@UAW) November 30, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
Statement by Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig On Current Rail Worker Labor Negotiations
Veterans serve as an integral part of the US railroad workforce– approximately 20-25% of all rail workers are #Veterans. #1U https://t.co/9EU7P5KIId
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) November 30, 2022
UNITE HERE:
This Giving Tuesday, make a donation in support of working people who are on the ground fighting for democracy in Georgia! ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻 #givingtuesday2022 #workerstothefronthttps://t.co/PpNIggf7Lv pic.twitter.com/z3fdKic11A
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) November 29, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
A Native woman must work until today, November 30, in order to make the same amount made by a white man in 2021.
Learn more about how pay inequality impacts women: https://t.co/mTZktYGNhR#GenderPayGap #PayEquality pic.twitter.com/uVCTA7Uzz6
— UFCW (@UFCW) November 30, 2022
United Steelworkers:
When you shop this holiday season, look for the Made in the USA label! Our friends at @KeepitMadeinUSA have this handy gift guide: https://t.co/RiEyVZWLTN #USWMade #1u pic.twitter.com/0v6jxqGLaG
— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) December 1, 2022
Utility Workers:
“The system hasn’t been stressed in this manner in the past, and probably more importantly, it hasn’t been as widespread.” – John Moura, NERC’s director of reliability assessment and system performance analysishttps://t.co/q6V5l31Ghl
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) December 1, 2022
Working America:
Giving a special thanks to all the farm workers, grocery store clerks, public transit drivers, airline/airport workers, and so many others who make the holiday season possible for all of us! #1u https://t.co/z4DtW4F4ti
— Working America | GO VOTE (@WorkingAmerica) November 24, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
“Most people can’t afford to just give up a job when they are faced with a threat like that. I don’t care how nicely a boss asks you, when a ‘choice’ comes from higher up, it is mired in some fear.” https://t.co/N0O1wqXJza
— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) December 1, 2022
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