Celebrating Women’s History Month: 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:
Increased funding for the NEA and NEH each in FY27 gets us closer to a full funding level of $1 per capita. Contact your U.S. Representative and ask them to sign the FY27 NEA and NEH appropriations request letters today. https://bit.ly/4cJozgT
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) March 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM
AFSCME:
“When public service is warped by political loyalty, families are put at risk, public safety is compromised and government struggles to provide the public services that keep our country strong.” – AFSCME President Lee Saundershttps://t.co/pLlFleiF8v
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) March 4, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
For Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the women in our Union who lead and inspire. Our first rockstar is Rachel Hill, President/Business Agent of Local 1070-Indianapolis, IN. #WomensHistoryMonth2026 pic.twitter.com/7XuJBJWlDZ
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) March 2, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
What is digital literacy? Check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social’s new blog to help educators teach students ways to find, evaluate, use and create information in digital spaces thoughtfully and responsibly ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/blog/what-is…
— AFT (@aft.org) March 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM
American Postal Workers Union:
The APWU National Executive Board met February 23-24 and adopted a proclamation to honor the women of the APWU throughout March, Women’s History Month, recognizing the “unique and powerful role” women have played in the APWU and in society. View the proclamation:…
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) March 4, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
United Airlines Flight 585 was a scheduled passenger flight on March 3, 1991, from Denver to Colorado Springs, Colorado, carrying 20 passengers and 5 crew members on board. pic.twitter.com/biwggv9PVN
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 3, 2026
Boilermakers:
👷♀️Happy National Women in Construction Week #Boilermakers https://t.co/xLkdN4NcLi pic.twitter.com/PKSLBO2wQt
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) March 3, 2026
Bricklayers:
Happy #WorksiteWednesday! 🚧 BAC Local 1 Hawaii members are hard at work installing stone riprap at the Makena Ranch project. Quality craftsmanship in paradise! 🛠️🌺#BestHandsInTheBusiness #SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether pic.twitter.com/CY5jUQBuVD
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) March 4, 2026
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
The Coalition of Labor Union Women celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing women’s contributions to organized labor, advancing social justice, and increasing political advocacy. All month long, we will be highlighting impactful women throughout the labor movement!🌹🥖 pic.twitter.com/5QyOqrSvFV
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) March 2, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
March is Women’s History Month! We celebrate the endless contributions women have made to our labor movement. pic.twitter.com/xCV9ShH96j
— CWA (@CWAUnion) March 1, 2026
Department for Professional Employees:
The Actor Awards is a UNION celebration! Union actors honor union actors as @sagaftra.org members are nominees, presenters, AND voters. @afm-union.bsky.social perform the music for the show. @iatse.bsky.social crew and craftspeople and DGA directorial teams bring the show to our homes. #actorawards
— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Electrical Workers:
“Together with battery storage, solar will account for 79% of the new capacity added to the U.S. power grid this year, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. Most of it is destined for Republican states, with 40% going to Texas alone. “https://t.co/aaUGCKk3Hs
— IBEW (@IBEW) March 3, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🔥 Real emergencies don’t give you time to think – they demand action.
The #IAFF Fire Ground Survival program prepares members for a Mayday, strengthening prevention & survival skills.
Also offered at https://t.co/VS0nxA9BOA
👩🚒 @SarniaFirefight pic.twitter.com/k1n82LpZZe
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) March 3, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Apprentices are the lifeblood of our union 💪
Explore the benefits & experiences of an Insulator apprenticeship!✅ Paid Training
✅ No College Debt
✅ Higher Wages
✅ Affordable Health Care🔗Learn more & become an apprentice today: https://t.co/gVSD0uyeQO pic.twitter.com/ErCsPJBkPT
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) February 25, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
#WomeninConstructionWeek spotlight: Local 17 (Boston) sister Renee talks about her balancing career, what she values about her work, how she got into the trade and more!
“I always wanted a job with a positive impact on society, and a job that matters.”
https://t.co/rgqWMnz7vj— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) March 3, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) and other pertinent federal government agencies to use every resource necessary to prioritize the safety and security of federal employees throughout the Middle East, including at military installations. https://t.co/prU1BomLSv
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) March 3, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
The I.U.P.A. brings you the NewsWatch every week. Click on this link to see the latest news for I.U.P.A. members! https://t.co/UmRoDDOXWw pic.twitter.com/qztQFYuRjE
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) March 4, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Workers were promised a manufacturing comeback, but many are still facing layoffs, fewer hours, and uncertainty.
Investments and announcements mean little if jobs aren’t stable, wages aren’t growing, and families can’t count on steady work. #StateOfTheUnion#OurRightsOurSOTU pic.twitter.com/rjDphRrkN4— LCLAA (@LCLAA) February 25, 2026
Laborers:
That vest didn’t get dirty sitting on the sidelines. Shoutout to every woman in the trades who earns her place every single day. We see you. We stand with you. #WIC2026 #WomenInConstruction #LIUNASister #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/CFOkoVUmla
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) March 4, 2026
Machinists:
. @iamairtransport @iamdistrict142 PDGC John Coveny just welcomed members to the district office for their Young Workers Summit, where new and young members will learn skills and build connections to prepare them to take on leadership roles in our union✈️ ⚙️💪 pic.twitter.com/I7YOP9pR2F
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) March 3, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Masa wants to run it back! The @WBCBaseball reigning champ talks all things playing in Japan, being reunited with old teammates, and the energy that other countries bring to the tournament.@RedSox pic.twitter.com/clS2sck6ZS
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) March 4, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
Maritime Unions Issue Joint Statement Following Attack on U.S.-Flag Vessel Amid Rising Gulf Tensionhttps://t.co/NzgmsCTItj
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) March 4, 2026
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The Super Bowl LX numbers are in, and we’re not talking about the final score or TV ratings. Our members across the Bay worked together to handle a huge increase in traffic to the region because of the game. Thanks for your hard work and dedication! https://t.co/HPiHYHkhKg pic.twitter.com/iAzgHoVOa7
— NATCA (@NATCA) March 4, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
On Feb. 25, NALC and USPS officially opened negotiations for our next contract. From surveys to rap sessions, Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees to our National Day of Action, NALC has been constantly working to prepare for this next round of bargaining. All this preparation and… pic.twitter.com/K5HgUpyoOB
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 3, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Caring for loved ones means truly knowing them—what supports them and what helps them thrive. Whether it’s a bottle of Ensure and a warm blanket, or their daily meds, it’s the little things that make all the difference. pic.twitter.com/QgkjyU68dg
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 2, 2026
National Lacrosse League Players’ Association
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— NLLPA (@NLLPA) March 3, 2026
National Nurses United:
When nurses voted for a union at Northern Maine Med Center, administration could have met us halfway. Instead, it has only fought us and tried to punish us for speaking up.
But we are as committed as ever, and will never stop fighting for our patients!https://t.co/LuQ5zuZDsp
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) March 1, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Built for this moment 💪
Good luck to our future members at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. pic.twitter.com/7b81xj4vuN
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 26, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
Women in Construction Week is the perfect time to reflect on the strength of our community. TWBN shows what happens when women in the trades unite, lead, and lift each other up. Here’s to continuing the momentum. #WomenInConstructionWeek pic.twitter.com/yNlPyk1NaX
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 2, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
Joelene has been a member of District Council 11 for 37 years!
Her early career in the trades began as a Sign Maker, and then she transitioned to become a Painter with Mackenzie Painting. She’s been President of Local 186, a Local 186 Delegate, a DC 11 trustee, a member of the… pic.twitter.com/sfPRdenONL
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 4, 2026
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Congratulations to PASS members Donald Davis, Brian Dickey & Al Minton for their work running new data cables, fiber optics & installing servers, software for new Georgia Enterprise Center in the interest of air traffic control safety & efficency! #ATCAConnect #PublicService https://t.co/Gjm6rQxfUe
— PASS (@PASSNational) March 4, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Women union stewards show up every day to protect rights, enforce contracts, and support coworkers. Today, we thank women stewards who lead with strength and care. 👏
#UnionStewards #WomenLeaders #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/nd8bUWrViX— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 4, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Share your experiences and knowledge about working in the heat, and make jobsites safer! @CPWR is conducting a research study to improve heat illness prevention and better protect construction workers.
Take the survey: https://t.co/vhk4S26lmY #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/lKdfoionPD— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) March 2, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
Actors with their Actor. 🏆 #ActorAwards pic.twitter.com/AmI09OMSs3
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 3, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
When women stand together, we don’t just open doors, we build foundations.
Supporting each other. Advocating for ourselves. Leading without apology.
Here’s to collective strength, bold leadership, and futures built to last. ✨ #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/tRWmiU11UL
— SEIU (@SEIU) March 4, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Say it with us: DOMESTIC WORKERS ARE WORKERS! 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/61sJliwqne
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 3, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
At the 30th Art Directors Guild (L800) Awards in Los Angeles, IATSE VP Michael Miller presented Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Calif.) with the President’s Award for her continued work advocating for a federal incentive for film & TV production. pic.twitter.com/oeLFGDvVmT
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) March 3, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
Victory in Pittsburgh! POGOH bikeshare workers vote to join the TWU. “Today’s victory is a big step forward for POGOH workers who want the benefits of a contract and being a part of the country’s largest bikeshare union. The work now begins on a first contract.” @Twusamuelsen pic.twitter.com/DANKSInuzr
— TWU (@transportworker) March 3, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
As AI continues to make headlines, transportation labor is strategizing to ensure workers aren’t left behind.
Today, @TTDAFLCIO affiliates welcomed reps from @MD_Labor‘s Cyber Maryland Program & @TransportWorker @twulocal208 to share best practices & real world success stories. pic.twitter.com/4JpUwWUIWA
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) March 3, 2026
UAW:
On this day in 1972, around 7,800 UAW Local 1112 members at General Motors’ iconic Lordstown Assembly plant in Ohio walked off the job in a three-week strike that sparked a national debate over workers’ quality of life on the assembly line and the relentless yet monotonous nature… pic.twitter.com/0wTVvSQJ28
— UAW (@UAW) March 4, 2026
Union Veterans Council:
VICTORY! The VA has officially RESCINDED the medication rule (RIN 2900-AS49).
No more “pauses”—the rule is being wiped from the books. This is what the power of solidarity looks like.
We fought, we stood together, and we won. #Veterans #protecttheva #Rescinded @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/c1Fk7wOZsN
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) February 26, 2026
UNITE HERE:
More pictures from yesterday’s celebration of National School Breakfast Week. Thank you to our amazing 634 Food Service Workers for all you do! pic.twitter.com/xlmnkzpsdJ
— UNITEHERE! LOCAL 634 (@UHlocal634) March 4, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Over 28,000 Stop & Shop workers have ratified new 4-year contracts!
Through coordination, engagement, & collective action, these new contracts secured meaningful wage increases, pension benefits, & protected health care for thousands of grocery workers.https://t.co/G4k3XbCifw pic.twitter.com/wxLtJRQ6SN
— UFCW (@UFCW) March 4, 2026
United Steelworkers:
Thank you to longtime USW activists Marcos Vélez and Jose Loya for running in the Texas primary. Regardless of the outcome, it’s important for union members to step up and run, to help ensure working families and their priorities remain at the center of each race. pic.twitter.com/AEwCZjbUom
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) March 4, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
WGAE members at CBS News 24/7 are fighting for a fair contract in the midst of threats to free speech, multiple massive mergers and tumultuous changes to the broadcast news industry. Our members deserve strong job protections, send a letter to management: wgaea.st/cbs247-letter
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) March 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM