Solidarity and Generosity Can Make a Real Difference: 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:
April is National Arab American Heritage Month! Arab American and MENA (Middle Eastern North African) workers have played a critical part in advancing the Labor Movement, and their continued advocacy strives towards better working conditions and workers’ rights for all.
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) April 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
AFGE:
Do your thing @TMZ . https://t.co/JQW1R1uyOv
— AFGE (@AFGENational) March 28, 2026
AFSCME:
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold critical child care funding. This is a victory for AFSCME members and working families. https://t.co/4ZXL5auj9t
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 2, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
By a margin of 87%, @AtiPilots voted to ratify a new 4-year tentative agreement that brings $114M of additional value to the group.
With contract improvements to retirement contributions, scheduling and PTO, ATI pilots are advancing the profession.
🔗https://t.co/a25jlaM43g pic.twitter.com/gBhL21FZzW
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) March 31, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
🗳️ In 2025, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) earned a perfect 💯 percent score in our Congressional Voting Record. On ten critical issues, she voted in the interest of American retirees each and every time!
Find out how your members of Congress scored: https://t.co/HEAPKc3R60 pic.twitter.com/8cZAfb77tS
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 1, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
#SikhHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/g8JnD9ShXX
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 1, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
Today, AFM President Tino Gagliardi met with committees from the National Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, joined by leadership from Local 161-710 (Washington, DC). The meeting focused on strengthening contract enforcement and reaffirming the AFM’s… pic.twitter.com/GgIDa1Layl
— AFM (@The_AFM) March 26, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
From big cities to rural communities, AFT members showed up—loud, united & ready to make one thing clear: there are #NoKings in America. In a historic display of grassroots power, we showed we’ll fight for the future of our democracy and well-being of our communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-cf…
— AFT (@aft.org) March 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
American Postal Workers Union:
Generations of workers have struggled to win dignity and respect, safe working conditions, decent pay, racial equality, and union rights, including the right to collective bargaining – yet the struggle continues…
APWU recently unveiled a digital history center – a website where…
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) March 31, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
.@AFAUnitedMEC has reached a Tentative Agreement! pic.twitter.com/BgnZee1JTM
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) March 26, 2026
Boilermakers:
“Why did you become a Boilermaker?” When the story is too good to be true…👨🏭#boilermakers #aprilfools pic.twitter.com/8DxcUKUTsI
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 1, 2026
Bricklayers:
We are thrilled to announce that the Tozzer Anthropology Building at Harvard, built by the skilled craftworkers of BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI, has won the 2025 Harleston Parker Award sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects! 🏆https://t.co/bGvMhCHO5B#BestHandsInTheBusiness pic.twitter.com/FRFu8NiPO3
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 2, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Chag Sameach from CWA! pic.twitter.com/ZqyZNVcikb
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 1, 2026
Department for Professional Employees:
Happy 1st Anniversary @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! We stand with you as you negotiate with for a first union contract that includes fair pay, family-sustaining benefits, and more power on the job.
— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) March 31, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Electrical Workers:
This #IBEW local is showing how solidarity and generosity can make a real difference for children and families in need. https://t.co/4oHDj8TT32
— IBEW (@IBEW) March 31, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🔥💪 365,288 members strong!
Together, IAFF #firefighters are driving change – making the job safer and strengthening the communities they serve. pic.twitter.com/KOzTaZ5iVj
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) April 2, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Daniel Poteet, Business Manager of Local 50 out of Columbus, Ohio shares the difference between working nonunion & joining the Insulators:
Poteet began in a nonunion shop, where long hours, low pay & little security were the norm. “You were your own advocate, you didn’t have… pic.twitter.com/0n9ZjQOmuw
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 31, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
ICE SURGE IMPACTS MEMBERS’ WORK IN MINNESOTA
“I just actually talked to a shop the other day that usually employs 40 people in downtown Minneapolis, all the time — they’re down to four.” pic.twitter.com/Bza8IehZPo
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) April 2, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
“We extend our congratulations to the thousands of IFPTE members at NASA whose quiet dedication and world-leading expertise contributed to today’s launch of Artemis II.” – IFPTE President, Matt Biggs https://t.co/e2xjG2DPwM
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 1, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
I.U.P.A. Terre Haute, I.U.P.A. Local #133 Members were honored by the Terre Haute Police Department for their support for outreach initiatives! https://t.co/qUtS28EwsU
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) April 2, 2026
Jobs With Justice:
MEET US IN ATLANTA! Join us in Atlanta for the 2026 National Conference: Workers Revive Democracy, happening May 14–16, 2026, in ATL. This is more than a conference–it’s a call to action! 🎟️: https://t.co/VLNw37IMAv
For more updates + info follow us on IG & Bluesky. pic.twitter.com/1pT5mjp9Jp
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) March 17, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
They labored the land, and cultivated justice. For decades, Farmworkers have carried
the weight of struggle
and the spirit of resilience, fueling a movement that refuses to fade. Today, LCLAA honors their power and the enduring legacy of la lucha campesina. ✊🏽#FarmworkersDay pic.twitter.com/Qj859jAQDV— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 31, 2026
Laborers:
North America doesn’t build itself. Behind every project that moves us forward is a #LIUNA crew that knows how to work as one. If you want to #FeelThePower of #Solidarity, work #Union! pic.twitter.com/l8TZkMtJ8w
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) March 31, 2026
Machinists:
From rocket engines to the launchpad, we’re so proud of the IAM Union members who make spaceflight possible. 🚀🌖 https://t.co/OdMNk6qr4Y
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) April 1, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
10 Years of Service Time: the Holy Grail for Players. Throughout history, fewer than 10% of Players have possessed the combination of talent, health, resilience, perseverance and good fortune to achieve the feat. Each month throughout the 2026 season, we will once again recognize… pic.twitter.com/bfa8MQQCgw
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) March 31, 2026
Musical Artists:
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with New Orleans Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie…
— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) March 23, 2026 at 12:42 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Every day, more than 2.5 million passengers fly safely through the American airspace. This is possible thanks to the work of our nation’s air traffic controllers, who monitor the skies with exceptional focus and precision. pic.twitter.com/eHSQGjrSOL
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 1, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
This #MemberMonday, we’re honoring 35-year letter carrier Kimberly Hulett. While walking her route, she spotted a 6-year-old boy running into traffic. She quickly pulled him to safety and, realizing he was nonverbal and autistic, called police and stayed with him until his family… pic.twitter.com/nzVHTtFStz
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) March 30, 2026
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
“The birthright citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment is about children. It stands for a unifying national proposition: all people born in this land, under this country’s flag, are citizens of this country.”
Read the full statement: https://t.co/hYRyUV7BSr— NDLON (@NDLON) April 1, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
This win is HUGE!
NDWA organized & mobilized alongside incredible partners to push TPS protections for Haiti.
We’re thankful for the 218 Members of Congress who signed onto the Haiti TPS Petition & we’re ready for the house vote! pic.twitter.com/fbqDeKeZRB
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) March 30, 2026
National Nurses United:
The SAVE America Act would create sweeping new barriers for everyday Americans to vote, including nurses, women, veterans, and low-income workers.
Help us stop this dangerous bill for good. Tell your senator to vote NO! https://t.co/qznTu8Z9Pl
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) April 2, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Experienced officials matter for player safety.
Read the full joint release from the NFLPA and NFLRA here: https://t.co/9MqJPy1Vsc pic.twitter.com/OLvZh8aYlc
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 1, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
Congrats to the March Tradeswomen Hero Award winners! We couldn’t be prouder💪 pic.twitter.com/uvMH1lWgr5
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) March 31, 2026
Operating Engineers:
📣 Yesterday, we proudly dedicated the James T. Callahan International Training and Education Center, honoring Jim’s leadership and legacy. #JamesTCallahan #InternationalTrainingCenter #LegacyOfExcellence pic.twitter.com/z5bhx5HX9d
— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) April 2, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
While it’s easy to take our current rights for granted, workers in our union and across the labor movement have given their lives in the fight for better pay and working conditions.
Learn about the Everett Massacre and the role IUPAT Local 300 members played @IUPAT_DC5. pic.twitter.com/ms9qkZYKnP
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 2, 2026
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
A great afternoon in Belleville with Jamieson Rees, Oskar Pettersson and Keean Washkurak for our Grow With The Pros program. Great to see them giving back. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Gb1CHdftus
— PHPA (@thephpa) March 23, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay💙@RWDSU believes every worker deserves dignity, inclusion, and opportunity. We stand with autistic workers and remain committed to building workplaces where everyone can thrive.#UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/C5eMfMbdOP
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 2, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
Feel like crying (again)? Relive your favorite moments from The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, including SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement honoree Harrison Ford’s amazing speech. Today’s the last day to watch on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/anOqfnjh1M
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) March 28, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
Trump issued an Executive Order restricting vote by mail. This is not a coincidence — it’s an intentional move to disenfranchise millions of Americans.
But whether it’s fighting to restore our right to participate in our democracy or fighting Trump’s authoritarianism, we won’t…
— SEIU (@SEIU) April 2, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Here’s a real example of what happens when workers and their unions are able to be part of democratic processes: workers win 💪🏾 More about this victory in Bangladesh here 🔗 https://t.co/YbViCP4aet pic.twitter.com/fjRWEY4WNZ
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) March 31, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
The NewsGuild joins news outlets and press freedom organizations calling for the safe release of Shelly Kittleson, a freelance journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad.
Freelancers like Shelly often lack institutional protections, leaving them more exposed to attacks on press. https://t.co/R5hyjdAjDw
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 1, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
President Matthew D. Loeb speaks at Senator Adam Schiff’s spotlight hearing in regard to a federal film tax credit: pic.twitter.com/RIQOdcvXWR
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) March 31, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
A federal judge dismissed a Brightline railroad lawsuit that, if successful, would have invalidated workers’ successful vote to unionize.
“This is a huge victory for the workers and the TWU,” @TwuSamuelsen said. “Brightline should finally realize it has reached the end of the… pic.twitter.com/CPgxtM1Ri0— TWU (@transportworker) April 1, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
WATCH: @TTDAFLCIO President Greg Regan calls on industry and policymakers to include workers’ voices in the implementation of new technologies, including AI. We can’t afford to compromise transportation safety when tech advancements are deployed. pic.twitter.com/FBdta75dDL
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 1, 2026
UAW:
We are incredibly proud of our UAW Local 887 family at Aerojet Rocketdyne in Canoga Park, California, who built the RS-25 engines that just successfully launched Artemis II on its historic mission to the moon!
Godspeed, @NASAArtemis 🚀🌙 https://t.co/af3UWyIV6i
— UAW (@UAW) April 1, 2026
Union Veterans Council:
On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the @unionveterans Council honors the 9 million Americans who served. To our union brothers & sisters who served during the Vietnam era: We thank you for your sacrifice and your strength. Welcome home. 🇺🇸✊ #VietnamWarVeteransDay pic.twitter.com/GbxU7wvDU2
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) March 29, 2026
UNITE HERE:
🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 https://t.co/CO1nBQhA7z
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 1, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Faster line speeds could lead to more injuries for workers & less time for inspectors to catch contaminated meat before it leaves the plant.
Workers and consumers should not pay the price for corporate greed.
TAKE ACTION: https://t.co/Hp5tNr2xEq pic.twitter.com/SshePUuBPk
— UFCW (@UFCW) March 30, 2026
United Steelworkers:
This past week, we had the honor of gathering members from across North America in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for the 2026 Women of Steel Conference. Over four days, our union sisters enhanced their skills as labor activists and fostered international solidarity. pic.twitter.com/lXPbYxBYEU
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) April 2, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
Tentative agreement reached! ✊️🎉 CBS News 24/7 members secured a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with CBS/Paramount management Tuesday. Details to come following ratification!
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM