Our Seat At the Table: 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:
Join us online for Equity 101 to deepen your understanding of what being a union member is all about. Save the date: Monday, August 10 at 6 p.m. PT. / 7 p.m. MT / 8 p.m. CT / 9 p.m. ET. RSVP in the Upcoming Events section of Equity Weekly. https://bit.ly/4yuabBp
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) July 28, 2026 at 12:33 PM
AFSCME:
Thanks to the Trump administration’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 1 million children have been kicked off food aid. When families are already struggling to make ends meet, working people deserve better. https://t.co/ddctG73SaP
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) July 29, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
For 95 years, ALPA has worked to advance aviation safety and protect those who fly. Vigilant. Unwavering. Ready. Because safety isn’t just our standard. It’s our promise. #ALPA95 pic.twitter.com/AX6pB35qHH
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) July 27, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
⏰ Do you know you can join the fight to protect and strengthen retirement benefits in just a few minutes?
Join the Alliance for Retired Americans now at the link in the comments, and share this post with your friends and family! pic.twitter.com/bu0170Q5YR
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) July 27, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Our Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, hospital transfer workers are fed up with poor pay, disrespect on the job, and poor working conditions. #OurVoiceOurPower #canlab @bcfed https://t.co/X6vPU5FLTq
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 29, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
Protect Working Musicians Act Forum Webinar with @RepDeborahRoss, Thurs. August 6th.
Learn more: https://t.co/xtLh2zuDGr
Registration link: https://t.co/CDHWSjAnDG #ProtectWorkingMusiciansAct #FairPayForMusicians pic.twitter.com/pHbWaRWukg— AFM (@The_AFM) July 27, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
The Senate education committee is considering a bill that stops Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. Take action and tell your lawmakers to support this critical legislation and help students get the resources they need to succeed ⤵️
— AFT (@aft.org) July 29, 2026 at 11:05 AM
American Postal Workers Union:
Cleveland Area Local steps up during rush hour to hand out flyers and share the news about threats to our public Postal Service and how to fight back. pic.twitter.com/9Cejc8UHuv
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) July 29, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
In 2025, AFA EAP assisted one-third of AFA members. Of those assisted, 35% were first-time users. 91% of users improved or resolved their problem w/ AFA EAP support. We are so grateful to our AFA EAP reps!
No matter the problem, AFA EAP is just a phone call away: 800-424-2406. pic.twitter.com/Suhg7ausZn
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 24, 2026
Boilermakers:
She went looking for a job; instead, she found a calling. Read about how L-693 President Martina Taite became the Pascagoula Metal Trades Council President. https://t.co/F3iEMd8N1B pic.twitter.com/6csUvy6BUK
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 28, 2026
Bricklayers:
The new Pittsburgh International Airport is flying high! From stunning #terrazzo & precision #tile to durable #masonry, our skilled craftworkers brought unmatched expertise, training, and solidarity to this massive project: https://t.co/JCcxzjGTut#WorksiteWednesday #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/5Zn1ssAiuc
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) July 29, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Our new report details how interpreters at TP (formerly known as Teleperformance) face unsafe and stressful working conditions.
Interpreters are organizing a union with CWA to address low wages and unsustainable working conditions.https://t.co/jjlDYyJw26
— CWA (@CWAUnion) July 28, 2026
Electrical Workers:
The #IBEW is a proud member of the Energize Coalition, which today launched its new website, showcasing the coalition’s critical work to unleash EV charging across the U.S. and creating IBEW jobs. https://t.co/XckVOVYY07 pic.twitter.com/m4hK4mVaAQ
— IBEW (@IBEW) July 29, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🏖️ 💪 NEW MEMBERS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!
Congratulations to the new members who joined Professional Firefighters Of Monroe County, FL – Florida Keys.
Welcome to our great #union!#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth pic.twitter.com/PrYk5uGO7o
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) July 28, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
WORKER WIN: Rhode Island became the latest state to require a minimum two-person crew on trains on July 23, and SMART-TD’s New England Safety & Legislative Board helped lead the way.
Read more about this victory for workers and communities: https://t.co/znpbA3WKiZ
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) July 28, 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/97783NKNiv pic.twitter.com/SRtl7u1qv8
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) July 29, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
The charges against our union brother David Huerta have been dropped—a powerful victory for justice, solidarity, and the rights of working people pic.twitter.com/UuFVCnoNhB
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 28, 2026
Laborers:
#ICYMI: Local 120’s Veteran Committee and VOC volunteers fired up the grill twice in one week for the HVAF cookout. Serving those who served. That’s union solidarity. #LaborersRising #Solidarity #LIUNACares pic.twitter.com/GxosLbZTtn
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 27, 2026
Machinists:
Int’l President @IAMBrianBryant and @steelworkers Int’l President Roxanne Brown have sent a joint letter to the @USTradeRep calling for a policy that reflects our trusted and valued partnership with Canada, rather than imposing tariffs on Canadian goods. https://t.co/9UFds9SZXN
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) July 28, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Today is the day. Congratulations to Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent on your induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame! pic.twitter.com/BQqjX57sZa
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) July 26, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
The Jones Act, the Waiver, and What’s Actually at Stakehttps://t.co/iekgF8Y1BY
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) July 27, 2026
Metal Trades Department:
Perhaps most crucially, data shows that 43% of workers in the U.S. want to unionize—well beyond EPI’s proposed goal of tripling union membership—and public approval for unions is even higher. https://t.co/s1WGGq7KIB
— Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@metaltradesafl) July 23, 2026
Musical Artists:
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with NY Philharmonic: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f…
— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) July 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Every delivery depends on a reliable aviation system.
Air traffic controllers are the backbone of our economy, responsible for moving over 61,000 tons of cargo through our airspace every day. Their dedication ensures the items people count on arrive where they need to be. pic.twitter.com/CPGrFnOCNI
— NATCA (@NATCA) July 29, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
The Postal Service needs common-sense reforms to ensure long-term financial sustainability, not cuts that harm letter carriers or our service. We’ve long advocated for:
✅ Allowing USPS to diversify its investments instead of being forced to park hundreds of billions in…
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) July 29, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Whether you’re caring for someone now, are thinking about caregiving in the future, or just trying to take care of yourself, you have something to say about care.
We want to hear from you.
Join us for the Day to Have Your Say & be a part of the convo: https://t.co/3DjUL6twIQ pic.twitter.com/SNvTTtxCro
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) July 21, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
It was a productive day at NHLPA Executive Board Meetings in Toronto, where players came together to discuss, learn and engage in union business to help lay the path forward for the future of the NHLPA. pic.twitter.com/UiPk3fR6WU
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 21, 2026
National Nurses United:
📢 @CalNurses and our allies gave powerful testimonies at the UC Board of Regents meeting.
We know @UofCAHealth has the power to end this boarding crisis if they staff up and put patients over profits! pic.twitter.com/n8aiFoESd2
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) July 29, 2026
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Bhairavi Desai, head of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, called the judge’s move to block the law “misguided, wrong” and marked by “extreme pro-corporation bias.” https://t.co/qEduTDNZAH
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) July 22, 2026
NFL Players Association:
This week’s offseason #CMVP is taking his game global 🌍
The @commanders defensive end led the Harare Exchange in Zimbabwe, a sports diplomacy initiative focused on strengthening international relationships and creating opportunities for athletes around the world.
During the… pic.twitter.com/dZMIXDKkmO
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 24, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
They show up, put in the work, and help pave the way for the next generation of tradeswomen. Congratulations to our July Tradeswoman Hero Award winners! pic.twitter.com/Xk2VyUI0ap
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) July 27, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
Our union’s apprenticeship programs provide hands-on learning experiences to prepare workers from all walks of life for the work ahead. Check out District Council 53’s first year industrial painters erecting bridge scaffolding in the dark! pic.twitter.com/JgJPHkVuQE
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) July 29, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Happy #NationalLipstickDay! 💄 To the retail workers behind the beauty counters, thank you for your hard work! #RetailWorkers #BeautyIndustry
Graphic: Photo of a member working in a retail beauty department. pic.twitter.com/JC56neGboi— RWDSU (@RWDSU) July 29, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
When Roofers & Waterproofers Local 149 in Detroit sent out a call to the Michigan Building & Construction Trades Council for support during a picket last week against corporate behemoth automaker Stellantis, every single trade showed up.#solidarity pic.twitter.com/p2thBRMrcB
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 27, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros. Read more: https://ow.ly/6A4l50ZtFSt
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra.org) July 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Service Employees International Union:
Congrats to Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital workers for joining @1199SEIU!
Being in a union means workers can better advocate for themselves and their patients, which is crucial especially while healthcare remains under attack in this country.https://t.co/IbnqmJvoDt pic.twitter.com/7w5JoNjTy2
— SEIU (@SEIU) July 29, 2026
Solidarity Center:
The Solidarity Center congratulates the Sudanese journalists who not only showed the power of collective action as they deal with unsafe working conditions, but who are determined to ensure all people have access to free and fair information, a fundamental democratic freedom ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/1sJHc1WJ3S
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 24, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
🚨BREAKING: About a dozen @mainemonitor workers just unionized with @newsguildmaine!!! https://t.co/F5hLnI5vQh
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) July 28, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
BREAKING: On-Set Visual Effects workers on Star Wars Productions Join International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees pic.twitter.com/JVeubHxcIj
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) July 28, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
As the largest federation of transportation unions in the country, @TTDAFLCIO is proud to present our “Faces of Transportation Labor” series, spotlighting the skilled, dedicated transportation workforce that keeps our country moving. First up is Terrance from @NALC_National: pic.twitter.com/NmhNKANg1l
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) July 28, 2026
UAW:
Get informed! Tune in on 7/30 to hear directly from candidates running for President in the 2026 UAW International Officer Election about their vision for our union.
The Presidential forum will begin at approximately 6 pm ET and will be livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube.… pic.twitter.com/FBla8AqwPG
— UAW (@UAW) July 29, 2026
UNITE HERE:
ICYMI: Earlier this month, @unitehere11 airline catering workers protested at American Airlines terminal regarding Sky chefs contract. 📢 Workers are fighting for quality healthcare at LAX! pic.twitter.com/wsrIQbusYQ
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) July 28, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
Pipe Up! is now on video!
General President Mark McManus and UA International Representatives Lance Albin, Russell “Corby” Shelton and Price Dobernick discuss where the work is—and how the UA is preparing for it.
Watch Episode 22: https://t.co/lySVMYrkz9
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) July 29, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Does your workplace have a plan in place for how to safely respond to the risks associated with warmer temperatures?
Ensure workers have the necessary information on how to protect themselves in hot conditions.
Learn more: https://t.co/GvYa8P7F5P pic.twitter.com/Xdpxhbf7MH
— UFCW (@UFCW) July 29, 2026
United Steelworkers:
At the recent Rapid Response conference, we spoke with staff rep William Wilkinson, who originally hails from Local 560 about why the program matters, and why staying current with legislation that impacts us is important for every worker. pic.twitter.com/YuspRNRoAP
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) July 29, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
WGA Statement on Paramount-WBD Merger Pause. #BlockTheMerger
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) July 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM