Never Quit: 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 your fellow members at an Equity Labor Day event near you! This year, we have events happening across the country – be sure to check out the member portal and RSVP for an event in your area. https://members.actorsequity.org/newsandevents/savethedate/labor-day
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) August 23, 2026 at 9:43 AM
AFSCME:
The 2026 Never Quit Service Award winner is Carrington Melton of @ocsea, who helps Ohio’s veterans find jobs and meaning once they transition to civilian life. https://t.co/I2sPdRUFIm
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 25, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
As of today, every new passenger aircraft must have a secondary flight deck barrier — a security milestone 20+ years in the making. But planes already flying are still exempt. It’s time every airline retrofits. Read more: https://t.co/fLIT4hVZzb pic.twitter.com/UvbpvVLG5X
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) August 25, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
🚨 Social Security Administration workers are calling on Congress to make sure field offices are fully staffed and adequately funded. Every American should be able to access the benefits they paid for over a lifetime.
📰 Get the full story in the comments. pic.twitter.com/UIvFVbzhLN
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 25, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 26, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
AFM Statement on the Passing of Dolly Parton: “Before she was an icon, Dolly was a working musician,” says Tino Gagliardi, AFM – American Federation of Musicians International President. “Dolly never forgot the musicians who helped bring her music to life. By standing firm for… pic.twitter.com/WdCdrIzeQG
— AFM (@The_AFM) August 25, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
@rweingarten.bsky.social joined Rev. Al Sharpton’s radio show to discuss the upcoming March on Washington for voting rights and the importance of communicating an economic vision that puts working families first going into this year’s elections and beyond. Listen ⤵️ www.audacy.com/stations/wao…
— AFT (@aft.org) August 26, 2026 at 11:06 AM
American Postal Workers Union:
WATCH: APWU President Smith delivered his State of the Union Address to convention delegates during our 28th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles, CA https://t.co/iglMKo7Y7Y
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) August 25, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
9/11 changed everything 25 yrs ago. Wear your AFA 9/11 Black Ribbon Pin or AFA/APFA Never Forget Unity Pin w/ your official AFA Pin in Sept. Request yours from your Local Officers.
Join us in honoring our promise to Never Forget & attend a remembrance: https://t.co/81lTx8Vqa4 pic.twitter.com/4aaDoLVrG2
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 26, 2026
Boilermakers:
Honoring the late Dolly Parton and her incredible work: Did you know 9 to 5 was inspired by a true labor organizing event? In the 1970s, secretaries in Boston had had enough. https://t.co/tZpkZazoNQ It inspired both the movie and Parton’s legendary song.
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 26, 2026
Bricklayers:
The BAC condemns trade barriers between the US and Canada, urging leaders to immediately lift these harmful tariffs.
A trade war only serves to hurt working families on both sides of the border.
Read our full statement here:https://t.co/IvNxb6OZ9q— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 25, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Last week, CWA members at Noble Knights Games reached a tentative agreement w/ the company, which, if ratified, would secure improvements in wages, performance pay, benefits, scheduling, time off, & workplace protections. Members achieved these gains without a single concession! pic.twitter.com/qZxH1Iavkt
— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 25, 2026
Electrical Workers:
“When it comes to Congress there’s an easy yardstick for measuring who supports the IBEW and who don’t.” https://t.co/WsCQgviNu2
— IBEW (@IBEW) August 25, 2026
Fire Fighters:
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible dogs who serve alongside our #fire service community.
To every fire service K9 and the handlers who work alongside them: thank you for your service, dedication, and loyalty. 🐕🦺❤️ pic.twitter.com/BEIoHJguMi
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) August 26, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
In SMART, solidarity extends beyond our union. Cam Williams, an instructor at Local 20 (Indiana), is a prime example, serving as mentor and board member for Boys II Men — a local org that helps middle school boys grow into the best version of themselves: https://t.co/TygBhPFXVw
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) August 25, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
This approach toward our Canadian siblings, along with the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on Canada are detrimental to working families on both sides of the borderhttps://t.co/r5CPwql4hm
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 24, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
Bradenton Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6077 Charter Member Officer Jordan Poulos was recognized by the Bradenton Marauders when he threw out the first pitch for the game! https://t.co/2ckKVMdF7f pic.twitter.com/eKx20N6lB1
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) August 26, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Can’t make it to walk with us?
Come to Full Bright Park in Union Gap to celebrate and honor solidarity while walkers march from Granger.
Be a volunteer or a vendor. Show your support and solidarity.
We Are Here!
For more information, please email info@lclaapnw.org #WeAreHere pic.twitter.com/q2jgIotk0Q— LCLAA (@LCLAA) August 19, 2026
Laborers:
Rest in POWER, Dolly. 🤍 You spent a lifetime singing about working people, standing up for working people and reminding the world that every worker deserves a little dignity. #SOLIDARITY #dolly #dollyparton #RIP pic.twitter.com/OfFKAarHLO
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 26, 2026
Machinists:
🎙️ Have you heard the IAM Union’s new podcast?
Shift Change, hosted by IAM International President @IAMBrianBryant, takes on the issues that matter to working people — wages, benefits, workplace rights, organizing and more.
🎧 Tune in!https://t.co/EZPjW4fX25 pic.twitter.com/u7Ka1LgxEd
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) August 24, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
In this episode of “Stitch x Stitch” we feature Bret Boone, the product of an esteemed, three-generation family of major leaguers.
His grandfather, Ray, was a World War II Navy veteran and a 13-year big leaguer. His father, Bob, was a World Champion and seven-time Gold… pic.twitter.com/XZr2j2l3nE
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) August 25, 2026
Musical Artists:
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Opera Philadelphia: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f…
— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) August 26, 2026 at 11:21 AM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
With summer comes heatwaves — Just because you work indoors does not mean you are not at risk of heat-related illnesses. The OSHA Committee can help if there are problems at your facility. Contact your regional OSHA representative or email the committee at OSHA@natca.net. pic.twitter.com/TNu78Qpnzs
— NATCA (@NATCA) August 25, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Deep dive into Article 4, Technological and Mechanization Changes and Article 41, Sections 1.B, C, and D – Overview on the latest training modules available at NALCU. Access through the Members Only portal on https://t.co/aFmF6US7XU. pic.twitter.com/k2crkTfUnk
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 26, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
🇩🇪 Earlier this week in Munich, NHLPA staff met with several European NHL Players ahead of the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour. pic.twitter.com/5sx6dKDIVh
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) August 22, 2026
National Nurses United:
Nurses and health care workers at Prime Healthcare facilities in California, Nevada, and Illinois just gave notice for a one-day strike on top of Maine and Illinois nurses filing for union elections!
When nurses organize together, it’s always a bad day for corporate stooges. pic.twitter.com/24qxdzr2Q9
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) August 25, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Wishing this week’s offseason #CMVP, @kingtunsil78, a quick recovery 🙏
Through his organization, Divine Tree, the @commanders offensive tackle hosted his annual Single Mothers’ Wellness Event, providing single mothers with a space to focus on themselves. In partnership with… pic.twitter.com/UFWwHrgDvC
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 21, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
The union movement is only growing💪 pic.twitter.com/u7QynJQZ7w
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 24, 2026
Operating Engineers:
🎉We are pleased to announce that IUOE Local 3 member and California State Senator Aisha Wahab has secured victory in the special election for an East Bay congressional seat. Now on to November!#IUOE #VoteUnion #WorkersRights pic.twitter.com/IaCXEXwVcp
— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) August 21, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
Just a day in the life of our industrial painters…
Come build the future with us today! pic.twitter.com/CVHP3ZIiFe
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 26, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
From the production line to the executive board, women lead this union. On #WomensEqualityDay, we reaffirm our fight for equal pay for equal work. ⚖️ #Equality #WomenInLabor #LaborRights pic.twitter.com/mPJGS1dr2l
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 26, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
We presented two more scholarships through the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Scholarship program that was established this year.
Congratulations to Danielle Lesta and Paige DeMond. Each has received a $6,000 scholarship towards their higher education. pic.twitter.com/SK4A9drlWV— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 26, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
When the 19th Amendment was adopted into the U.S. Constitution 106 years ago today, granting women the right to vote, a future of inclusion became possible. We celebrate the women who paved the way and uplift those who continue to break ceilings every day. 💪 #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/DnvamleQUO
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 26, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
We’re back to school, but we won’t be going back to Starbucks!
We’re fed up with unchecked corporate greed and wealthy executives ignoring their workers and breaking labor laws more than any other company in modern U.S. history.
We’re proud to join workers to #BoycottStarbucks… https://t.co/h6RuYNpSkZ
— SEIU (@SEIU) August 26, 2026
Solidarity Center:
By organizing, bargaining, & campaigning together, working people have the power to reverse the erosion of rights & freedoms—& to build a more just, inclusive, & democratic future for all. See what workers are up against in @ituc‘s Global Rights Index 📇 https://t.co/qxKH73085C pic.twitter.com/v0jjVtbjc9
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 26, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
NEW: Journalists at the @centredaily in Central Pennsylvania have won their first contract in record time. The entire unionization process, from organizing to ratifying, took them less than four months! pic.twitter.com/FFGXJCTJVh
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 25, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Front-of-house workers at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia have voted overwhelmingly to join IATSE Local 680, with 78.6% of the unit voting in favor of representation! The new unit covers ~30 Box Office workers, Ushers, and Bartenders at the largest theatre company in… pic.twitter.com/D3BGHkP86L
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) August 19, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
.@Twusamuelsen in @EnoTrans: Humans Are the Essential Piece of Transportation Safety – And They Always Will Be https://t.co/NemnpMN8yK
— TWU (@transportworker) August 24, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
Meet Kelly, one of the many faces and skilled workers behind our transportation and infrastructure networks. He’s been a member of @TheIronworkers Local 86 for 30 years, and we are proud to represent him as America’s largest transportation labor federation. pic.twitter.com/Ih9tBbhRQg
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) August 25, 2026
UAW:
On this day in 1935, the American Federation of Labor officially chartered the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Detroit, Michigan.
Prior to the dues checkoff system, union members would receive a button every time they paid their dues. This showed that they were current in their… pic.twitter.com/VY818ufOKU
— UAW (@UAW) August 26, 2026
UNITE HERE:
Statement from UNITE HERE President @GwenMillsUH on the Supreme Court’s procedural ruling on mail-in ballots: pic.twitter.com/Aa57cJkDmb
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 25, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
Two nations. One union. For 137 years we’ve been the UNITED Association. pic.twitter.com/AlgiufJlvt
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) August 26, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
@ufcwlocal152 members at Vineland Tyson Foods plant have ratified a NEW contract!
The workers won guaranteed annual wage increases, a ratification bonus, & expanded funeral leave. The unit was also able to secure improved second-shift differentials.
🔗 https://t.co/zteyVj3PBW pic.twitter.com/lLn8xXFcyt
— UFCW (@UFCW) August 25, 2026
United Steelworkers:
Happy Women’s Equality Day!
As a labor movement, we know how important it is for everyone to have a seat at the table, a voice on the job, and a fair shot at a better future. When we stand together, we make sure everyone has a voice, and everyone gets a chance to flourish. pic.twitter.com/gXNTo7yqkd— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) August 26, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
“The ‘take it or leave it’ power of these studios is already enormous, and writers have borne the brunt of it. A combined Paramount-Warner Bros. will only make it worse.” – Screenwriter Mike Schur for The Hollywood Reporter www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus…
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) August 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM