Be Heard: 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 Association:
Vocal Combat Techniques webinar, community events in NY, LA, MO, IL and PA, flu shots and more. Check out the latest Equity Weekly for details on an event near you. Visit the member portal for more. https://bit.ly/4cR3pwp
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) September 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM
AFSCME:
AFSCME members sue to protect Employment Services programs from a new Trump administration rule that would weaken public services and threaten public service jobs. https://t.co/H2lQ17fbdw
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 23, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
Our 70th Air Safety Forum brought the aviation industry together this week to strengthen safety & security, exchange ideas, and honor the pilots & volunteers who represent the best of our profession. Thank you to all who joined us! 🔗 https://t.co/10cOHV02JH #ALPAASF pic.twitter.com/AaXf5G8mfI
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) September 19, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Congratulations to Carlos Rodón, who was named the Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist for September! The @Yankees pitcher was awarded a $10,000 grant for the Carlos Rodón Foundation as part of the honor.
The Players Trust’s MVP award is presented six times during the… pic.twitter.com/KWxD6m7kZx
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) September 23, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Day 1 of the ATU Canada Conference is officially in the books!
We opened in Halifax with the National Anthem, a Land Acknowledgment, and a Moment of Silence, before ATU Canada President John Di Nino called the conference to order. Claudia Chender, Leader of the NS NDP and… pic.twitter.com/l1PjVdAYsM
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 22, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
The American Federation of Musicians is proud to join the newly launched U.S. Film and Television Production Coalition.
“The AFM will always support policies that put creative professionals to work. More production in the United States means more job opportunities for musicians.… pic.twitter.com/cylleM6ZTl— AFM (@The_AFM) September 17, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
Paraprofessionals often work with students who need intensive reading support, but don’t always get the same training as classroom teachers. Join tonight’s webinar @ 6pm EDT on Reading Universe’s free ParaReading courses to inform classroom practice & improve student reading abilities. Register ⤵️
American Postal Workers Union:
APWU local presidents Dave Cook (St. Paul, MN) and Greg Teigland (Minneapolis, MN) spoke about postal privatization and mail-in voting at the East Side Freedom Library Labor Solidarity picnic on September 12. pic.twitter.com/ggzEzX02jn
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) September 23, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
🚨 NYC-area airports and PHL are on rolling ground stops and delay programs due to an ATC equipment outage. Know your rights and check your contract! pic.twitter.com/c9Vulk0otQ
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 21, 2026
Boilermakers:
Over 120 competitors participated in the 17th annual @UnionSportsmen‘s Alliance Boilermakers Kansas City Sporting Clays Shoot that honored the late IVP-NE John Fultz. pic.twitter.com/GglIh00QAs
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 22, 2026
Bricklayers:
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! pic.twitter.com/Tt09zxYE37
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 18, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Earlier this week, CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. met with other labor leaders and members of Congress to discuss the role of labor unions in defending our right to vote. pic.twitter.com/MRNLn6IMFW
— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 17, 2026
Electrical Workers:
Thank you to @lu3ibew Sword of Light Pipe and Drum Band, the Toronto Highlanders Band, and the First Marine Division Color Guard for today’s opening ceremonies! And a big thank you to @IBEW_9th IVP Reaves & our host locals — @47Ibew @IBEW569 @IBEW465 pic.twitter.com/HzQ71nMZiA
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 22, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🙏 The IAFF is saddened to announce the passing of General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Thomas H. “Tommy” Miller.
A second-generation fire fighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong union leader, Tommy served 37 years with the Indianapolis Fire Department. pic.twitter.com/VO7j2YmmWf
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) September 22, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Get ready to vote & have your voice heard! ✊
✅ Check your voter registration
✅ Find your polling place
✅ Support pro-union candidates —fighting for youCheck out election resources:
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🔗 https://t.co/veOEBeplWz pic.twitter.com/gEhJVPbtnF— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 18, 2026
IAM Union:
President of @NFFE_Union Randy Erwin joined @Rep_Walkinshaw, @RepStenyHoyer, and Sen. @ChrisVanHollen’s press conference today calling to reject Trump’s proposed Federal Pay Freeze and instead adjust wages for federal workers to at least KEEP UP with cost of living in order to… pic.twitter.com/OCGjCIomUl
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) September 23, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
WORKER WIN: After nearly a year of work and refusing to accept the first offer to come across the table, GTrans bus operators in Gardena, California, have ratified a two-year agreement that recognizes their value.https://t.co/jcfpv4aoEq
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) September 22, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
Congratulations to Orange City Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6025 Member Officer Paul William Litke on being selected as the Orange City Police Department’s Officer of the Year! https://t.co/ZBgutjUGJ0 pic.twitter.com/1OF8iCWjH2
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) September 23, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
¡Hola, Virginia! 👋🏽 ⛰️❤️
If YOU are reading this, it’s time to register to vote—or check your voter registration. 🗳️👀✍🏽 Register to vote online (VA): https://t.co/j4bi7WKdJn
✏️Make your plan to vote: https://t.co/OaPm3rJpgR#LCLAA#NuestraVozNuestroVoto pic.twitter.com/VKJojtZaXt
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 18, 2026
Laborers:
Missed the premier? You’ve got another shot. Go behind the build and meet the workers who brought the BUFFALO BILLS’ new home to life. Rewatch TONIGHT | 11 PM ET & TOMORROW | 9 AM ET on the @nflnetwork #BuildingBuffalo #LIUNABuilds #football #construction #stadium pic.twitter.com/l9ehpFNPK1
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 18, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Congratulations to Carlos Rodón, who was named the Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist for September! The @Yankees pitcher was awarded a $10,000 grant for the Carlos Rodón Foundation as part of the honor.
The Players Trust’s MVP award is presented six times during the… pic.twitter.com/KWxD6m7kZx
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) September 23, 2026
Major League Soccer Players Association:
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the cultures that help to shape our player pool and the global soccer community.
Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y las culturas que contribuyen a dar forma a nuestro grupo de jugadores y a la comunidad futbolística mundial. pic.twitter.com/rahnyj30W1
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) September 15, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
SF Port Council Brings Labor’s Voice to Maritime Summithttps://t.co/CASbAOgxap@RepGaramendi
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) September 21, 2026
Musical Artists:
To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting AGMA Soloist Efrain Solis, whose journey from singing in his childhood church to making his Metropolitan Opera debut has remained deeply connected to Spanish, the language he grew up speaking: www.musicalartists.org/hispanic-her…
— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) September 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Today, we celebrate 40 years since NATCA’s founding convention took place in Chicago, Sept. 23-24, 1986. Read more about the founding convention on our website https://t.co/MmnZS3b193
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 23, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Check out the latest training modules on NALCU covering Article 10, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Log into the Members Only portal on https://t.co/aFmF6US7XU to check it out. pic.twitter.com/L4sgomRKQr
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 23, 2026
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
A federal judge has restricted warrantless immigration arrests across Southern California.
This is an important victory, but the fight is not over. On September 24, the court will consider protections against suspicionless and discriminatory immigration stops.📢 PACK THE COURT… pic.twitter.com/Gqz3BcN6Z9
— NDLON (@NDLON) September 22, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Mrs. Rachel said: “Children do not belong in detention centers. Ever.”
She’s right. That’s why we #readthemhome because they belong there. They belong with their families. They belong in classrooms, playgrounds, and libraries.
🎥: @subwaytakes, @msrachelforlittles pic.twitter.com/o4ftkAyyUt
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 22, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Now that the season is underway and fines are being handed out again, it’s worth remembering what the NFLPA negotiated this offseason. The changes we made will put real money back in the pockets of hundreds of players at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/RytojuhmmM
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 22, 2026
National Nurses United:
❌ Not enough critical supplies,
❌ Chronic short staffing, and
❌ Retaliation for speaking up for patient care.Prime has a pattern of putting its profits over patient safety and we won’t stand for it!
It’s prime time for nurses to organize! Vote YES on Sept. 23! 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/11OWSACj7M
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) September 22, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Now that the season is underway and fines are being handed out again, it’s worth remembering what the NFLPA negotiated this offseason. The changes we made will put real money back in the pockets of hundreds of players at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/RytojuhmmM
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 22, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
📢New hotel rooms have opened for TWBN 2026!
To book, refer back to your registration confirmation email and click the link to see what’s available.
Haven’t registered for TWBN yet?
🔗Register here: https://t.co/p8J8lJdGjf pic.twitter.com/pKLFcKNxq5— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 21, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
General President Jimmy Williams Jr. spoke at the Ohio AFL-CIO Convention yesterday on the importance of every member playing a role in our union.
Apprentices are the future of our union, and while learning our trades is paramount, so is learning what it means to be a member of… pic.twitter.com/Kzy5cxjguA
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 23, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Our power is at the bargaining table AND the ballot box. 🗳️ It’s National Voter Registration Day! Make sure your voice is heard this November. #Vote #LaborVotes #NationalVoterRegistrationDay pic.twitter.com/e0SSfEAVOb
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 22, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
To be protected during and after a fall, it’s critical that workers have the right length lanyard: https://t.co/e6TCmgspUW #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/hRlEczuHlZ
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 21, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
A Statement From SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin and National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Regarding Paramount/Warner Bros. Antitrust Settlement https://t.co/TBTuiLrI6g pic.twitter.com/DplpvKA67V
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 21, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
We’re uniting to demand our elected leaders hold #GreedyCEOs accountable! That’s what solidarity for all looks like to us! What does that look like to you? 👇🏻👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿 pic.twitter.com/HIUKkhiCel
— SEIU (@SEIU) September 23, 2026
Solidarity Center:
The union difference means workers have the collective power to secure fair pay, health and safety protections, and a say in the conditions that affect their everyday lives.#1u #Solidarity #WorkerRights pic.twitter.com/YmANooJyaR
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 23, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
“I applaud these news organizations for pushing back immediately against Trump’s illegal behavior,” said @gaufre, the president of The NewsGuild-CWA.
“This is yet again another shameful moment for our country.” pic.twitter.com/LGrApgrNPu
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 21, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The Loft Cinema has been a cornerstone of Tucson’s film community since 1965. Now the workers who keep it running have a union contract to match!
18 Loft Cinema workers voted unanimously to ratify their first contract with IATSE Local 415, winning wage increases, expanded paid… pic.twitter.com/KwSZgRJYHR
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 17, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
The TWU moves NY by subway, bus, Citibike, ferries, PATH, and
Big Bus. Operated by Transport Workers Union Local 100 Bus Operators, BB is an ideal way to show off the great NYC to mayors from across the U.S. @TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/TWWNwdham1— TWU (@transportworker) September 21, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
On World Car Free Day, we must take a moment to appreciate the hardworking people who build, operate and maintain public transit systems. Thanks to them, thousands of communities are connected daily! #CarFreeDay pic.twitter.com/SLa6Ip4FXc
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 22, 2026
UAW:
UAW family,
Do you have questions about your 2026 UAW International Officer Election ballot?
The Monitor’s Ballot and Count FAQ is available here: https://t.co/u0BVFOf6oq
Need a replacement ballot? Visit https://t.co/oPM6x3CSN6 or call 855-433-8683. The deadline to request a… pic.twitter.com/yZziA841jr
— UAW (@UAW) September 16, 2026
UNITE HERE:
Wanna learn more about how Sundance Film Festival can support workers? https://t.co/MWQSFe25Pi
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 19, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
Through the UA Future Instructors Program at ITP, members like Mika Vanderwalt gain skills to teach, give back, and help their Local Unions grow.
Investing in our members strengthens our entire union—and benefits all of us. #UAProud pic.twitter.com/NAsn1lanMF
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) September 23, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
There is still time to register for the 2026 Free Foreign Language Program Fall quarter!
Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis, so don’t miss your chance to apply!
Register Now: https://t.co/61IC0Gx1LG pic.twitter.com/WYCdaCUSgP
— UFCW (@UFCW) September 22, 2026
United Steelworkers:
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re recognizing the workers that helped shape the labor movement. Today we honor the 10k+ pecan shellers, mostly Mexican American women, who went on strike for 37 days in 1938 after wages were cut. They won recognition for their union & a raise. pic.twitter.com/LY5a3zkiZX
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) September 22, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
“The recklessness of the tech oligarchs pushing AI on our society has been matched only by their rampant dishonesty.” – WGAE Executive Director Sam Wheeler on what Hollywood’s unions think about existential AI warnings, and how policymakers should step in. Read: www.theverge.com/ai-artificia…
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) September 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM