Do You Have a Vote 2026 Plan? 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:
For an Equity member working at Ten Thousand Things Theater in the Twin Cities, there likely comes a moment where the magnitude of the work they’re doing hits them, where they have a visceral experience that stays with them long after closing. Read Theatre Spotlight today! https://bit.ly/4yThwKr
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) October 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
AFSCME:
It’s no secret that the cost of living is rising. Across the country, working families are struggling to make ends meet. That’s why the city workers of Corvallis, Oregon, who power their community, are fighting for better benefits and the fair contract they’ve earned. https://t.co/FPWEuw1Fzt
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 20, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
On International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, we thank @NATCA and @CATCA5454 for their partnership. Although we perform different jobs, we all share the same mission: getting every aircraft safely to its destination. https://t.co/rE36zS4qX6
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) October 20, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Social Security is money we earned over a lifetime, NOT a risky investment. Anthony DiLorenzo’s reckless plan to allow Wall Street to gamble with our earned benefits shows why @Stefany4NH is the person New Hampshire’s retirees can count on. https://t.co/6aNEY0puEY
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 20, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, thank you to our school bus members for the important job you do each day. #SchoolBusSafety https://t.co/yMaTMdqTXW
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 19, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
Good morning from Detroit, MI! @rweingarten.bsky.social & the #AFTVotes bus are in Michigan. We’re meeting with AFT members who are volunteering to help voters get the information, support and protection they need to cast their ballots and have them counted.
— AFT (@aft.org) October 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM
American Postal Workers Union:
Do the Midterms Put Your Job at Risk? https://t.co/XN448B39o6
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) October 20, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Thank you @MaryPeltola for always showing up and fighting for working people in Alaska! Contract Now for Horizon @afa_cwa Flight Attendants.
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 15, 2026
Boilermakers:
Boilermaker recruiters are meeting students and teachers at the FFA Convention in Indianapolis today through Saturday, getting the word out about a career with the Boilermakers. What would you tell a high school senior who’s considering indenturing into the Boilermakers? https://t.co/BkbmdHj3cB
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 21, 2026
Bricklayers:
Great having @RepJasonCrow join us today. Thank you for your continued fight for our labor brothers and sisters! #MidtermElections #1u #solidarity https://t.co/RS806u8CTi
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 20, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Years in the making, TNG-CWA members at the North Carolina AFL-CIO have created an American Labor History Coloring Book! https://t.co/WbKeyr9cVT
— CWA (@CWAUnion) October 16, 2026
Electrical Workers:
“The voters can smell if you’re authentic or not from a mile away, and at the end of the day you have to remember that those are the people you’re representing.” – Florida Senator, #IBEW Local 915 member Brian Nathan https://t.co/Xm1ewlxSA3
— IBEW (@IBEW) October 20, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🙌 KENTUCKY ORGANIZING VICTORY! Congratulations to the members of Crescent Springs-Villa Hills Professional Fire Fighters Local 5654 in #Kentucky who received their official IAFF Charter. Welcome to our great union! #UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth https://t.co/hT5oaFJICf
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) October 21, 2026
IAM Union:
Great to be out on the campaign trail with Will Lawrence, the pro-worker candidate for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District! This election is about workers vs. billionaires — and we know damn well which side we’re on! ✊ Join us! https://t.co/CcNnuiZLh0. https://t.co/786XOk0eE2
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) October 21, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
Extremely Long Trains and Blocked Crossings Threaten Lives. Read about SMART-TD’s fight for sensible train lengths, emergency access, and railroad accountability in the wake of a needless tragedy in Southern Ohio: https://t.co/MO9U0aFsrm
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) October 20, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections https://t.co/tyBdtssJKc
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) October 19, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
🎣 LAST CHANCE TO WATCH, COMMENT & WIN! Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Solid Ground video series brings together people, trades & outdoor traditions that make our union community special. Watch Episode 2 on YouTube & comment! https://t.co/gvex5Ycgbg @unionsportsmen #SolidGround https://t.co/wseekfsxOE
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) October 21, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
✊ United in Pride, Stronger in Solidarity! The @CFLCLAA proudly joined the Pride Parade in Orlando, FL, standing strong with our community and LGBTQ+ siblings, celebrating diversity and respect! Together, we continue the fight for our rights and democracy! https://t.co/HjGzOBLZ2P
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 19, 2026
Laborers:
LABORERS build the future. Our VOTES help shape how. 15 days until the MIDTERMS. Our voice at the table starts with our vote. Check your registration. Make a plan. Vote early. #LIUNAVotes #LABORVotes #GOTV https://t.co/jw8nJ3gKRm
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 19, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
🚨 Congratulations to the 2026 Players Choice Awards Finalists!🚨 Since 1992, the Players Choice Awards have celebrated excellence across Major League Baseball, recognizing performance, leadership, perseverance, and impact on and off the field. The awards are especially meaningful to players, because they’re determined through a vote of their peers. The winners will be revealed the week of Oct 26. Congratulations to this year’s Finalists! https://t.co/MjNF7JYVJf
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) October 14, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
ITF Starts New Worldwide Effort to Aid Mental Health @ITFglobalunion https://t.co/Myvz6Q2Ohk
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) October 9, 2026
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Oakland Center (ZOA) FacRep and California State Coordinator Erik Mandt (ZOA), ZOA NATCA Vice President Heather Stein, and NATCA member Bryan Amezcua Sanchez (ZOA) gave U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (Calif.-19) a tour of Oakland Center on Aug. 12. https://t.co/ob9223XhyR https://t.co/I9ADoqYJxy
— NATCA (@NATCA) October 19, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Union members are coming together to turn out the vote for pro-worker candidates in this year’s midterm election. Join NALC members for a virtual phone bank as we call union voters in the battleground state of Texas this Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3-5:30 P.M. ET. Sign up at https://t.co/TTSZgViEBD
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 20, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Childhood core 🤝 Cottage core The 2026 NHL #HeritageClassic has Lane Hutson feeling like a kid again ahead of his first outdoor game with the @CanadiensMTL: https://t.co/kQM1KJS1MS https://t.co/1rjRyeWtNd
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) October 20, 2026
National Nurses United:
Just like Troy Jackson, Maine nurses are saying: Hell no to the status quo! Mainers: Vote for Troy Jackson! ✅ https://t.co/QH9BX4BNcE
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) October 20, 2026
NFL Players Association:
A special nod honoring @Hunter_Henry84, our Week 6 NFLPA #CommunityMVP 🙏 The @Patriots tight end hosted the second annual “Freedom to Play” ping pong tournament, raising more than $220K for the International Justice Mission @IJM and its mission to end human trafficking and modern slavery. Hunter has served as a longtime advocate on IJM’s Team Freedom, including meeting survivors of child slavery in Africa and working alongside local law enforcement to support vulnerable families. Learn more here: https://t.co/gom620c6eI In honor of Hunter being named this week’s #CommunityMVP, the NFLPA is donating $10,000 to The International Justice Mission. You can also support this charitable cause through our supporting partner @gofundme by using the link below. 🎨: @heartlentgroup
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 16, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
We can feel the energy through the screen! Will we see you next year in Kansas City?? https://t.co/bYA6Ha2brT
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 21, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
District Council 53 member Seth Rhoades and District Council 57 member James Elish are working hard together on the Stage One parking garage at the Eye Care Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Thank you both for your hard work and dedication on the project. We appreciate the work you do on the job site!
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 21, 2026
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
ECHL hockey is back! Wishing all our members the best as the 2026-27 season gets underway tonight. https://t.co/ChIO0nquMn
— PHPA (@thephpa) October 16, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Warehouse work shouldn’t be dangerous. We’re pushing for stricter safety regulations to protect workers from preventable injuries. 🏗️ #WarehouseSafety #ProtectWorkers #SafetyFirst https://t.co/AxLWfA8MvB
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 21, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
Hey #SagAftraMembers, do you have a #Vote2026 plan? 🗳️ Election day is coming up on November 3! Get ready to vote and check out https://t.co/qGLBsxFAHx for everything you need to know. https://t.co/ahhLtP81dH
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 20, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
Today, @SEIU1000 members are taking a historic stand and striking across California! They are the nurses, custodians, IT specialists, educators, analysts and scientists who keep California moving forward across 140 state departments. Now they’re protesting bad faith bargaining by the state and they are fighting for a contract that lets them afford to live in the communities they serve!
— SEIU (@SEIU) October 21, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Food delivery drivers are lured in with promises of good pay, stable work, & flexible hours. Unfortunately, these promises are rarely realized. That’s why delivery drivers in Morocco just formed the country’s first union for app-based workers 🏍️ More here: https://t.co/M2s0xNqPbC
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 20, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
Solidarity with our @NUJofficial family going on strike this morning at The Lancet, a 200+ year-old medical journal. Fair contract now! ✊🇬🇧
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 19, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Join us TODAY @ 2pm for a presentation on the history of voting rights in the United States and a look at the current state of affairs. Join this presentation to stay informed and learn how to be engaged to protect this essential right. Register here: https://t.co/HcyTiiFvrO https://t.co/M9xT9grXcS
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) October 14, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
We proudly celebrate International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, and salute the skilled, hardworking members of @NATCA who show up every day to keep passengers, crew and cargo flying safely. ✈️ https://t.co/5jjXs8AZcx
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) October 20, 2026
UAW:
John James doesn’t fight for the interests of the working class. John James supports the interests of Donald Trump and corporate America. The UAW is backing pro-worker champion @JocelynBenson for Michigan Governor on November 3! https://t.co/WPuz306PNe
— UAW (@UAW) October 21, 2026
UNITE HERE:
Pennsylvania is knocking doors – more than 20,000 already this election season! We know that when we vote, we win! WHEN WE VOTE, WE WIN! ¡Sí, se puede! @UniteHere274 https://t.co/z97sA6GPFY
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) October 19, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
@turek4iowa will fight to create UA jobs, bring down costs, and protect wages, benefits, and Davis-Bacon protections for working families. That’s why the UA is backing him for U.S. Senate. #IASen https://t.co/XLDpYqMDJX
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) October 21, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
85 home healthcare workers at Bayshore HealthCare Solutions in North York, Ontario, have voted to join @UFCW175633! Now, with the power of the union, they are ready to win the contract they deserve. Let’s get to work! https://t.co/DAPnnNke1K https://t.co/p2UhiTRjA4
— UFCW (@UFCW) October 15, 2026
United Steelworkers:
Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Do you have a plan for election day on November 3? We’ve made it easy for you to find the information you need for your state at https://t.co/g3VDNZoP35. https://t.co/IWlynahsgi
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) October 21, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
Protect your work from AI before sending it out to agents, producers, actors and others. Add Cloak when you register your script with the WGAE to receive a copy of your file that it is resistant to AI analysis, scraping and training. www.wgaeast.org/mo/script_re…
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) October 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM