March 20 Day of Action Recap
On March 20, 2025 APWU members took to the streets to say “Hands Off our public Postal Service. See our recap from the Day of Action.
p3ADrVYbBTsSee how our members took over the news cycle on March 20, 2025 as postal workers said “Hands Off” our public Postal Service.00
USPS Report: PSE Compliance Report Pay Period 7 – March 21, 2025
https://d1ocufyfjsc14h.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/apwu_pse_compliance_report_fy25_pp07_v03.xlsUSPS Report: PSE Compliance Report Pay Period 7 – March 21, 2025
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IAFF-backed bill to protect fire fighters’ free speech rights introduced in U.S. Senate
The legislation would reaffirm fire fighters’ rights to raise workplace concerns or speak out on community issues without fear of retribution.
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Connecticut District 26 Locals Open Pratt & Whitney Negotiations With Call for Fair Contract
Negotiations are underway for thousands of IAM members at Pratt & Whitney in the greater Hartford, Conn., area. IAM Locals 700 and 1746 (District 26) have joined together with a shared purpose: to advocate effectively for their members’ rights and needs. Pratt & Whitney produce and maintains jet aircraft engines for military and commercial jets,
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Halifax agrees to cancer screening program for fire fighters, 20 new hires
SIgnificant health and safety advance was approved by Regional Council in the wake of advocacy from IAFF Local 268 during recent budget deliberations. An additional 20 hires were also approved.
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Winpisinger Center Director Mary McHugh Announces End-of-Year Retirement; Julie Frietchen Named as Successor
After a storied career advancing education for thousands of IAM members, Winpisinger Center Director Mary McHugh has announced that she will retire, effective Jan. 1, 2026. IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced that Julie Frietchen, currently the IAM’s Women’s and Young Workers Director, will succeed McHugh as the Winpisinger Center’s director. McHugh, the center’s
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EVENT ALERT: Join Us in Saying Hands Off Our Unions!
EVENT ALERT: Join Us in Saying Hands Off Our Unions!
On April 5, workers are joining with our allies and community members across the country to tell President Trump and Elon Musk: Hands Off Our Unions!
On Friday, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers.This is union-busting, plain and simple, and we won’t stand for it.This Saturday, America’s unions are coming together with allies of labor at hundreds of events all across the country to send a message: Hands off our Social Security. Hands off our public schools. Hands off our Medicare. Hands off our jobs. And hands off our unions and our contracts!Will you join us at a Hands Off event near you? It’s clear that their executive order is punishment for unions that are leading the fight against the administration’s illegal actions in court and in the streets—and a blatant attempt to silence us. So now is the time to be even louder. On April 5, events will be happening all across the country, in major cities and small towns. Take a stand for our federal workers, the government services that we all rely on and our fundamental freedoms—including the freedom to join a union. Find an event near you, and join this mass movement of workers and allies who are speaking out. We’ll see you there!
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 04/03/2025 – 10:08
Adante Balke Appointed IAM Midwest Territory Special Representative
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Adante Balke as a Midwest Territory Special Representative, effective April 1, 2025. Balke has been an IAM member since 2016 when he began his career as a rank-and-file production worker at Allmetal, Inc., in Bensonville, Ill. He became a member of IAM Local 48 (District 8) and got
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We Build Futures: What Working People Are Doing This Week
We Build Futures: 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:Today we shine a spotlight on Dallas Children’s Theatre for stepping up their support for union actors and stage managers! Explore more #EquityWorks tales in The Organizing Voice. Check out the member portal for details. https://t.co/vjq4GPNjve pic.twitter.com/z5WHWnAqRf— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 3, 2025AFGE:(1/3) The recent mass layoffs at HHS affecting employees at the CDC, FDA, and other federal health agencies are dangerous, irresponsible, and unacceptable. https://t.co/mVVOBAGMYB— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 1, 2025AFSCME:The AFSCME Cultural Workers United victories continue! ICYMI, workers at the Science Museum of Minnesota made HISTORY winning their first-ever contract. After 550 days of fighting, the 3-year contract includes meaningful wage increases, new parental leave benefits & more. pic.twitter.com/kzv3c1pQC7— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 2, 2025Alliance for Retired Americans:BREAKING: Elon Musk and DOGE are “undermining the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) technology and operations,” according to a former White House official. https://t.co/CfvxXFHUKi— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 2, 2025Amalgamated Transit Union:Our Local 265-San Jose, CA, VTA members are fighting for a fair contract and the their right to strike. #1u #SanJose #UnionStrong https://t.co/WflheHqn2Y— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 3, 2025American Federation of Musicians:Statement from AFM President Tino Gagliardi on the Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order:The American Federation of Musicians condemns the Trump Administration’s latest assault on working people. Friday’s attempt at stripping federal employees of their collective…— AFM (@The_AFM) April 1, 2025American Federation of Teachers:Organizing is how we ensure strong workplaces and universities that serve students and the community. We’re excited to welcome the NFA-NSU to the AFT family! pic.twitter.com/AlzQdif45Z— AFT (@AFTunion) April 3, 2025American Postal Workers Union:Truthout reports on a leaked Wells Fargo document advising the Administration to sell off the most profitable parts of the service – primarily packages and parcels, while putting taxpayers on the hook for the rest. Make no mistake, such a move would lead to mass layoffs, and…— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) April 2, 2025Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:This year’s 52nd Annual Board of Directors Meeting will be held on 4/5/2025 in Orlando, FL. AFA LEC Presidents from each of our 20 AFA represented airlines, MEC Officers, International Officers, and members will join together for an in-person meeting. pic.twitter.com/465BPAagyZ— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 1, 2025Boilermakers:ICYMI: Boilermakers met for training sponsored by MOST. Learn more about the MOST Project Management course. https://t.co/W3GOwhB0MQ pic.twitter.com/DSQOAMO10V— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 2, 2025Bricklayers:BAC MAP recognizes World Bipolar Disorder Day as a time to increase education and sensitivity to bipolar disorder while offering support to our members. Connect with MAP by calling 1-833-MAP-TALK (M-F, 8am-7pm ET) or visit https://t.co/KRzryUdQWS pic.twitter.com/YgNoCGb3XS— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) March 30, 2025Communications Workers of America:Breaking! Video Game Workers Vote to Authorize Strike at Microsoft. https://t.co/nBsphPmZl6— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 1, 2025Department for Professional Employees:We’re collecting stories from union members in the arts, entertainment, and media industries whose taxes increased after the 2017 tax law to show why we need PATPA. If you were impacted and want to share your story, fill out the form linked: https://t.co/dsut8rmvgR pic.twitter.com/1EPfmuVOHh— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 1, 2025Electrical Workers:”There is no greater demand right now than ensuring that every construction project is built by skilled #IBEW men and women. And it is the responsibility of every IBEW leader from the local level on up to make it happen.” https://t.co/9JZHBnx7jf pic.twitter.com/xQBNxt3V28— IBEW (@IBEW) April 2, 2025Fire Fighters:🔥Is your fire department looking to enhance its skills in #HazMat training? The #IAFF is currently accepting sign-ups for its hazardous materials training until April 30. 📅To learn more, visit https://t.co/Ig3aaDZdOT.— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) April 1, 2025Heat and Frost Insulators:Diving deeper with Local 132 🐠For members of Local 132 out of Honolulu, Hawaii, their time-honored tradition of spearfishing has worked to strengthen their teamwork & dedication that defines their local. Read more about Local 132’s adventures in our Spring Journal — digital… pic.twitter.com/QBm6CArCKu— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) March 28, 2025International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE condemns in the strongest possible terms the Trump Administration’s clearly illegal attempt to eliminate collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, including thousands of IFPTE-represented members. https://t.co/nffWmnTGun— IFPTE (@IFPTE) March 28, 2025International Labor Communications Association:📢 The 2025 Labor Media Awards are NOW OPEN! Labor communicators, submit your 2024 work to be considered for the contest NOW thru July 1! Learn more about eligibility and awards categories here: https://t.co/kgaMDbU7se pic.twitter.com/h1oR8bwRJm— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) March 26, 2025Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:🚨 LCLAA stands in solidarity with @AFGE and the thousands of federal workers under attack by anti-union policies.— LCLAA (@LCLAA) March 29, 2025Labor Heritage Foundation:🎬✊ Alamo Drafthouse workers in Austin (Slaughter Lane) are organizing with @UAW as SlaughterHouse United! After sudden layoffs & poor conditions, they’re demanding respect, fair pay & a voice on the job. #UnionStrong #BoldlyGo #SlaughterHouseUnited https://t.co/OOYXVoL7mD pic.twitter.com/uI5N1VKmBR— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) April 1, 2025Laborers:#TBT to 121 years of POWER.We don’t just build roads—we build futures.We don’t just raise walls—we raise communities.We don’t just show up—we lead.#LIUNA is BUILT to RISE.From job sites to food drives, from highways to housing—we get it DONE.Join the movement. Make a… pic.twitter.com/aFQwP8gTG8— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 3, 2025Maritime Trades Department:Wave of Support Voiced for Jones Act@US_TRANSCOM https://t.co/RZgIOzTKUb— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) March 26, 2025Metal Trades Department:Thank you to the bipartisan group of legislators who recognize the Jones Act’s importance to our economic and national security. We must always protect this important legislation.— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) March 27, 2025Mine Workers:“There is a perfect storm brewing in America’s coalfields that will have the effect of destroying thousands of coal miners’ jobs and significantly increase the risks those miners who are left will face to their health and safety on the job.”https://t.co/K9QBxHVSid— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 1, 2025National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA Runway Safety Rep. Bridget Singratanaku recently led a panel with Alex Gersten at the @NBAA Orlando Regional Forum on Elevating Runway & Surface Safety. pic.twitter.com/EuD6vZ13TQ— NATCA (@NATCA) April 3, 2025National Association of Letter Carriers:The USPS, established by the Constitution, has always been a vital public service. All these years later, its mission to provide universal mail service to the nation remains a fundamental constitutional commitment. As letter carriers, we intend to honor and protect that… pic.twitter.com/PAlgkLPwRi— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 1, 2025National Domestic Workers Alliance:Kingia, a home care worker & member leader from Georgia, was honored by the Democratic Women’s Caucus for her advocating efforts! Home care workers who care for our loved ones are the heart of this country. Supporting them means fighting to protect programs like Medicaid. pic.twitter.com/m7pDg4YJC5— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 2, 2025National Nurses United:Mass layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) put workers and patients at risk! Nurses are fighting back – we won’t let them put profits over protection!https://t.co/imap3X0VHt— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 2, 2025NFL Players Association:“If you have the ability to help, you should help” 🤝NFLPA Alan Page Community Award winner & @Giants WR Darius Slayton embodies this spirit through his Left-Hand Right-Hand Foundation, showing that who you are is about more than the sport you play. 🔗: https://t.co/VpIpRpc44Z pic.twitter.com/9D04NpJ9cA— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 1, 2025North America’s Building Trades Unions:C- isn’t gonna cut it. Union hands are ready to turn that grade around. Let’s get to work.https://t.co/zRHsRgiOHN— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 1, 2025Office and Professional Employees:This week’s #WomensHistoryMonth spotlight is Criselle Garrido of OPEIU Local 29! Garrido and her co-workers recently won their first union contract at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, where she serves as shop steward. pic.twitter.com/BNrPPUJw4A— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) March 31, 2025Painters and Allied Trades:Our workers at SureBuilt fear for their safety daily– from recent fires to severed fingers from unsafe machinery. This must stop!Take action now and ask SureBuilt to recognize our workers’ union and commit to bargaining in good faith: https://t.co/VF1XXKC1Pd pic.twitter.com/5wPwJXLgVm— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) March 28, 2025Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:Thank you @RepBrownley for meeting with @PASSprezdc Spero yesterday. Your work on @TransportDems Aviation Subcommittee critical to ensure employees we represent @FAANews have resources needed to safeguard American flying public. #aviationsafety #publicservice #federalemployees pic.twitter.com/JEFKqmi8fF— PASS (@PASSNational) March 27, 2025Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:On this #TransDayofVisibility, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting alongside our trans union siblings. Say it loud, say it proud: trans rights are workers’ rights. PERIOD! #TDOV #TDOV25 pic.twitter.com/0Uk5anmSj8— RWDSU (@RWDSU) March 31, 2025Roofers and Waterproofers:The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 5-9! Visit https://t.co/Gg9Pj5HIDW for everything you need to conduct a stand-down. While you’re there, don’t forget to order FREE hardhat stickers and hazard alert cards for your stand-down #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/c0ZyfLcNjO— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 2, 2025SAG-AFTRA:Thank you to the #SagAftraMembers, friends, family and allies who joined us on the #VideoGameStrike picket line at Formosa Interactive LLC! 🪧 Your #SagAftraStrong solidarity is powerful! We are stronger together! #LevelUpTheContract pic.twitter.com/EgbuvSI7bN— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 3, 2025Service Employees International Union (SEIU):🚨 50,000 LA fast food workers just scored a big win! This is what worker power looks like! #FastFoodFairWork https://t.co/ANUjm2wVEP— SEIU (@SEIU) April 2, 2025Solidarity Center:💪🏿 A real example of collective action at work 💪🏿Our partners the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia-FAWUL secured wage increases & improvements to working conditions for it’s 3,000 members. Tap the 🤍 to congratulate them on this major worker win!#Solidarity#1u pic.twitter.com/V2pn6daTjt— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 2, 2025The NewsGuild-CWA:(Members Only): We’re holding an emergency all-hands national membership meeting to defend a free press. Workers, unions, and journalists are under attack—and we’re fighting back.🗓️ Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. ET🔗 https://t.co/qICtoM5ve5 pic.twitter.com/EDpb8ZK0XC— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 2, 2025Theatrical Stage Employees:. @EncoreGlobal_’s corporate greed has got to go!! 📢Encore overhire workers in Philadelphia have not seen ANY wage increases since the expiration of their agreement in 2021! These workers are the backbone of conferences and events in Philly. Without their skills, the lights… pic.twitter.com/37YmNjvtAi— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 2, 2025Transport Workers Union:. @TWULocal100 Pres. John Chiarello and International Pres. @TwuSamuelsen holding a moment of silence at the 207th St. Overhaul Shop for Car Inspector, Khurshid Anwer, who died on the job yesterday of an apparent heart attack. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/ZgCCng3Q2O— TWU (@transportworker) April 3, 2025Transportation Trades Department:The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO was founded on April 2, 1990. We are grateful to be a voice for frontline transportation workers in the nation’s capital, and will continue fighting for them every single day. pic.twitter.com/NixyUZnkSE— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 2, 2025UAW:Daimler Truck said our members were crazy for thinking they could get a cut of the profits they make with their labor, but workers defied the odds and proved the naysayers wrong. By standing strong and building a credible strike threat, our UAW Daimler family won profit-sharing… pic.twitter.com/ODoqI8Kdx1— UAW (@UAW) April 3, 2025UNITE HERE:In these uncertain times, it’s important to be prepared for anything. Knowing your rights is the first step in protecting yourself and your coworkers. pic.twitter.com/v0oEKAQb78— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 2, 2025United Food and Commercial Workers:Over 2,000 members of Local 832 at the Maple Leaf Foods plant have ratified a new STRONG contract!Together, workers won:✅Increases to hourly wages.✅30% increase to shift-premiums.✅Improved overtime flexibility.✅Improved benefits and pension.➡️ https://t.co/SxsvjezA4q pic.twitter.com/CddbACbLDK— UFCW (@UFCW) April 2, 2025United Steelworkers:🔥 Are you All In? 🔥 If you’re representing your local at our constitutional convention next week in Las Vegas, share this post! Let us know you’re coming and what you are most excited about! pic.twitter.com/yTWuV20NNV— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) April 3, 2025Utility Workers:Check out the firsthand accounts from UWUA members that offer a glimpse into the diverse responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of working in public works across various municipalities.https://t.co/64EKKraHvV pic.twitter.com/G2oBeE11zA— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 2, 2025Working America:We applaud all those who defend collective bargaining rights, including @RepBrianFitz and his colleagues in the House. Thank you for calling on President Trump to reverse his decision to take those rights from federal workers. https://t.co/O4eJV1B1Yv— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 2, 2025Writers Guild of America East:We’re helping workers across nonfiction production win consistent pay increases, better health insurance, job security, overtime pay & more. #UnionStrongGet connected with one of our organizers: https://t.co/7yJf6SrQOI pic.twitter.com/oYU6FMH2RA— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) March 26, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 04/03/2025 – 10:02
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Members Reach 3-Year Deal with Denver Regional Transportation District
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Members Reach 3-Year Deal with Denver Regional Transportation District
Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1001 members and the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) reached a tentative labor deal that will mean significant raises for the transit agency’s bus drivers, mechanics and other front-line workers. A bulletin posted to the ATU Local 1001’s website said the 15.5% raise over three years is 1.5% higher than what RTD had offered.“Thanks to the ATU 1001 Membership standing up, showing up, and letting RTD hear from them, there was movement,” the bulletin said.The members of ATU Local 1001 still need to vote to approve the contract.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 04/03/2025 – 09:52