IAFF 2024 Media Award Winners Announced
The results are in, and we are happy to announce the IAFF’s 2024 Media Awards winners!
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Making Their Voices Heard Loud and Clear: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Making Their Voices Heard Loud and Clear: 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:Final Equity #StageManagerDay fact drop! No.3 pic.twitter.com/8OhDnZb8mq— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) February 16, 2025AFGE:Congrats, AFGE! We passed 325,000 members on our Drive to 325 campaign! It’s up to all of us to keep growing our union, growing our voice, and growing our power! pic.twitter.com/GzZyyZVOVi— AFGE (@AFGENational) February 15, 2025AFSCME:State workers in Alaska are making their voices heard loud and clear in their fight to shore up staffing. https://t.co/HCtTLFkMdV— AFSCME (@AFSCME) February 18, 2025Alliance for Retired Americans:Our statement on DOGE at SSA: pic.twitter.com/Y5VIg3EfaU— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 19, 2025Amalgamated Transit Union:In the wake of the tragic stabbing death of our Local 587 Brother Yim, senseless gun violence on a Seattle bus. More needs to be done to protect our members and riders. #NotOneMore https://t.co/AL59SZsVuJ— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 19, 2025American Federation of Teachers:On March 4, we’re mobilizing to Protect our kids from the Trump administration’s plans to gut the U.S. Department of Education and slash federal funding.Want to learn more? Join our call tonight! Register here: https://t.co/ZVd6xOtTJv pic.twitter.com/iTmNpVOepH— AFT (@AFTunion) February 19, 2025American Postal Workers Union:Postmaster General (PMG) Louis DeJoy has informed the Postal Board of Governors that he will soon depart the Postal Service. The Board of Governors, who by law is solely responsible for hiring the PMG, will begin the process of identifying DeJoy’s successor and DeJoy has… pic.twitter.com/5skPTyloPG— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) February 18, 2025Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Aviation’s first responders save lives. Listen to your Flight Attendants. pic.twitter.com/CueAIMcaLB— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 18, 2025Boilermakers:🎓There are ONLY two weeks left until the 2025 Boilermaker International Scholarship Program applications close. Don’t miss it! Submit by March 1, 2025 to qualify. https://t.co/XDMQa14ddo pic.twitter.com/wluhXZ2yTB— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 15, 2025Bricklayers:Happy #WorkSiteWednesday!This week, we’re working in the @Local1BAC training center upgrading their skills with the Historic Masonry Preservation certification!Want to see your worksite featured? DM us your worksite pictures!#SkilledTrades #BestHandsInTheBusiness pic.twitter.com/kq81bM3rzJ— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) February 19, 2025Communications Workers of America:On Feb 3, 47 workers at the Alamo Drafthouse in Colorado were illegally laid off with little to no warning or severance.In response to these illegal layoffs, the workers have walked off the job in an Unfair Labor Practice Strike. https://t.co/xGTzgmX51v— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 18, 2025Department for Professional Employees:”We can expand the labor movement’s reach by unionizing our own workplaces.” https://t.co/i2MnoLJzyI— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) February 18, 2025Electrical Workers:”Trade careers aren’t always what people think of when they hear about high school education, but that’s exactly what Ritenour School District is hoping to provide through a new program supported by green energy companies and local unions.” https://t.co/ottJ0Eb0yz— IBEW (@IBEW) February 18, 2025Fire Fighters:🚒 A monopoly of fire truck and ambulance manufacturing in the U.S. is driving costs higher, said @iaffpresident in the @nytimes.“At the end of the day, absent competition, monopoly capitalism is a shakedown.” https://t.co/lEmnGoWTBl— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) February 18, 2025Heat and Frost Insulators:One Union. ✅Hear from International Representative, Jaime André on the power of organizing.Andre joined Local 95 out of Cornwall, Ontario, in 1997. He credits his success in joining the Union to his late father Réo André, & uncle Ernest André, who were proud Local 95 members.… pic.twitter.com/OppVE2MXtK— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) February 17, 2025Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:On Monday, the LCLAA Sacramento Chapter took action today, standing in solidarity with workers and immigrants who help build this nation. Together, we fight for dignity, justice, and fair labor rights for all! ✊🏽 #LCLAA #DayOfAction #ImmigrantsBuildNations pic.twitter.com/xyxAcYE66R— LCLAA (@LCLAA) February 18, 2025Labor Heritage Foundation:Sara Nelson confirmed for “Gonna Take Us All” Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, joining us at the ball!https://t.co/F47NWGNSi9 pic.twitter.com/YXJBYvPUpu— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) February 18, 2025Laborers:Real skills. Real training. Real money. 🎯LIUNA’s hands-on training programs don’t just teach the trade—they set you up for a career that pays what you’re worth!Find #LIUNA training near you: https://t.co/P9a5gAf51l pic.twitter.com/vPeLCE3iuc— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 19, 2025Machinists:Right now we’re outside of Amtrak Auto Train to let the public know that Drummac is dragging their feet in negotiations, stalling @TCUnionHQ’s members first contract. pic.twitter.com/wtbo0K37dS— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) February 19, 2025Metal Trades Department:This is why we need people who know what they are doing in office. You can’t fire all the experts and then wing it when it comes to national security.— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) February 17, 2025Mine Workers:Today, February 19, 2025, marks 35 years since rank-and-file miners at the Pittston Coal Company ratified a new contract, putting a victorious exclamation point on one of the most historic strikes in American history. pic.twitter.com/yL4hF9fTDm— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) February 19, 2025Musical Artists:😎 The Choristers of Handel and Haydn Society Unionize with AGMA Following Voluntary Recognition: https://t.co/n7Ayo9d5I2 pic.twitter.com/THqHS2a5Uq— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) February 11, 2025National Air Traffic Controllers Association:The business of Convention starts early. Delegates should plan to be in their seats and ready for the first gavel at 8:30 a.m. sharp on Friday, May 9. Don’t miss any part of the discussion that will shape our Union’s future.https://t.co/lu7JgBqxQQ pic.twitter.com/Mq785ECUqh— NATCA (@NATCA) February 17, 2025National Association of Letter Carriers:Thank you to everyone who showed up and stood with us today for the #FightLikeHell kick-off. NALC members have never backed down from a fight—and we won’t start now. Together, we keep moving forward! pic.twitter.com/3eDoQVxVG0— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 13, 2025National Domestic Workers Alliance:We’re fighting for a future where everyone—not only the ultra wealthy—can live, work, and care with dignity.— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) February 19, 2025National Federation of Federal Employees:NFFE Local 2189 member Doug Allen has been spotlighted for excellent work in his position as chief steward at the Red River Army Depot! Congratulations and thank you for the hard work, Doug. NFFE strong! pic.twitter.com/Ti5KlIBuJq— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) February 18, 2025National Nurses United:The federal government just destroyed @OSHA’s publications on preventing #WorkplaceViolence in health care, along with 17 other safety resources! This is critical information to keep health care workers and our patients safe. https://t.co/CI5aDT1JXy— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) February 18, 2025NFL Players Association:Statement On College Group Licensing pic.twitter.com/TiBjB8TEOt— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 15, 2025North America’s Building Trades Unions:Join us at the John P. Murtha Reception to honor the Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program! Secure your tickets today and be part of this special evening at the Washington Hilton on April 7, 2025.🎟️ Get your tickets & learn more: https://t.co/jILA5ZVvm6 pic.twitter.com/CBIKt49Z1S— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 18, 2025Office and Professional Employees:As an @OPEIULocal8 shop steward at Kaiser Permanente in Tacoma, Charles Anthony Floyd advocates for patients and co-workers alike. We’re proud to spotlight him and his contributions to the labor movement this #BlackHistoryMonth. pic.twitter.com/GuCkqWMVJF— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) February 17, 2025Painters and Allied Trades:Our union apprentices are the most skilled at what they do!We’d like to welcome @DC50Hawaii’s Painter and Taper apprentices back for the Spring semester. We’re excited for you to take advantage of the hands-on training and valuable insights shared by our experienced… pic.twitter.com/NZ9y5U2ntA— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 17, 2025Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:One of many interviews @PASSprezdc conducted today on behalf of the mission critical @FAANews probationary employees terminated on Friday night. Thank you @InsideWithPsaki for the opportunity. #publicservice #federalemployees #aviatonsafety. https://t.co/9WsIEWTuNr— PASS (@PASSNational) February 18, 2025Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Today, the @RWDSU announces our endorsement of @MarkLevineNYC for NYC Comptroller! “We know Mark Levine has always put New York’s working people first and he will continue to do that as Comptroller, which is why we are proud to endorse him today,” says RWDSU President @sappelbaum pic.twitter.com/DEWm2mizUW— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 18, 2025Roofers and Waterproofers:Working with a nail gun? Choose the safest trigger option – a full sequential trigger. It can prevent serious, even fatal, injuries. For more tips on using nail guns safely, visit: https://t.co/wW5nSvc55h #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/2imDYdk5XN— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) February 18, 2025SAG-AFTRA:Tune into the SAG-AFTRA podcast as #SagAftraMember leaders highlight and unpack key moments from the 6th Annual #LITSummit. A.I. contract negotiations and worker protections, international union solidarity and more! 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/tZxZXr4ckV pic.twitter.com/6BQL0LYmfU— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 18, 2025Service Employees International Union (SEIU):When workers unite, our voices can’t be ignored. Keep pushing for the schools, wages, and resources students & staff are owed! https://t.co/CJI7v1GZD4— SEIU (@SEIU) February 19, 2025Theatrical Stage Employees:Working in theater production is physically demanding, and accidents can happen. That’s why striking workers at Atlantic Theater Company are fighting for guaranteed health benefits—because no one should have to put their body on the line without protections pic.twitter.com/2IvAkJhyCm— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 18, 2025Transport Workers Union:“Dispatchers @SunCountryAir approved a new contract that immediately raises pay by at least 36%. The TWU is the largest union for Air Dispatchers. We will always fight to advance our members.”@TwuSamuelsen Read more below!— TWU (@transportworker) February 14, 2025Transportation Trades Department:We applaud the swift and heroic actions of the train crew who helped escort passengers to safety. https://t.co/ZnK6iTsZtE— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) February 18, 2025UAW:We back each other up. 100%. That’s what union strong means — and that’s what it will take to win a great first contract. #Solidarity #StandUpVW pic.twitter.com/Dkab2VMslp— UAW (@UAW) February 12, 2025UNITE HERE:BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHTS ✨ Rayshone Austin, Delaware North at Boston Logan Airport—”I decided to become a Shop Steward because I was tired of the bosses mistreating people…We need to enforce the contract to make sure the bosses stay in line & treat all workers fairly.” pic.twitter.com/vSFw9Akksj— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) February 18, 2025United Food and Commercial Workers:Workers at the Gaylord Chemical plant in Tuscaloosa voted to join the ICWUC by an overwhelming margin!In a right-to-work state like Alabama, this victory shows just how strong their push for better wages & conditions really is.Let’s get to work!➡️https://t.co/AobCdnc19p pic.twitter.com/wgjxgUdSjN— UFCW (@UFCW) February 18, 2025United Steelworkers:We’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting members like Earkiel Eaton Jr. He made history as the first Black president of Local 593 and helped launch Buffalo’s first Black Labor Week. In 2023, he was named District 4 Buffalo Activist of the Year! pic.twitter.com/q9hwRAK6zE— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) February 18, 2025Utility Workers:Thank you to the federal workers at OSHA who help enforce workplace safety regulations!Hat tip: UWUA Local 304 pic.twitter.com/MlXbkSlEfo— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) February 19, 2025Writers Guild of America East:Congratulations to all the 77th Annual #WritersGuildAwards winners! View the full list: https://t.co/QVqrQWXmq7 pic.twitter.com/4e3aniKqow— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) February 16, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 02/19/2025 – 09:43
Black History Month Profiles: Joe Diggs
Black History Month Profiles: Joe Diggs
For Black History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Joe Diggs of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and National Treasury Employees Union, AFGE.
Joe Diggs joined CWA Local 2300 in 1985 and went on to become a steward at Local 2300 and later CWA Local 2323. During his 12 years of working for the phone company, he earned his bachelor’s degree in labor relations from the University of Maryland. After 12 years, four strikes and two winning organizing campaigns, Diggs left to work for the National Treasury Employees Union. Then he joined AFGE, where he worked for 25 years. During that time, Diggs served CWA Local 2385 as a staff representative and contract negotiator. Diggs volunteered to start a chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute in Phoenix.
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 02/19/2025 – 09:34
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Labor Defeats Right to Work Legislation in New Hampshire
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Labor Defeats Right to Work Legislation in New Hampshire
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.
In a win for working people, the latest version of “right to work” legislation introduced in the New Hampshire Legislature last week has been indefinitely postponed, effectively killing the bill.Different iterations of House Bill 238-FN have been introduced dozens of times since the 1980s, all seeking to undermine union negotiating power and make New Hampshire the region’s only right to work state. “For the fortieth consecutive time, so-called ‘Right-to-Work’ is dead,” said New Hampshire AFL-CIO President Glenn Brackett in a joint statement with other labor leaders. “Once again, today, a bipartisan coalition of legislators did their job, listened to their constituents, and voted to kill House Bill 238-FN, this year’s version of the fraudulently titled ‘Right-to-Work.’ Every new legislature for the last 40 years has seen this attack on workers’ rights and every legislature, regardless of which party is in the majority, has rejected it.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 02/19/2025 – 09:28
Voluntary Early Retirement
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2025 VER Question and Answers (Q&A)
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TCU/IAM Lorton, Va. Amtrak Auto Train Workers Picket for a Living Wage
More than a year after voting to organize into the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the largest union on Amtrak, a group of Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton, Va., are holding an informational picket against Drummac management’s stall tactics during negotiations. “These employees work tirelessly outside, in all weather
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IAFF members respond to fiery Toronto airport crash
The crash of a Delta Airlines passenger jet Monday at Pearson Airport in Toronto was a reminder that routine aircraft movements can become dangerous in an instant. IAFF members from Pearson Airport Local 4382 and Mississauga Local 1212 responded to the accident.
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Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Postmaster General DeJoy’s Announced Departure
February 18, 2025APWU President Mark Dimondstein provides a statement on the announced departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
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Postmaster General (PMG) Louis DeJoy has informed the Postal Board of Governors that he will soon depart the Postal Service. The Board of Governors, who by law is solely responsible for hiring the PMG, will begin the process of identifying DeJoy’s successor and DeJoy has committed to working with the Board to ensure a smooth transition once the Board has chosen the next PMG.
The APWU calls on the Board to appoint a Postmaster General who values the important role the public Postal Service plays in communities across the country. At this critical moment for the Postal Service, we need a PMG who is committed to making the USPS a world-class delivery and service provider, able to meet the changing demands of our digital age with an unmatched physical and human network.
To do this, the next Postmaster General must recognize and respect the postal workers who make the USPS run, our health and safety, our union rights, and our commitment to serving the public.
Postal workers are proud to reach 167 million addresses six days a week, “binding the Nation together” as the law requires us to do. The Postal Service, enshrined in the Constitution, is older than the country itself. And as we saw during the pandemic, or following natural disasters, postal workers never stop working to serve our communities and provide the essential services they need.
Now, in a moment when public servants are under severe attack, postal workers and the people we serve in every state and every Congressional district, are prepared to defend our critical public service and ensure the continued success of a vibrant, public Postal Service for generations to come.
Postal workers are deeply dedicated to the long-term success of the Postal Service and our union calls on the Board to select a Postmaster General who shares our goals of improving and expanding service and investing in the public servants who make the Postal Service a true national treasure.
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Workers at Hard Rock Casino Join Teamsters
(ROCKFORD, Ill.) – Slot attendants at Hard Rock Casino Rockford have voted by an overwhelming 98 percent margin to join Teamsters Local 325. “I congratulate these workers for showing resilience and voting to join our Teamsters family,” said Erick Calvert, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 325. “Despite an aggressive anti-union campaign, they sent a clear message to […]
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Groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion programs roll out in Minnesota and Texas
IAFF members in Minnesota and Texas are joining the IAFF’s broader push to implement prehospital blood transfusion initiatives.
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