“You can succeed in the fire service.” IAFF EHRC leaders highlight success and mentorship in Black History Month spotlight
Leroy Heyward and Bo Chaney, both members of the IAFF’s Elected Human Relations Committee, are driving efforts toward mentorship in the fire service.
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The Time to Stand: What Working People Are Doing This Week
The Time to Stand: 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:We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Paul Robeson Award! Know an individual or organization that best exemplifies and practices the principles and ideals of Paul Robeson, please submit nominations by Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – https://t.co/bYVtsxMzdE pic.twitter.com/jIZosDKRMh— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) February 8, 2025AFGE:This is the time to STAND! Thank you for your continuous support @RevDrBarber. pic.twitter.com/xRb0K229J0— AFGE (@AFGENational) February 11, 2025AFSCME:HAPPENING NOW: We’re on Capitol Hill alongside@AFGENational, @NTEUnews, @TheNLRBU and union members to send a clear message to Elon Musk & DOGE — HANDS OFF public services! pic.twitter.com/reIhARICmt— AFSCME (@AFSCME) February 11, 2025Alliance for Retired Americans:Expanding Medicaid actually helps spur economic growth! https://t.co/8qd9WHhYRc— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) February 10, 2025Amalgamated Transit Union:Make your Valentine’s Day Union-Made. #valentinesday #UnionMade pic.twitter.com/Q4sZhfnxMX— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) February 11, 2025American Federation of Musicians:AFM Stands United — Solidarity Across BordersThe American Federation of Musicians is proud to be a union that includes members in both Canada and the United States. Our strength is the solidarity between our two countries. We stand in opposition to any actions, whether from… pic.twitter.com/H4M84XoDfM— AFM (@The_AFM) February 5, 2025American Federation of Teachers:”We should not be fearful of the next generation. We should give them the support they need.” Watch & share:@rweingarten joined @TheRevAl on @PoliticsNation to discuss Trump’s attack on the Department of Education. https://t.co/8hSttwjgu4— AFT (@AFTunion) February 10, 2025American Postal Workers Union:In this latest podcast, President Dimondstein sat down with APWU leadership on a variety of topics: ▶️ Legislative/Political Director Judy Beard shares membership efforts that led to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act; ▶️ Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor goes in… pic.twitter.com/UsbrysJGsA— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) February 10, 2025Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Proud to stand with our @AFGENational Union siblings in keeping corporate greed and billionaires OUT of the federal workforce! #1u pic.twitter.com/8XE0tcTcYx— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 11, 2025Boilermakers:As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we examine the #Boilermakers history. Read the first in a series about the Boilermakers, race and auxiliary lodges https://t.co/TIpuGjbKXD pic.twitter.com/Ey3BI5B0Eh— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) February 6, 2025Bricklayers:Trying to make college tuition cheaper? Apply for the US Bates Scholarship!The BAC annually awards three scholarships to students whose parents or step-parents are US BAC members. The stipends are $5,000 per year for up to four years.Full details here https://t.co/dEX5O569OY pic.twitter.com/wU2y21Gk0D— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) February 11, 2025Communications Workers of America:Last month, CWA members and retirees across the country took time to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For decades, CWAers have taken action to further the ideals of inclusivity and equity both within CWA and nationally. https://t.co/gqYUpcJcuK— CWA (@CWAUnion) February 9, 2025Department for Professional Employees:Watch Angela, an @OPEIU member at IRC discuss her experience talking to coworkers about forming a union pic.twitter.com/k6xqmHZTQx— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) February 10, 2025Electrical Workers:For the 33rd time, #IBEW broadcast professionals will bring the #Superbowl to the nation. pic.twitter.com/dPov4hYeVc— IBEW (@IBEW) February 9, 2025Heat and Frost Insulators:A Lasting Legacy 🕊️Hear from members of Leadership, as we reflect on the life of Dr. Glenn Perušek’s & his positive contributions to our Union.➡️Read now on pages 16-17 in the Winter Journal: https://t.co/dNNp9AID3m#InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride pic.twitter.com/N4xJ84osSh— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) February 7, 2025International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:Matt Biggs, President of the IFPTE, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing issues facing federal workers following the start of President Trump’s second term in office. https://t.co/UUv14tDn9e— IFPTE (@IFPTE) February 3, 2025Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:📣 This week, the LCLAA Twin Cities Chapter hosted a community event to informed our members, workers, and their families, about their rights and how to be prepared during this challenging times 💪 pic.twitter.com/sq4BtUbD1Q— LCLAA (@LCLAA) February 7, 2025Labor Heritage Foundation:LHT PodcastThe story of Carmelita Torres, the “Latina Rosa Parks,”https://t.co/n1iCoaillH pic.twitter.com/G4BJLA9N4i— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) February 9, 2025Laborers:#DYK? In 2023, #LIUNA members in Michigan took on #RightToWork and WON—bringing back prevailing wages for hardworking laborers!When we fight TOGETHER, we WIN. This is what we call union POWER in action! #FeelThePower #RTWisWRONG pic.twitter.com/1cW08YsMak— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 11, 2025Machinists:Labor will always stand up and fight back when we, the people, are under attack. This is OUR government. We want it staffed and stable. We trust federal workers who dedicated their lives to civil service over a billionaire EVERY DAY. pic.twitter.com/XOWAhslrVK— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) February 11, 2025Maritime Trades Department:Support for Domestic Maritime Evident in U.S. House Hearinghttps://t.co/gCTYeEj6HC— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) February 7, 2025Metal Trades Department:Groton-based submarine maker Electric Boat announces plan to hire 3K in 2025. About 400 new employees would work at the company’s shipyard in Groton. https://t.co/Mcyxz02BIF— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) February 4, 2025Musical Artists:AGMA Black Caucus announces February Meeting, honoring Black History Month. All Black AGMA Artists are invited to attend: https://t.co/kcflh0v9Ea pic.twitter.com/NIddZpXiBt— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) February 6, 2025National Air Traffic Controllers Association:For February, the 2025 NATCA wall calendar features a photo of Allegheny County Airport and ATCT (AGC) taken by local member Dan Fostel. To have your facility featured in the 2026 calendar, submit photos here. https://t.co/eLpzliAG6F pic.twitter.com/YzXEQj19Jl— NATCA (@NATCA) February 11, 2025National Association of Letter Carriers:The #StampOutHunger Food Drive is just 3 months away. 📅On Saturday, May 10, set out non-perishable food by your mailbox for your letter carrier to collect. Since 1993, the members of NALC have helped fill food pantries nationwide. We couldn’t do it without your support! pic.twitter.com/DO073cJEEF— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) February 10, 2025National Domestic Workers Alliance:Domestic workers in California won life-saving protections amid the wildfires. But there are still more health and safety protections needed for workers tasked with cleaning up hazardous waste. Read more in @MorePerfectUS’s Substack: https://t.co/LvvH9fpeGh— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) February 10, 2025National Federation of Federal Employees:Over the weekend, National President Randy Erwin joined CNN Newsroom Primetime to tell Americans why erratically downsizing the federal workforce would be a disaster for our members and the country.Watch now: https://t.co/Tdtcaay7e4 pic.twitter.com/QyatZiVC9g— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) February 10, 2025National Nurses United:Our first #MedicareForAll National Strategy Call of 2025 is rapidly approaching!Join us Wednesday to hear about how we can fight back against the many threats facing the public health care system under the new presidential administration.https://t.co/doWyaLKLYv pic.twitter.com/3BGON3Czh9— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) February 10, 2025NWSL Players Association:We stand with the LCMC Nurses and all @NationalNurses https://t.co/4vXx7Ztlcw— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) February 7, 2025NFL Players Association:Mental health is wealth 🧠Our first Be Well event brought together mental health professionals, equipping them with resources to best serve our player members through a panel, resource fair and breathing session. pic.twitter.com/ojhfIpTp8u— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 9, 2025North America’s Building Trades Unions:Workers know the truth: unions are the path to better wages, benefits, and job security.https://t.co/EtM05KAgzb pic.twitter.com/WJNld5DSqm— The Building Trades (@NABTU) February 6, 2025Office and Professional Employees:Glenda Armstrong is a member of the General Association of Miramar Employees (GAME)/OPEIU Local 101. A former president of the local, Armstrong’s career has spanned nearly 30 years with the City of Miramar, Fla., and two decades with Local 101. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/PAAZGKCUQ7— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) February 7, 2025Painters and Allied Trades:DC14 held a 2-day Advanced Spray Class for journey workers and apprentices to practice and gain real-world experience with advanced painting technology. Our training centers are at the top of the industry by providing our members with skills and job readiness! pic.twitter.com/Q9PqQwdmK8— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) February 11, 2025Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Enacting the Retail Worker Safety Act we pushed for is critical to protecting our members & workers across the industry. @GovKathyHochul came by our packed Local 1-S Macy’s workers membership meeting today to speak with us about how the bill is being implemented & answer q’s. pic.twitter.com/C6UdaYeNEk— RWDSU (@RWDSU) February 11, 2025Roofers and Waterproofers:If there are cellular antennas on your job, you may be exposed to radiofrequency (RF) radiation. One symptom of exposure to RF is dizziness, which can lead to a fall. Learn how to protect yourself: https://t.co/2Rv9mvICkO #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/4ZSNXpI1Xl— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) February 10, 2025SAG-AFTRA:SAG-AFTRA offers its condolences to friends & family on the passing of Tony Roberts, a former National & NY Local Board member. The Tony-nominee was an accomplished performer on stage & screen, & a distinguished union leader. #SagAftraMember since 1962 https://t.co/8TigJ0MZPZ— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) February 10, 2025Service Employees International Union (SEIU):LA County members are gearing up, training, and getting strike-ready to take on unfair labor practices. When we fight together, we win! https://t.co/S2uweb0RTc— SEIU (@SEIU) February 10, 2025The NewsGuild-CWA:📚🔥 We Are the Union by @_ericblanc is out now—and it features The NewsGuild!This book dives into the worker-to-worker organizing model that wins! RSVP here to join us for the book talk with the author and Guild members:📅 Feb 25th @ 6PM ET📍 https://t.co/uTeRY5ycfo— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) February 7, 2025Theatrical Stage Employees:THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW IS UNION MADE!Shout out to @kendricklamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch! pic.twitter.com/9Ialfeks1I— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) February 10, 2025Transport Workers Union:Keeping Miami-Dade Transit rail cars rolling. @Twu291Rail Car Mechanics and Technicians at work at the Lehman Center maintenance facility in the @CityofMiami @IRideMDT TWU 💪@TwuSamuelsen pic.twitter.com/K4q9L3IVDm— TWU (@transportworker) February 6, 2025Transportation Trades Department:Labor history is black history.During #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the sacrifices that black workers made for liberation, and the labor movement continues to fight for economic and racial justice. pic.twitter.com/H4LqsgB8Ug— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) February 10, 2025UAW:Yesterday, UAW President Shawn Fain spent time on the shop floor at his home plant, Kokomo Casting, Local 1166. President Fain visited with Region 2B Director Dave Green and Stellantis Department Director, Kevin Gotinksy. pic.twitter.com/rnnGmRxOnL— UAW (@UAW) February 11, 2025UNITE HERE:Super Bowl LIX is here, and we’d like to shout out the stadium workers of @unitehere23 who’ll be serving up all your game day needs. No matter who you’re cheering for, the bartenders, servers, utility, and concessions workers will make sure you have a great game day experience! pic.twitter.com/5a6tfDdaH5— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) February 9, 2025United Food and Commercial Workers:UFCW members make #SBLIX happen! 🏈From UFCW Local 1546 Horween Leather workers crafting the footballs to grocery workers stocking your game-day favorites, we’ve got you covered for #SuperBowlSunday! pic.twitter.com/s2d5uwUSE0— UFCW (@UFCW) February 9, 2025United Steelworkers:Our Black History Month spotlights continue with Jennifer Beard! A true union activist since 2001, she’s president of Local 13-1327, involved in health & safety, Women of Steel, Veterans of Steel & more. She teaches because knowledge is power & honors those who paved the way. pic.twitter.com/msrboAyYvm— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) February 11, 2025Utility Workers:✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾 Sending #solidarity to Michigan State Utility Workers Council members who are gearing up, quite literally, for contract negotiations! #UnionStrong #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/c8ptWUZgc0— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) February 11, 2025Writers Guild of America East:We are thrilled to welcome workers at PS into the @vox_union after they won voluntary recognition from management!We continue to demand @thedodounion be included as #oneuniononecontract. pic.twitter.com/dqqWNACn4S— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) February 10, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 02/12/2025 – 11:33
Denver Regional Assembly
Room rate: $129,00 single/double per night. Reservation link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.51075.html?groupld=6X… Cut-off: May 1. Registration: $130 before May 1; $140 after, Click here for registration form.
May 29, 2025 – 8:15AM to June 1, 2025 – 5:15PMBest Western Hotel123 W. E Street
Casper, WY 82601
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Best Western Hotel
123 W. E Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 439-2074.
Room rate: $129,00 single/double per night. Cut-off: May 1.
Reservation link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.51075.html?groupld=6X…
Registration
$130 before May 1; $140 after – includes hospitality and three meals. Click here for registration form.
Send completed registration forms and fee (made payable to Casper Area Local #580) to:
Casper Area Local APWU
Post Office Box 51303
Casper, WY 82605
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From fires to plane crashes: How IAFF members met January’s challenges
Emergency responders were put to the test throughout January. But, no matter what type of emergency it was, the IAFF and its members were ready.
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Black History Month Profiles: Julian Ware
Black History Month Profiles: Julian Ware
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 Julian Ware of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE).
Julian Ware is from IFPTE Local 21, representing public sector workers across the San Francisco Bay Area. Ware serves as the vice president for Local 21 Oakland on the executive board, where he has served for the past several years. In addition to his roles as a board member, he continues his work as a steward. He has been an employee of the city of Oakland’s IT Department since 2002, performing spatial analysis to empower the community. Ware is a San Francisco native and continues to reside there with his wife and two children.
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 02/12/2025 – 09:50
UAW Blasts Reckless National Institute of Health Cuts: A Direct Attack on Jobs, Innovation, and Life-Saving Research
The Trump administration’s decision to slash NIH funding is a gut punch to scientific progress, economic growth, and the fight against deadly diseases.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at First Avenue and Sister Clubs Ratify First Union Contract, Secure ‘Big’ Raises
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at First Avenue and Sister Clubs Ratify First Union Contract, Secure ‘Big’ Raises
Christopher Bahn
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.
Workers at legendary Minneapolis music club First Avenue and its six sister clubs in the Twin Cities ratified their first-ever union contract in a unanimous vote. The 230 event and service staff are now represented by UNITE HERE Local 17. In addition to First Avenue, the contract also covers Minneapolis clubs 7th Street Entry, Union Depot, and Fine Line, as well as St. Paul venues Fitzgerald Theater, Palace Theater and Turf Club. The three-year contract includes “big raises,” longevity pay, improved scheduling, training and safety policies and protections for LGBTQ+ workers.First Avenue, in its 55th year of operation, is one of the most hallowed music clubs in the country, because of its connection to Prince, who featured it prominently in his hit 1985 movie “Purple Rain.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 02/12/2025 – 09:30
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Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Would Be a Gut Punch to Workers
Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States: “A 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports would be a gut punch to workers
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Maryland Teamsters Demand Passage of Bill Regulating Driverless Vehicles
(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) – Teamsters are calling on the Maryland House of Delegates to pass House Bill 439 (HB 439), which would require a human operator in any vehicle over 10,000 pounds. “HB 439 is about saving good jobs from greedy tech executives who only care about profits,” said Sean Cedenio, President of Teamsters Joint Council […]
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Long-time IAFF leader Mark Ouellette passes away
Mark S. Ouellette, IAFF Eastern Trustee and lifelong labor leader, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to improving the lives of fire fighters across all levels of the IAFF.
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