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We Celebrate Freedom, Culture, and Community: 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:The Actors’ Equity Foundation hosted its 2026 awards this past Monday. Check out some photos from the event! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Ali-Louis-Bourzgui-Ruben-Santiago-Hudson-and-More-at-the-Actors-Equity-Foundation-Awards-20260624[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) June 25, 2026 at 12:31 PMAFSCME:Members of AFSCME Local 3157 (Council 13) stepped up to negotiate a strong new contract that includes pay raises and more vacation time. This will help their Pennsylvania county prison recruit and retain the staff they need to keep their community safe. https://t.co/nVMxuivf7R— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 24, 2026Air Line Pilots Association:At yesterday's @SenateCommerce hearing, @ALPAPresident explained why pilots need integrated flight deck technologies and why alternatives to integrated systems - like Electronic Flight Bags - aren't sufficient. Thank you @SenDuckworth for asking this important question. pic.twitter.com/8jPcsQw76B— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) June 24, 2026Alliance for Retired Americans:It's no secret that President Trump wants to make it harder for older Americans to vote by mail. Now he's demanding the Postal Service do his dirty work and refuse to deliver ballots to eligible voters. @sengarypeters isn't standing for it, and neither will we. pic.twitter.com/Edrc9PeHXK— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 25, 2026Amalgamated Transit Union:It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the tragic fatal shooting of our Local 820-Union City, NJ, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Manuel Colon. Our entire community is reeling from the senseless act of gun violence that took the life of one of our own. Our…— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 25, 2026American Federation of Musicians:The AFM wrapped up its 103rd International Convention today. Under the theme “Two Countries, One Union,” the 103rd Convention, Delegates from across the US and Canada gathered to strengthen cross-border solidarity, vote on the union’s future, and elect leadership for the next… pic.twitter.com/lobFP4Boqp— AFM (@The_AFM) June 23, 2026American Federation of Teachers:AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social joins @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @ramirez.house.gov and other leaders to announce legislation to guarantee a living wage. Press conference is about to start. Stream live! www.youtube.com/live/B_WpteT...[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) June 25, 2026 at 12:05 PMAmerican Postal Workers Union:Final call! This Friday is the last day you can sign up for the Leadership Institute! Hone your skills and grow into a great leader – apply today! Visit https://t.co/GyC9uMxTYV pic.twitter.com/V4CcAhwF33— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 24, 2026Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Newly elected Flight Attendant Officers from Alaska, Envoy, ATI, Endeavor, Frontier, Hawaiian, Norse, Omni, Piedmont, PSA, and United gathered for a three-day New Officer Orientation ahead of the start of their terms on July 1, 2026.Welcome, Officers-elect! pic.twitter.com/tfY4MponGj— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 22, 2026Boilermakers:👩‍🏭 Save the date #Boilermakers. This year's Trades Women Build Nations Conference is October 9-11, in Houston, Texas. ⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR - You must register FIRST to receive access to the discounted hotel room booking link.Registration is now open: https://t.co/IYkwpFyCtp pic.twitter.com/2z0SRcFoap— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 25, 2026Bricklayers:From scrolling to building! Aidan Kennedy discovered our #apprenticeship program on social media and is now sharing his learning experience at BAC Local 1 NY. We look forward to watching his growth and success in the trade! #UnionProud #SkilledTrades pic.twitter.com/H41u2bkyql— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 25, 2026Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:GIVE NO GROUND WE BLED FOR! #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/jjXSP79qbZ— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 17, 2026Communications Workers of America:Congratulations to @uwotc_official! We are so happy to have them in the CWA family. https://t.co/BIYwV4edYA— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 24, 2026Department for Professional Employees:ICYMI: Ocean State Media employees in Rhode Island voted to form a union with @sagaftra.org. www.wbur.org/news/2026/06...[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) June 24, 2026 at 4:01 PMElectrical Workers:Our lineworkers are America's heroes, keeping the lights on through wind, rain, heat, and cold. Proud to thank @SenCortezMasto and @SenKevinCramer for their bipartisan leadership in designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Appreciation Day— IBEW (@IBEW) June 25, 2026Fire Fighters:🔥 #OnThisDay in 2021, #IAFF members were on the ground in Surfside, FL, after the tragic Champlain Towers collapse.The IAFF delivered P-100 respirators to protect those working the pile and partnered with @univmiami to test the air for toxins and carcinogens. pic.twitter.com/4XoWvyRJtF— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 24, 2026International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:In SMART, we organize to win the work that members rely on. That was proven in Chicago: Through strong teamwork from rank-and-file members and local staff, Local 73 successfully reclaimed multiple rooftop unit replacement projects for a UNION contractor: https://t.co/qcRSflkP1a— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 25, 2026International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE + CLC = UNION SOLIDARITY! We proud to fight with @PresidentCLC and Canada's working families. pic.twitter.com/N6vX6s7rZQ— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 14, 2026International Union of Police Associations:Fort Myers Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6065 Member Officer Urena and K9 Scout just underwent some important training with other statewide K9 staff. https://t.co/9Rgoo3cCX6— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) June 25, 2026Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:LCLAA responds to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Temporary Protected Status. Today, the courts green-lighted the Trump administration to initiate mass deportations of our Haitian and Syrian brothers and sisters pic.twitter.com/M66Uhi9Vvi— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 25, 2026Laborers:Workers who have followed the law, paid taxes, raised families, and helped build America deserve certainty, not political limbo.LIUNA stands with our TPS members and calls on Congress to act. Temporary protections are no substitute for permanent solutions. It's time to pass… pic.twitter.com/aZIql5GA35— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 25, 2026Machinists:The IAM applauds @SenatorDurbin and @SenDuckworth for calling on Dana Inc. to bargain in good faith over the closure of its Robinson, Ill., facility. Our members deserve respect, a fair transition, and a seat at the table.https://t.co/ZzicqQydg3— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) June 25, 2026Major League Baseball Players Association:Statement from the MLBPA on the Earthquakes in Venezuela pic.twitter.com/tYcPiGfffk— MLBPA (@MLBPA) June 25, 2026Major League Soccer Players Association:Today, we celebrate freedom, culture, and community. Happy Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/i49JWPpXk5— MLSPA (@MLSPA) June 19, 2026Maritime Trades Department:Waiver Jeopardizes U.S. Maritime Careershttps://t.co/dlJy7VHv41@AMPmaritime— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 24, 2026National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA members and retirees recently attended the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations annual conference in Bucharest, Romania, from April 20-24, 2026. This year’s event marked IFATCA’s 65th annual conference. https://t.co/5QnsvM7O4w pic.twitter.com/lPxyc3zYy2— NATCA (@NATCA) June 24, 2026National Association of Letter Carriers:After Spokane, WA Branch 442 member Tony LeClaire was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and entered comfort care, his fellow letter carriers made sure he knew how much his 27 years of service meant in a show of love and solidarity. 💙https://t.co/nz0FlxYlhh— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 22, 2026National Day Laborer Organizing Network:Supreme Court Clears the Way for One of the Largest Mass De-Documentations in U.S. HistoryThe justices’ shameful 6-3 decision effectively destroys the decades-old humanitarian program that has allowed migrants from troubled countries to lawfully live and work in the US…— NDLON (@NDLON) June 25, 2026National Domestic Workers Alliance:Exactly 🫶 https://t.co/tA82JEFXpy— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 16, 2026National Hockey League Players’ Association:NHLPA Goals & Dreams proudly donated more than $750,000 in hockey gear this season, with 1,300 sets given to more than 75 organizations across 10 countries: https://t.co/SZ3A3izeRO #NHLPAGnD pic.twitter.com/pdrPUPgHH4— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 23, 2026National Nurses United:MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in D.C. — and now it's closing its postpartum unit.This decision will disproportionately harm Black mothers and babies. Nurses are fighting back. #PeopleOverProfit pic.twitter.com/hnHV5LWit2— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) June 24, 2026National Taxi Workers Alliance:What an honor to have the solidarity of @FrencHMonTanA! We will never forget your kindness and generosity toward our member Noureddine Bitat. Thank you to everyone who has donated to Noureddine’s @gofundme and to MDMotivator and to all the amazing folks whose tireless work and… https://t.co/el4Wwuwwd9— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 18, 2026NFL Players Association:Having experienced the game as both a player and head coach, @JasonGarrett knows why prioritizing grass fields for NFL players is worth the cost.(Via: @UpAndAdamsShow) pic.twitter.com/eJomrb1Ovv— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 23, 2026North America's Building Trades Unions:The wait is over! Visit the TradesFutures website NOW to register for TWBN 2026. See you in Houston!https://t.co/YhrM82C3dW pic.twitter.com/rtUQoLSMow— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 25, 2026Painters and Allied Trades:International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General President Jimmy Williams Jr. released the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians:“Today’s Supreme Court decision regarding Temporary… pic.twitter.com/5bCyic49Tu— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 25, 2026Professional Hockey Players’ Association:Doug Messier was a pioneering advocate for the rights of professional hockey players.We’re proud to name our most prestigious player award in his honor. Presented annually to the AHL's and ECHL's Most Outstanding Player - as voted by fellow PHPA members - the Doug Messier… pic.twitter.com/ByyydnTZcw— PHPA (@thephpa) June 25, 2026Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:A safe workplace is one where you can be your authentic self. Let's make every shop an RWDSU safe space. 🤝 #UnionValues #RespectAtWork #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/iaBtyIPSfS— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 25, 2026Roofers and Waterproofers:Today we signed a 10-year training partnership extension w @washtenawcc to keep our National Instructor Training Program on campus til 2035. This agreement ensures our trainers have access to the best resources + instruction for years to come. https://t.co/9t4qobArrw— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 24, 2026SAG-AFTRA:If you work the SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code, your participation is CRUCIAL. Join us on Monday, June 29 at 1 PM PT for a wages and working conditions meeting in preparation for the upcoming negotiations. More info/RSVP here: https://t.co/Fbc9OrYiYz. pic.twitter.com/qXz8cCYC1P— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 25, 2026Service Employees International Union:Rideshare drivers are winning big from coast to coast. Following the historic recognition of the App Drivers Union in Massachusetts, the California Gig Workers Union is kicking it into high gear in their drive to represent hundreds of thousands Uber and Lyft drivers across the…— SEIU (@SEIU) June 25, 2026Solidarity Center:THE ROAD TO RATIFICATION 🚗 The @ilo has adopted #C193 concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy, but the journey for workers & their unions & organizations continues. Now, the ILO's member countries must ratify the convention and align its laws with these new standards. 💥 pic.twitter.com/nssp5xtnQ1— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 25, 2026The NewsGuild-CWA:WOOOOO! First Contract!!!!! Way to go @aajcollective_ !!!! https://t.co/XYySxrtM50— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 16, 2026Theatrical Stage Employees:The @IATSE_DEI Committee proudly commemorates #Juneteenth honoring freedom, resilience, & the ongoing pursuit of justice & equality. We honor the contributions of African American workers to our union & reaffirm our commitment to solidarity, inclusion, & opportunity for all. pic.twitter.com/nNzrCcjaFw— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 19, 2026Transport Workers Union:June 19, 1865. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the news reached Galveston, Texas. All slaves were finally free.We celebrate freedom, resilience, and strength. pic.twitter.com/tOt7mD9hcj— TWU (@transportworker) June 20, 2026Transportation Trades Department:On International Day of the Seafarer, we honor the skilled maritime workers that move cargo & passengers, and connect us across the globe. Their essential work takes immeasurable sacrifice and dedication.⚓ pic.twitter.com/1dOhFI6f9r— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 25, 2026UAW:"For the second consecutive year, the UAW bet early on long-shot candidates and won big.“'Within our own ranks, there is energy and leadership that can take the next step, not just to union office, but to now federal office,' said @UAWRegion9A Director Brandon Mancilla."…— UAW (@UAW) June 25, 2026Union Veterans Council:Our Executive Director gets personal on this! #rejecttcava #vanotforsale #Veterans https://t.co/6Lef76EzwX— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) June 23, 2026UNITE HERE:🥳 Congrats to the Fika and Slate & Stone Catering workers at the American Swedish Institute on winning their FIRST collective bargaining agreement! Highlights of the agreement are: ✅ A PENSION!✅ Union Healthcare ✅ BIG raises and....✅ More vacation and holidays pic.twitter.com/nxJATcfhSJ— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 23, 2026United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:🥎 The countdown is on.As teams get ready for the next UA Softball Tournament, we’re taking one more look back at the friendships, competition, and memories that keep members coming back year after year.See you at the ballpark soon. pic.twitter.com/Rb4Zdt2hUx— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) June 25, 2026United Food and Commercial Workers:With outside temperatures on the rise, now is the time to make sure employers are taking the steps necessary to protect workers from heat stress and heat-related illness.Read more about workplace strategies for hot weather safety here: https://t.co/GvYa8P7F5P pic.twitter.com/O7rwtRa8WB— UFCW (@UFCW) June 25, 2026United Steelworkers:Congratulations to the workers at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh who voted to join our union! These folks work hard to take care of and find homes for dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. pic.twitter.com/uc3TctkRL3— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 25, 2026Writers Guild of America East:Visit wgaeast.org/salons to learn more and join a Salon—member-led groups that work to build community, amplify the voices of underrepresented writers.[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) June 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:58Continue reading→

Pride Month Profiles: John Henry Jr. For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is John Henry Jr. of AFSCME. As president of AFSCME Local 2191, John Henry Jr. represents the workers of Columbus (Ohio) Public Health. He has spent his career in HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention, where he has seen the importance of dignity, safety and a real voice on the job. As a proud third-generation union member, Henry believes Pride and the labor movement share the same purpose: standing together for human dignity, equality and the freedom for every worker to be respected for who they are. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:25 Tags: PrideContinue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Health Care Professionals in New Jersey Ratify New Contract 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. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 152 who work at Cape Regional Physicians Associates (CRPA) in New Jersey have secured a powerful new collective bargaining agreement.The three-year contract covers nurses, medical assistants, receptionists and clerical staff who work at dozens of offices across Cape May County. Highlights include across-the-board raises for all staff, yearly wage increases, a new health care plan and clarifying provisions around paid time off (PTO).“Wages and healthcare are usually at the forefront of most negotiations. While we were able to secure good increases and savings to healthcare, language around PTO was the most important issue for CRPA employees. I couldn’t be more proud of our negotiating committee who worked with our bargaining team to create meaningful changes to PTO language that gives our members the flexibility they deserve,” said Chad Brooks, Local 152 bargaining representative. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:18Continue reading→

Pride Month Profiles: Kimberly Holdridge For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Kimberly Holdridge of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Kimberly Holdridge serves proudly as the president of the Florida AFL-CIO. She has been an IATSE Local 631 organizer and leader in the labor movement for over 35 years following service in the U.S. Air Force. Within a state whose government continues to attack, minimize and restrict the freedoms of LGBTQIA+ individuals, Holdridge has remained undeterred and unabashed in her pride. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:21 Tags: PrideContinue reading→