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Fighting for a Fair and Just Contract: 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:Sign up to march and/or have a meal with your fellow union members from Equity, SAG-AFTRA and AGMA! Visit the member portal to register. https://t.co/CFWhbcjJDj pic.twitter.com/0JKxuoUgja— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) August 24, 2024AFGE:ICYMI: @AFGEPrezKelley delivering the opening invocation for tonight’s @DemConvention events. pic.twitter.com/ClEzaekKv5— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 22, 2024AFSCME:In a video that was shown at the Democratic National Convention, AFSCME member Kelli Gray described how the Biden-Harris administration helped lift the weight of her crushing student loan debt. https://t.co/8EXdAnXLDX— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 27, 2024Alliance for Retired Americans:Let's be clear: For those worried about their retirement security, a second term for Donald Trump would be devastating. We need to elect candidates who will protect and expand Social Security and Medicare -- not cut them. https://t.co/qpBMawCBGR pic.twitter.com/VI6E93H887— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) August 27, 2024Amalgamated Transit Union:We support our Local 1724 HandyDART members in their fight for the fair and just contract they deserve. #ATUStrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/Cn87HuUNR6— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 28, 2024American Federation of Teachers:Honor Emmett Till's legacy and learn more with these resources from @ShareMyLesson: https://t.co/6QKUDni1wz https://t.co/tHVJIKc2iF— AFT (@AFTunion) August 28, 2024American Postal Workers Union:Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks summarizes the Clerk Conference at the APWU Biennial Convention, including delegate-approved changes to the national constitution and bylaws that will directly affect Clerk Division’s representation going forward. https://t.co/Qf1XIDoDei— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) August 28, 2024Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Our hearts are with Delta Tech Op workers and their families affected by the tragic incident in Atlanta where two workers lost their lives and others were injured earlier today. AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406. https://t.co/mgC2OZlKDP— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 27, 2024Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:No one in government fought as hard as @SenSherrodBrown did for our pensions. https://t.co/RRMETZS2rA— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) August 21, 2024Boilermakers:Breaking news: The International Executive Council has elected Clint Penny as International Secretary-Treasurer: https://t.co/VqWpTjwvZ6 pic.twitter.com/qz1Y1hGaHo— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 27, 2024Bricklayers:Our President Tim Driscoll had the honor of joining @MassGovernor Maura Healey and others in addressing the @IAFFofficial at their 57th convention. The conversation surrounded union solidarity and the importance of political advocacy!Thanks for the invite! #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/VdzArmYRwq— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) August 28, 2024Communications Workers of America:CWA members at AT&T in the Southeast are still on strike. When we fight, we win! Video: @PBNewsGuild & @CWA3108 pic.twitter.com/AqHvT6UZC8— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 26, 2024Department for Professional Employees:Historically, private-sector architectural professionals have not been union members. However, interest in unions is growing among architectural professionals and other professionals in design-related occupations. https://t.co/8ohEFS9wZ8— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) August 27, 2024Electrical Workers:#IBEW members were out in full force at the 2024 #DNC to make our voice heard and to support@KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz pic.twitter.com/5FYGLyNaIx— IBEW (@IBEW) August 28, 2024Heat and Frost Insulators:In The City of Brotherly Love🔔Next time you’re in Downtown Philly, check out “Pat Eiding Way,” honoring the Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Emeritus & former Local 14 Business Manager.➡️Read more: https://t.co/xvVYLZqU4T#InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #HFIAW pic.twitter.com/QlBEEG3d9D— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) August 28, 2024International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:IFPTE Members Attend DNC as Delegates and Advance Priorities for Workers, Communities, and All Americanshttps://t.co/juV8uSXHE0— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 23, 2024Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:Today, we are proud ✊🏽 to join organizations across the country to shed light on the harmful effects of Project 2025 and how it will impact our comunidades. For more information or to get involved, visit https://t.co/tMivLyFh7B#DefendiendoNuestroFuturo #LatinosAgainstProject2025 pic.twitter.com/jjlscjih7O— LCLAA (@LCLAA) August 27, 2024Labor Heritage Foundation:Check out our updated 2024 Labor Day Labor Arts Calendar! Festivities include labor arts events across the country. Got a labor music, film, history, or art event in your community? Let us know at info@laborheritage.org, and we'll add it to our calendar! https://t.co/dwuBAThirZ pic.twitter.com/mwoCsASz05— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) August 27, 2024Laborers:Our GP and several labor leaders brought the POWER to the #DNC2024 stage last night, uniting behind the Harris-Walz ticket! Their passion and commitment to workers and #unions were electric. This is the momentum we need to secure our future! @DemConvention @VP @Tim_Walz https://t.co/2qH8Xmv03e— LIUNA (@LIUNA) August 20, 2024Machinists:IAM branding is going up at the Hilton Midtown, NYC courtesy of Carpenters Local 157 members!Union members building a union Convention! ⚙️💪#IAM2024 pic.twitter.com/mwpFa6Titr— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) August 28, 2024Mine Workers:“Betty Jean Hall was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to advocating for coal miners and championing the rights and opportunities for women in our industry. Her legacy is one of strength..." - Cecil Robertshttps://t.co/97mBMS41A0— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) August 20, 2024Musical Artists:Sept 9: Join the AGMA Staging Staff Caucus for a discussion on labor-management conflict resolution w/ experts from Cornell's Scheinman Institute. Open to AGMA Staging Staff members. Details: https://t.co/J2GKA8xWHY pic.twitter.com/hJ0b6Qeyq6— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) August 27, 2024National Association of Letter Carriers:Reno, NV Branch 709 was proud to rally in solidarity with @NRLCA yesterday as letter carriers continue to call for protection from violence & crime while delivering mail in communities across the U.S. Learn more about the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act ➡️ https://t.co/ylwbV47kaq pic.twitter.com/89bWIoZiSj— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 27, 2024National Day Laborer Organizing Network:SYRACUSE, NY 🚌❤️: We're here! Join us TODAY on our next #CareCantWait Bus Tour stop to fight for an affordable and accessible care system we all deserve. RSVP here: https://t.co/7dHlZ5aEf5— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) August 28, 2024National Nurses United:Union nurses in @nynurses, @minurses, @mnnurses, and all across the country are fired up to see nurse values on the ballot this election season! Join the #NursesforKamala coalition in getting Harris and Walz into the White House! 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/6ZmKotNJ3a— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 25, 2024NFL Players Association:Help us give a warm welcome to our two newest NFLPA Player Directors: Michael Thomas + Scott Wells! Their first experience will be hitting the road for the next six weeks to meet and support all current players. pic.twitter.com/F4Lv2dJEl5— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 26, 2024North America's Building Trades Unions:Donald Trump is not a friend to unions. pic.twitter.com/uG90kiiTqe— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 27, 2024Office and Professional Employees:OPEIU Local 251 represents over 550 workers at Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their union contract expires on September 24, 2024. Sign a letter in support of their fight for a fair contract! ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://t.co/AstWPFWZUH— OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) August 22, 2024Painters and Allied Trades:As we chart our course for the next five years, we honor a century of progress that has secured democracy, fair wages, and dignity for workers. Together, we can become an unmatched force in our industry—stronger, inclusive, and empowering at every level. #OneIUPAT pic.twitter.com/DxJnKhgHfC— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) August 27, 2024Plasterers and Cement Masons:Active & retired union members may be eligible for home financing benefits through the @UnionPlus® Mortgage program, with financing provided by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Equal Housing Lender. https://t.co/nXrO69XJC7 pic.twitter.com/xZ9j76bthh— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) August 26, 2024Pride At Work:Being LGBTQIA+ can be an obstacle as a voter who lives in a state that has voter identification laws. Join @prideatwork, @LCLAA, @CLUWNational and @VoteRiders on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 PM EDT to learn about the potential impacts.Register here: https://t.co/phYgZPZ0G6 pic.twitter.com/KWrw6rnTcK— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) August 21, 2024Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:61 years ago today, @RWDSU joined working people for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom! RWDSU leaders like Cleve Robinson helped plan the march, and Local 1-S members, pictured here, were among the union workers who traveled to the historic civil rights action! pic.twitter.com/gHQESertCT— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 28, 2024SAG-AFTRA:“We are thrilled that one of our top legislative priorities, AB 2602 has passed in the State of California. The bill, which protects not only SAG-AFTRA performers but all performers, is a huge step forward. ... 1/2https://t.co/jNF0bRYOef— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 28, 2024Solidarity Center:The support from @Culinary226 for striking Evolution Gaming workers in the Republic of Georgia is what true global #solidarity looks like. ✊https://t.co/i1rBZLe1jC@casinosc0m— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 27, 2024The NewsGuild-CWA:🚨 More than 3,000 supporters have already given to @ThePUPNews strikers to cover rent, unexpected expenses, groceries and much more. We're so close to blowing past $800k raised in support of the LONGEST strike in the country! Pitch in here: https://t.co/rSonkCeva7 pic.twitter.com/iGtE8Lyt4B— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) August 27, 2024Theatrical Stage Employees:On #WomensEqualityDay, we honor the fearless women who fought for the right to vote, paving the way for equality. This November, let's exercise our right to vote, ensuring that the hard-won victories are preserved, and our voices continue to drive the fight for gender equality. pic.twitter.com/htFpPTu4sq— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) August 26, 2024Transport Workers Union:pic.twitter.com/USvu57iqy2— TWU (@transportworker) August 19, 2024Transportation Trades Department:WATCH: @TTDAFLCIO President Greg Regan spoke at the @DemConvention last week to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's investments in America’s working families, transportation and infrastructure. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5WrDbl31Sg— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) August 26, 2024UAW:Workers at the Detroit-area Webasto plant are standing up to form their union and UAW Local 900 has their backs! #StandUpWebasto pic.twitter.com/7Doiq1j2xQ— UAW (@UAW) August 28, 2024UNITE HERE:Hotel workers are putting the industry on notice.Our wages aren’t enough.Staffing cuts have made our jobs more painful than ever.And we’re ready to strike for what our families need. pic.twitter.com/UITZ58wlyJ— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 27, 2024United Food and Commercial Workers:Over 45 workers at 17 CBD Kratom & Mr. Nice Guy cannabis dispensaries have joined UFCW Local 655. Workers organized to join UFCW due to shared concerns about insufficient wages, benefits, health insurance, & job stability. Let’s get to work! ➡️ https://t.co/tXit8QFQYF pic.twitter.com/KVWoVJvTaG— UFCW (@UFCW) August 27, 2024United Steelworkers:For Paige Cisco of Local 689 in Ohio, fighting for workers’ health and safety is what motivates her every day. Read her full story: https://t.co/fNURJ8TXGw pic.twitter.com/9nV2ATGGCF— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) August 27, 2024Utility Workers:The Executive Board of @UWUA_Local_1_2 is ready for Labor Day!Every UWUA local received a limited quantity of these #ItsBetterInAUnion shirts so that across the country our union will be visible as we celebrate the labor movement. pic.twitter.com/w1JY5TjHvq— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) August 28, 2024Writers Guild of America East:When writers decide to work together to organize a union at their workplace, they create the leverage and power they need to improve their working lives. You are the union. Reach out to us at organize@wgaeast.org to learn more and ask questions. #UnionStrong 💪— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) August 27, 2024 Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:04Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SMART-TD Announces Tentative Deal for Conductors with Amtrak 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. Last week, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division (SMART-TD) announced a tentative agreement for a seven-year contract with Amtrak that covers conductors and assistant conductors.Details of the agreement will go out to membership for a ratification vote over the next few weeks. Key economic highlights of the contract include substantial wage increases that are retroactive to July 2022, greater new hire training per diem, more conductor certification pay and improved training pay. SMART-TD also secured major wins relating to worker health and work-life balance, such as more paid parental leave, designating Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday, improvements to bereavement pay and expansion of overtime. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 08/28/2024 - 09:56Continue reading→