Celebrating Labor Day: 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:
Four times a year, we gather online to remember those we’ve lost. Our Memorial Gatherings are held on Zoom and open both to Equity Members and our friends. Join us September 14 to read names, share stories and hold space for the people we miss. https://bit.ly/3UGjXB4
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) September 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
AFSCME:
AFSCME and a coalition of unions sued the Trump administration to protect the merit-based civil service from new rules that would strip the federal workforce of important workplace protections. https://t.co/tHE2iD3VYs
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 8, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
Happy Labor Day to our partners in the sky, NATCA’s air traffic controllers, whose skill and dedication keep our skies safe every single day, and whose solidarity we’re proud to stand alongside. https://t.co/6qBAa0DkBc
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) September 7, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Happy Labor Day! Whether you’re retired or still working, a union member or an ally to our movement, the Alliance celebrates each and every worker today and all days. pic.twitter.com/QosJ7aciD8
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 7, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 8, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
American Federation of Teachers:
@rweingarten.bsky.social: As we honor all who died on 9/11, it feels like a week where we should engage in problem solving to build a better life for all. The AFT, @uft.org & @microsoft.com created this plan to ensure students are safe & educators & parents are in the driver’s seat.
American Postal Workers Union:
Last night, we held our Open Mic: Ask Us Anything Livestream. Did you miss it? Watch it here: https://t.co/dipPSHtFhF
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) September 9, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Our official AFA 25 Year September 11th Remembrance Events began today in Washington, D.C.
The AFA Honor Guard visited the Pentagon Memorial to honor American Flight 77. Shortly after, the Honor Guard traveled to the United States Capitol to remember our heroes of Flight 93. pic.twitter.com/ukQvKeeARJ
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 9, 2026
Boilermakers:
City & State Pennsylvania named L-154 Business Agent Shawn Steffee in their 2026 Who’s Who in Labor list. Read more at: https://t.co/ldLwYRMj5p pic.twitter.com/GORf3qbhd8
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 8, 2026
Bricklayers:
Celebrate Labor Day in #solidarity with other union brothers and sisters.
Find an event near you: https://t.co/XKeCGpwN73#LaborDay2026 #LaborDay #1u #BetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/IJPairIRbZ
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 4, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Breaking! CWA members at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to ratify historic first union contracts, securing an unprecedented victory for the video game industry.https://t.co/hewK3MLwhm
— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 9, 2026
Electrical Workers:
These days San Diego – home to the 41st #IBEW International Convention – is a union town. But it didn’t used to be. Here’s how the #IBEW help transform America’s finest city. https://t.co/nMGTC55hBx
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 9, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🔥NEW MEMBERS IN TEXAS!
Congrats to the 13 new members who joined Cy-Fair, TX Local 5248 in #Texas.
Welcome to the IAFF!
#UnionStrong #OrganizeTheSouth pic.twitter.com/DaXSIKhEBN— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) September 8, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
From the sidelines to the stands — our members help make game day possible. 🏈
Work on a stadium? Share your favorite projects 👇#InsulatorsUnion #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/qY09F9pzNL
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 9, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
Happy Labor Day from SMART! Watch General President Coleman’s message to members: https://t.co/mobUUuuivP
“SMART members are the people who keep North America running. But today is not just about our jobs. It’s also about our history.”
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) September 7, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
As we celebrate Labour Day this year, honor working families everywhere, and remember that ‘all work has dignity’, let’s also take pride that the IFPTE family is only getting stronger every day, and with every fight.https://t.co/yvdgTRfkSg
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 4, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
Prince William County Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #5010 Members participated in events for Traffic Safety Awareness Month during August. https://t.co/RrtTbfliAu pic.twitter.com/pOQmDUP6Ff
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) September 9, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
📷 When we come together, somos más fuertes!@AFTunion ,the Florida Education Association, Central Florida Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Chapter members, and community leaders participated in an important roundtable discussion in Orlando, pic.twitter.com/LsIlyynNTv
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 1, 2026
Laborers:
LABOR DAY, then and now. Different generation. Same fight. Same SOLIDARITY. Same UNION power. #TBT #solidarity #union #laborday #laborhistory pic.twitter.com/qsLzwIGlZZ
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 3, 2026
Machinists:
The IAM Union firmly opposes restrictions on Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S.
We stand with our Bombardier members and the thousands of workers whose livelihoods depend on the North American aerospace supply chain.
Read more: https://t.co/wBtUw9s3Ok
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) September 8, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Leaving it better for the next generation. 🤝https://t.co/FHsPXYJFrs pic.twitter.com/IXCWR231IJ
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) September 7, 2026
Major League Soccer Players Association:
NEWS: MLS Players Elect Two New Members to MLSPA Executive Board:
The MLSPA is proud to announce the players have voted to elect Eduard Atuesta and Jack Maher. Together they join the seven returning members to make up the PA’s nine-member Executive Board the decision and… pic.twitter.com/p55RDJ7Ei6
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) September 1, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) September 7, 2026
Musical Artists:
Highlights from AGMA’s FIRST Agreement with Ballet Austin: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f…
— American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (@weareagma.bsky.social) August 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA wishes you a happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication of our members who keep our country moving and recognize the strength that comes from our solidarity and unity. Happy Labor Day from our Union family! https://t.co/BDIcJOZpOf pic.twitter.com/ZWyp1iRvn9
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 7, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
NOW AVAILABLE ON NALCU: Learn more about Article 7 and Article 17. Log into the Members Only portal on https://t.co/aFmF6US7XU to check it out. pic.twitter.com/heGevdAomx
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 9, 2026
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
25 years is not temporary. 25 years is my entire life.
Yesterday, youth stood in Washington, D.C. to fight for their parents, their families, and their home.
Our families. Our home. Our lives.#25YearsIsNotTemporary #OurFamiliesOurHomeOurLives #ElSalvadorTPS #ProtectTPS pic.twitter.com/1KXwZxJHTW
— NDLON (@NDLON) September 4, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
It’s time for us to give back to the house cleaners like Donna, whose work makes everyone’s lives more breathable.
Donna deserves to breathe too. As do so many caregivers, house cleaners, & nannies. It’s time they get that respect in the form of pay, protections and rights. https://t.co/L7mRIQDxER
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 3, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Today, we celebrate the power of collective action and achievements of the labour movement by honouring all workers across Canada and the United States whose workplace rights deserve to be fought for and protected. Happy #LabourDay #LaborDay pic.twitter.com/bDRTOAMjfx
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) September 7, 2026
National Nurses United:
#LaborDay is a reminder of what happens when workers organize! Join a union and build power. Link in bio. https://t.co/AMowqfwbrl pic.twitter.com/KvEBtPCcsQ
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) September 7, 2026
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Almost 200K New Yorkers work as TLC drivers, with their economic destinies controlled by billionaire corporations. 12+ years ago, our organizing led to the formation of the Driver Protection Unit, but it was always under-resourced and never a priority. The same TLC prosecutors… https://t.co/DwAkLcDmKA
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) September 8, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Labor Day is a reminder of the power of workers standing together.
Since 1956, NFL players have used their collective voice as a union to advocate for better working conditions, protect their rights and advance their interests on and off the field.
Today, we celebrate our… pic.twitter.com/Vm808OF18Y
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 7, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
This Labor Day, we honor the millions of working people whose skill, sacrifice, and determination have built the communities and economy upon which we all depend.https://t.co/ImXsINLbko pic.twitter.com/V2vJgnAggC
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 7, 2026
Operating Engineers:
🎧IUOE Canadian Reg. Dir. Patrick Campbell and IUOE Trustee and L. 955 Bus. Manager Christopher Flett along with Exec. VP of the Canadian Labour Congress discuss labor, infrastructure and Canada’s economy on Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen.
Listen now ➡️https://t.co/b30rMZcpwW pic.twitter.com/g4mtWFX5xw— International Union of Operating Engineers (@iuoe_union) September 9, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
Local 364, District Council 5 members are hard at work in Bellevue! Shout out to all of our drywall finishers, who are the backbone of every project. pic.twitter.com/iPfOW7pBLM
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 9, 2026
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Traveling Labor Day? Staying close to home? Remember weekends brought to you by organized labor! PASS grateful to, proud of our members @FAANews on the job keeping skies safe. Thousands of dedicated public servants also working for American public this holiday. #publicservice #1u pic.twitter.com/G83iFfRme6
— PASS (@PASSNational) September 5, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Your health is your wealth. Having a union means having someone to back you up when conditions aren’t safe. Don’t go it alone. 🏥 #HealthAndSafety #UnionAdvantage #WorkerProtection pic.twitter.com/5XWk0I26Q6
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 9, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Eberhard SW, signatory contractor w/Local 162, Las Vegas, was awarded Safety Champion by Tecta America. The company claims 100,000 working hours + zero recordable incidents.
Backed by skilled union crews, Eberhard continues to show that safety + craftsmanship go hand in hand. pic.twitter.com/mgzOCWvIq6— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 8, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
More AI protections. Enhanced scale compensation. A path to one pension. Learn more about the ratified TV/Theatrical/Streaming deal in SAG-AFTRA magazine: https://t.co/kZLZQ0ZaXE. pic.twitter.com/L4xBvlDHhY
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 8, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
When we see headlines like THIS, it’s no wonder working people are demanding their unions! 6.5 million workers were represented by unions last year, the highest level recorded in 16 years, accounting for 11.2% of all wage and salary workers in America.
In addition, the…
— SEIU (@SEIU) September 9, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Every worker deserves the right to make their voice heard—without fear of retaliation. See what workers are up against in the @ituc‘s 2026 Global Rights Index here ➡️ https://t.co/qxKH73085C pic.twitter.com/JOT9ChtI0l
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 4, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
@OxfordUCU workers in the UK are striking after Oxford University Press announced plans to move nearly 50 roles to India.
Sign the petition to tell @UniofOxford to reinstate the workers and stop the offshoring 👇 pic.twitter.com/vZJByjRlx8
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 9, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Thank you to all the kin who came out yesterday for the NYC Labor Day rally and march! The amazing turnout reflects the solidarity that built our union and continues to power it.
Special recognition to Dan Mahoney, former IATSE Assistant Department Director of Motion Picture and… pic.twitter.com/OmFFJbQVOt
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 9, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
TWU Local 171 in Ann Arbor won significant raises in a new 4 year contract for @CatchTheRide workers, with a 14.5 pay increase over the length of the contract and a $3.5k signing bonus. “Local 171 fought hard against attempts from management to erode longstanding benefits while… pic.twitter.com/kXwSvHxYsf
— TWU (@transportworker) September 8, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
We stand in solidarity with our union siblings from the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, some of whom were notified of impending layoffs by CSX just days before a holiday honoring workers’ rights & dignity. Staffing means safety, & cutting corners puts communities in danger. pic.twitter.com/5TwT7wVWjx
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 9, 2026
UAW:
A new report from @LaborLabUS reveals that the compliance gap between unions and the employers and consultants hired to bust union drives is not just persisting, it is widening.
📰 https://t.co/hfZ9DsSBxE pic.twitter.com/UHN4uZqGRI
— UAW (@UAW) September 9, 2026
Union Veterans Council:
Labor Day belongs to the working people who build and defend this country.✊
Talk is cheap—union contracts deliver.
Have a safe and strong Labor Day weekend! #UnionVeterans #UnionStrong #LaborDay @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/egHSuSQSQl
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) September 5, 2026
UNITE HERE:
Today, we honor the legacy of the labor movement and the struggles of those who came before us. While there is still so much to fight we for, we have so much to celebrate and look forward to the victories to come! pic.twitter.com/gpqYAfnh6n
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 7, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
UA Local 118 members are helping build a new natural gas-fired generating station designed to provide reliable power when renewable energy resources are unavailable.
The facility will generate approximately 128 megawatts of electricity while supporting union jobs. 💪 pic.twitter.com/ja1dAk0h9i
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) September 9, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Chemotherapy nurses at Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center have voted to join L1625!
Not only is this the first unit at the clinic to organize, but they did so even when faced with an employer who tried to pad the voter list to throw off the results! https://t.co/G6a6iT6joy pic.twitter.com/XTlFglZDAP
— UFCW (@UFCW) September 8, 2026
United Steelworkers:
With a 24/7 news cycle, some of the most important headlines can slip through the cracks. In this series, we’re highlighting the news workers need to know.
Today, we are covering the ongoing threat to Social Security. Swipe through to learn more. pic.twitter.com/RQUQnktf2C
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) September 9, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
NYC is a union town! Proud to raise our voices at yesterday’s @nyclabor.bsky.social Labor Day rally alongside thousands of fellow NYC labor movement members and allies.
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) September 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM