Get Organized and Fight Back: 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:
Read the Spring edition of The Organizing Voice, a quarterly newsletter focused on all things organizing, in the member portal today! Find updates on some ongoing campaigns as well as contract wins from around the country. https://t.co/4uDGJ2xFyM pic.twitter.com/nmjnyOWKl8
— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 13, 2025
AFGE:
🚨🚨MAJOR VICTORY ALERT🚨🚨
AFGE and allies have won a major victory in our case to stop the unlawful firing of huge numbers of federal employees.
And we aren’t done yet — not by a long shot. https://t.co/1uKKCiCevo
— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 10, 2025
AFSCME:
Congress is preparing to push people off Medicaid and SNAP. Get Organized and fight back. https://t.co/CdMoYg8L9i
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 14, 2025
Alliance for Retired Americans:
SHAME. House Republicans want to implement the largest Medicaid and food assistance cuts in history so they can give even more tax cuts to the wealthy. https://t.co/aGvYfNfJIk
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 13, 2025
Amalgamated Transit Union:
Another brutal attack on one of our members. We wish our Local 583-Calgary, AB, member a quick recovery. It’s long overdue for our transit agencies to better protect our members and our riders. #NotOneMore #canlab https://t.co/Tq5Zy5kENV
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 14, 2025
American Federation of Musicians:
Statement on the reported Firing of Register of Copyrights Perlmutter:
Shira Perlmutter has served the American people with unrivaled expertise for decades. Her unlawful firing will gravely harm the entire copyright community. She understood what we all know to be true: human… pic.twitter.com/ZLSiUfZ2Kf— AFM (@The_AFM) May 11, 2025
American Federation of Teachers:
WATCH & SHARE: In an interview with Alicia Menendez on MSNBC, @rweingarten and @vinguptamd discussed the importance of #Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in providing care for millions of Americans and providing funding for hospitals across the country. https://t.co/wvRWqbL3Z1
— AFT (@AFTunion) May 14, 2025
American Postal Workers Union:
☎️Call your House Representative at 844-402-1001 and urge them to vote ‘NO” on proposed cuts to postal and federal pensions! pic.twitter.com/bXiccgepUj
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) May 6, 2025
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
United Airlines management today announced new premium cabins while continuing to demand concessions from Flight Attendants in negotiations this week.
“Service doesn’t happen without us,” said @FlyingWithSara & @AFAUnitedMEC Pres. Ken Diaz. https://t.co/9KfxdbMy4h #ContractNow https://t.co/vjAvgHHIuH
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 13, 2025
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
ON STRIKE 🪧 24 members of BCTGM Local 3G (Battle Creek, Mich.) who make Knappen Baking Flour in Augusta, Mich.
Support them by sharing!#knappenmilling #knappenmillingstrike #ulpstrike #bctgmpower #onstrike pic.twitter.com/LKMTNh82iy
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) March 13, 2025
Boilermakers:
It is with deep sorrow that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers must inform members of the tragic death of Brother Steve E. Chambers, Local 667, of Cameron, West Virginia, after a jobsite incident. Read: https://t.co/M0BmmvmWSA
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 13, 2025
Bricklayers:
BAC Local 4 CA members Jesse Martinez, Yjuan Bocage and his son apprentice Yuan Jr. are working on the #SanDiego Airport!#WorksiteWednesday #BestHandsintheBusiness #skilledtrades #1u pic.twitter.com/6S19IAAtlx
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) May 14, 2025
Communications Workers of America:
CWA members are taking action across the country to ensure that public infrastructure dollars are spent on high-quality, fiber-first broadband networks built by trained, experienced union workers!https://t.co/QYoDPOIjIM
— CWA (@CWAUnion) May 10, 2025
Department for Professional Employees:
Congrats to @ActorsEquity members at Second City on their new five-year union contract that will raise wages by 40.5%! https://t.co/9N77EEwD5Q
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 13, 2025
Electrical Workers:
#IBEW sisters from across Illinois were out in full force for a tradeswomen lobby day, calling on elected officials to support policies that will bring more women into the trades. https://t.co/Jer0Dmy2IC
— IBEW (@IBEW) May 13, 2025
Fire Fighters:
🔥The #IAFF demands a federal antitrust investigation into fire truck manufacturers, saying industry consolidation has led to skyrocketing costs and years-long delays.
“It’s really a critical hazard in public safety.” – @iaffpresident
From @Reuters:https://t.co/8T2cwRbEpK
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) May 13, 2025
Heat and Frost Insulators:
FREE 24/7 mental health & well-being benefits are available to every member & their family.
📲 For support, visit our website or call/text 1-800-456-6327 #InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth pic.twitter.com/C1qebiwnZR
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 9, 2025
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
“Due Process Is a Right, Not a Privilege You Get for Being Good”https://t.co/mtyxAmOTFF
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) May 13, 2025
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
Matt Biggs, President of the IFPTE, joined radio legend Ed Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of proposed federal workforce cuts and more. https://t.co/SlkWKeltHj
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) May 13, 2025
International Labor Communications Association:
We want YOU to submit to the 2025 Labor Media Awards!
Submit by May 30 and pay $60/entry, or submit by July 1 and pay $80/entry.
Learn more about the contest and submit here: https://t.co/9YGKIYAudh pic.twitter.com/0xnlDbGthw
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) May 5, 2025
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
🎉 Central Florida LCLAA showing up and standing strong! 💪🏽 Shoutout to members Art Franco and Maria Revelles for representing at the UAW Local 788 Rally. Solidarity with our union siblings fighting for justice and dignity on the job! ✊🏽 #LCLAA #UnionPower #UAW788 pic.twitter.com/IhnxDLVn9B
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 8, 2025
Laborers:
Poor, neglected #infrastructure costs us all—slower commutes, lost productivity, rising bills.
This #InfrastructureWeek, let’s rebuild it the right way with: UNION hands. #UNION pay. UNION power.
America deserves nothing less. #LIUNABuilds pic.twitter.com/pNqPv6Z8by
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 14, 2025
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Congratulations, Aaron Nola, on being named the next Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist!
During the @Phillies 2024 season, Nola donated $1,000 per strikeout to @TeamRWB, contributing a total of $197,000 for his 197 Ks. Nola has also helped raise $250,000 for ALS… pic.twitter.com/DcPAoZ6ABV
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) May 14, 2025
Major League Soccer Players Association:
As we step into may, the MLSPA recognizes #AAPIMonth and celebrates the significant contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to both soccer, the labor movement, and well beyond 💙 pic.twitter.com/0qxv97Ibcr
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) May 2, 2025
Maritime Trades Department:
AMP President Sees Great Promise for Maritime@AMPmaritime https://t.co/ReQjoVvrW1
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) May 9, 2025
Metal Trades Department:
Some creative ideas from IFPTE 777 President Colin Smalley—How Federal Workers Without a Union Can Still Act Like a Union https://t.co/PHfUjLOw3Y
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) May 8, 2025
Musical Artists:
🔥 650+ AGMA Artists at the Met signed this Statement of Intent, uniting for a fair contract with better pay, job security, and stability. This is solidarity. Together we will: https://t.co/KLsVhPS7iE pic.twitter.com/3e506BigcY
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 12, 2025
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
Our Convention photo album on Flickr is the best place to relive all the highlights of the week, from powerful moments on the Convention floor to the energy and camaraderie at evening events. https://t.co/FBuOh9h3Ho pic.twitter.com/iRfglDLJNr
— NATCA (@NATCA) May 12, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers:
Thank you for supporting our dedicated members and their hard work in this important annual effort to fight hunger in communities across the country! 📬 #StampOutHunger https://t.co/DKXU6TPmDC
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 13, 2025
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We stood vigil for 24 hours at the Capitol with @caringacrossgen, lifting up stories of caregivers, disabled people & families who rely on Medicaid. Thanks to every partner, caretaker, & congressperson like @RepSuhas that showed their support. pic.twitter.com/qFFR77HwP5
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 14, 2025
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell are just current linemates now raising future linemates 🐧🥹
📸: @penguins pic.twitter.com/Jx4CyewDCs
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) May 5, 2025
National Nurses United:
Nurses know exactly what would help solve our global nurse staffing crisis: #SafeStaffing with mandated nurse-to-patient ratio laws.
Read the full report from @GlobalNursesU: https://t.co/cWCQ5qbRFy pic.twitter.com/jhqdOVduiS
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 14, 2025
NFL Players Association:
Super Bowl champ ✅
Commencement speaker ✅Keep living the dream, A.J. https://t.co/V0MPKsvltE
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 10, 2025
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
When I-95 collapsed, @LIUNA was on the scene and on the job, rebuilding vital infrastructure used by millions in only 12 days.
Skilled labor keeps America moving.#InfrastructureWeekhttps://t.co/C7lLucBwZM
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 13, 2025
NWSL Players Association:
Please respect her privacy during this time. https://t.co/AYOjs1y9Oj
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) May 10, 2025
Painters and Allied Trades:
Taxpayer-funded projects should not support contractors who break the law and exploit workers. Yet at the Oak Grove development in Norwalk, CT, subcontractors with egregious labor violations are still being used by AP Construction
We’re calling on Norwalk Housing Authority to… pic.twitter.com/9zk4pDJglt
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) May 5, 2025
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
The PHPA is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of ECHL Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Utah Grizzlies, Kevin Bruder. Our thoughts are with Kevin’s friends and family, as well as the entire Utah hockey club and the larger ECHL family during this difficult time. https://t.co/WkLYsVa6xj
— PHPA (@thephpa) May 14, 2025
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
At every opportunity, @PASSprezdc Spero advocates for increased funding & staffing on behalf of the employees we represent at the FAA. These workers are critical to modernizing air traffic control system. #aviationsafety #publicservice #federalemployees #unionsolidarity https://t.co/OuCRzPTygL
— PASS (@PASSNational) May 13, 2025
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
With the New Jersey Democratic primary just around the corner, union members across the state are stepping up to make sure their voices are heard at the ballot box. Learn more about @RWDSU Local 108’s voter registration work: https://t.co/Uc2WGRJZUy pic.twitter.com/5WGHfBjyTm
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 13, 2025
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Become an effective safety leader! Foundations for Safety Leadership for Residential Construction (FSL4Res) teaches critical leadership skills to foremen, supervisors and other frontline leaders on jobsites in the residential sector. Visit https://t.co/ynYyi5AYKQ #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/X443zETWR8
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 14, 2025
SAG-AFTRA:
Congratulations to #SagAftraMember @clydekusatsu for receiving the L.A. Local’s Ralph Morgan Award! 🎉🏆 This honor recognizes a member’s dedication and contributions to their union. Thank you for everything you’ve done, Clyde! #SagAftraStrong pic.twitter.com/J718EQpMt3
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 14, 2025
Service Employees International Union:
We stand with @RepRashida: Kids shouldn’t have to live in fear of losing their parents.
Family separation is cruelty—plain and simple.
Trump’s immigration policies are breaking families and breaking hearts.
We’re fighting back. pic.twitter.com/HNG4Y37eVD
— SEIU (@SEIU) May 14, 2025
Solidarity Center:
Believe in fair pay, safe jobs & economic justice across borders? Join us➡️https://t.co/7BqDXeZ3dT
Workers in #Malaysia‘s electronics supply chain who make semiconductors, a part of nearly all electronics, are using collective bargaining to address & prevent hazards on the job pic.twitter.com/3DtO4v6kUY
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 13, 2025
The NewsGuild-CWA:
We love seeing this type of solidarity across Guild newsrooms. This is what being in a union is all about!✊
Good luck to the Post Tech Guild as tech workers receive ballots this week for their union election!@NYTGuildTech @wapotechguild https://t.co/y6fzzss7sP
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 8, 2025
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Statement on Three US Policy Developments Regarding Artificial Intelligence for Behind-the-Scenes Entertainment Workers:
1. Regarding the U.S. Copyright Office’s “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 3: Generative AI Training” Report:
“We commend the U.S. Copyright… pic.twitter.com/DSYYSlEtAo
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 14, 2025
Transport Workers Union:
TWU Local 106 and the NJ/NY State Conference lobbied lawmakers in Albany today on critical legislation re- bus lanes, pensions, and the protection of school bus drivers. pic.twitter.com/o4wmZPpqgo
— TWU (@transportworker) May 13, 2025
Transportation Trades Department:
During #InfrastructureWeek 2025, @TTDAFLCIO is proud to announce that @opcmiaintl became our 38th affiliated union! By placing & finishing concrete and applying plaster products, these workers have an essential role in building U.S. infrastructure, transportation projects & more. pic.twitter.com/IaA14EuoyU
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) May 14, 2025
UAW:
“Where We Stand.”
Book of resolutions adopted at the 26th UAW Constitutional Convention in Anaheim, CA, 1980. From the archives at the @ReutherLibrary. pic.twitter.com/cmlkMWBeBZ
— UAW (@UAW) May 14, 2025
Union Label and Service Trades Department:
For those of us who were paying attention, there was nothing quiet about it. Federal workers deserve better! https://t.co/asYGBPwgzh
— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 1, 2025
Union Veterans Council:
We attending a @theactionnet event: Unite for Veterans Rally, June 6, 2025 Washington DC. RSVP here: https://t.co/Lli0a3nnj6
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) May 7, 2025
UNITE HERE:
Right now, Congress is considering a budget package that would cut $1.5 trillion from essential programs like Medicaid. So many of our community members rely on Medicaid, and cutting it would tear healthcare away from millions.
Call your reps! 📞📞📞https://t.co/5EJpUavjga
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) May 14, 2025
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Don’t miss your chance to apply for this year’s UFCW Charity Foundation scholarship!
UFCW members or their immediate family are eligible.
Learn more: https://t.co/3eeNJxOMix pic.twitter.com/2PhmhxHDLw
— UFCW (@UFCW) May 12, 2025
United Steelworkers:
Now that you’ve secured your copy of A History of America in Ten Strikes, it’s time to read the introduction. The first virtual book club meeting is on May 20!
Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/piMwYP243R pic.twitter.com/6RYM5wPSZt
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) May 14, 2025
Writers Guild of America East:
Solidarity with our Vox Media Union members fighting for a fair contract. Vox mgmt has refused to even give meaningful counters to our proposals.
Stay tuned for ways to support as the 30-day countdown to contract expiration begins. ⏰ @voxmedia
Full statement from the unit: pic.twitter.com/pUPVVA4fSY
— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) May 14, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
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