Not One More: 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 Association:
Today we shine a spotlight on theaters who are using the Independent Theatre Contract (ITC) for the first time. Thanks for stepping up your support for Equity members! Explore more #EquityWorks tales in The Organizing Voice. Check out the member portal for details. https://bit.ly/4gLA9Zb
— Actors’ Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) September 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM
AFSCME:
Congratulations to Adalberto Díaz, a forensic investigator in Puerto Rico and member of @SPUPR, who is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. https://t.co/25m81uNUOs
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 30, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
Congress needs to finish the job and fund air traffic control modernization. Today, @ALPAPresident joined @SecDuffy and other aviation industry leaders to call on Congress to fully fund the @USDOT‘s plan. pic.twitter.com/zrDIE4sN7N
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) September 28, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
⚠️ Every day, bad actors use social media platforms to scam people. What’s worse, tech corporations often profit from these crimes.
We’re working to stop it. Join us TODAY for the National Day of Action and learn how you can be part of the fight to stop online scams.
🔗 below. pic.twitter.com/VolrBfFcmm
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 30, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
It’s time for Regina Transit to keep their promises to beef up safety for the sake of our Local 588 members and riders. #NotOneMore #canlab https://t.co/WvUCy4jbzD
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 28, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
Thousands of AFM musicians orchestrate, prepare, and perform the musical scores for film, television, and streaming projects. It is time for our government to allow us to compete for jobs in a global industry. A federal tax incentive is necessary to keep jobs in the United…
— AFM (@The_AFM) September 24, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
Healthcare is an affordability issue. When rural hospitals close, families travel farther, miss more work and spend more to get care. Working people are already stretched thin. We should make healthcare more affordable and accessible—not harder to reach. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202…
American Postal Workers Union:
The Postal Board of Governors has the power to stop harmful measures like the executive order on Vote-by-Mail. Write a letter urging them to permanently end this unlawful and unprincipled attack on democracy at: https://t.co/Ls1S06AayL pic.twitter.com/lBaRqVqB8B
— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) September 29, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Your directly elected Union Officers from 15 AFA Local Executive Councils came to AFA Headquarters this week for our Secretary-Treasurer Conference. At this week’s Conference, participants continued honing the skills necessary for good financial stewardship of our union. pic.twitter.com/TlXlv724tw
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 26, 2026
Boilermakers:
How did L-363 BM/ST Josh Raterman join the Boilermakers? pic.twitter.com/NnFv8nkTDa
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 29, 2026
Bricklayers:
We are incredibly proud of our @bac1mvd members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill while restoring the historic dome and facades of the @visitthecapitol.https://t.co/LaZLyPIQ8H#WorksiteWednesday #BuildingTomorrowTogether pic.twitter.com/9wHDv6p7K8
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 30, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Today, 268 dedicated video game workers lost their livelihoods as XBOX continues to put profits ahead of the workers who are the heart and soul of the platform’s games. CWA does not expect today’s layoffs to impact union-represented workers.
— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 22, 2026
Electrical Workers:
“#IBEW Local 5 has worked for generations in the powerhouses of Indiana County. Homer City Generation provides our members with decades worth of work, all while modernizing America’s grid infrastructure.” – Ben Steinmeyer, Local 5 https://t.co/xRRrc1QIF0
— IBEW (@IBEW) September 30, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🔥📰 September brought moments of remembrance and hard-fought victories at the bargaining table.
Catch up on the stories from across our union in the IAFF newsroom ⬇️https://t.co/wwEofeUgIj
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) September 30, 2026
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Catch @UnionSportsmen new Solid Ground episode featuring IVP Brain Cavey, along with his cousin Jamey & father Bernie, as they share a 30-year tradition of fishing for one of the East Coast’s most sought-after game fish, cobia.
▶️ Watch now: https://t.co/eIaWwyqMtl
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) September 30, 2026
IAM Union:
🎙️ NEW on Shift Change: IAM International President @IAMBrianBryant talks with longtime union member @TroyJackson207 about his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine – and taking on corporate greed to put working people first.
🎧 https://t.co/XEkqAozI26 pic.twitter.com/QiW1HDwxga
— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) September 30, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
#PartnersInProgress: SMART locals and SMACNA members partner on more than just sheet metal work itself. In CT, SMACNA Southeastern New York and Local 38 collaborated to ensure workers performing off-site fabrication work get the prevailing wage they deserve on public projects. pic.twitter.com/3oS1q1eOGP
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) September 30, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Participates in Federal Workforce Union Coalition Lobby Day on Capitol Hillhttps://t.co/4gfJdewVpE
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) September 26, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
This will be the latest in a series of I.U.P.A. Benefits Zoom calls that last a quick half hour that you can access from anywhere in the country to learn more about the amazing benefits available to you as an I.U.P.A. Member. https://t.co/FW91hk3KYV pic.twitter.com/KgLazWlUBZ
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) September 30, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
¡OJO, WISCONSIN!🦡 🗳️
✔️Register to Vote/Check Your Voter Registration: https://t.co/44Q3zGERBc
🪪Find out what type of ID you need to vote: https://t.co/cPKJ3ASdFj
🗳️Support our comunidad and become a Pollworker: https://t.co/latRY40WKR
✊🏽
LCLAA#NuestraVozNuestroVoto pic.twitter.com/DFfXDzKFT2— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 29, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
The 2026 Postseason Snapshot 📸⤵️ pic.twitter.com/iPn61en5Dz
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) September 29, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
Hawaii PMC Supports Local Pathways to Maritime Careershttps://t.co/FBYLA2MIxH
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) September 29, 2026
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
We may never meet the passengers we protect, but we know our work matters to every traveler, crew, family, and community connected by aviation.
We’ll continue working behind the scenes so that every person reaches their destination safely without a second thought. pic.twitter.com/i2TWzYzusB
— NATCA (@NATCA) September 29, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
For sixty years, Lansing, MI Branch 122 gold card member Jack Grossman’s work delivering mail has been guided by his dedication to serving his community and supporting his fellow letter carriers. Congratulations on this well-earned honor, Brother Grossman!https://t.co/rQUuJCusbc
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 30, 2026
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
A federal judge has restricted warrantless immigration arrests across Southern California.
This is an important victory, but the fight is not over. On September 24, the court will consider protections against suspicionless and discriminatory immigration stops.📢 PACK THE COURT… pic.twitter.com/Gqz3BcN6Z9
— NDLON (@NDLON) September 22, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Behind every big success is often a quiet story of care.
The meals cooked.
The kids cared for.
The laundry folded.
The elders looked after.
The village that made it possible to keep going.Care may happen behind the scenes, but it’s what makes everything possible. pic.twitter.com/RgWkArOZHt
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 25, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
ALL SET FOR THE 2026-27 NHL SEASON 🎬 pic.twitter.com/ZwX7g2z59o
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) September 29, 2026
National Nurses United:
Nurses were thrilled to have our longtime ally @SenSanders join us this morning to talk about our broken health care system and our fight for something better: #MedicareForAll! pic.twitter.com/7XZzyQOtC9
— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) September 30, 2026
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
Today 4 PM to 11 PM: members of the media are invited to visit the NYTWA office as we hold a daylong info session on our new driver insurance cooperative.
Our insurance cooperative is part of the 12-point driver power health and wellness agenda that NYTWA released yesterday and…
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) September 29, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Week 2 #CommunityMVP @44Ytw sharing the love with Week 3 winner @ShedeurSanders 🌟
There’s still time to contribute to Travon’s foundation as it continues to empower youth to reach their full potential.
Donate here: https://t.co/9dFrwWUxg6 pic.twitter.com/EGbkirmEKT
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 29, 2026
North America’s Building Trades Unions:
. @LIUNA‘s Chelsea Fenton is showing what a career in the union trades can look like: good wages, strong benefits and a path to build a future.
Read her story in PEOPLE👇https://t.co/472nOE3X7o
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 30, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
“All of the wallcovering manufacturers and distributors need quality, trained installers. The more they know how to connect with a union-trained installer, the better for everybody. It’s the future.”
Check out our recap of TecTrac, the annual wallcovering event that connects the… pic.twitter.com/j7o4XjE7IR
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 30, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
September was a month of pride and power! We’re heading into October ready to organize even more shops. Let’s keep this momentum going! 💥 #UnionPride #Organizing #Onward pic.twitter.com/fTEcQndgJa
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 30, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Women in the construction industry face challenges finding PPE that fits properly. Poorly fitted PPE is ineffective and can lead to injuries. For examples of commercially-available PPE for women, visit: https://t.co/vf0h95a8aw #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/wZehrPHYpp
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 28, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
Happy International Podcast Day!
SAG-AFTRA is proud to power and protect podcast artists. Any podcast can be a SAG-AFTRA Podcast, get in touch at podcastcontracts@sagaftra.org. #InternationalPodcastDay🎙️ The Pete Davidson Show
🎙️ I Think You’re Overthinking It pic.twitter.com/j0wIBqN3k5— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 30, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
WATCH @SEIUPres express how attacks on immigrant workers will make our nation’s care crisis even worse! 3 in 10 home care workers are immigrants. This is a moment for action. We’re calling on Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for longtime residents like our TPS union… pic.twitter.com/5ICW3rhe7T
— SEIU (@SEIU) September 29, 2026
Solidarity Center:
Workers having a seat at the table is our cup of tea 🍵
The Sudanese Tea Sellers Union just partnered with the Governor of Khartoum to provide tea sellers with 3,500 kiosks to work in, free of taxes and fees, giving these women workers a safer, more secure way to earn a living. pic.twitter.com/zoitwH7lmI
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 29, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
McClatchy laid off 90+ talented journalists and media workers this month.
Workers are all in to continue producing high-quality journalism for their communities.
Write a letter to McClatchy asking what their priorities are: https://t.co/Sxqdvr9baJ pic.twitter.com/gKQhDbNxPx
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 28, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The @IATSE_DEI Committee stands in solidarity with our Canadian kin on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, & communities while remembering the children who never returned home.
Full statement: https://t.co/kfbjb5OpSc
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 30, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
It’s official! TWU International and Local 1 secured a new 6-year contract for Akron bus workers with a 21% compounded wage increase, big back-pay checks and a signing bonus. The bosses demanded zeros but the TWU fought back and prevailed. Congratulations Local 1 members for… pic.twitter.com/C6seOEle1x
— TWU (@transportworker) September 29, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
🚨 Amid record profits, CSX railroad plans to cut or furlough 1,000 workers.
These staffing reductions will lead to fewer in-person track inspections, maintenance backlogs & unnecessary safety risks for workers, the public & the communities served by CSX. https://t.co/4DQjild9AS pic.twitter.com/U4JDW23LjY
— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 29, 2026
UAW:
“Unionized staff at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York plan to begin a strike on October 5 if a fair contract agreement cannot be reached with the museum’s leadership.”https://t.co/OtPp7aKRrS
— UAW (@UAW) September 30, 2026
UNITE HERE:
ON STRIKE since September 04, @EncoreResortBH. Don’t cross the picket line. The workers who deliver Encore’s five-star service are on strike for a fair contract. While we’re out, stay out. @unitehere26 pic.twitter.com/TiJQmzpdRb
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 28, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
Today we honor the children who did not return home, commemorate the survivors of residential schools, and recognize the lasting effects of this painful history on Indigenous communities in Canada. #NDTR pic.twitter.com/e7imx1i2yX
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) September 30, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
Over 2,000 members. 60 ShopRite locations. 1 STRONG CONTRACT!
Together, @ufcwlocal152 members won higher starting rates, annual wage increases to close compression gaps, fully protected health benefits, and expanded paid time off.
🔗 https://t.co/vp8oPfRs4W pic.twitter.com/PdA8KfKAjI
— UFCW (@UFCW) September 30, 2026
United Steelworkers:
Enemy of Labor 11: Charles Schwab
Schwab ran Bethlehem Steel and fought to keep workers from organizing. In 1910, thousands of workers struck over long hours, low wages and forced Sunday work. Schwab refused to negotiate, state police were brought in, & 1 worker was killed. pic.twitter.com/57ctFep30S
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) September 30, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
Join the WGAE Nonfiction Organizing Committee on Wednesday, September 30 to cowork, discuss industry updates, our organizing plan and what concrete steps you can take to help! RSVP: wgaea.st/NFOC-HH
— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) September 25, 2026 at 12:56 PM