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Thank A Union: In the States Roundup Thank A Union: In the States Roundup It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter). Alaska AFL-CIO:
The list goes on and on. #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/3G0nv8Vbrf — Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 12, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:Internet access is vital in today's world, and the Affordable Connectivity Program has helped millions get online. But it's running out of funding in TWO WEEKS. Call/email Congress to fund the ACP now to ensure access for all! #FundACP #InternetForAllhttps://t.co/CaIPbyl4Pw — Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) April 11, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Thanks to the Biden administration’s new site https://t.co/5hRHAtcpOO Californians have more options than ever to file their federal taxes for FREE! Free CA state return filing and free tax prep help is also available — check out our video for more info! pic.twitter.com/A4BCsxzPCe — California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 10, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:After 10 hours on strike, facilities workers at the University of New Haven won a new contract! #solidarity @217unitehere https://t.co/mPa9GlGOHf — Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 12, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:Gov. DeSantis works for the bosses, not for you. https://t.co/3QgZNQ18jB — Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 12, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:#sundayvibes https://t.co/uGKqDe3IEp — Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 14, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:A "commitment" to responsible supply chains + sustainability without signing onto the Accord is just lip-service when complacence is a matter of life + death. Tomorrow, 4/16, join @WorkersUnited to tell @LEVIS to #SignTheAccord.📍Levi's, 600 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago🕑 4PM pic.twitter.com/pHeCSo0bDA — Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 15, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:Here's our latest on our progress on the state budget, Buy American legislation & support for Federal & State workers during government shutdowns https://t.co/v4zwOValM0 — Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 12, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Shoutout to @GBLCBoston for holding an informative legislative breakfast this morning pic.twitter.com/MAGyybfRJt — Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 11, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters as the Holy Month of Ramadan comes to a close. pic.twitter.com/QcGNpdm2J2 — Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 10, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:We’re at the Capitol today rallying support of the #DebtFairness Act. This bill would end some of the worst practices that medical debt collectors use. #1u #mnleg pic.twitter.com/oxzgB7Ursp — Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 15, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:Orange cones ahead? Slow down and proceed with caution. Let’s protect our road workers and ensure everyone gets home safely. #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek #NWZAW pic.twitter.com/h8zaPWFnIq — Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 15, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:Today, the delegates of the Nevada State AFL-CIO convened at IBEW 357 union hall and voted to endorse the following candidates for the 2024 election cycle. pic.twitter.com/YB4F8wMxYC — Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 13, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:Union drip ❤️ https://t.co/B7pr5IZrPg — NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 11, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:"[W]e stand united with our @UAW family, and their families, like we do in our schools and communities every single day." @NCAE Op-Ed: In NC auto workers’ fight for better wages, public school teachers see themselves https://t.co/pvgJfq3Mym @cardinalandpine #StandUpDaimler #1u — NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 11, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:The @GOP talks about being pro American worker, but almost never has the votes to help us! https://t.co/equt3lkWEW — Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 15, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:Huge thanks to the @GoIUPAT @DOLJobCorps painters for your work on our exterior walls! pic.twitter.com/UXUVW1xgXh — Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 15, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:"It shows that our union and our congressmen are behind us 100 percent," Rob Jones, an operating technician 1 for U.S. Steel on the Mon Valley said.https://t.co/qWo3mZdaVv — PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 15, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:Happy 121st Birthday 🎂🎂 to our union siblings at @LIUNA ! Here's to another 121 years and 1 million members. #Solidarity #HappyBirthday #Union @GPBrentBooker @GSTMFSabitoni @LIUNA @LIUNALocal271 @LIUNANewEngland https://t.co/ntZuQe14Lt — Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 13, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:With flow motion now in effect on the Hill, the proceedings will begin to move even faster and with less restrictions.Learn more about what that means for the bills that we're still tracking in our latest legislative update ⬇ #TNLeg #1uhttps://t.co/jCzJC9pPz7 — Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) April 15, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:We stand in solidarity with United Steelworkers 13-227 and call on management to negotiate in good faith toward a fair contract. #1u https://t.co/KL4tf1Q2Dd — Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 15, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:The sound of solidarity is ringing across downtown Bellevue as striking @ibewlocal46 Limited Energy electricians and supporters rally for a fair contract. Solidarity forever with these brave workers! #1u pic.twitter.com/DH2A6inTQI — Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 15, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Worker power. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced last week that the number of union election petitions rose 35% during the first six months of fiscal year 2024 compared to the same period last year. pic.twitter.com/rgc2nytLtg — WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 15, 2024
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We Need Shared Governance Back: The Working People Weekly List We Need Shared Governance Back: The Working People Weekly List Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. New Rule Would Stop Civil Service from Turning into Spoils System: “‘One reason for the stability of our federal government is federal employees continue doing their jobs and serving the American public even as political administrations come and go,’ said AFGE President Everett Kelley after OPM formally published its new rule on April 8. ‘Turning positions that demand technical expertise into political appointments filled based on partisan loyalty would undermine this fundamental tenet of our government and lead to chaos and corruption. Such actions would undermine our democratic, nonpartisan government and take us back to the 19th century when civil servants were hired based on political loyalty rather than professional ability.’” Berea College Student Body, Administration Prepare for Vote on Potential Student Workers’ Labor Union: “Last month, student workers at Berea College announced their plans to organize a labor union—the first at any Work College in the country. Members of the United Student Workers of Berea are organizing for a number of reasons, including higher wages, negotiable job contracts and a formal grievance system. The group filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in mid-March to hold a unionization vote. More than 1,300 undergraduate students would be represented. If the vote passes, they will be able to start negotiations with the school’s administration. Maggie Neal is a junior at Berea College and union organizer.” UAOU Unites for Unionization Amid University’s Delays: “The United Academics of Ohio University, or UAOU, organized a solidarity event and discussion of the current state of unionizing at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. to show OU leadership that faculty are ready to vote for unionization. Around 50 faculty members attended the event, sporting red UAOU buttons and holding signs expressing their reasons for advocating for unionization. ‘I want a union at OU to stop admin bullying and to ensure a better learning environment,’ read one sign. Other signs featured on UAOU’s Instagram state reasons for unionization such as, ‘Our working conditions are student learning conditions’ and ‘We need shared governance back!’ The gathering highlighted unity among various union groups present, including the Association of People Supporting Employment First, or APSE, and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.” U.S. Senate Backs Repeal of NLRB 'Joint Employer' Rule, Teeing Up Biden Veto: “The U.S. Senate on Wednesday narrowly approved a proposal, which President Joe Biden has vowed to veto, to repeal a National Labor Relations Board rule that would treat companies as the employers of many of their contract and franchise workers and require them to bargain with those workers' unions. The Senate, which is controlled by Democrats, passed the resolution in a 50-48 vote.” Smith College Library Staff Unionizes: “On Tuesday, more than 40 Smith College library staffers did something that only 6% of private-sector workers in the United States can claim: joined a union. Locally, however, the workers who voted unanimously to join the Office and Professional Employees International Union are far from alone. So far, 2024 is already shaping up to be the biggest year in recent memory for union organizing in western Massachusetts. Federal data from the National Labor Relations Board show that at least 477 workers have unionized this year in the region—more than in any previous year since at least 2019. And it’s higher-ed workers who have driven that trend.” Partners Coffee Workers Holding Vote to Join UFCW: “Workers at Partners Coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will vote this week on whether to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500, nearly two years after workers first started organizing at the shop. If the 22 baristas, roasters, production workers and kitchen employees vote to unionize on Thursday, they’ll join a wave of young workers at other coffee shops like Starbucks and Blank Street Coffee that have unionized since the pandemic.” 8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers: “The Biden administration is raising pay, building power, and improving living standards for service workers across the economy—including fast-food cooks, call center workers, teachers, home care workers, and federal employees. The Biden administration has received ongoing attention for its actions to improve the lives of blue collar workers—from walking the picket line with striking autoworkers to ensuring that its signature investments in American industry create good jobs. Pundits and the press often point to actions to expand and raise standards in the construction and manufacturing sectors as central to the Biden administration’s economic agenda. Yet the administration has also taken numerous steps to boost the earnings and wealth of service sector workers, empower them to come together in unions, and hold accountable corporations that violate their rights.” Biden Promotes 'Care Economy' Spending in Speech to Care Workers: “President Joe Biden called for increased pay for care workers, and guaranteed paid leave for those who care for family members, in a speech Tuesday at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. Biden highlighted his administration's investments in what he called the care economy, before a group of caregivers that included representatives from the AFL-CIO, AARP and National Domestic Workers Alliance.” Biden Announces Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch: “President Biden on Monday announced a large-scale effort to help pay off federal student loans for tens of millions of American borrowers, seeking an election-year boost by returning to a 2020 campaign promise that was blocked by the Supreme Court last year. Biden’s new plan would reduce the amount that 25 million borrowers still owe on their undergraduate and graduate loans. It would wipe away the entire amount for more than 4 million Americans. Altogether, White House officials said, 10 million borrowers would see debt relief of $5,000 or more.” Rebuild the Key Bridge with Local Union Labor: “As the city of Baltimore and the wider region grapple with the aftermath of an unthinkable tragedy, we must mourn the six men who lost their lives in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month, and never forget how fragile life can be, especially on a job site—any job site. We also must recognize that we are at a crossroads. How we choose to rebuild will shape the physical landscape of our city and define our commitment to our workers, our communities and our children. We must seize this moment as an opportunity to rebuild responsibly, safely. We must rebuild with a highly trained local workforce that is paid prevailing wages. And we must rebuild around responsible union contractors who partner with minority-owned businesses.” The Rize Event Center Joins UNITE HERE Local 74: “The Rize Event Center, a new full-service catering and restaurant facility, has joined UNITE HERE Local 74....The restaurant is open two nights a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. ‘Our goal is to connect families, people and community at a price they can afford,’ said owner Betsey Mitchell. ‘We decided to open the restaurant two days a week to make ends meet, and it’s been a big hit.’ Mitchell, who’s owned restaurants with her mother in the past, said she was delighted to learn there was a union for hospitality workers in the St. Louis area. She’s a former teacher at St. Louis Public Schools and was a member of AFT Local 420, and her husband was a 25-year member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562.” Absent Radical Labor Law Reform the Nation Could Be In Trouble: “Unions and labor activists have been warning that unless labor law is updated corporations will take advantage of the current law and its loopholes to set back progress on countless issues important to Americans. Current labor law, for example, allows bosses to drag their feet for years, at times, in negotiations with workers. Bill Samuel says, that when it comes to a top issue such as comprehensive pro-worker labor law reform, you have to take the long view about accomplishing it. Make that the very long view, as in decades. Which is what Samuel has done as the AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director for almost 24 years. He’ll retire soon.” Autoworkers at Alabama’s Mercedes-Benz Plant File for a Union Election: “Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance, Alabama, will vote on whether to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). On Friday, the UAW filed for an election to represent all 5,200 of the plant’s hourly employees, after the union said a supermajority of workers at the company’s mammoth plant signed union cards in three months. Jeremy Kimbrell, a measurement machine operator at the plant, said as part of the UAW’s announcement: ‘At Mercedes, at Hyundai and at hundreds of other companies, Alabama workers have made billions of dollars for executives and shareholders, but we haven’t gotten our fair share. We’re going to turn things around with this vote. We’re going to end the Alabama discount.’” UVM Graduate Students Form a Union to Bargain for Better Pay and Benefits: “Last week, University of Vermont graduate students voted 373-9 to form a union in an election involving nearly two-thirds of the students in the bargaining unit. Among the top priorities for the students will be better pay and health care benefits, which currently don't cover vision or dental. ‘I'm personally excited not just about increased pay but the health benefits,’ said Neil Traft, a second-year doctoral student in the complex systems and data science program. ‘A huge thing for me is dental and vision. I need work done on my wisdom teeth. I wear glasses and contacts. It will affect me directly.’” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:34 — Apr 15
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Machinists Local 811 Gives Back to Houston Shelter Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Machinists Local 811 Gives Back to Houston Shelter Working people across the United States have stepped 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. Every year, the Machinists (IAM) Local 811 Women’s Committee does a community service event in Houston. This year, the committee chose the Mission of Yahweh, which is a sanctuary for homeless women and children. “We contacted the shelter to find out what their needs were,” said Local 811 Women’s Committee Chair Sarah Monderoy Garcia. “When we held our membership appreciation day, we asked every member to bring three items, and from there, we kept it going as long as we could.” They delivered hundreds of dollars worth of canned goods, baby food, diapers, wipes and women’s clothing. “My thanks go out to our membership, the Chair of the Community Services Committee, Roderick Lightfoot, and Women’s Committee member Evelita Iveritt,” Garcia said. “We’re always looking for a way to give back, and their efforts helped make this all come together, from collecting goods to delivering them. Without their assistance and contributions, this wouldn’t have been a successful outcome.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/15/2024 - 09:52 — Apr 15
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Arizona Labor Unions Host Successful Citizenship Fair, with More in the Works Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Arizona Labor Unions Host Successful Citizenship Fair, with More in the Works Working people across the United States have stepped 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. Arizona labor organizers, union members, immigration lawyers and their clients filled the Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Local 86 hall in Phoenix last month for the Arizona AFL-CIO’s inaugural citizenship fair. Nearly two dozen applicants worked closely with lawyers and union volunteers to fill out applications for naturalization, known as the N-400, to complete their last step to becoming a U.S. citizen. Once those forms were complete, attendees were directed to head straight to the post office to mail them off to avoid a higher filing fee. The Arizona AFL-CIO has been planning this free community fair for around three months, with more planned for the future, and every volunteer was a local union member. Organizers noted that, for a number of applicants, they were motivated to become naturalized citizens in order to finally have a say in the election process, which often decides where their tax dollars go. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:09 — Apr 12
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A Big Thumbs Up: What Working People Are Doing This Week A Big Thumbs Up: 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:
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for March 2024 on the member portal. https://t.co/PivaaaK22T pic.twitter.com/vauVYPWn4k — Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 9, 2024
AFGE:Low pay and chronic understaffing continues to pose a risk to federal correctional officers and inmates.https://t.co/JlIyHzCUky — AFGE (@AFGENational) April 11, 2024
AFSCME:AFSCME members give a big thumbs up to new student loan forgiveness measures from @POTUS. https://t.co/WcDc1D70ec — AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 10, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:The majority of Americans don't want Social Security cuts. So why are House Republicans trying to slash benefits and raise the retirement age anyway? https://t.co/mt075D2HXv — Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 10, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:Not Your Average Joe, the ATU Applauds President Biden for Fulfilling Promise to Protect Transit Workers from Brutal Attacks. #NotOneMore #ATUStrongerTogether #1u @POTUS @AFLCIO #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/ebmG4KQWGZ — ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 11, 2024
American Federation of Musicians:AFM is proud to announce the ratification of the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract. https://t.co/Ws4C6WPgja pic.twitter.com/045GABShRn — AFM (@The_AFM) April 2, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:Community schools are neighborhood hubs with wraparound services that provide everything from mental health services to food pantries, academic tutoring to prom dresses, and healthcare to after care. Learn more in our latest ads! #RealSolutions https://t.co/I49aZdhTHg — AFT (@AFTunion) April 8, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from July 8 through July 22, 2024, due to the 2024 APWU Biennial Convention: https://t.co/t4OHXdn7on — The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) April 11, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:GUM and LHR kicking off @AFAUnitedMEC's Systemwide Day of Action! Flight Attendants and allies will be picketing at 14 bases across the system demanding a fair contract! Let's Get Loud! #1u #WhateverItTakes #ContractNow pic.twitter.com/EcTIRtlWsi — AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 11, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:Workers @ Hearthside Food Solutions in London, Ky. have filed for a union election w/ BCTGM. They have been trying to unionize for over a decade & their friends in McComb, Oh. and Michigan City, Ind. hope to follow very soon. RT to show your support!#hfsworkersunited #unionyes pic.twitter.com/Sn4DtlaxKc — BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 10, 2024
Boilermakers:Beautiful day for Boilermakers Local 92 to open their new Carson, CA, union hall. 🎉 "This is going to not only jump-start our community, but it's going to jump-start opportunities for working families." - Dr. Jawane Hilton, Carson Mayor Pro Tem pic.twitter.com/aaGLpF9vth — Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 10, 2024
Bricklayers:Thank you @usedgov for visiting our @imiweb training center and support BAC registered #apprenticeships! #skilledtrades #buildingtrades #apprentices #apprenticeship #training #masonry #bricklaying #bricklayers #unionstrong #itsbetterinaunion https://t.co/V2Lc3clQ9Q — Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 10, 2024
Communications Workers of America:April 2024 will be the final fully-funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – which helps nearly 23 million households access high speed broadband - unless Congress saves the program.Take action now to tell Congress #DontDisconnectUS: https://t.co/GaB1j0R3xI — CWA (@CWAUnion) April 10, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:We are calling on Congress to fund the NEA and NEH each at $211 million in FY25, which gets us closer to a full funding level of $1 per capita. Contact your members of Congress and ask them to sign the NEA and NEH appropriations request letters today: https://t.co/2rjeqvMkdh — Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 11, 2024
Electrical Workers:Data center jobs have become mainstays for thousands of #IBEW members. In Maryland, Local 24 Business Manager Michael McHale is working hard to keep bringing as much of that work as possible into his state. https://t.co/cUtiiec32L — IBEW (@IBEW) April 10, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:Local 8 Cincinnati Brothers, along with fellow affiliated Cincinnati Building Trades members, served breakfast and talked to veterans at the Cincinnati VA Hospital. Thank you, Brothers, for representing our trade and giving back to your community. pic.twitter.com/aqtm7Wv6Su — Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 11, 2024
Jobs With Justice:Despite anti-worker politicians and policy, VW workers in Chattanooga are uniting to demand what they're owed. 🔥✊ Those who exploit Southern labor are on notice!! #StandUpVW #StandUpUAW https://t.co/GCxBoUNnZP — Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 11, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:Caregiving jobs often have low pay and few benefits – and that is not by chance. ”Women’s work” has often involved care work, disproportionately performed by women of color who lack access to #PaidLeave and #PaidSickDays @NPWF https://t.co/QsAfbjd8lb pic.twitter.com/UAVlt1mBQn — LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 11, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:See exclusive preview of the 2024 DC Labor FilmFest @AFISilver, featuring powerful movies that highlight the essence of labor. Tune in to today's Labor Heritage Power Hour at 1p on @wpfwdc! Join in celebration of UFW's @DoloresHuertaFD. @UFWupdates #SiSePuede @LaborHeritage1 pic.twitter.com/SqFUp8VvZY — Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) April 11, 2024
Laborers:Hate long commutes? So do we! #LIUNA members build and repair our roadways like the I-376 “Bathtub” corridor of Pittsburgh. #LIUNABuilds everyone gets to work safely and on time. pic.twitter.com/KRN3PlJTje — LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 11, 2024
Machinists:IAM Retirees and Membership Assistance Department Director James Little and Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans just presented a check to NOVA @VetAdvocacy's Diane Boyd Rauber to sponsor an attendee to their upcoming conference 👏 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/wCNH7S7XJJ — Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) April 9, 2024
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association:Happy Jesse Calhoon Day! April 4 is an M.E.B.A. holiday to celebrate the Union's modern patriarch. He racked up exceptional gains for the maritime industry and M.E.B.A. during his 22 years as National President that we continue to build upon today. pic.twitter.com/ihd79G8M6m — M.E.B.A. (@MEBAUNION) April 4, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Mark Clements and Administrator Brittanie Potter attended the Ohio Union Sportsmen's Alliance Banquet last month, hosted at the UA Local 189 hall in Columbus. Here they are with United Industrial Workers VP Monte Burgett and his members pic.twitter.com/nMgCm13GRE — Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) April 8, 2024
Metal Trades Department:Unions and labor activists have been warning that unless labor law is updated corporations will take advantage of the current law and its loopholes to set back progress on countless issues important to Americans. https://t.co/GnD6G5YAEP — Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 8, 2024
Mine Workers:Source: WVMetroNews“Those 58,000 plus soldiers on that wall, they died heroes and their families paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Roberts said.https://t.co/5vxsocoJa2 — United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 4, 2024
Musical Artists:AGMA ALERT: Miami City Ballet Management Launches Aggressive, Coordinated Union Busting Campaign - https://t.co/kQSyD8FZ3n pic.twitter.com/fftF3eyGGe — AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 9, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:The FAA is hosting three live workshops to answer questions about filling out the application, training, and life as an air traffic controller. Register at https://t.co/R8raRwk8tl. #BeATC pic.twitter.com/IXLyaYtGFz — NATCA (@NATCA) April 10, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:Letter Carriers are uniting together and spreading the word across the country: #EnoughIsEnough! A third city has been added to this month's round of rallies: Port St. Lucie, Florida on Sunday, April 28. Join us as we continue to demand action to #ProtectOurLetterCarriers! pic.twitter.com/HSKO0lku5M — Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 10, 2024
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:Happening now!Launching the "Respeto y futuro digno para los Adultos Mayores Macehualli” (Respect and a Dignified Future for Macehualli Mexican Seniors) study & campaign to extend Mexico’s Bienestar Pension and retirement benefits to immigrants working in the US.🧵 pic.twitter.com/jN1JocpiXH — NDLON (@NDLON) April 8, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:Care workers are @WhiteHouse to celebrate #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth! Follow along live and hear more about @POTUS's plan to fight for the care workers and the care we need. https://t.co/TeTodacWRp — Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 11, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:NFFE Applauds OPM Regulations Curtailing Future Schedule F Restorationhttps://t.co/e73e0h4vhf — NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 4, 2024
National Nurses United:Maine nurses have a clear message for @GovJanetMills: We need #SafeStaffing ratios! Your support is critical to get LD 1639, the Maine Quality Care Act, over the finish line. Will you stand with us for nurse and patient safety?https://t.co/wzjdUbS3Fv — NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 11, 2024
NWSL Players Association:Happy #NationalSiblingDay to the iconic duos, past & present of the NWSL! pic.twitter.com/sm5CnCyzJV — NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) April 10, 2024
NFL Players Association:We're raising the standard for helmet safety, introducing 5 new models that tested better than any helmet worn before.As part of our annual helmet lab testing with the @NFL, 12 new helmet models will be available to players in 2024, including 8 new position-specific helmets. pic.twitter.com/MIMYc28yjM — NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 9, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:Empowering the next generation of skilled workers across North America with apprenticeships! 🛠️ Join the #InfrastructureGeneration and build your future in the trades.https://t.co/wef7Up5sQT — The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 10, 2024
Office and Professional Employees:Library workers at Smith College just voted 26-0 to join @OPEIU153, joining student dining workers at the college who voted to unionize with OPEIU in February.Happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! #UnionStrong https://t.co/Bbk64w0R79 — OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) April 9, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:Workers who seek to affiliate with our union are often forced to attend 10+ captive audience meetings by their employer where they try to disuade them from unionizing.We're supporting SB3649 in Illinois so workers can be protected if they don't attend captive audience meetings. — IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 11, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:To expand the middle class, we need “fundamental labor law reforms to ensure workers’ rights to unionization & collective bargaining... Why does this matter? Workers in unions have higher wages & better benefits than similar workers who are not in unions.”https://t.co/V9UGgW3vp1 — OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 8, 2024
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:Thank you @RepCasar @JoaquinCastrotx & @RepCuellar for bringing attention to critical issue. PASS has been pushing FAA for adequate staffing. This is danger to American flying public. Employees we represent are dedicated but can't properly maintain radar w/o staff. @FAA_Mike https://t.co/lphzXvd7u5 — PASS (@PASSNational) April 10, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Happy #NationalPetDay from this @reiunion dog who supported @reiunionchicago workers on their ULP strike picket line back in February!Show us your union pets! pic.twitter.com/4MReYTkjG5 — RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 11, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:Order your stickers and hazard alert cards now!#SafetyStandDown https://t.co/776zGvkRGp — Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 11, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:Being a #SagAftraMember is a family affair! 🌟 Happy #NationalSiblingsDay. Who are some of your favorite SAG-AFTRA sibs? 👇 pic.twitter.com/P3eDKOVNy7 — SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 11, 2024
Solidarity Center:Through collective bargaining, #Morocco women agricultural workers have won the chance to perform tasks once reserved for men, leading to more protection from layoffs and better retirement benefits, says Saida Bentahar of the Democratic Labor Confederation. #CSW68 #WorkerRights pic.twitter.com/IjfEatbz7j — Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 10, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:Yesterday's eclipse strike showed the power union journalists hold when they withhold their labor.But we're not done yet. While @AustinNewsGuild returns to work today, @rocnewsguild, @lbmguild, & @pghguild remain on strike.Support striking journos ⬇️https://t.co/8aN7c3lVjE pic.twitter.com/RQrWDlrPkL — NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 9, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:On 4/7, Locals 52 and @USA829IATSE Young Workers held their annual Solidarity Social Mixer at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Brooklyn. Congratulations to the USA 829 Young Workers on winning the tournament and becoming the 2024 Shuffleboard Champions. pic.twitter.com/QUAYAYYyBK — IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 10, 2024
Transport Workers Union:"The Biden Administration rightly rejected efforts by transit executives to sideline workers when drafting mandatory safety plans. Workers know the hazards of their work better than anyone." @TwuSamuelsen https://t.co/QDeOUFbWo1 pic.twitter.com/qA6G07Di8h — TWU (@transportworker) April 10, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:Proud to See Mike Efaw of @BRS_LaborUnion share his story at the #CareCantWait rally with @POTUS! Mike’s wife, who helps manage his MS, is one of many women who make up the care industry. Let’s strengthen the care economy with #PaidLeave and affordable healthcare for all. pic.twitter.com/9qEUh9Z3Xl — TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 11, 2024
UAW:NEW VIDEO: 🎥 "We're ready to stand together for as long as it takes." Workers at Daimler Trucks in GA, TN, and NC are holding practice pickets and preparing to stand up for a record contract. TICK TOCK... ⏰#StandUpDaimler pic.twitter.com/mDBEDgiJ3k — UAW (@UAW) April 10, 2024
UNITE HERE:“I’m really proud of all of my co-workers that were able to come out and help send the message home to our bosses that we deserve this contract" - Jordan Hill, a Flagship prep cook at Meta San Franciscohttps://t.co/SnxrsjBoww — UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 10, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:Happy #NationalPetDayPets are a part of your family, so why wouldn't they be a part of our UNION family? Join in on the fun, and share your photos using #UFCWPets! pic.twitter.com/Hfyx8B8RyW — UFCW (@UFCW) April 11, 2024
United Steelworkers:🚨 Steelworkers! We are 9 days away from the 2024 Rapid Response, Legislative & Policy Conference registration deadline on April 19! We are nearing capacity for our room block, so if you haven’t booked yet, please do ASAP!Find out more at https://t.co/70FgjxG9pC. #USWRR24 pic.twitter.com/ka0WY8qQ6N — United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) April 10, 2024
Utility Workers:✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾 Members of UWUA Local 416 won a hard-fought contract battle at West View Water Authority that included a 17.5% pay increase over the duration of the agreement. Read more details in the latest issue of The Utility Worker magazine: https://t.co/6sIo58gSVp pic.twitter.com/EYAsIXLM30 — UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 11, 2024
Working America:Talking to voters is at the core of our work. Hear from Carolyn in Georgia about her thoughts on housing accessibility in the state. What are your thoughts on the state of housing in our community?#WorkingAmerica #FrontPorchVoices pic.twitter.com/1wNmy6kHOu — Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 9, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:iHeart management has continued to disrespect the @iheartpodunion members holding strong for the union protections they deserve. Seems like a great time to remind management we're not backing down - join us in sending letters of solidarity! https://t.co/0oECulfA7j https://t.co/vDYz5Cta8C — Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) April 10, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 14:05 — Apr 11
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