Happy 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:

We’ve released a new set of public resources for producers including info on testing for COVID-19 and a preproduction safety worksheet. We are updating regularly as new info becomes available and encourage producers to explore, share and use these tools. https://t.co/GfhhKsNXLi pic.twitter.com/6RUiVgjhlt

— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 8, 2020

AFSCME:

Thank you @SenWarren for speaking with AFSCME member and leader Miren Algorri. We cannot thank essential workers with pink slips. https://t.co/XhNoMcOVYz

— AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 9, 2020

Air Line Pilots Association:

During this pandemic, the irreplaceable value of #union representation has never been more apparent for workers. –@ALPAPresident Capt. Joe DePete #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/8vMLKTanUb

— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) September 9, 2020

Alliance for Retired Americans:

We need to #SaveUSPS because millions of seniors rely on the Post Office for delivery of essential goods like Social Security checks and medicine. pic.twitter.com/wscCpsWY8q

— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) September 9, 2020

Amalgamated Transit Union:

Int. President John Costa joined with ATU Canada, New Brunswick Locals 1182-Saint John and 1290-Moncton, elected officials and transit allies for a virtual zoom rally on the importance of public transit funding during the pandemic and in the future. #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/QDgwlWoibN

— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 9, 2020

American Federation of Musicians:

If your management won’t commit to paying you and wrings its hands at the challenges of this season, point them to FWSO, or any number of other institution working to keep music playing in their communities—and paychecks coming to musicians. #Unionmusic https://t.co/59O107OuyY

— AFM (@The_AFM) September 8, 2020

American Federation of Teachers:

As AFT President @rweingarten wrote in her latest post: This is a #LaborDay like no other. Read more: https://t.co/E2t8vc5fg1 #IamAFT #1u pic.twitter.com/6yVt22Mg98

— AFT (@AFTunion) September 7, 2020

American Postal Workers Union:

Patients who rely on the U.S. Postal Service for their prescription drugs may have experienced “significant” delays in their deliveries… (1/2)#SaveUSPS https://t.co/W0vo8eeOdr

— APWU National (@APWUnational) September 9, 2020

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:

8% of the @USPS workforce is AAPI. 40% are women.

These are GOOD UNION jobs!

For these workers – a USPS job has meant a steady income with adequate benefits to provide support to their families and communities.

Take Action to #SaveUSPS today –>https://t.co/dr2qPLWP5k pic.twitter.com/rjQqXJLggx

— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) September 9, 2020

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:

.@AFAUnitedMEC is here loud and proud. Extend the Payroll Support Program and save the jobs of Flight Attendants and aviation workers! #ExtendPSP #ReliefNow pic.twitter.com/eo3m4j25TG

— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 9, 2020

Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:

An extensive list of American plants that have shuttered, workers left with destroyed communities and livelihoods. WHO still believes President Trump’s empty promise of bringing jobs back to America? Check out this info on American manufacturing by @MachinistsUnion #1u https://t.co/puC7M3i52p

— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 9, 2020

Boilermakers:

On Labor Day, let’s stand with our #Boilermaker brothers & sisters from Local 146, locked out of their jobs at CESSCO since June 28. Watch: https://t.co/1Ekrys11d6

— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 7, 2020

Bricklayers:

As A. Philip Randolph said: “Freedom is never given, it is won.” Get active in your Local! pic.twitter.com/nTb9OJHUD2

— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) September 6, 2020

California School Employees Association:

Op-Ed by @CSEA_Now President Ben Valdepeña: This #LaborDay, and every day, we must value all classified staff as “essential.” Via @latimesopinion https://t.co/vr9koRHWOZ

— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) September 7, 2020

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:

#LaborDay 2020 is perilous: We must defeat anti-worker, anti-black, anti-democratic candidates, from the White House to city councils to state attorneys offices. So, enjoy the holiday brought to you by the labor movement and make a plan to vote. https://t.co/UiAn2wEnxO #1u #Vote pic.twitter.com/ABwBUtgnbx

— CBTU (@CBTU72) September 7, 2020

Coalition of Labor Union Women:

Want to share why it is important to vote? Share a short video on social media and start and finish this sentence, “Women are the CLUW (clue) to Vote because…” Please make sure to tag us @CLUWNational (Twitter & Instagram) and @CLUWomen (Facebook).

— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) September 6, 2020

Communications Workers of America:

If Congress doesn’t act now, thousands of aviation workers will be out of a job on October 1. Union members are taking action.

Tell Congress to save aviation jobs #1u: https://t.co/amc8XHZwOz https://t.co/6C5SYUIzNX

— CWA (@CWAUnion) September 9, 2020

Department for Professional Employees:

Organizations that claim to be advancing social justice or progressive need to walk the walk by recognizing their employees’ unions. #1u https://t.co/yliStugwtx

— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 8, 2020

Electrical Workers:

America’s clean-energy future will be union-built. https://t.co/7lCvEvVAYZ

— IBEW (@IBEW) September 8, 2020

Farm Labor Organizing Committee:

We got their attention! Please sign and share this petition in support of organizing farmworkers on Labor Day! Reynolds can save lives now! #boycottVUSE https://t.co/01AdkPeDYC

— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) September 7, 2020

International Labor Communications Association:

This is our kind of positive #FridayFeeling in advance of #LaborDay2020 #1u https://t.co/q4tOaU86Ul

— Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) September 4, 2020

Ironworkers:

Happy Labor Day from the folks who brought you the weekend. #labordayweekend #laborday2020 pic.twitter.com/MLU59F4RUZ

— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) September 4, 2020

Jobs With Justice:

Trump’s Postmaster Louis DeJoy implemented policies to cut shifts and reduce mail trips, which caused backlogs nationwide — and this was during a pandemic, when folks needed their packages more than ever 😷

To #SaveUSPS, DeJoy must be held accountable.https://t.co/iOMfFzv5T3

— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) September 9, 2020

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:

It’s finally September!🥳 We are less than 3 weeks away from National Voter Registration Day, are you #VoteReady?✍️@AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/hFkXMl2Owu

— LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 8, 2020

Laborers:

DYK, the money & benefits you earn as a #LIUNA member, depends on #PrevailingWage laws that protect you & your community‘s standard of living? This November, ask candidates running for office….will you FIGHT with LIUNA for Prevailing Wages?

WATCH NOW: https://t.co/6gmQYMiKcS pic.twitter.com/L1SsE33T7H

— LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 9, 2020

Longshoremen:

@ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp Robert E. Gleason, Who Served As International ILA Secretary-Treasurer
For More Than Two Decades, Passes Away At Age 82https://t.co/pXU3zTfRN0 pic.twitter.com/CJtVnAUvez

— Int’l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) September 5, 2020

Machinists:

President Trump’s promises to stand up for U.S. workers, protect our jobs from leaving the country and bring our jobs home from countries like Mexico and China have been broken. https://t.co/B3BBx2mnwO

— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) September 9, 2020

Metal Trades Department:

MTD Salutes Retiring HFIAW President McCourt; Lauds IBEW’s Appointment of Cooper as IVP | Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO https://t.co/5RGNvBCEVj pic.twitter.com/0oNCH8zQvB

— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 9, 2020

Mine Workers:

72 years ago today, the first UMWA pension check was issued to Horace Ainscough of Rock Springs, WY.#UMWA #UnionStrong #AnniversaryPost pic.twitter.com/XJEcFyE0ya

— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) September 9, 2020

Musical Artists:

SOLIDARITY FOREVER features AGMA artists of @MetOpera. The score was written by Met AGMA Committee Chair Ned Hanlon, the Met’s Jeremy Little, & AGMA Eastern Counsel Sam Wheeler to encourage members to stay strong #unionstrong @AFLCIO @DPEaflcio FULL VID: https://t.co/neGe8WIYeo pic.twitter.com/Zh3t6K64vC

— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 8, 2020

National Air Traffic Controllers Association:

On #LaborDay we honor the men and women who work hard to provide the services we depend on every day. Please enjoy this video honoring unions and the valuable role they play—especially our own Union—in improving the lives of each member and our country. https://t.co/aFjPkmOwFH pic.twitter.com/p54aLiMwdr

— NATCA (@NATCA) September 7, 2020

National Association of Letter Carriers:

While delivering a package to a customer, carrier Shandrika Moody was chased by a dog. She used a repellent spray on the dog & went inside her vehicle to inform her supervisor. When the carrier saw the dogs attack an elderly pedestrian, she rushed to help. https://t.co/d7iAbo5xWT pic.twitter.com/MdQc1n2s1t

— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 9, 2020

National Day Laborer Organizing Network:

Honoring immigrant workers on Labor Day and demanding justice and dignity. Immigrants are essential. Period.

Via @LaColmenaNYC https://t.co/vsF1kZlhEn

— NDLON (@NDLON) September 8, 2020

National Domestic Workers Alliance:

This #LaborDay, watch this special online tribute to #HonorEssentialWorkers putting their lives on the line for this country. https://t.co/OXJmJ1rqk0

— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 7, 2020

National Federation of Federal Employees-IAM:

Wishing all of our selfless, dedicated, hardworking members, their families, and working people everywhere a safe #LaborDay.https://t.co/qkkisWWdbW

— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) September 3, 2020

National Nurses United:

Join nurses from across the country this Friday evening as we each light a candle to honor the nurses who have fallen as a result of insufficient PPE and infection control policies during the #COVID19 crisis.#ProtectNurses

RSVP ➡️ https://t.co/8HY4Emv5N0 pic.twitter.com/7NJVwMUR4r

— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 8, 2020

NFL Players Association:

A word for the rookies: “My best advice is to find a true, veteran professional in the building & pick his brain on how he got to where he is now. Self-educate yourself on your finances, nutrition & recovery and just enjoy the moment.” – @KJ_WRIGHT34
🔗: https://t.co/PBR9LyLRCt pic.twitter.com/VTI7xPd9fD

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 7, 2020

North America’s Building Trades Unions:

“While we won’t gather together for #LaborDay celebrations this year, now more than ever we recognize what workers mean to our city, our state, and our NATION.”

Fantastic LTE from @CleBCTC business manager, Dave Wondolowski 👏https://t.co/fS80XfR8pi

— The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 8, 2020

Office and Professional Employees:

As the economy worsens from the COVID-19 crisis, too many employers are responding by committing wage theft — stealing employees wages, minimum wage violations, etc. — even more. #1uhttps://t.co/ibK3Fjv12J

— OPEIU (@OPEIU) September 4, 2020

Painters and Allied Trades:

The power workers have extends far beyond the job site to every level of society, and we used that power to show solidarity with one of our own. @Jimmy_iupat https://t.co/a8hPgTA29X

— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 9, 2020

Plasterers and Cement Masons:

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, but this doesn’t have to be the case. CPWR’s Hazard Alert provides ways to help prevent suicide in construction and find support. Remember, you are not alone. https://t.co/vaYkNfeKrn pic.twitter.com/SSejv0B1wv

— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 8, 2020

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union-UFCW:

Have you filled out the census yet? If not visit https://t.co/YVP5peaCed now. Looking for more information on it? Visit our website: https://t.co/VexR1RRRcm #LaborDay2020 #LaborWeek2020 #NYCUnionMade #1U pic.twitter.com/jGrOAGVl9v

— RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 9, 2020

SAG-AFTRA:

We celebrate the life of Kevin Dobson, #sagaftramember since ’66. An accomplished actor and Army vet, he also served his union on military and senior committees. We are grateful for his service and send our condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/f6RTboEEg9

— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 8, 2020

Solidarity Center:

Even in countries where #domesticviolence seems to have decreased, experts say cases aren’t being reported. School closures mean teachers & social workers are unable to report abuse & evidence also shows its rising w/ restricted movement & financial woes.https://t.co/z0eJ5b2Lha

— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 9, 2020

TCU/IAM:

A TCU/IAM report shows that Amtrak is likely to save less than $50 million after factoring in all costs attributable to the furloughs.

We must save this vital rail network for riders and workers.
https://t.co/z2CfY8zz4e

— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) September 4, 2020

The NewsGuild-CWA:

Many Americans have little or no access to local news. And it’s getting worse.
*45%* of newsroom jobs were cut from 2008-2017, and COVID-19 ravages them further. Here’s how threats to local journalism are harming your community — and how you can help #SaveTheNews. pic.twitter.com/MS70qFdFpH

— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 8, 2020

Theatrical Stage Employees:

Increasing workers’ rights will be an essential component of the Biden-Harris recovery plan. That includes enacting the PRO Act, which would dramatically level the playing field for workers to organize and collectively bargain without fear of retaliation. https://t.co/YcCqB7QJB3

— IATSE (@IATSE) September 8, 2020

Transport Workers Union:

.@twusamuelsen explains how the federal govt is abandoning essential #frontline transport workers in every sector amid this pandemic @realDonaldTrump @MTA @thehill @krystalball@esaagarhttps://t.co/rivifmYVD6

— TWU (@transportworker) September 9, 2020

Transportation Trades Department:

Amy Griffin, an @Amtrak employee and @transportworker member tells @TransportDems how she was exposed to #COVID19 while working. Now, despite working through the pandemic, she and her coworkers face furlough notices. pic.twitter.com/Br7HV1t7Bn

— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) September 9, 2020

UAW:

A new documentary is giving viewers an inside look at how the UAW and Ford teamed up to fight COVID-19. https://t.co/gop0uGXM9B

— UAW (@UAW) September 6, 2020

Union Label and Service Trades Department:

Opinion: Unions can help America build back better after COVID-19 https://t.co/2fcEP457AT

— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) September 8, 2020

Union Veterans Council:

Our Vets Are
Heroes, Not Losers
No Matter What Trump Says!#1u #VetsVote #NationalDisgrace pic.twitter.com/7paItHvfpm

— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) September 4, 2020

UNITE HERE:

During this pandemic the hospitality industry has been among the hardest hit.

Right to Work states like Florida are working from now to Nov. 3 to dump Trump and ensure we remain #UnionStrong. https://t.co/xZI2aFuyWM

— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 7, 2020

United Food and Commercial Workers:

Americans across the country can feed their families because of all the brave #Iowa meatpacking workers stepping up during this pandemic.

Thanks to @GreenfieldIowa for standing with these hardworking Iowans to call for the strong protections that our frontline workers need. https://t.co/ACB9f8185E

— UFCW (@UFCW) September 3, 2020

United Steelworkers:

USW Backs Biden-Harris Made-in-America Plan https://t.co/Qn8qGUDgeY #USWVotes

— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) September 9, 2020

United Students Against Sweatshops:

While @GonzagaU gave students a “choice” to return to campus, mandatory in-person classes forced many students to return. Student/worker safety is more important than your profits! @Gonzaga_Prez meet our demands. Sign & share: https://t.co/HjMyl1qykn. #ZagsHelpZags #COVIDonCampus

— USAS (@USAS) September 8, 2020

Roofers and Waterproofers:

Next week is the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls! Pause work to talk to employees about fall hazards, protective methods, and your company’s safety policies and goals. Learn more at https://t.co/Gg9Pj5HIDW #StandDown4Safety #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/lN5NrOK6u8

— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 8, 2020

Utility Workers:

Where there’s a natural or man-made disaster, utility workers are on the scene alongside firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and other first responders amidst perilous conditions to mitigate these disasters.

Show your support: https://t.co/UOcHkePFRI

— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 9, 2020

Working America:

🗳️ Join Working America and @PowerThePolls in making sure our election runs smoothly! #PowerThePolls https://t.co/MuTYBftHwH

— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) September 1, 2020

Writers Guild of America, East:

Labor Day is the perfect day to talk to your coworkers about forming a union!

Get the facts! Read the report from CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies where union members and staff talk about the gains WGAE has won in 5 years of organized digital news.https://t.co/dG6MDXG3qE

— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) September 7, 2020