Make History: 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.

A. Philip Randolph Institute:

Help #APRINEC19 MAKE HISTORY!

Join @APRI_National as we make history at our 50th Annual National Education Conference, August 7 – 11, 2019 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America Hotel in Bloomington, MN near Minneapolis). Registration and hotel info https://t.co/mEcM7PLN7b pic.twitter.com/mccz3PbPUE

— APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) July 2, 2019

Actors’ Equity Association:

Thank you @AshleyJudd for sharing your story of getting your Equity Card! #HIGMEChttps://t.co/Q6HdrI07XS pic.twitter.com/8CYuzVlr1T

— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 10, 2019

AFGE:

This hasty move could leave USDA with only 45% of its researchers. https://t.co/Os4hcvNyNf

— AFGE (@AFGENational) July 11, 2019

AFSCME:

“It has been proven that outsourcing does not save money in the long run and that the participants rarely have the same concerns for the students as those of us that live in the county.” https://t.co/C9K2KTddsJ

— AFSCME (@AFSCME) July 11, 2019

AFT:

Teachers take on Capitol Hill on AFT #TEACH19 Lobby Day #AFTvotes #FundOurFuture https://t.co/1C4l71OLd1 pic.twitter.com/dYmFSyyDzp

— AFT (@AFTunion) July 11, 2019

Air Line Pilots:

The crew of Envoy 4215 experienced an autopilot system failure during final approach into Dallas-Ft. Worth. The two well-trained and highly-qualified pilots declared an emergency and safely landed 14 minutes after the emergency. https://t.co/LprYehj77J #twopilots pic.twitter.com/Qu0d4epmyi

— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) July 11, 2019

Alliance for Retired Americans:

The system is broken. No one should ever have to go to another country for lifesaving medicine or have to choose between paying for Rx drugs and paying for other necessities like food. Lawmakers must take action to #LowerDrugPricesNow and #ProtectOurCare! https://t.co/LR6ABC3Rem pic.twitter.com/iKqNzZGHxG

— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) July 9, 2019

Amalgamated Transit Union:

As #VTA Blusters and Threatens, Vineyard Bus Drivers Offer Arbitration to End Dispute https://t.co/Lq6Y7P7Zxy #1u #UnionStrong #publictransit #transit pic.twitter.com/Na3fzTJRWV

— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) July 3, 2019

American Federation of Musicians:

.@WaysMeansCmte passed #ButchLewisAct. Next step is a full vote on the floor of the House. #ProtectOurPensions https://t.co/LlURjJcDfq

— AFM (@The_AFM) July 10, 2019

American Postal Workers Union:

.@mrdannyglover‘s parents worked for the Postal Service and he knows first hand why we need to expand, not cut the Postal Service. #USMailNotForSale #APWUnited https://t.co/yvEExyaj2S

— APWU National (@APWUnational) July 11, 2019

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:

.@HelenGymAtLarge: “We are standing up for @HUHospitalPHL nurses. There is something seriously wrong when a corporate profiteer can buy a community hospital and force it to close!”@PennaNurses @32BJSEIU @AFSCME #PatientsOverProfits pic.twitter.com/XgvCYf1QZO

— APALA (@APALAnational) July 11, 2019

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:

Patients over profits! Proud to join our @CWAUnion sisters and brothers and our #1u labor allies out here in Philly! #SaveHahnemann #nn19 pic.twitter.com/8BJ05k0kpi

— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) July 11, 2019

BCTGM:

The hard-working men and women who gave their all to their Employer deserve to retire with dignity and respect. Please urge Congress to solve this crisis by supporting #HR397 – Take Action today! https://t.co/LMCjZjyla1 #Saveourpensions #1u

— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) July 10, 2019

Boilermakers:

Our 2019 Industrial Sector Operations conference is off and running. Lots of great speakers, workshops and idea-sharing happening now. Thanks to guests @The_UWUA @UllicoInc @UAPLUMBER1 @IndustriALL_GU @UnionSportsmen & more for joining us! pic.twitter.com/r2YwWSPLW9

— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) July 10, 2019

Bricklayers:

These five states are the most in need of an #infrastructure overhaul. #InvestInInfrastructure #TimeToBuild #SkilledTrade #construction https://t.co/fQxV6ffVqH

— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) July 10, 2019

Broadcast Employees and Technicians:

#KOIN6BossesExposed https://t.co/iJub5jv7yw

— NABET-CWA (@NABETCWA) July 5, 2019

California School Employees Association:

Lisa McClelland, Inger McCormack, Linda Astesana from Ch. 894 are out showing their support for AB 1505 and AB 5! pic.twitter.com/WHY4aNTiVd

— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) July 10, 2019

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:

Frederick Douglass is still the man. He keeps it real on America’s “Independence Day.” Read his searing indictment of the hypocrisy behind a nation celebrating freedom and liberty while oppressing its black citizens https://t.co/sCjYoSbQQ3.

— CBTU (@CBTU72) July 4, 2019

Coalition of Labor Union Women:

It’s been 10 years since Congress has raised the minimum wage. Millions of working people are struggling to make ends meet while corporations are raking in record profits. It’s time we #RaiseTheWage. Call your Member of Congress and make your voice heard: 1-877-782-8274 pic.twitter.com/XRWIy6HH3t

— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) July 10, 2019

Communications Workers of America:

Millions of workers in the U.S. haven’t had a raise in 10 years – and that’s unacceptable. Tell Congress to do their job and #RaiseTheWage to $15/hr. Dignity on the job starts with getting paid fairly. Call your Member of Congress and make your voice heard: 1-877-782-8274 pic.twitter.com/pFvVREYjxd

— CWA Political Action (@cwa_political) July 10, 2019

Department for Professional Employees:

DYK 64% of young professionals would join a union #1u https://t.co/l4kmG43iVq

— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) July 11, 2019

Electrical Workers:

https://t.co/1SZ4vxftg8

— IBEW (@IBEW) July 11, 2019

Farm Labor Organizing Committee:

@SupportFLOC through the Black/Brown Unity Coalition, is involved in addressing lead paint poisoning-lead affects children. It’s another reason they have trouble in school! Glad to see folks from the @UToledo nursing department featured. Pulling for #Flint https://t.co/TQLTrU8leO

— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) July 11, 2019

Fire Fighters:

RT @WalterIAFF: Congrats to South Fulton Local 3920 on the passage of Local Collective Bargaining in the Atlanta area. Georgia “Firefighter’s Mediation Act.” #organizethesouth @IAFF12thDVP @IAFFNewsDesk pic.twitter.com/tlIYrA04Gs

— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) July 11, 2019

Heat and Frost Insulators:

For the first time in the 116-year history of the union, the Insulators held the Local Union Officers Meeting, the Joint Apprenticeship Conference and the Master Apprentice Competition (MAC) at the same time and same location.
Read more in our blog here:https://t.co/HTl4olV6VB

— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) July 11, 2019

Ironworkers:

High standards of safety and quality are crucial in the construction industry, Protect the construction industry exemption from #IRAPs. #ApprenticeshipMattershttps://t.co/yILxoBYIXt

— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) July 9, 2019

IUE-CWA:

Join us today for the National No More Off-Shoring Day of Action! Call your Representative to tell them to stop helping companies send our jobs overseas! Since the passage of NAFTA, the U.S. has lost over 1 million jobs! Enough is enough! Call today! 1-877-775-9294. pic.twitter.com/xGAUzBSaD8

— IUE-CWA (@IUE_CWAUnion) June 28, 2019

Jobs with Justice:

Forcing Medicaid recipients to work serves no purpose, other than trying to remove people from Medicaid rolls. https://t.co/fO4zdbS1Fg

— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) July 11, 2019

Laborers:

Let’s join in SOLIDARITY and #SaveUnionApprenticeships. Go to https://t.co/eTIJKKVwXJ and tell the DOL to Protect LIUNA apprenticeship and say NO to #IRAPS pic.twitter.com/9w6En5rglR

— LIUNA (@LIUNA) July 11, 2019

LCLAA:

LCLAA would like to extend its most sincere gratitude to @AARP for supporting our 2019 National Conference! We will continue shedding light on those unions, organizations, and entities that encourage and enable spaces like this where our members can gather. #LCLAA19 pic.twitter.com/oAiGPayfLW

— LCLAA (@LCLAA) July 10, 2019

Machinists:

A fired Delta Air Lines worker is fighting back after the carrier fired her for publicly supporting the IAM’s union organizing drive. pic.twitter.com/yeXZQjskWA

— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) July 2, 2019

Maritime Trades Department:

MTD Exec Sec-Treas Daniel Duncan signs a petition for UFCW Locals 400 and 27 members to save Mid-Atlantic Shoppers grocery stores. pic.twitter.com/OOXQuYNi87

— MaritimeTrades (@Maritime_Trades) June 28, 2019

Metal Trades:

Steward’s Corner: Don’t Complain, Organize! Complaining isn’t the first step to organizing—it’s the graveyard of organizing. Just ask any union steward or rep who has listened to a member complain bitterly but refuse to take action.https://t.co/HGGdvZpQ5p

— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) July 1, 2019

Mine Workers:

“They may get an earful, but that is the only way to start the dialogue that needs to happen. This action is not about who we are supporting for President, it’s about finding out who is supporting us.”https://t.co/YW9mx3WRMV

— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) July 9, 2019

NABTU:

Recruiting women into Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Pre-Apprenticeship programs is critical to creating a more diverse future for the #BuildingTrades.

With that in mind, check out today’s #FactOfTheDay ✊👷‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/1qyle6Rn4F

— The Building Trades (@NABTU) July 11, 2019

National Air Traffic Controllers Association:

Alternate NNE NLC Member Juan Ledesma (PVD), PVD Legislative Rep Jamie Green & Dan Turcotte (PVD) met with Rhode Island Congressman @JimLangevin at Finn’s Harborside. “We had the opportunity to chat with the majority of his district staff,” said Ledesma. “It was a great event.” pic.twitter.com/sPN0o6JOEt

— NATCA (@NATCA) July 10, 2019

National Association of Letter Carriers:

Eye on the elderly! When our member Philip Davis noticed that his #elderly customer had not picked the previous day’s mail, he reached out to the neighbors, who contacted the man’s relative. They found the man had fallen out of bed. Paramedics soon arrived https://t.co/G9pPRsnW1g pic.twitter.com/Y3KfHSPlKA

— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) July 11, 2019

National Day Laborer Organizing Network:

The struggle for equality, justice and liberation is more patriotic than a military parade. We will not rest until everyone is free. #CloseTheCamps #CourageOverFear #AltoTrump pic.twitter.com/7PopuLxjnp

— NDLON (@NDLON) July 4, 2019

National Domestic Workers Alliance:

#TBT to @ROMACuaron racking up:
1. Award nominations and wins
2. Supporters of the domestic worker rights movement

The momentum continues! Domestic workers across the country are demanding labor protections with a #DomesticWorkersBillofRights. https://t.co/dJhODEOiSw

— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) July 11, 2019

National Nurses United:

This is so dangerous!

“Three-fourths of the nation’s nursing homes never meet federal staffing expectations for registered nurse staffing, and RNs are often missing from such facilities on the weekends.” #SafeStaffing #nurses https://t.co/2Wmp4EN60Z

— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) July 11, 2019

National Taxi Workers Alliance:

NYTWA ED Bhairavi Desai explains the math of debt forgiveness. Readjusting loans for drivers to forgive anything over current market value would cost $1.8-$2.4 billion — a fraction of the $13 billion estimated by the mayor’s office. pic.twitter.com/nooJDRSqFZ

— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) July 11, 2019

News Guild:

The coolest! That’s what it’s all about. https://t.co/dfKZeC142r

— NewsGuild (@news_guild) July 11, 2019

NFL Players Association:

.@JOEL9ONE: our 2018 Alan Page #CommunityMVP and now the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian award winner. His heart for others continues to shine and change lives. #AthleteAnd pic.twitter.com/cUSE483zxF

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 11, 2019

Office and Professional Employees:

Just as predicted, #HQ2 is causing rent increases and skyrocketing costs for low- and middle-income residents in Northern Virginia. Their tax dollars paid for @Amazon to come – and now Amazon’s presence is forcing them to consider leaving. #1u https://t.co/w7gOnc6wv4

— OPEIU (@opeiu) July 11, 2019

Painters and Allied Trades:

Operatives in Washington are trying to destroy IUPAT apprenticeships. Only a few days left to submit comments against the Department of Labor’s anti-union IRAPs! Click the link and share with your friends and family. #SaveUSApprenticeshipshttps://t.co/Qp2hrmdhfc pic.twitter.com/eaXwAcWB9j

— GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) July 11, 2019

Plasterers and Cement Masons:

The #OPCMIA Job Corps program gives underprivileged youth the power to bust the doors of opportunity wide open! Learn more about this outstanding pre-apprenticeship program connecting participants with rewarding careers as plasterers or cement masons. https://t.co/Qag16wq2Xa

— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) July 11, 2019

Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:

“Bargaining in good faith” is the backbone of labor-management relations. Unilaterally imposing contracts without labor input is not. Thanks @AppropsDems for protecting the rights of dedicated federal employees who serve their country. #publicservice #1u #unionsolidarity https://t.co/ADZz3Vf9eW

— PASS (@PASSNational) July 3, 2019

Professional and Technical Engineers:

New day, new union members! Another example of nonprofit professionals joining together to make their organizations even stronger, by giving employees a voice! Welcome to your #union @equitablegrowth! https://t.co/3GKzYkZkkG

— IFPTE (@IFPTE) July 3, 2019

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers:

#Carwasheros, our union and community groups have fought for years to end the tip credit loophole. Thank you @jessicaramos @MarcosCrespo85 @AndreaSCousins & @CarlHeastie for your critical support passing this bill it will help so many workers! pic.twitter.com/RnnhUhp2Gr

— RWDSU (@RWDSU) July 10, 2019

Roofers and Waterproofers:

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers strongly supports Helmets to Hardhats and encourages all local unions to register with the program. If you know a vet who is looking for a great, lifelong career, please have them check out H2H. https://t.co/9y0ipKHD4d

— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) July 11, 2019

SAG-AFTRA:

WARNING: @cadillac is casting for a NON-UNION commercial. Their crew will reportedly set performers on fire at the #LA shoot. Non-union = no guarantee of safe sets or stunt coordinator. Don’t get burned! #unsafesets #AdsGoUnion pic.twitter.com/OqMrVJhDEs

— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 28, 2019

Seafarers:

Nice read…The White Elephant is no more. https://t.co/8NYrlFPShp

— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) June 29, 2019

Solidarity Center:

The beauty and dignity of work: Crafting jewellery “brings us honor”— Srikant, a jeweler in #India who talks about how his trade has allowed him to connect to his artistry, his gift.https://t.co/oY3Kh89nAH

— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) July 11, 2019

TCU/IAM:

Amtrak’s National Network Must Be Preserved https://t.co/VbNbRpZTLh via @TTDAFLCIO

— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) July 8, 2019

Theatrical Stage Employees:

Is technology and automation in the entertainment industry a raging beast or a gentle giant? The 2019 second quarter edition of the Official IATSE Bulletin is out now! https://t.co/smErWUO0O4

— IATSE (@IATSE) July 11, 2019

Transport Workers:

Toxic Cabin Air is a safety issue that affects EVERYONE who flies. Have you sent a letter yet? #ToxicCabinAir #TWUAirDivision https://t.co/dejjUtf6TU

— TWU (@transportworker) July 10, 2019

Transportation Trades Department:

#FairOpenSkiesAct @afa_cwa @WeAreALPA @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/710nIxkc9u

— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) July 10, 2019

UAW:

We are demanding that Congress make it easier for every working person to enjoy the rights and dignities that come with a union card. Make your voice heard loud and clear, and tell Congress to pass the PRO Act. https://t.co/VcAmpQpM59

— UAW (@UAW) July 11, 2019

UFCW:

Did you know July is National Grilling Month? Many of UFCW’s members are butchers at your local grocery store — ask them which cuts of meat are best for grilling! pic.twitter.com/lSIaDnSuJA

— UFCW (@UFCW) July 3, 2019

Union Label and Service Trades:

Editorial: One year later, Janus decision still hasn’t hurt unions https://t.co/mg6kzOSOU3 https://t.co/mg6kzOSOU3

— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) July 1, 2019

Union Veterans Council:

Happy Independence day!
As we celebrate the 4th can you take a moment to help us spread the word that THOUSANDS of Viet Vets who worked tireless years as @MineWorkers coal miners are about to lose their promised retirement?
So let’s do something really patriotic for these Vets! pic.twitter.com/vEsWXq4iFO

— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) July 3, 2019

UNITE HERE:

Housekeepers put in hard work every single day, but @Marriott’s “Green” Choice program makes it harder for us to do our jobs.
Stand with working women, turn down “Green choice!” #greedychoice #greenwashing #NN19 @Netroots_Nation pic.twitter.com/Vgt8ZIQqgn

— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) July 11, 2019

United Steelworkers:

Investigation finds thousands of tons of foreign steel used at cracker plant https://t.co/C2QEm6rXpT

— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) July 11, 2019

Utility Workers:

Did you know lineworkers are first responders who are on the ground working to restore power immediately after a storm or major incident? Here’s some of our members performing this important work. #ThankALineworker pic.twitter.com/ky5kOZYYNa

— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) July 10, 2019

Working America:

The Right loves to argue that minimum wage increases would reduce the number jobs. A new study shows that’s just not true. #RaiseTheWage #1u https://t.co/jeF8JqUh80

— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) July 8, 2019

Writers Guild of America, East:

Congratulations to the @withMEAA members at @VICEAU, and welcome to the @VICEUnion family! #1u https://t.co/0lQXpoepuo

— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) July 11, 2019