Save Our Apprenticeships: 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:

Mark your calendar – the Pittsburgh Liaison Committee wants to see you on Labor Day! March with Actors’ Equity Association at the second largest Labor Day Parade in the country.

RSVP in the Member Portal – https://t.co/OnyJV3PfPm pic.twitter.com/2tFpDx3Phg

— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) August 22, 2019

AFGE:

It’s hard to imagine @USDA management finding more ways to demoralize the workers at these two agencies, yet they continue to top themselves at every turn. #1u via @GovExec https://t.co/CD4N22lpdi

— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 21, 2019

AFSCME:

One of the most important, most difficult jobs in America shouldn’t be one of the least-valued and lowest-paying. That’s why AFSCME home care workers continue to organize and mobilize, fighting for their rights and freedoms at the state and national level. https://t.co/DEfQNHepWG

— AFSCME (@AFSCME) August 21, 2019

AFT:

150,000+ AFT members in Title I schools use @FirstBook for school supplies, multi-cultural books, books that build social & emotional learning, & take-home books. Some affiliates in low-income communities provide toiletries & care closets for their communities too! https://t.co/0GodNCsHmc

— AFT (@AFTunion) August 22, 2019

Air Line Pilots:

A must read! Delta Pilot Transforms B-747 Engine into Automotive Sensation; Promotes Charities and the Profession with One-of-a-Kind Creation: https://t.co/5rvYfArHRn pic.twitter.com/eTHPm4KOvZ

— ALPA (@WeAreALPA) August 14, 2019

Alliance for Retired Americans:

Drug costs are out of control. That’s why we’re rallying for lower drug prices across the country today. Send a message to your member of Congress here: https://t.co/lGIazEu93V #PeopleOverPharma @TheWIAlliance @RepGwenMoore pic.twitter.com/HRLPYVOblj

— Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) August 20, 2019

Amalgamated Transit Union:

#CATA workers to demand better work conditions at board meeting https://t.co/zjcxDONT3H #1u #publictransit #transit

— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) August 22, 2019

American Federation of Musicians:

Entering the tenth week of a lockout, @bso_musicians
performing a concert for drivers during rush hour. #1u#UnionMusicians 🎵✊🏿✊✊🏾🎵 pic.twitter.com/G279MVUT9Z

— AFM (@The_AFM) August 21, 2019

American Postal Workers Union:

#APWU’s gearing up for a tough national contract arbitration & we need that #APWUnited support. Show your labor solidarity & tell us what you love about the union. Post your own #PostalSlam video & tag us! Let’s show management – WE ARE THE UNION! #1U https://t.co/U9m0QHHPww

— APWU National (@APWUnational) August 20, 2019

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:

Sign the petition: Demand that our lawmakers pass the PRO Act!

Working class and middle class families in the United States deserve income security and should be able to organize their co-workers to demand living wages and healthy working conditions. https://t.co/o1vzbSNFhk pic.twitter.com/0pfD8knoXd

— APALA (@APALAnational) August 21, 2019

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:

Happy 74th Bday, AFA! Flight Attendants around the world – this is where it all began. We’re one of the most organized professions in labor & together we’ve achieved victories for equality, workplace health & safety, & contracts that define our work as aviation’s first responders pic.twitter.com/DolL8UX3lY

— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) August 22, 2019

Boilermakers:

Deadline is Aug. 26 (Monday!) ⏳to add a comment to save our apprenticeships. We need everyone’s voice 📢 to tell the DOL to keep us permanently exempt from their proposal. Boilermakers: https://t.co/PgDkKIqy31. pic.twitter.com/Z1vrYFplT2

— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) August 22, 2019

Bricklayers:

“If we’re going to organize #immigrants, and if we’re going to make immigrants feel like they have ownership in our unions, we can’t be afraid to have the tough conversations with all our members about why it’s so important.” –@jboland on organizing immigrants @GoIUPAT Convention

— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) August 14, 2019

California School Employees Association:

#csea93 pic.twitter.com/LdB4XGhlV5

— CSEA (@CSEA_Now) August 20, 2019

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:

Black Trade Unionists in America stand with our courageous sisters and brothers in #Zimbabwe in their just struggle against the repressive government in #Zimbabwe. A luta continua! https://t.co/7WGaUhOaFh

— CBTU (@CBTU72) August 22, 2019

Coalition of Labor Union Women:

SEPTEMBER 1: Last day to make sure you’re a current Regular CLUW member to be able to vote as a delegate at our upcoming 20th Biennial CLUW Convention. It’s also the application deadline for the Gloria T. Johnson scholarship. https://t.co/nZA2LpSLW1 pic.twitter.com/8YzktfQboe

— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) August 16, 2019

Communications Workers of America:

NAFTA 2.0 is a corporate giveaway.

The deal falls short of truly protecting working people and will allow big pharmaceutical companies to lock in high drug prices.

Call Congress and tell them we need a new NAFTA that puts people over profits: 1-855-973-4213#ReplaceNAFTA pic.twitter.com/JcdlhU9xQP

— CWA (@CWAUnion) August 20, 2019

Department for Professional Employees:

Even with more college-educated women in the labor force, men still earn higher wages at every education level. This must change, and joining together in union can help. #1u #wagegap https://t.co/wk4HWr3juc

— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) August 21, 2019

Electrical Workers:

With every summer seeming to set new high temperature records, it’s becoming more critical to take your health — and that of your coworkers — seriously. https://t.co/fZ75jSNan9

— IBEW (@IBEW) August 21, 2019

Farm Labor Organizing Committee:

We are headed down to the International Civil Rights Museum and Center and to the fields of North Carolina to farm labor camps. pic.twitter.com/1L3o9673vq

— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) August 20, 2019

Fire Fighters:

IAFF Behavioral Health Specialist @sarahabernes and IAFF Peer Support Master Instructor @b_dreiman will lead a session on suicide and suicide prevention in the fire service on Thurs., 8/22 at #IAFFRedmond19. See what they say about the importance of forming a peer support network pic.twitter.com/IlaSuqqsvQ

— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) August 21, 2019

Heat and Frost Insulators:

Check it out! We have updated the Flickr album with the graduation images from Trainer Enhancement last week. Congratulations, Instructors! https://t.co/f6sC5i02SC

— Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) August 21, 2019

Ironworkers:

Proud to share this video about Iron Workers Local 44 that won an Emmy Award 🏆🏆🏆 for Best Branded Content! Kudos to Dave Baker from Local 44, who did an amazing job narrating the video! #emmys https://t.co/u7TmZTXjXI

— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) August 21, 2019

Jobs With Justice:

It appears DoorDash is still running out the door with tips meant for those delivering food for the service. #gigeconomy https://t.co/IRpPYxG6Xa

— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) August 22, 2019

Labor Council For Latin American Advancement:

Gender, race, and ethnicity play significant and decisive roles in the distribution of opportunity, wages and wealth in our society. The different equal pay days that are observed throughout the year are examples of these discriminatory practices. #EqualPay #Trabajadoras pic.twitter.com/wQ8LTLKSYX

— LCLAA (@LCLAA) August 22, 2019

Laborers:

Calvin began his journey in partnership with @BuildingUpTO leading to earning hands on skills training with LiUNA. Today, a Proud #LiUNA Member, Calvin is building a better future for him and for his family with a career in the trades! Watch his story!https://t.co/7xN5cpSzR7

— LiUNA! Canada (@LiunaCanada) August 19, 2019

Longshoremen:

ILA @ILAUnion @TheILAmobileApp Night At Yankee Stadium – Fri., Sept 20 @ 7:05 pm. ILA Yankee hat to all ticket holders Info: https://t.co/ymhIrUwXGz pic.twitter.com/MjZwgIK0tk

— Int’l LongshoreAssoc (@ILAUnion) August 19, 2019

Machinists:

BIG NEWS: @Boeing has been found GUILTY of firing workers for their support of the IAM in South Carolina. #BeBetterBoeing https://t.co/n3sFc3f0Fj

— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) August 19, 2019

Metal Trades:

Longtime labor reporter and author Steven Greenhouse joined The Takeaway to discuss how unions are navigating the difficulties of dealing with a president who says he’s supportive of labor, but whose policies often run counter to the interests of unions. https://t.co/pq7pGOy6p5

— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) August 20, 2019

Mine Workers:

“We’re not politicians, we’re coal miners.” NBC News story about @mineworkers fight in Congress to preserve retirees’ pensions. #TheyEarnedIt #savepensionssavelives #1u https://t.co/qMOuse3FtN

— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) August 21, 2019

National Air Traffic Controllers Association:

“You don’t have to be lonely,” writes NATCA Recurrent Training Rep Richard Kennington in EAA’s AirVenture Today magazine. “All pilots should have a basic understanding of how the ATC system works.” https://t.co/n7ASm65rvQ

— NATCA (@NATCA) August 22, 2019

National Association of Letter Carriers:

NALC information is now available at your fingertips! Install the “NALC Member App” on your iPhone or Andriod smartphone & get up-to-date information & resources. Simply go to the app store for iPhones or Google Play for Androids — then search for “NALC Member App.” #1u #NALCapp pic.twitter.com/XBbZiowX5X

— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) August 22, 2019

National Domestic Workers Alliance:

For #BlackWomensEqualPay Day @aliciagarza sat down with @meenaharris to talk about how addressing the wage gap is about more than just numbers. When we do right by Black women, the entire country benefits.https://t.co/fHkUi9soMk

— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) August 22, 2019

National Nurses United:

Ruth Somera was just one of dozens of RNs deployed to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Honor the selfless acts of these #nurses and help the Registered Nurse Response Network celebrate its 14th anniversary by making a contribution today ➡️ https://t.co/xdExuMWT4W #1u pic.twitter.com/t4GMAHAltu

— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) August 22, 2019

NewsGuild:

On #BlackWomensEqualPay day, journalists are fighting for #EqualPay. Find out more about how you can too. https://t.co/XhjAM2scgF @news_guild @mlburney pic.twitter.com/DBRRTFQeXb

— NewsGuild (@news_guild) August 22, 2019

NFL Players Association:

While opening their minds to new experiences, @throughoureyest is challenging the status quo to show that black men do travel and they know how to give back along the way.

STORY: https://t.co/So2NkjEv0e pic.twitter.com/n18DWSCdOl

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 22, 2019

North America’s Building Trades Unions:

For 80 years, Registered Apprenticeship Programs have supplied the construction industry with the safest, most highly-skilled workers.

We now have ONE WEEK to save these programs. Comment here to make your voice heard: https://t.co/yhRxc81TYZ pic.twitter.com/OERSITyZxd

— The Building Trades (@NABTU) August 19, 2019

Office and Professional Employees:

Kaiser Permanente workers from California to Maryland are fighting the healthcare giant’s proposal to implement a two-tiered wage system, which pits longtime employees and recent hires against each other, and lowers standards for everyone. #1u pic.twitter.com/FRbbJuZQ8V

— OPEIU (@OPEIU) August 21, 2019

Painters and Allied Trades:

Help us get us as many members as possible to stand up against IRAPs. During our #DayofAction this Friday, talk to your fellow sisters and brothers about submitting their comments. Submit yours NOW! https://t.co/Qp2hrmdhfc #SaveUSApprenticeships pic.twitter.com/UDhb45TslQ

— GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) August 21, 2019

Plasterers and Cement Masons:

Union apprenticeship programs give “us the same level and quality of training we received in the Military. This is one of the reasons why veterans choose to attend NABTU Registered Apprenticeship Programs.” Submit your comments now! https://t.co/wspFQbfvhO https://t.co/nJ6CEQUgb9

— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) August 22, 2019

Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:

Today at #PASSConv19, National Vice President Carlos Aguirre shared his plans and vision for PASS. He emphasized the importance of the federal workforce and ensuring federal employees are treated fairly. #PASSinPDX pic.twitter.com/6ch2Q72Jzc

— PASS (@PASSNational) August 20, 2019

Professional and Technical Engineers:

ATTENTION! @RepMcNerney, @RepAnnaEshoo , and @RepJimCosta: Representing more than 20,000 hardworking professionals in the #BayArea, @IFPTE urges you to stand with working people! Support HR 1309 today!! pic.twitter.com/BpNzYIlU2z

— IFPTE (@IFPTE) August 20, 2019

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers:

The @Local_1102 members who prepare and provide food service on the NYU campus recently ratified a new contract that brings strong wage increase and improved medical coverage! pic.twitter.com/vKbzxgTDla

— RWDSU (@RWDSU) August 21, 2019

Roofers and Waterproofers:

https://t.co/eWJbsdUnnO
The DOL is counting comments, and Roofers’ numbers are not good. We need at least 2,000 more member comments in the next week. EVERY MEMBER SHOULD SIGN THIS PETITION USING THE MEMBER LINK. pic.twitter.com/N1V6HsWPWs

— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) August 8, 2019

SAG-AFTRA:

SBS @mega963fm and @979laraza are leading the #LA Market in LABOR VIOLATIONS! RT to support SBS employees as they fight for fair working conditions. #SOSSBS #SAGAFTRAUNIDOS pic.twitter.com/KkwySkT0IO

— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) August 16, 2019

School Administrators:

500 San Diego Unified School Leaders Join National Labor Union for Stronger Voice –especially DC https://t.co/FNA7EVxZ0u@khefling @BenjaminEW @mstratford

— AFSA Leadership (@AFSAUnion) August 19, 2019

Solidarity Center:

One 2018 report found gender inequality in business costs countries $160 trillion because of the difference in lifetime earnings btwn men/women. Another in 2015 found advancing female equality in the workplace could add $12 trillion to global GDP by 2025. https://t.co/0ZKZBQGAMR

— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) August 22, 2019

Theatrical Stage Employees:

Are Hotels’ “Green Choice” programs misleading? According to @unitehere, no leading environmental studies recommend skipping housekeeping as an environmental practice. https://t.co/FeIuKhFWLX

— IATSE (@IATSE) August 21, 2019

Transport Workers:

Thank you @RepEspaillat for leading the downstate New York and upstate New Jersey delegations calling on @AmericanAir & President Doug Parker to keep good, blue-collar jobs in the U.S. https://t.co/9Hx11rAxLW pic.twitter.com/7WYRg1G4iz

— TWU (@transportworker) August 20, 2019

Transportation Trades Department:

This should go without saying, but when you exploit your drivers to maximize profits at the expense of their well being, their health suffers. https://t.co/FTaeLfR5NP

— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) August 22, 2019

UAW:

Millions of Californians do not have access to a workplace retirement plan — so the state has stepped in to offer a public option: https://t.co/2urceisUvt

— UAW (@UAW) August 20, 2019

Union Label and Service Trades:

Not only do hardworking men and women make the leather for every NFL football, but also the leather for world famous Red Wing boots and shoes! Check out the handiwork of these UFCW 1189 members 👞🥾 #NationalLeathercraftDay pic.twitter.com/U5LeV57ApF

— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) August 15, 2019

Union Veterans Council:

SITTING DOWN FOR JUSTICE!

Watch @TexasAFLCIO Union Vet @Stijerina sit down and fight back with @unitehere #1u #1job pic.twitter.com/qKDtMRLKkh

— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) August 14, 2019

UNITE HERE:

We stand with miners at #Blackjewel! Coal miners have a long history of taking on hard fights against rich, greedy bosses – we know whose side we’re on.
One day longer, one day stronger! ⛏✊#NoPayWeStay https://t.co/cEEKPJz9RO

— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) August 21, 2019

United Food and Commercial Workers:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (@LLSusa) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to finding cures for blood cancers, and UFCW has been a longstanding partner since 1982. See how one member has helped his Local raise $ for the cause 👏: https://t.co/ev1yfY6rsY pic.twitter.com/WBIkehpiTs

— UFCW (@UFCW) August 22, 2019

United Steelworkers:

. @repjohnlewis – One of every 6 workplace deaths are from workplace violence—more than from equipment or fires & explosions. FIGHT for #SafeJobsNow pic.twitter.com/JnrpB1nYns

— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) August 21, 2019

Utility Workers:

Even though August is nearly over, parts of the nation are still experiencing intense heat. Stay safe out there, and keep an eye out for your coworkers! pic.twitter.com/hDt98w2IwE

— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) August 21, 2019

Working America:

The devastating economic effects of NAFTA can still be felt today. We need a new policy that uplifts all workers, not another deal that benefits multinational corporations at the expense of workers. https://t.co/u96vpvRg97

— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) August 21, 2019

Writers Guild of America, East:

Unions: the universally flattering, must-have statement piece for this (and every) season!

Solidarity with the very fashionable @CBSNunion as they head to the bargaining table today! #1u https://t.co/w67gF0zYh4

— Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) August 22, 2019