Never Forget: 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:

Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones.

Through countless iconic roles on stage and on screen, he was an inspiration to so many over his 60-year career. In addition to his EGOT, Jones was awarded Equity's Paul Robeson Award in 2011.

He will be missed.https://t.co/xyKgf0v61o

- Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) September 9, 2024

AFGE:

Our union's very existence depends on the outcome of the November election.

Find out more about our Election 2024 volunteer opportunities ⬇https://t.co/DIZXFZ9oaI

- AFGE (@AFGENational) September 6, 2024

AFSCME:

Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker and member of AFSCME Local 2663 (Council 4) in Connecticut, won our union's Never Quit Service Award for her extraordinary dedication to her clients. https://t.co/qnQtP1GxU9

- AFSCME (@AFSCME) September 9, 2024

Alliance for Retired Americans:

Remember as we head into tomorrow's debate: Republican plans may have different names but they all have the same goal -- to privatize Medicare and/or cut Social Security. https://t.co/2zrNwyOPcj

- Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) September 9, 2024

Amalgamated Transit Union:

John Costa, the International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), which boasts a membership of 200,000, emphatically stated, "Vice President Harris is without question the best candidate to beat Donald Trump… We must protect our job security, healthcare,…

- ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) September 10, 2024

American Federation of Teachers:

If you're an AFT member and concerned about the impact of gun violence on higher education, join us Sept 30 for a discussion with the @WhiteHouse and @usedgov. https://t.co/O6CiI5fzYs

- AFT (@AFTunion) September 10, 2024

American Postal Workers Union:

APWU Members - today we are flooding the lines of Congress to bring justice to our retirees! Call the APWU Legislative Hotline and tell your House representatives to sign the discharge petition, H.Res. 1410, to bring the Social Security Fairness Act directly to a vote. This bill… pic.twitter.com/8HGcp9XLwf

- The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) September 9, 2024

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:

The AFA Honor Guard held our annual Remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to honor Flight 77. We were joined by our @APFAunity and @unionveterans siblings. We will #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/1HA1nq4cZQ

- AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 10, 2024

Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:

ORGANIZING ALERT: On August 27th, 22 maintenance unit workers employed at Hearthside Food Solutions in Michigan City, Ind. filed for an election to be represented by the BCTGM. https://t.co/t5qeOQghBY

- BCTGM International (@BCTGM) September 4, 2024

Boilermakers:

Tomorrow, many will remember where we were and what we were doing 23 years ago. Local 5 #Boilermaker Frank Kotnik remembers. Read about Brother Kotnik's work as a Blacksmith in New York City, and what he saw on that fateful September day. https://t.co/Qht2jNbGxtpic.twitter.com/nEdBvWqzPk

- Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) September 10, 2024

Bricklayers:

We agree with the next President @KamalaHarris - When unions are strong, America is strong! ✊

Like and Share if you agree!#UnionStrongpic.twitter.com/cBof7TvIFG

- Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) September 10, 2024

Communications Workers of America:

https://t.co/MiacvfG1dQpic.twitter.com/ud4CbX9Jpn

- CWA (@CWAUnion) September 10, 2024

Department for Professional Employees:

Today, with our 12 AEMI affiliates we've launched the Reimagining Federal Support for the Arts and Public Media policy agenda, which advocates for policies to ensure professionals can have sustainable careers in the nonprofit arts & public media sector. https://t.co/VybNpJv7Hk

- Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) September 10, 2024

Electrical Workers:

It's true and working people are seeing the results. https://t.co/lamELK5IzBhttps://t.co/7z2gazYimR

- IBEW (@IBEW) September 9, 2024

Heat and Frost Insulators:

Gear up for U.S. Election Day!
️ Register to Vote
✅ Check Registration
Update Address
✍️ Update Name

➡️ Check your registration today: https://t.co/YyeZccjAsR#InsulatorsUnion#Insulators#InsulatorPride#voterregistration#electiondaypic.twitter.com/HoQ4xTz4nX

- Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) September 10, 2024

International Labor Communications Association:

Our final workshop of the day is all about building union websites to engage, inform, and empower our members, presented by our friends from @CanLabourMedia! pic.twitter.com/5dITQJwpui

- International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) September 6, 2024

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:

September 17 is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Help celebrate democracy by getting every eligible American registered & #VoteReady for 2024! #Empower24https://t.co/YgZKZMpEyPpic.twitter.com/BhbIdAxOQ1

- LCLAA (@LCLAA) September 10, 2024

Labor Heritage Foundation:

LISTEN NOW! "Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States" https://t.co/W1Caz5Yx4X@JAlbertMann@FoundationWals#LaborRadioPod#History#WorkingClass#ClassStruggle@GeorgetownKILWP#LaborHistory@AFLCIO@StrikeHistory#LaborHistory@wrkclasshistorypic.twitter.com/2pQSg9CkLb

- Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) September 8, 2024

Laborers:

Twenty-three years after the September 11 attacks, we mourn and honor those lost in that cowardly assault on our nation. We will #NeverForgetpic.twitter.com/dlgy1GIg4u

- LIUNA (@LIUNA) September 11, 2024

Machinists:

IAM National Legislative & Political Director Hasan Solomon represented the IAM at today's National Black Labor Leaders Breakfast hosted by @CBTU72 and @CBCInstitute. The breakfast addressed important discussions on Black wealth, Labor rights, and skills training to empower… pic.twitter.com/8ksAw6pSo3

- Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) September 11, 2024

Metal Trades Department:

Harris campaign website now outlines policy platform, including support for the PRO Act. The page lists Harris's economic, immigration and foreign policy agendas, contrasting each section with the far-right Project 2025 policy proposal. https://t.co/RNOIhHeMWb

- Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) September 10, 2024

Mine Workers:

Matewan is one of the best labor movies in history and James Earl Jones is a reason why. https://t.co/9AR2YjpZ92

- United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) September 10, 2024

Musical Artists:

San Francisco Symphony Chorus Director Emeritus Vance Y. George sent a message to Symphony CEO and SFS Board Officers, expressing his concern about the drastic proposed Chorus budget cuts: https://t.co/kebVYjoOycpic.twitter.com/PQTEOGCppf

- AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) September 10, 2024

National Air Traffic Controllers Association:

Today marks 23 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. We remember those who lost their lives and commend the aviation safety professionals that were on duty that day for their bravery and hard work. https://t.co/WuJ6CtIEHbpic.twitter.com/kDs1FCuf7q

- NATCA (@NATCA) September 11, 2024

National Association of Letter Carriers:

NALC honors and remembers the victims of the terror attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. In recognition of their heroism, we salute the first responders and individuals who bravely jumped into action to help others that day and throughout the recovery efforts that followed. pic.twitter.com/VHPWf6t23G

- Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) September 11, 2024

National Domestic Workers Alliance:

.@aijenpoo: We want to make childcare more affordable and accessible and ensure that families don't have to pay more than 7% of their income on childcare. Right now, in every state, people are paying more for childcare than housing. https://t.co/oBFFdkKVqO

- Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) September 9, 2024

National Nurses United:

Minnesota nurses are fired up at tonight's @mnnurses#NursesForKamala debate watch party! #Debate2024pic.twitter.com/B2BzRQADUt

- NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) September 11, 2024

NFL Players Association:

It matters where you play.

Despite 92% of surveyed players calling for high-quality grass, over half the league continues to use artificial fields.

Players: check the playing surface at every NFL stadium so you know what you're facing when you go to work each week. pic.twitter.com/EUSKDB5jWC

- NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 7, 2024

North America's Building Trades Unions:

September is Suicide Prevention Month. For resources visit: https://t.co/b7Bfvv5hwupic.twitter.com/yIDPFtr6o2

- The Building Trades (@NABTU) September 9, 2024

Office and Professional Employees:

We are proud to launch the AEMI Reimagining Federal Support for the Arts and Public Media policy agenda with our siblings @DPEaflcio & advocate for policies to ensure professionals can have sustainable careers in the nonprofit arts and public media sector. https://t.co/GjD1aoqmpd

- OPEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) September 10, 2024

Painters and Allied Trades:

Unions like ours are central to our communities and how they live!

We'd like to spotlight DC50 members who volunteered their time to paint the exterior and interior of the Lahaina Aquatic Center located in Maui, Hawaii, after it was destroyed during the 2023 wildfires. pic.twitter.com/xwN2NkafKJ

- IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) September 11, 2024

Plasterers and Cement Masons:

Our democracy depends on ordinary people who make sure every election runs smoothly & everyone's vote is counted. You can make sure we have safe, fair, efficient elections for all voters. Step up & become a poll worker for the next election today!https://t.co/RqaE1geilg

- OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) September 8, 2024

Pride At Work:

What does it mean to you to have Inclusive contract language? #union#solidarity#collectivebargainingpic.twitter.com/1L83VIbMAE

- Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) September 10, 2024

Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:

On 9/11/01 terrorists used 4 planes as weapons-deliberately crashing World Trade Center, Pentagon, a field in Penn. A dark day for America but aviation's finest hour. PASS-represented workers at @FAANews helped guide over 4,500 planes to safe landings. #NeverForget#September11pic.twitter.com/ex3VDvfEVy

- PASS (@PASSNational) September 11, 2024

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:

On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we honor and remember all the lives lost - including our brave first responders, many of whom were part of our NYC union family. We will #NeverForget! pic.twitter.com/7S6ZlJUqCw

- RWDSU (@RWDSU) September 11, 2024

Roofers and Waterproofers:

How do we elect people who care about workers and our families? By showing up on Election Day.
Register to vote here. It takes less than two minutes on average. If you want to check your registration status, you can do so here. https://t.co/HXCUXIqCDc

- Roofers Union (@roofersunion) September 10, 2024

SAG-AFTRA:

Both Houses in the CA Legislature adopted bill #AB2602, ensuring proper representation and informed consent prior to licensing a performer's digital voice & likeness. This fight goes hand-in-hand with our #VideoGameStrike Share and tag Governor @GavinNewsom to sign AB 2602! pic.twitter.com/0xu6u5aNwz

- SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 11, 2024

Solidarity Center:

Union activism can be felt far beyond the workplace. Unions & their members help shape local & national policies that make communities stronger & create more democratic societies.#WorkerRights#Solidarity#LaborMovement#1upic.twitter.com/qYHgkLmvN1

- Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) September 9, 2024

The NewsGuild-CWA:

We're on strike at @law360union! @Law360 laid off 10% of our Guild-represented staff and violated U.S. labor law - right after LexisNexis boasted record revenue. We're holding power to account and on the picket line today!✊

Sign the pledge: https://t.co/qDzhhj7vWNpic.twitter.com/GE0iYt4pDK

- NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) September 10, 2024

Theatrical Stage Employees:

Today, we remember our kin who worked tirelessly to keep Ground Zero bright. https://t.co/kbcM2OLXBlpic.twitter.com/ROj5pL4PtH

- IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) September 11, 2024

Transport Workers Union:

The TWU Honors 9/11 Heroes pic.twitter.com/FIWshknN9N

- TWU (@transportworker) September 11, 2024

Transportation Trades Department:

Congratulations to @IAFFPresident Ed Kelly and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma on getting reelected last week at the 57th @IAFFofficial Convention. Firefighters and IAFF members protect the public every single day, and together we'll fight to protect their rights as workers. https://t.co/GVRUXjMesk

- TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) September 9, 2024

UAW:

Why are prices sky high? Because corporations are jacking up prices. And why do they do it? Corporate greed.

If we're going to fix the cost-of-living crisis, we're going to have to take on Wall Street and corporate America head on.@KamalaHarris is up to the task. pic.twitter.com/iK6ozu3cJr

- UAW (@UAW) September 9, 2024

Union Veterans Council:

With over 1 million union veterans in our ranks, we will ensure our voices are heard.

This isn't about politics-it's about standing against anyone who believes they're above our nation's core values.

As our oath states, we will "support and defend the Constitution." https://t.co/CKVdaA2gzK

- Union Veterans Council✊ (@unionveterans) August 30, 2024

UNITE HERE:

"Workers aren't making enough to support their families. Many can no longer afford to live in the cities that they welcome guests to, and painful workloads are breaking their bodies." - @GwenMillsUHhttps://t.co/d5RiWXyYD5

- UNITE HERE (@unitehere) September 10, 2024

United Food and Commercial Workers:

Michigan Planned Parenthood said "Union YES!"

Medical assistants at the Planned Parenthood health center in Livonia, Michigan, recently became the first Planned Parenthood unit to be represented by UFCW Local 876.

Congratulations!

➡️ https://t.co/OwDhtKw59dpic.twitter.com/rUWYrrCkbB

- UFCW (@UFCW) September 6, 2024

United Steelworkers:

Today, we honor the bravery, resilience, and unity that define us as a nation. On this Patriot's Day, we pay tribute to the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001. pic.twitter.com/cezaYRjHSR

- United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) September 11, 2024

Utility Workers:

Twenty-three years ago today, heroes including many utility workers rushed towards danger at ground zero. Please contact Congress to make sure that survivors and first responders receive the healthcare that they deserve. https://t.co/wlAHiLl90Hpic.twitter.com/FavR71B0zH

- UWUA National (@The_UWUA) September 11, 2024

Working America:

Healthcare is way too expensive - that's what millions of working people like LaRonda are dealing with in neighborhoods across the country. It's time to make health care cheaper for everyone, regardless of income.
#HealthCare#WorkingAmericapic.twitter.com/tyA6N9JjUM

- Working America (@WorkingAmerica) September 9, 2024

Writers Guild of America East:

Writing is writing, whether it's for animation or live-action. We're fighting for a @PBS contract that gives animation writers the union coverage they deserve and for AI protections, paid parental leave and higher streaming residuals for ALL PBS writers. #PBSWritersUnited#1upic.twitter.com/8viYaySryi

- Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) September 9, 2024