Seeking Fair Pay: 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:

The performers at Chippendales in Las Vegas are unionizing with Actors' Equity Association, seeking fair pay and improved working conditions guaranteed by a union contract. We look forward to representing these iconic workers at the bargaining table. https://t.co/0QOMkGAU3Hpic.twitter.com/zCzlEcT9Co

- Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) October 8, 2024

AFGE:

Federal correctional officers work in some of the most dangerous and violent places imaginable and, as a result, are at increased risk for developing depression, PTSD, and suicidality as compared to those in other professions.https://t.co/tBY06Y3CSJ

- AFGE (@AFGENational) October 8, 2024

AFSCME:

A new report by @afscme31 describes how illegal drugs are spreading throughout Illinois' prisons. https://t.co/MvaxjNhFPl

- AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 8, 2024

Alliance for Retired Americans:

Vice President Harris' new home care plan is exactly what millions of older Americans and their caregivers need. Learn more by reading our release: https://t.co/4nZPk1IQaspic.twitter.com/6AHm7V7iHJ

- Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 8, 2024

Amalgamated Transit Union:

We wrap up our celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by honoring our Local 846-St. Catharines, ON, Sister Monica Restrepo. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024pic.twitter.com/Dpvkl93Vpj

- ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 9, 2024

American Federation of Musicians:

The Musicians of the @NatSymphonyDC have reached a tentative agreement.
Details to follow. pic.twitter.com/jS12qgrBke

- AFM (@The_AFM) September 27, 2024

American Federation of Teachers:

Emergency nurses and healthcare professionals care for patients when they need it the most.

Today, we thank them for their work, and continue the fight for safe staffing, safe working conditions, and fair compensation for these livesaving workers! @AFTHealthcarepic.twitter.com/yeLnrAVACQ

- AFT (@AFTunion) October 9, 2024

American Postal Workers Union:

President Dimondstein appeared on PBS Newshour to discuss extraordinary measures used to move election mail and to advocate for this level of priority service year-round. "No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we should get the same good service."https://t.co/Npy23kx2As

- The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) October 3, 2024

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:

As aviation's First Responders, we want to make sure we have the tools onboard to save lives. @FlyingWithSara joined the @WhiteHouse Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose to discuss how we can save lives in the air and beat the overdose crisis no matter where we are. pic.twitter.com/V8bmDJgzXG

- AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 8, 2024

Boilermakers:

We're at the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference in Idaho Falls where 400 leaders from the U.S., Canadian and worldwide nuclear industry met to talk about removing barriers to break ground on over 300GW of nuclear projects in the U.S. by 2050. That's good #Boilermaker work. ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/ttKbyg5HXm

- Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 8, 2024

Bricklayers:

Happy #WorksiteWednesday! This week we have pictures of some amazing stonework out of @BacLocal1Sk.

Brother Derek Cattell is a member who started his own Union company, DC Masonry about a year ago!

So proud to see what you accomplish!#BestHandsInTheBusiness#UnionsForAllpic.twitter.com/CLPI4BTo6z

- Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 9, 2024

Coalition of Labor Union Women:

"The Coalition of Labor Union Women joins with the millions of union members in mourning the death of a great labor leader and a true man of equality, the late Bill Lucy. Brother Lucy was the personification of the saying, "A man of quality is not threatened by women..." EB

- CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 1, 2024

Communications Workers of America:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers have been on strike now for two years. They are outside the @PittsburghPG newsroom today to send a clear message: Follow the law, bargain fairly, and end this strike. https://t.co/ynA8alexWt

- CWA (@CWAUnion) October 8, 2024

Department for Professional Employees:

Congrats to @The_AFM members at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra who have a new contract which will raise the musicians' pay by 39%! https://t.co/m0DCFEX13K

- Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) October 7, 2024

Electrical Workers:

For the first time in 60 years, there's a new crossing across the Detroit River between the U.S. and Canada, and it's being constructed in part by #IBEW members from both countries. https://t.co/GlfN1hvCxvpic.twitter.com/5I1O6LiSxi

- IBEW (@IBEW) October 8, 2024

Heat and Frost Insulators:

Have Your Voice Heard!
See how the candidates have supported labor unions, then set your Election Day plan for Nov. 5th.

➡️Check your registration & voting options: https://t.co/YyeZcck8ip#InsulatorsUnion#Insulators#InsulatorPride#electiondaypic.twitter.com/QbDCPhuZtC

- Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) October 8, 2024

Jobs With Justice:

Safety over profits! @centralfljwj have launched a confidential survey to compile info on employers threatening retaliation and leaving workers no time to prepare for #Milton. Take the survey at https://t.co/7pu9Usegom. pic.twitter.com/v74q2YUOVc

- Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 7, 2024

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:

Vote Early, Arizona! ️ Early voting for the 2024 general election starts on October 9th and ends November 1st at 5 PM. For more info, visit: https://t.co/C54FiDaFYY. Let's make our voices heard! #Vota#Empower24#VoteEarlyArizonapic.twitter.com/PHXDUq6Uz5

- LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 7, 2024

Labor Heritage Foundation:

This Week's Labor Arts Calendar: Oct 7-14 Tue: What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? Wed: Patronage & Culture in Nashville's Honky-Tonks
Fri: Unrest Sat: The Road to Matewan Sat/Sun: The Cradle Will Rock
Details here https://t.co/ePAgFzTs9Dpic.twitter.com/ZUB3LdYXgW

- Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) October 7, 2024

Laborers:

#LIUNA is proud to support the Biden-Harris Administration's new rule requiring the removal of lead pipes across the nation. This action will improve the drinking water of millions of Americans and support good union jobs in the process.

READ STATEMENT: https://t.co/38FpytOOv9pic.twitter.com/rvjOC5LiQD

- LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 9, 2024

Machinists:

We stand with Boeing workers and Textron workers on strike! pic.twitter.com/1z1HtH9gMT

- Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) October 8, 2024

Maritime Trades Department:

We thank Gen. Van Ovost for her tireless commitment and the high esteem in which she held workers in the maritime trades. We look forward to working with Gen. Reed! https://t.co/YVZUizFEW4

- Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) October 7, 2024

Metal Trades Department:

https://t.co/q6dzXNGYrV The new order further solidifies Philly Shipyard's position in the U.S. shipbuilding and Jones Act markets

- Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) October 2, 2024

Mine Workers:

UMWA Endorses MaryAnn Folz for Monongalia County Commissioner.https://t.co/XLlehfdPKX

- United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) October 8, 2024

Musical Artists:

AGMA Ratifies 4-Year Agreement with Chautauqua Opera: https://t.co/v9oMhgS8hSpic.twitter.com/AoshojW9Bl

- AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) October 8, 2024

National Air Traffic Controllers Association:

NATCA President Rich Santa addressed ATC staffing and air traffic control modernization on a panel at @RAAtweets Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/eKFZMzKe4Ipic.twitter.com/r9VQY3REIA

- NATCA (@NATCA) October 8, 2024

National Association of Letter Carriers:

NEXT WEEK ➡️ Letter carriers are rallying together to demand protection from violence and crime on the job. If you are in the Madison, WI area, please come out and stand with letter carriers as we continue to make our message loud and clear: #EnoughIsEnough! More info about the… pic.twitter.com/Zy6Bls7UvJ

- Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 8, 2024

National Domestic Workers Alliance:

Thank you, @POTUS, for your commitment to being a Care Champion! pic.twitter.com/O4rMPMogof

- Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 8, 2024

National Nurses United:

Union nurses endorse @tammybaldwin for U.S. Senate!

Sen. Baldwin always stands with the nurses on our priority issues like #MedicareForAll, #WorkplaceViolencePrevention, #SafeStaffing, and the #PROAct, just to name a few! pic.twitter.com/RmsYWpTR2H

- NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) October 9, 2024

NFL Players Association:

Statement on behalf of our Executive Committee regarding the locker room media policy. pic.twitter.com/Hn8LgzGDrU

- NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 4, 2024

North America's Building Trades Unions:

October is Careers in Construction Month. Visit https://t.co/JslIo3sMrS and see if a career in the building trades is right for you. pic.twitter.com/6ZMs5L5S8k

- The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 3, 2024

Office and Professional Employees:

Inspired by his culture and heritage, David Olivera became an early childhood educator. Because of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta & @UFWupdates, he became a lifelong unionist.

We're proud to honor his contributions to @OPEIULocal8 & the entire movement this #HispanicHeritageMonth! pic.twitter.com/CcrmJX0cTB

- PEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) October 7, 2024

Painters and Allied Trades:

The work of our union is profound and it shapes our communities and the way we live! We'd like to spotlight our Glaziers from DC 81 Local 109 who are currently working on the new Omaha Central Library. pic.twitter.com/K4IhBSv77z

- IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 9, 2024

Plasterers and Cement Masons:

Project 2025 would restrict access to overtime, erode workplace safety, let states sidestep worker protections, allow worker misclassification, limit your free speech rights, make it harder to win union recognition & weaken bedrock worker protections. https://t.co/ttuS5sCj6o

- OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) October 9, 2024

Pride At Work:

Pride at Work Treasurer and Vice President of @afa_cwa is TRANSFORMING labor by the work she does! https://t.co/B2UoA4iOZl#solidarity#union

- Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) October 7, 2024

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:

Did you know that last #PrimeDay, warehouse worker injuries surged by 37%? As part of the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition, @RWDSU calls on @GovKathyHochul to #ProtectWarehouseWorkers and sign the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law!https://t.co/fdOc2bFJaS

- RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 8, 2024

Roofers and Waterproofers:

A handheld device takes real-time readings of hydration levels. Could be lifesaving for laborers who work in high heat environments.https://t.co/CjrOVbiLKf

- Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 4, 2024

SAG-AFTRA:

Attention #SagAftraMembers in Illinois, New Mexico and Nevada! Today is the LAST DAY to register online to #Vote2024! Make sure you're ready for the general election on November 5: https://t.co/Or9KENeuWXpic.twitter.com/Ytc4twRmNK

- SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 9, 2024

Solidarity Center:

Creating safe & secure work environments is essential for all employees" said #Kyrgyzstan Minister of Labor Jyldys Polotova during our recent panel on effectively applying @ILO#C190 on #Gender-based violence & harassment. @ILO_Research@womenslinkpic.twitter.com/GiuP9LxPSO

- Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 8, 2024

The NewsGuild-CWA:

We're LIVE with @law360union on Twitch and we're talking about what it takes to WIN a STRIKE!

Come and join us here: https://t.co/YxHO7neTnqpic.twitter.com/r1zOforR4z

- NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 2, 2024

Theatrical Stage Employees:

Meet today's #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight, Graciela Zapata of @IATSELocal764! Graciela's proudest career moment was helping run the Local 764 costume shop by organizing drives, which boosted new member enrollment. Graciela, you rock! pic.twitter.com/AsI1nag7y7

- IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) October 8, 2024

Transport Workers Union:

.@TwuSamuelsen told @KellyCNBC that automating our industries is always designed to increase and maximize corporate profits, not to help Americans. And that Biden-Harris' policies have advanced economic security for transport workers. https://t.co/nyj2Fj7t0k

- TWU (@transportworker) October 7, 2024

Transportation Trades Department:

Project 2025 is an attack on transportation workers and systems across the country.

Learn more at https://t.co/EWIRPCblcq. pic.twitter.com/I75mIQDWy3

- TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) October 7, 2024

UAW:

Today! It's crunch time at #Stellantis.

RALLY with President Fain and our UAW family on Wednesday, 4 p.m., at Local 869 in Warren, MI, to make #Stellantis KEEP THE PROMISE.

RSVP: https://t.co/yiOO8Yuuoj#StandUpUAWpic.twitter.com/l1yl1y9HJ9

- UAW (@UAW) October 9, 2024

Union Veterans Council:

While @Tim_Walz fights for veterans and union workers, J.D. Vance stands with Trump's anti-worker agenda. The choice is clear: stand with Walz, stand with unions. #VetsForWalz#UnionStrong#BetterInAUnion

- Union Veterans Council✊ (@unionveterans) October 2, 2024

UNITE HERE:

Charles believes this election is about protecting what they've built

Under Trump, working people would face potential national abortion bans, mass deportations, the repeal of healthcare protections & more.

He's making sure every door is knocked & every vote is cast. pic.twitter.com/urahQHcePJ

- UNITE HERE (@unitehere) October 8, 2024

United Food and Commercial Workers:

A win for the history books!

49 workers at Bookmans bookstore in Tucson, recently made HISTORY by becoming the FIRST bookstore in Arizona to unionize by joining @UFCW99.

Congratulations!

➡️ https://t.co/h5zFqR8WQ4pic.twitter.com/ATZNiU0MBy

- UFCW (@UFCW) October 7, 2024

United Steelworkers:

Remember your power

When it comes to holding your elected officials accountable for representing you and your fellow union siblings, remember the power you hold. They've been elected to represent you, and you have the right to ask for their support. pic.twitter.com/cmcGEV0kao

- United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) October 8, 2024

Utility Workers:

"Companies are always looking to use technology to streamline things. We've seen changes in software and hardware for everything from timekeeping to restoration efforts.'

pic.twitter.com/zkIGDfteOg

- UWUA National (@The_UWUA) October 9, 2024

Working America:

Wages just aren't enough to cover the cost of living. We deserve a decent wage for a decent day's work. Are you with us? Let us know in the comments below.#FairWages#WorkingAmericapic.twitter.com/Tppz6J9u2K

- Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 8, 2024

Writers Guild of America East:

A union will drastically improve your work life. If you work in documentary, podcasting, online media or TV/radio news, contact a representative from the WGA East to answer your questions. #UnionStronghttps://t.co/1OHXMbLO4g

- Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) October 8, 2024