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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Portland Hilton Secure New Contract After Two Years of Bargaining Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Portland Hilton Secure New Contract After Two Years of Bargaining Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. UNITE HERE Local 8 reached a tentative contract agreement that raises wages and restores automatic daily room cleaning at the Hilton and Duniway hotels in downtown Portland. The contract covers about 125 workers across the two hotels, including housekeepers, cooks, bellhops and reception clerks. The contract would provide a 50-cent-an-hour raise every February and August though Feb. 1, 2027, for non-tipped workers and includes retroactive raises dating back to Aug. 1, 2022. Andi Tiffany, a cook at the Duniway, said low wages in the kitchen have led to high turnover, chronic short staffing and increased workloads for those who stick around. “We’ve lost a lot of really excellent cooks from the kitchen because we wore them out so quickly,” Tiffany said. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 04/19/2024 - 10:01 — Apr 19
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SOLIDARITY ALERT: Sesame Workshop writers SOLIDARITY ALERT: Sesame Workshop writers Writers at Sesame Workshop—the incredibly talented team that gives Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie, and all our favorite Muppets the words that change our kids’ lives forever—are on the verge of a strike. These writers are fighting for a contract with industry-standard annual raises, improvements to residuals and coverage of all writing work performed for Sesame Workshop—including animation and social media segments. Their current contract expires this Friday, April 19. If the company continues to refuse to engage on core issues and a deal can’t be reached by that deadline, Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) members at Sesame Workshop have unanimously voted to authorize a strike. Organizers are hopeful they can reach an agreement by the end of the day on Friday—but they need your support to win their contract. Help Sesame Workshop writers reach a deal before the strike deadline! Please take a moment to send a letter to Sesame Workshop’s executive staff and board calling for a fair union contract that protects all writers at Sesame. Your support will ensure that the negotiating committee has the leverage they need to make the strongest possible deal before their contract expires on Friday—or to have the WGAE Council and WGAW Board call for a strike if the company is still unwilling to meet its workers' reasonable demands. For updates about the campaign and ways for WGA members, union allies and fans of Sesame Workshop to support the fight for a fair contract, visit wgaeast.org/sesame2024. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:15 — Apr 18
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Worker Wins: A New Way of Doing Business Worker Wins: A New Way of Doing Business Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. AFSCME Maryland Celebrates Pro-Worker Legislation Victories During 2024 Session: Following the end of Maryland’s legislative session, AFSCME members and leadership are celebrating the passage of bills securing collective bargaining rights for state supervisory employees and public library workers. More than 7,000 state workers will be gaining the right to join a union later this year, in what AFSCME Maryland Council 3 called the largest legislative expansion of collective bargaining rights in the past few decades. State employees in supervisory roles expressed that because they previously haven’t had collective bargaining rights, there hasn’t been a clear way to address workplace issues or push for policy reforms. Similarly, library workers around the state are hoping access to a union will allow them to advocate for better pay, grievance processes and other workplace improvements. AFSCME hopes these policy changes will help the state retain and attract a quality public sector workforce who can continue to deliver essential services to local communities. “Once again, AFSCME members showed up and made their voices heard in Annapolis,” said AFSCME Maryland President Patrick Moran. “We also thank Governor Moore for including negotiated raises for state workers in his budget, and we look forward to continuing our work together to ensure Maryland’s working families are not left behind.” Wisconsin Gov. Evers Protects Child Labor Law with Senate Bill 436 Veto: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered remarks Monday at the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists’ 2024 spring conference in Madison and vetoed S.B. 436, which would have eliminated the requirement that employers obtain a work permit in order to employ 14- or 15-year-olds. The work permit process keeps young workers safer at work through parental oversight and gives critical information about where kids work and what jobs they’re doing to Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development, so it can better enforce child labor laws. In 2017, then-Gov. Scott Walker, a national disgrace, signed a bill passed by fellow Republicans in the state Legislature that eliminated the work permit requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds. The bill Evers vetoed would have expanded and built on this exemption. “Governor Evers continues to stand up for the safety of our kids by protecting child labor law in Wisconsin,” said Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale. “The dangerous push to weaken child labor law in Wisconsin and across the country comes at a time when more children are harmed at work or work hazardous jobs.” “Eliminating these permits would have been a reckless gamble with the well-being of young people,” said Machinists (IAM) International President Brian Bryant in a press release. “Work permits are not merely red tape. They are essential shields protecting our children from exploitation, unsafe conditions, and disrupted education. By vetoing this bill, Gov. Evers has shown clear leadership in prioritizing the safety and welfare of Wisconsin’s future workforce.” DreamWorks Animation Production Workers Form Union Under IATSE: Production workers from DreamWorks Animation have officially voted to form a union with The Animation Guild (TAG), also known as Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 839, and the Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700). In total, 160 workers are joining the ranks of their DreamWorks artist, technician and editor colleagues who are already union members. This victory also marks the largest unit to date with a seat on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to join the union. Production staff organized with the goal of preserving their workplace culture at DreamWorks amid recent announcements of significant company policy changes like increased outsourcing and a retraction of most remote work for production staff. DreamWorks and The Animation Guild have had a relationship since the studio started. In those first days, DreamWorks was interested in offering the same working conditions as the other studios in order to attract the best talent possible. Today, we extend that coverage to ensure the production staff can enjoy the best working conditions we can negotiate with the company,” said Steve Kaplan, The Animation Guild’s business representative. Austin Pets Alive Workers File to Become Nation’s Largest Animal Shelter Union: On Thursday, Austin Pets Alive (APA) animal shelter employees in Texas filed to form a union with Machinists (IAM) District 776, taking a first step toward creating the largest animal shelter union in the country. Austin Pets Allied Workers (APAW) members are calling for voluntary recognition from management. Their core bargaining goals include implementing policies supporting the well-being and safety of both animals and workers, increasing wages, improving benefits and codifying fair employment practices. “I want to join with my co-workers to form a union because workers like me who are on the front lines of animal care deserve to feel safe and supported in our mission-fulfilling work at APA,” said Ryan Martinez, an APA staff member. “I know that a strong union contract negotiated by affected employees is the best way to make that happen, which will ultimately improve conditions for the animals in our care.” Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion Investment to Create Good-Paying Clean Energy Jobs: On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards to fund tens of thousands of clean energy and transportation projects in communities across the United States. The grants, made available through the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, will create a national clean financing network of recipients that will help kickstart projects across the country to reduce pollution while providing local communities with quality, good-paying jobs. AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Julie Collier sits on the board of the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC), one of the eight recipients. Of the $20 billion allocated for the largest federal climate investment in the history of the United States, at least $4 billion will be dedicated to investment specifically in rural areas. “President Biden and Vice President Harris have put communities at the center of their Investing in America agenda,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “The selectees announced today will deliver transformational investments for American communities, businesses and families and unleash tens of thousands of clean technology projects, like putting solar on small businesses, electrifying affordable housing, providing EV [electric vehicle] loans for young families and countless others. That translates to good-paying jobs, energy bill savings and cleaner air, all while delivering on President Biden’s historic agenda to combat climate change.” AFM Musicians Ratify New Motion Picture Agreements: The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) announced Tuesday that members have voted to ratify the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract that was unanimously recommended by the bargaining committee in February. This deal represents a massive victory for musicians working in film and television. Some of the wins members have secured include residuals for content made for streaming, enhanced health care coverage, performance bonuses and new protections to safeguard against generative artificial intelligence. “This agreement is a monumental victory for musicians who have long been under-compensated for their work in the digital age,” AFM International President and Chief Negotiator Tino Gagliardi said in a statement. “It wouldn’t have been possible without our members’ unwavering strength and unity, along with the tireless organizing efforts that led up to this historic contract.” Workers at Oakland’s Creative Growth Form a Union: Staff members at Creative Growth—a nonprofit based in Oakland, California, that supports artists with disabilities—are requesting voluntary recognition as they join AFSCME Council 57. Creative Growth United’s bargaining unit would cover an estimated 34 workers, including art facilitators, instructors, program coordinators, gallery staff members and other direct-service providers at Oakland’s second-largest arts organization. The union delivered its announcement to the interim executive director and board of trustees on Tuesday, with workers citing concerns such as high turnover rate for management and the need for more equitable hiring practices and standardized benefits. “Unionizing will improve working conditions for all staff at Creative Growth. It will also improve conditions for all artist-clients, who benefit from a more harmonious and rooted organizational culture, reflected in better planning and more effective and committed direct care staff,” said Creative Growth United in a community petition. “We believe every worker deserves a living-wage, and every worker has the legal right to form a union, without fear of retaliation or intimidation.” Rail Labor Applauds Final Two-Person Crew Rule for Train Operations: In a victory for rail workers’ safety, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a final rule establishing a minimum requirement of two-person crews for most Class I freight and passenger railroad operations. Workers have been sounding the alarm for years on the necessity of federal regulation to improve working conditions both on the tracks and in rail yards. This move from the Biden administration is in sharp contrast to the administration of former President Trump, who in 2019 withdrew a proposed regulation on crew staffing, saying that no additional safety regulations were “necessary or appropriate for railroad operations.” “This rule acknowledges that crew size is fundamentally a safety issue at its core. Rail workers experience the risks of the job daily, and have made it clear that two-person crews are inherently necessary to ensure the safe operation of our rail systems,” said Greg Regan, president of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD). “We thank President Biden for ensuring that his Administration delivered this essential rail safety rule.” “This final rule is essential for safety and is long overdue,” said Transport Workers Union (TWU) International President John Samuelsen. “The TWU looks forward to the swift implementation of a two-person crew requirement.” Transit Workers in Arlington, Virginia, Vote to Join ATU: Arlington Transit (ART) workers have voted overwhelmingly to be represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689, joining the ranks of their organized counterparts at multiple other local transit systems in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. A whopping 99% of ART workers voted in favor of joining Local 689, including bus operators, mechanics, fuel island attendants, technicians and cleaners. The staff are employed by private transportation company Transdev, who is contracted to operate Arlington’s local bus service. Just last month, ATU members at Northern Virginia transit system Fairfax Connector—who are also employed by Transdev—ratified a well-bargained new contract after a successful 15-day strike. “On behalf of Local 689, congratulations to the ART workers on their election victory and welcome to our family,” said Local 689 President Raymond Jackson. “Local 689 will continue to fight to ensure that every transit worker in our region has fair wages, strong benefits, and protections on the job so that they can support their families and be treated with dignity for the hard work they perform every day to move our region.” Nashville East Bank, LIUNA Agreement Hailed as ‘New Way of Doing Business in This City’: Laborers (LIUNA) Local 386 and the company heading up a massive development of the East Bank property in Nashville, Tennessee, have agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to worker safety, pay and other benefits for the construction project. The Fallon Company is responsible for handling hiring and managing development of the roughly 95 acres of land on the East Bank riverfront that’s owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Construction will include a Tennessee Performing Arts Center and 695 affordable housing units, among other commercial and public uses. The MOU establishes a priority in the bidding process for contractors looking to work for Fallon based on their track record of and future commitments to things like worker safety, on-time pay and quality health care benefits. Additionally, a company also could get a leg up in the bidding process if it agrees to work with local registered apprenticeship programs. “It’s refreshing to us that the developer saw this as a priority,” Local 386 Vice President Ethan Link said. “We had shared values around that, which for years has not been the norm here in Nashville.…It’s a totally different posture than what we’re used to.” “Having that East Bank job, if it was set up in those ways, it would make me feel secure,” said Cydney Jenkins, a 2022 graduate of Music City Construction Careers, a certified apprenticeship readiness program. “It would make me feel appreciated on the job, but it would also give me the chance to not be so far away from my children.” Equitas Health Workers United Members Ratify Their First Contract with the LGBTQ+ Health Provider: Union staff at one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS-serving health care providers, Equitas Health, have ratified their first contract with the nonprofit health system. Equitas Health Workers United (EHWU), a local of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, which is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), represents more than 200 front-line, client-facing workers at 15 Equitas Health locations across Ohio. The union announced the victory on Friday—workers first began organizing in 2021, filed for a union election in May 2022 and then won their vote in August of the same year. The agreement includes retroactive wage increases, signing bonuses, a binding grievance and arbitration process, a labor-management committee with direct participation from the board of trustees, and more. “We started organizing our union three years ago because we are committed to providing our clients with the best care possible, and we couldn’t do that while management was making poor decisions without input from staff who work directly with clients,” said Breann Smith, a medical case manager and member of the EHWU bargaining team. “That’s why we prioritized contract language that gives us different ways to have an impact on the decisions that affect our work and our clients’ care.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 10:36 — Apr 18
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Hails Passage of Library Worker Rights Legislation Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Hails Passage of Library Worker Rights Legislation Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. The Machinists (IAM) union, which represents Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) workers, is celebrating the passage of the Library Workers Empowerment Act, a milestone piece of legislation initiated by the IAM last year that will grant library staff across Maryland the right to organize. The legislation, cross-filed as H.B. 609 and S.B. 591, received bipartisan support in the Maryland General Assembly. Once the bill is signed by Gov. Wes Moore, it will empower public library workers to be able to form unions and collectively bargain for the wages, benefits and working conditions they deserve. Currently, library staff in only four counties and Baltimore City can organize, but this bill extends this critical right to libraries throughout the state. “The IAM and its members extend their deepest gratitude to the legislators who supported this piece of legislation and to the library employees who have tirelessly advocated for their rights,” said IAM Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) Local 4538 President and Library Service Assistant Anita Bass. “This achievement is a testament to the power of solidarity and the importance of standing together for the betterment of all workers.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:07 — Apr 18
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Fighting for Our Rights: What Working People Are Doing This Week Fighting for Our Rights: 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:
Disneyland cast members have filed for an election with the NLRB. https://t.co/tsWErejmdA — Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 17, 2024
AFGE:🔥The numbers are in! AFGE grew by 5.5% in 2023, making our union the fastest growing large union in the country.We're pushing towards our next goal of 325,000 members by the end of 2025.https://t.co/93Ne1MJNlO — AFGE (@AFGENational) April 17, 2024
AFSCME:.@PHLafscmeDC47 Kelli Gray shares her life-changing moment with @VP Kamala Harris. Thanks to Public Service Loan Forgiveness,$350K of her student debt has been wiped away. Now, Kelli's a thriving homeowner! https://t.co/k8jAt0yVJX — AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 16, 2024
Alliance for Retired Americans:Clearly, we can't always count on corporations to respect workers' right to organize.News stories like this show why we need the PRO Act. https://t.co/24phaSSMvN — Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 17, 2024
Amalgamated Transit Union:Our Halifax, NS, Local 508 ferry operators are burned out, time for Halifax Transit to address the worker shortage. https://t.co/plloArGY56 #ATUStrongerTogether #canlab @NS_Labour — ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 17, 2024
American Federation of Teachers:Happy National #SchoolLibraryMonth — a month-long celebration of school librarians and school libraries! This quote from author Kelly Barnhill sums it up best. pic.twitter.com/IegZ2t0BWE — AFT (@AFTunion) April 17, 2024
American Postal Workers Union:On Tuesday, April 16, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing to conduct oversight of the USPS, including the implementation of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. https://t.co/bbBZlkB51b — The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) April 16, 2024
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:#Chicago is a union town! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 18th at 1:00pm on the picket line at ORD with our @APFAunity American flying partners to fight against corporate greed. 📢 Let’s make some noise! RSVP here: https://t.co/XKX7KGQIpA pic.twitter.com/V4jvKOLgLh — AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 17, 2024
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:Workers @ Hearthside Food Solutions in London, Ky. have filed for a union election w/ BCTGM. They have been trying to unionize for over a decade & their friends in McComb, Oh. and Michigan City, Ind. hope to follow very soon. RT to show your support!#hfsworkersunited #unionyes pic.twitter.com/Sn4DtlaxKc — BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 10, 2024
Boilermakers:NACBE has been around since 1975 as a great partner to the #Boilermakers union. So what does NACBE stand for and what do they do? 🤔 Check it out: https://t.co/KA2PfV6hEJ pic.twitter.com/FTI80IgNM8 — Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 17, 2024
Bricklayers:Proud of our #tilesetters of BAC Local 4 #California who are working on the campuses of Indio College and Palomar College! #tilesetting #tilesetter #skilledtrades #buildingtrades #unionstrong #construction #unionpride #1u pic.twitter.com/0Z8Ho44Ndk — Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) April 14, 2024
Communications Workers of America:🚨@rocnewsguild journalists are on strike!Here's how you can support: https://t.co/JOXEMoUDUS — CWA (@CWAUnion) April 16, 2024
Department for Professional Employees:Securing FY25 funding for the NEA and NEH at $211 million is critical to building more inclusive arts, entertainment, and media industries. Contact your representatives in the House and Senate and urge them to support increased federal arts funding. https://t.co/HmJweCo9ls — Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 16, 2024
Electrical Workers:My #IBEW Story: Kim Davis, @ibewlocal332 pic.twitter.com/VkjimTgfx2 — IBEW (@IBEW) April 17, 2024
Heat and Frost Insulators:Insulators Local 69 Business Manager Steven Overby joined the @AWFUnionPodcast to talk about the workload in Local 69’s jurisdiction. Listen to the full interview: https://t.co/BqZKsHRTPH pic.twitter.com/JcS5BIswyq — Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 16, 2024
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:We're standing in support of the workers who print our money! IFPTE joins @DCLabor and @AFLCIO in calling on @BEPgov to stop the delay tactics and bargain a fair contract NOW! pic.twitter.com/UGBAA3yetH — IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 16, 2024
International Labor Communications Association:REMINDER: entry fees for the 2024 Labor Media Awards go up on April 20 from $40/entry to $60/entry! Submit your 2023 work to be considered for the contest by April 20 to pay the reduced fee! Learn more and submit: https://t.co/kgaMDbUFhM pic.twitter.com/U1QfMYzDY2 — International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) April 16, 2024
Jobs With Justice:Today, we're sending solidarity & fortitude to Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga as they kick off their election to join @UAW. Each VW worker's vote to join the union marks a historic leap forward for all Southern workers and their right to stand united! #StandUpVW #StandUpUAW pic.twitter.com/zslSROJETz — Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 17, 2024
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:DYK? Only 56% of LGBTQI+ workers have paid sick leave, and just 31% have paid family leave. We need #PaidLeave for ALL families. #CareCantWait https://t.co/5cTSJwMZrd pic.twitter.com/TDYlY2K4BJ — LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 17, 2024
Labor Heritage Foundation:Hm, who can spot what’s missing at the Toledo Auto-Lite Strike Memorial? Anyone know where it is please email info@laborheritage.org pic.twitter.com/GrMURdhQTk — Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) April 17, 2024
Laborers:Dive into the latest #ITK video from LIUNA for all things #PublicEmployees! You don’t want to miss it! WATCH NOW: https://t.co/rTr9b8awlK — LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 17, 2024
Machinists:The IAM applauds @POTUS's historic steps to safeguard U.S. shipbuilding and steel manufacturing workers, including launching a @USTradeRep investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in shipbuilding.Read full statement here: https://t.co/xi1v1H8V7I — Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) April 17, 2024
Maritime Trades Department:USTR MOVES FORWARD ON MTD-BACKED SHIPBUILDING PETITION@steelworkers @USTradeRep https://t.co/Sc296rYksY — Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) April 17, 2024
Metal Trades Department:Kalypso and Royal IHC to Build First Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Cable Layer https://t.co/GrYuQG4CKl — Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 16, 2024
Mine Workers:Live stream of @CecilRoberts , @ActSecJulieSu , @CWilliamsonWVMD ,and @NIOSH discuss the need to better protect miners from debilitating and deadly illnesses and announce new actions the @MSHA_DOL is taking to ensure all miners are protected on the job.https://t.co/RuqBzE0AlT — United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 17, 2024
Musical Artists:Union busting relies on third-partying unions, presenting a union as external and negative. It's unfolding at Miami City Ballet, mirroring past Artist organizing efforts. Learn more about third-partying here: https://t.co/F9fQUcVmgZ pic.twitter.com/WefaTjHGlH — AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 17, 2024
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:The FAA will open its doors to new applicants nationwide from April 19 to 22. This is an opportunity to embark on a rewarding career, and be part of a team of highly trained and respected professionals. Learn more at https://t.co/pFKwIZ3Owg pic.twitter.com/3U322zttCQ — NATCA (@NATCA) April 17, 2024
National Association of Letter Carriers:Letter carriers appreciate your and @RepGarretGraves unwavering efforts to repeal the WEP & GPO! Thank you for your continued work. https://t.co/7sJEPEhiGo — Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 17, 2024
] National Day Laborer Organizing Network:Join @WeCount_Fl for Workers Memorial Day 2024! https://t.co/T1s4nZJ3m3 — NDLON (@NDLON) April 16, 2024
National Domestic Workers Alliance:Have you signed up for NDWA’s email or SMS list yet? If so you should have gotten the first clue in the Care Is Everywhere Scavenger Hunt! It’s not too late! Text “careworkers” to 33843 to submit the first clue and win a prize! pic.twitter.com/54sOT72rWP — Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 17, 2024
National Federation of Federal Employees:Lemie Gillesania Appointed as NFFE National Organizing Director:https://t.co/CO36i3xVGo — NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 11, 2024
National Nurses United:These are the lengths our corporate bosses will go to in order to keep us from our right to a voice on the job and a safe and healthy workplace. 😡This award-winning piece by @jamieson is a must-read for all workers! https://t.co/NTy7OvvIKl — NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 17, 2024
NWSL Players Association:Happy #NationalSiblingDay to the iconic duos, past & present of the NWSL! pic.twitter.com/sm5CnCyzJV — NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) April 10, 2024
NFL Players Association:Congratulations are in order to @CharlieBatch16 who opened a brand new home for his @BestoftheBatch foundation! 👏 https://t.co/lDkknUyELD pic.twitter.com/JC3Ystb7Rc — NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 12, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions:Skilled trades are on the rise! 💼🛠️ Exciting to see young people realize what we have always known, the building trades are in the business of changing lives💪#InfrastructureGenerationhttps://t.co/AjaKJ9ywtG — The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 17, 2024
Painters and Allied Trades:Our members are at the forefront of protecting our nation's infrastructure & buildings from corrosion and wear.Here's our sister Sarah Jean doing thermal spray coating on a project in Connecticut, which is often applied to bridges, dams, piers and onshore & offshore facilites. pic.twitter.com/x7WwGDwd6o — IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 17, 2024
Plasterers and Cement Masons:Hannah Hamer is a proud @526admin journeyperson and #OPCMIA apprenticeship graduate!https://t.co/aSRIEBlpt2 pic.twitter.com/zHRY231ljh — OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 17, 2024
Pride At Work:PA FOLKS! https://t.co/SZLo3zmkJY — Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) April 16, 2024
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:NY State Senator @JabariBrisport supports the #RetailWorkerSafety Act, which puts the onus on retail employers to provide safe workplaces for their workers without further criminalization.Will you join us? Write to NYS legislators: https://t.co/ZU1sHknitU pic.twitter.com/qw7YamF3AM — RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 17, 2024
Roofers and Waterproofers:Today belongs to the Volkswagen employees in Alabama who are voting in an election to unionize their workplace with @UAW. They are fighting for a brighter future. They are standing up for each other. #UnionYes pic.twitter.com/imfGSDuFbv — Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 17, 2024
SAG-AFTRA:Check out the SAG-AFTRA podcast for an inside look at the world of video gaming with #SagAftraMember @NoshirDalal and NED & Chief Negotiator @DuncanCI. Discover performer challenges and why fair treatment is non-negotiable. 🎮🎙️ Listen now! https://t.co/jYGcxtymyU pic.twitter.com/4kZITm72dV — SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 17, 2024
Solidarity Center:Our survey of leather tannery workers in #Bangladesh shows that industrial pollution, dangerous working conditions and low wages are leaving workers and their families vulnerable to the increasing effects of the #climate crisis in the country. pic.twitter.com/4jLvOmTOT3 — Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 17, 2024
The NewsGuild-CWA:"We know that Gannett needs us, whether or not it wants to admit it. More importantly, we know that Rochester needs us—but we need a contract."Read from @CitizenMurphy on why D&C @rocnewsguild journalists are on strike:https://t.co/sMwOIYDizS — NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 16, 2024
Theatrical Stage Employees:The #WNBADraft at the Brooklyn Academy of Music was UNION-MADE by the proud kin of IATSE Local 4! 💪 pic.twitter.com/TcoOdxJxSd — IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 17, 2024
Transport Workers Union:.@skift writes on the new @Allegiant contract. The deal “makes Allegiant crews some of the best paid among U.S. ultra low-cost airlines” https://t.co/im7DxLGXs2 — TWU (@transportworker) April 17, 2024
Transportation Trades Department:The labor movement stands united against the hostile takeover attempt of Norfolk Southern Railroad. ✊The @AFLCIO is urging @nscorp shareholders to reject Ancora's proposed takeover, which would result in significant rail staffing and safety decreases: https://t.co/03m8QeTMfz pic.twitter.com/oqInhVsQuU — TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) April 16, 2024
UAW:After reaping nearly $6B in profits in 2023, Daimler Truck said they plan to increase stock dividends by 46%, instead of sharing the wealth with the workers who produce the profits. It's why Daimler workers are done playing second fiddle and are preparing to STAND UP! pic.twitter.com/aAG8pHrRGS — UAW (@UAW) April 16, 2024
Union Label and Service Trades Department:🔥🔥 “We’re going to win,” said Lisa Elliott, a quality control worker at VW. “We have the momentum. I know this will be a [historic] event.” https://t.co/C5WDEL3C0B — Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 17, 2024
UNITE HERE:🍻 https://t.co/JEC5bSHVOX — UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 15, 2024
United Food and Commercial Workers:Get ready to expand your knowledge & skills w/ the UFCW Discount College Program. Access a wide range of program options from certificates to bachelor's & even master's degrees. Part-time or full-time, online classes make learning convenient for you!➡️ https://t.co/vJfcSxhgs0 pic.twitter.com/UijkXr0agY — UFCW (@UFCW) April 17, 2024
United Steelworkers:The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration today realized a longtime USW priority when it issued a final rule updating standards to significantly reduce worker exposure to silica dust.Learn more: https://t.co/p6bVyyWtIM pic.twitter.com/ycQ6diEcEB — United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) April 16, 2024
Utility Workers:MUST READ: Wind turbine technician is expected to be one of the fastest growing jobs this decade, and Wired magazine profiled one of our members to get the scoop. 🧵 https://t.co/ITMos2aKJh pic.twitter.com/WUnVvwHSHb — UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 17, 2024
Working America:Stay cool during heat waves with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)! Learn more about how this federal program may help cover your cooling costs and even repair your AC unit. Check out if you qualify here: https://t.co/HdcHFNx4BS #LIHEAP #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/s4dsEf1L8w — Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 16, 2024
Writers Guild of America East:"S" is for solidarity! Show your support for WGA members at Sesame Workshop fighting for a fair deal before their current contract expires THIS Friday. #1uSend a letter to execs calling for a fair union contract that protects writers at Sesame:https://t.co/T9XvpGBzMH — Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) April 17, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:43 — Apr 17
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