AFL-CIO Blog

  • The U.S. Postal Service is Owned by the People—Let's Keep it That Way
    The U.S. Postal Service is Owned by the People—Let's Keep it That Way As the tax deadline looms and millions scurry to get their forms sent on time, Tax Day is a good time to dispel the myth that the U.S. Postal Service is funded by tax dollars. In fact, the Postal Service receives zero tax dollars for its operations. Without taking a dime in taxes, the Postal Service maintains the lowest prices for mail services in the industrialized world and delivers to 159 million addresses, six—and now often seven—days a week—all funded by revenue from the sale of stamps and other postal products. While private courier companies only deliver where a profit can be made, the public post office provides universal service to everyone, no matter age, wealth, race, who we are or where we live. It is little wonder that the Postal Service, a public institution enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the crucial anchor of the growing e-commerce revolution, remains the most trusted federal agency. A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 88% of the population has a favorable view of the Postal Service, with the highest favorability ratings coming from young adults. Whether sending or receiving medicine, packages, greeting cards, letters, periodicals, catalogs or ballots, every person, household and business in this country is a postal customer. Still, that persistent myth—that the Postal Service is a burden to taxpayers—is precisely the false narrative that led Congress to pass the 2006 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act. That act manufactured a financial crisis by compelling the Postal Service to pre-fund all retiree health care costs, 75 years into the future—for workers not even born yet. This mandate transferred postal revenues to the U.S. Treasury and robbed the Postal Service of $5.6 billion a year over a 10-year period. No other company or agency faces, or could be expected to survive, such an onerous financial burden. Adding to the absurdity is the fact that, prior to the 2006 law, the Postal Service had been reliably paying its annual retirement health benefit premiums on time. Fast forward from 2006 to last year. Exactly one year ago, in April 2018—again using the guise of taxpayer protection—President Donald Trump established a postal task force to study Postal Service finances. However, before the task force even published its findings, the White House Office of Management and Budget in a June 2018 report on reforming government laid bare their goal of selling the Postal Service to the highest corporate bidder. Postal privatization, if allowed to move forward, would surely enrich some Wall Street investors and a few powerful corporations. For the rest of us, it would result in diminished postal services and higher prices. This is exactly what happened when other nations, such as the United Kingdom, went down this path. Evidence of this can be seen in both the OMB report and the task force report that followed in December, which called for higher rates, cuts to service and lower wages and benefits for postal workers, all as a first step toward total privatization. Other task force “solutions” include eliminating delivery days, slowing service speed, allowing anyone who pays a fee access to your secure and private mailbox, reducing door delivery, undermining the universal service obligation and piecemeal privatization that will all undermine the future of a vibrant public postal service. It doesn’t have to be this way. Congress should simply fix the pre-funding fiasco they created in 2006. In addition, the Postal Service should provide an array of expanded services such as increased financial services and paycheck cashing, notary and various licensing services, internet access and electric automobile charging stations. Everyone who sends and receives mail and packages has a stake in making sure that the U.S. Postal Service remains owned by, and in the service of, the people. Ask your member of Congress to co-sponsor House Resolution 33 and Senate Resolution 99. Both resolutions oppose privatizing the Postal Service. Let’s ensure that the postal eagle, symbolizing its public ownership, is never sacrificed on the altar of private profit and replaced by the vulture of corporate greed. The U.S. Postal Service operates without tax dollars and provides a necessary and popular public service. Keep it—it’s yours. This post originally appeared at The Cap Times. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 04/23/2019 - 14:40 — Apr 23
  • Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Railroad Signalmen
    Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Railroad Signalmen AFL-CIO Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the Railroad Signalmen (BRS). Name of Union: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Mission: To represent the men and women who maintain railroad signal systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning devices across the nation. In addition, the BRS negotiates contracts and promotes safety in the industry for its members and the traveling public. Local lodges elect delegates to national conventions, which is the organization's supreme authority. Delegates set policy, review the general state of the union, establish collective bargaining goals and elect Grand Lodge officers, who direct the organization between conventions. Current Leadership of Union: Jerry Boles was elected to serve as president of the BRS in 2019. Mike Baldwin serves as secretary-treasurer. The BRS also has six vice presidents who serve in various capacities: Joe Mattingly (Midwest), Kelly A. Haley (Headquarters), James Finnegan (Commuter/Passenger), Tim Tarrant (East), Cory Claypool (West) and Brandon Elvey (NRAB). Current Number of Members: 10,000-plus. Members Work At: various railroad and supplier locations installing, repairing and maintaining railroad signal systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning devices. The signal system is used to direct train movements and the crossing warning devices warn motorists when a train is approaching a crossing. These members have been installing positive train control (PTC) equipment since Congress mandated the railroads install PTC back in 2008. PTC is an advanced train control system designed to automatically stop a train before certain accidents occur. In particular, PTC is designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, over speed derailments, train movements over track switches not properly lined and train movements into roadway worker work zones. Industries Represented: The railroad industry and suppliers in the United States. History: At the turn of the century, railroad signaling became an emerging craft as railroads increasingly incorporated new technology. In 1901, the BRS was founded to improve the safety and efficiency of railroad operations, and to represent the men and women who install and maintain signal systems. Over the ensuing decades, the organization grew into a national union consisting of working people across the Unites States. Community Efforts: The BRS maintains a regular schedule of training for members as well as ongoing membership on various committees including the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, which assist the Federal Railroad Administration in developing new regulatory standards to promote railroad safety. The BRS is actively engaged in Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings, and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. Learn More: Website. Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/22/2019 - 13:51 — Apr 22
  • Powerful Victory
    Powerful Victory Getty A tentative agreement between the 31,000 members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in New England and management at Stop & Shop supermarkets has been reached, effectively ending the historic strike that captured the country’s attention. The proposed deal will preserve health care and retirement benefits, provide wage increases and maintain time-and-a-half pay on Sundays for members of UFCW locals 328, 919, 1459, 1445 and 371. Workers walked off the job on April 11 after management proposed cuts to their health care benefits and wages, despite the company receiving a $225 million tax break in 2017. The entire labor movement stood behind the workers, with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (UMWA) and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler (IBEW) visiting picket lines last week. In response to the tentative agreement, UFCW said in a statement:
    We are incredibly grateful to our customers and everyone who proudly stood together with us every day for a contract that invests in the communities we serve, and makes Stop & Shop a better place to work and a better place to shop. Under this proposed contract, our members will be able to focus on continuing to help customers in our communities enjoy the best shopping experience possible and to keep Stop & Shop the number one grocery store in New England. The agreement preserves health care and retirement benefits, provides wage increases, and maintains time-and-a-half pay on Sunday for current members. Today is a powerful victory for the 31,000 hardworking men and women of Stop & Shop who courageously stood up to fight for what all New Englanders want—good jobs, affordable health care, a better wage, and to be treated right by the company they made a success.
    Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/22/2019 - 13:44     — Apr 22
  • No Enforcement, No Treaty: What Working People Are Doing This Week
    No Enforcement, No Treaty: What Working People Are Doing This Week AFL-CIO 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:
    Attention all brothers and sisters, AND Youth Members! Please find the application for the A. Philip Randolph Institute 2019 NEC here!! If you have any questions, please direct them to Jaida Curtis at [email protected] Looking forward to seeing you all! — APRI National (DC) (@APRI_National) April 10, 2019
    Actors' Equity:
    Ballots for the upcoming referendum vote will be sent out during the last week of April. Make sure your contact information, including your email and mailing address, is up to date in the Member Portal. https://t.co/KlcvpKvaYM pic.twitter.com/Tr4bTGehY7 — Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 18, 2019
    AFGE:
    Good luck to @pittgrads who are voting for their union this week. Vote yes and know that the entire labor movement has your back! #1u #GradsTogether pic.twitter.com/2aHSyDEoAv — AFGE (@AFGENational) April 18, 2019
    AFSCME:
    Trade proposals for #NAFTA 2.0 fail to ensure labor rules will be enforced. Contact your Representative at 855.856.7545 and tell them no vote on #NAFTA 2.0 until its fixed. #NoVoteTillItsFixed pic.twitter.com/YaiRYNcHFj — AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 17, 2019
    AFT:
    The ideals and ideas I have outlined are not quixotic fantasies. They are pragmatic strategies that create the sustainable teaching and learning culture that enables the freedom to teach. - @rweingarten #FreedomToTeach — AFT (@AFTunion) April 18, 2019
    Air Line Pilots Association:
    DYK: Our ALPA pilots are busy promoting the #pilot profession to members of the military at today's @Rotary2Airline Convention in Fort Campbell, KY. Thank you to our ALPA pilot volunteers! #aviationcareers pic.twitter.com/f8SQipHewF — ALPA (@WeAreALPA) April 13, 2019
    Alliance for Retired Americans:
    The #GOPTaxScam did nothing for working Americans. Wealthy corporations didn't even use the millions they made from the tax cuts to raise wages or give out bonuses. https://t.co/ZAzYzyHXnL #Shame #RepealTaxCuts pic.twitter.com/j26tBNjcye — Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) April 17, 2019
    Amalgamated Transit Union:
    Public transit: An essential public service not to be privatized! Please share. https://t.co/3L3sjm9V7e #publictransit #transit #1u #UnionStrong — ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 17, 2019
    American Federation of Musicians:
    Management did not budge an inch & just restated their “last, best and final” offer AGAIN to @MusiciansChiSym Outrageous & Unacceptable! 😡😠😡😠 #1u #UnionMusicianshttps://t.co/VDzIm0xOGR — AFM (@The_AFM) April 17, 2019
    American Postal Workers Union:
    President Dimondstein writes: Pres. Dimondstein: “The U.S. Postal Service operates without tax dollars and provides a necessary and popular public service. Keep it — it’s yours.” #TaxDay #USMailNotForSalehttps://t.co/4UAZSYE02P — APWU National (@APWUnational) April 15, 2019
    Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
    Our TPS, DACA, and DED siblings belong in our communities. Call on Congress to be bold and pass the #DreamAndPromiseNow ! Show your support and sign the petition today: https://t.co/mmwUWsgYvl …#SaveTPS #TPSJUSTICE #DACA pic.twitter.com/KIJ5Voqc9E — APALA (@APALAnational) April 17, 2019
    Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
    #TBT to last week's Chicago (ORD) demonstration to support AFA Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants! Almost 100 people demonstrated to pressure Air Wisconsin management and United Airlines to negotiate a FAIR contract. #1u #ContractNow pic.twitter.com/m1topQ03wT — AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 18, 2019
    Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
    BCTGM stands in #solidarity with striking @UFCW members @stopnshop_ne in New England. If you see a picket line - don’t stop & shop there until the strike is over! sign the petition at https://t.co/irbqoqbS9R #1u #jobs #wages #LaborRights pic.twitter.com/Ifp17tXIhj — BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 17, 2019
    Boilermakers:
    Back at it today on Capitol Hill with Local 5, Zone 5. #Boilermakers are ready to discuss issues and advocate for working Americans. pic.twitter.com/PDK6hwsHVN — Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 16, 2019
    Bricklayers:
    Our #union #apprenticeship allows younger students to make a living much faster, especially when #construction industry needs labor: https://t.co/gV016ilnJb #1u #SkilledTrade #Wisconsin @BuildingWI — Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) April 5, 2019
    Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
    https://t.co/AhGyIzV9Hs — CBTU (@CBTU72) April 11, 2019
    Coalition of Labor Union Women:
    Did you know your post office receives ZERO tax dollars to deliver mail to every address in our country at consistently low rates? Let’s keep the USPS a public good, not sell it to corporations for private profit. #USMailNotForSale #TaxDay https://t.co/opknPNw9cy — CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 15, 2019
    Communications Workers of America:
    Before the #GOPTaxScam passed, massive companies made promises that they'd use their tax breaks to create jobs & raise wages. That's not what happened. Check out the op-ed by CWA President Shelton. Congress needs to start holding corporations accountable!https://t.co/mhwst57szH — CWA (@CWAUnion) April 17, 2019
    Department for Professional Employees:
    According to a report by @EconomicPolicy teachers are paid significantly less than comparable professionals #FreedomToTeach #1u https://t.co/XNbeu75sYC — Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 18, 2019
    Electrical Workers:
    The fastest growing jobs in nearly a quarter of U.S. states are #IBEW jobs - and they're green jobs too https://t.co/D1JnEwOYOB — IBEW (@IBEW) April 17, 2019
    Farm Labor Organizing Committee:
    This is a great short on getting underrepresented groups into agricultural degree programs. Shout out to @SankofaFarmsLLC! https://t.co/8fNvCkS4Af — Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) April 16, 2019
    Fire Fighters:
    It's a day of tribute to the Paris #firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse and rescued its treasures from the flames https://t.co/BRr7UuESci — IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 18, 2019
    Heat and Frost Insulators:
    Mechanical Insulation is the one thing that goes into a building and starts paying for itself as soon as the system is activated - immediately saving energy and reducing greenhouse emissions. Learn more here: https://t.co/2daFpcwFV0 — Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) April 17, 2019
    International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
    Great article telling us what we already know, #unions are a HUGE benefit for professional workers!! JOIN THE MOVEMENT!! #1u #NerdUnion https://t.co/qRFDooJaxJ — IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 13, 2019
    International Labor Communications Association:
    Our annual ILCA Labor Media Contest is open. The first and largest competition exclusively for labor journalists, the contest recognizes excellence in labor journalism, photography, film, podcasts, websites, and social media. https://t.co/CIvnK9ZwBD — Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) April 9, 2019
    Ironworkers:
    Iron Workers from local 433/416 topped out Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Monday. https://t.co/LdFQUNKGiB — Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) April 17, 2019
    IUE-CWA:
    Workplace violence is the 3rd leading cause of death on the job. One in every 6 workplace deaths are from workplace violence. Help end workplace violence and support HR 1309 Workplace Violence prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act — IUE-CWA (@IUE_CWAUnion) April 18, 2019
    Jobs With Justice:
    For years, working people have joined together and rallied for higher minimum wages across the country. Not only are we winning that fight, but big opponents are starting to back down. #fightfor15http://bit.ly/2ZeB0c9 — Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 17, 2019
    Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
    LCLAA proudly supports the work of @AnnaAlvaradoArt who is an artist and youth empowerment advocate from East LA. With her art, she seeks to capture the emotional rawness of the female spirit encouraging Latinas to see perfection in their imperfections. #TrabajadorasTuesday pic.twitter.com/6LoE9WuaWi — LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 16, 2019
    Laborers:
    Our second session in #PuertoRico was emotional and inspirational. In partnership with @LIUNA @LiUNAEasternReg and @LiunaPR these sisters, brothers and now, new Instructors, are leading the #rebuilding of their Island. Power of #training #education. #feelthepower #trainingliuna pic.twitter.com/wc4vXv6Ofc — LIUNA!Training (@TrainingLiuna) April 18, 2019
    Machinists:
    Demonstrating solidarity and sending a clear message to @GeneralElectric. https://t.co/vlKc8rawlb — Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) April 18, 2019
    Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
    Trade Unions Pave Pathways to Good Jobs https://t.co/KP5p8mzl4g — Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 16, 2019
    Mine Workers:
    In Morgantown, WV today! President Roberts is speaking to District 2 and District 31 members about our pension fight. “We will win, because we will never quit.” -@CecilRoberts pic.twitter.com/rtzFvGyZfs — United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 4, 2019
    Musical Artists:
    Attention Chicago/Midwest AGMA members - On May 6th, The Actor's Fund (in partnership with SAG-AFTRA) will present a Myers-Briggs Career Development Workshop led by T.A.F. Career Counselor and Myers-Briggs Master Practitioner Maryellen Langhout.https://t.co/5ZaAOuTNxZ — AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 17, 2019
    National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
    After 53 years, retired charter member Joe Bellino – the Union’s first NGL RVP & second EVP – was invited by the National Pathfinder Association (NPA) to become a lifetime Associate Member #3. Less than 1% of military members are Pathfinder qualified. https://t.co/MZVRJIuk9x pic.twitter.com/CGomRsw02j — NATCA (@NATCA) April 18, 2019
    National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA:
    #NABShow pic.twitter.com/Mo7tZ1l1tH — NABET-CWA (@NABETCWA) April 10, 2019
    National Association of Letter Carriers:
    Thank you for supporting the #StampOutHunger #FoodDrive, Mayor @billpeduto! NALC Branch President Ted Lee, left, & Retired Letter Carrier Alex Criego (food drive coordinator), right, met w/ City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto who committed to assisting in this year's food drive. pic.twitter.com/g8WTXZcp5n — Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 18, 2019
    National Domestic Workers Alliance:
    Teresita also wrote a piece for the @nytimes in 2017 about why she and other caregivers, housecleaners and nannies participated in the #WomensMarch: “to show our collective power as the past, present and future of America.” https://t.co/k7ctPk0uWt — Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 18, 2019
    National Federation of Federal Employees:
    NFFE FSC Vice President (CCC's) Beverly Tobin Ford Speaks at 2019 IAM Women’s Conference https://t.co/mH3ftDh1wq pic.twitter.com/7hVG6QBR8R — NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 15, 2019
    National Nurses United:
    .@NNUCorey closes out with a call to action: The way we win is to educate, agitate, and organize. #Veterans, nurses and other VA workers have to join together, take to the streets, and organize town halls to educate the community about what is happening in the VA. ✊ pic.twitter.com/HjRTt8EjL4 — NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 18, 2019
    National Taxi Workers Alliance:
    Brothers & sisters, reach out for help if you need it. We are here for each other. Come by the NYTWA office any time you need to talk or be in the company of fellow drivers M-F 12pm-8pm. There are resources available for you. We are in this fight together. https://t.co/Wf1FxvLsuk — NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 13, 2019
    The NewsGuild-CWA:
    Welcome to the @news_guild! https://t.co/Ou1HR9zZ63 — NewsGuild (@news_guild) April 15, 2019
    NFL Players Association:
    .@bcope51 is about that action! #AthleteAnd #sportsbiz https://t.co/0CcCvwELey — NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 17, 2019
    North America's Building Trades Unions:
    Family-sustaining wages and ZERO college debt. Why NOT join a #BuildingTrades union? “From day one you’re earning money in an apprenticeship program.”https://t.co/PpTcRHlhXU — The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 17, 2019
    Office and Professional Employees:
    Working families have suffered as a direct consequence of #NAFTA. We can’t let the renegotiation of the trade deal be dominated by corporations and billionaires. Call your representative NOW at 1-855-856-7545 and tell them to stand up for working families. #1u #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/Vt3aIeY1Up — OPEIU (@opeiu) April 16, 2019
    Painters and Allied Trades:
    The United States is receiving a D+ on its Infrastructure Report Card. The IUPAT has joined the fight to push Congress to pass an infrastructure bill that will change this ranking significantly. #InfrastructureNow #RebuildUSA pic.twitter.com/VHsnqy0dG0 — GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) April 18, 2019
    Plasterers and Cement Masons:
    “Today, the biggest obstacle that stands between us and the places we work, live and play is thousands of miles of crumbling roads, highways and bridges ... Every day we fail to invest, we’re putting more lives at risk.” https://t.co/KXSI1G1cEk — OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 15, 2019
    Pride At Work:
    "Anyone who qualifies for service under military standards should be allowed to serve. This unfair policy treats transgender people different than other service members, which is antithetical to the core values of our military." #TransMilitaryBan pic.twitter.com/4hQOhLjI3g — Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) April 12, 2019
    Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
    PASS is honored to support @FedsHelpingFeds at this year's Public Service Walk & Run April 28, on behalf of our members @FAANews. Join the PASS team here: https://t.co/NPiYWr0PVi All proceeds go to the only charity dedicated to helping federal workers in need. #publicservice — PASS (@PASSNational) April 12, 2019
    Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union/UFCW:
    ICYMI: 1,800 RWDSU members secured a new union contract in Camilla, GA! #OrganizeTheSouth #1u @AFLCIO @AFLCIOGeorgia @UFCW https://t.co/soF9CmLccg — RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 18, 2019
    SAG-AFTRA:
    Congrats to #sagaftramember Vickie Thomas on her well-earned induction to the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. For more than 25 years she’s kept Detroiters informed and her service as a union steward and mentor to fellow members has been invaluable. https://t.co/dVwa3WWjsr pic.twitter.com/FFSeMUyhsv — SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 16, 2019
    Seafarers:
    Big win for the U.S. Merchant Marine (and apologies for the double post) https://t.co/1j58Yn5BHP — Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) April 3, 2019
    Solidarity Center:
    The world creates as much as 50 million tons of e-waste/yr valued at $60 billion+ dollars but only 20% is formally recycled. This “toxic flood of electronic waste” should be converted into source of #decentwork per @[email protected] @ClimateReality https://t.co/VpKi5dGU01 — Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 18, 2019
    TCU/IAM:
    "Too often, politicians & CEOs forget that behind every train that rolls across the country…Are thousands of dedicated, hardworking union members...And too often CEOs think it’s ok to attack your rights to be part of the labor movement." - @TTDAFLCIO Larry Willis #IAMtranspo19 pic.twitter.com/gCg4fB5xFC — Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) April 9, 2019
    Theatrical Stage Employees:
    Congratulations to the technicians at @tarragontheatre who yesterday voted unanimously to be represented by @iatse58. Welcome to the @IATSE and @IATSECANADA family! #growthequalsstrength pic.twitter.com/5vOf6Ss3qS — IATSE Local 58 (@iatse58) April 17, 2019
    Transport Workers:
    The Richmond Board of Education has refused to listen to parents, to drivers, to children and have neglected the system putting Augusta's children in harms way. The TWU is leading the charge to ensure the safety of our children! #ToxicSchoolBus https://t.co/2Xgm3efthh — TWU (@transportworker) April 18, 2019
    Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
    This 👏 is 👏 not 👏 okay. Last year there were more than 100 documented assaults on transit workers & more than 2,300 cases of harassment. Congress must act now by passing the Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act.https://t.co/rfLWUcbWec — Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 17, 2019
    UAW:
    Did you pay federal income taxes this year? 60 of America's largest corporations didn't! Get the details: https://t.co/e73Wz58rb6 — UAW (@UAW) April 17, 2019
    Union Label and Service Trades Department:
    Stamp Out Hunger food drive is next month. pic.twitter.com/kofTYqcuoa — Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 11, 2019
    Union Veterans Council:
    Congrats to Union Veteran @pamforpa for flipping a red seat blue with the help of the Allegheny/Fayette Union Veterans Council. This is what happens when me mobilize our veterans to be their own voices of change. @Darrinkellypgh @PaAFL_CIO pic.twitter.com/aF5V7t57Ez — Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) April 3, 2019
    UNITE HERE:
    We’re demanding that Marriott disclose the total number of incidents of sexual harassment and assault in their hotels. The public, survivors, and employees deserve to know the REAL totals, not just the 44 formal legal complaints. #MeTooMarriott #MoreThan44 pic.twitter.com/mqgowYBvFV — UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 18, 2019
    United Food and Commercial Workers:
    Kristen with @UFCW Local 1445 works at #StopandShop as a deli manager & joins @AFLCIO's State of the Unions podcast to share why she's on the picket line & how its bringing people together to protect good #NewEngland jobs. RT and listen here: https://t.co/JQEFJRRj6e pic.twitter.com/XFnYRO5nZx — UFCW (@UFCW) April 17, 2019
    United Steelworkers:
    Activists vow to fight back as Tennessee lawmakers attempt to criminalize some voter registration https://t.co/DqenN396Ok via @thinkprogress #USWVotes — United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 17, 2019
    United Students Against Sweatshops:
    USAS students from across the country are sharing the stories of brave Indonesian Nike workers who are ready to fight by spreading their truth. Meet the women behind the Nike swoosh. #nikewalkthetalk #nikewomentruthtour pic.twitter.com/RwDhmdDGxZ — USAS (@USAS) April 11, 2019
    United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:
    We need roofers in Nashville! Pref. journey level, but all levels welcome. Great wages + benefits. More info--> https://t.co/4SIbO2r5wo #hiringroofers pic.twitter.com/HWXbEQrvcF — Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 17, 2019
    Utility Workers:
    Former Marine & Local 126 member Micah Herndon "is guts personified"! His determination to finish #Boston2019 inspires us all. @washingtonpost @BostonMarathon https://t.co/Ux4EyW3hia — UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 17, 2019
    Working America:
    Although the reasons are complex, 2 leading factors of why black women have a higher risk of dying from pregnancy complications are b/c of lack of access & poor quality of care. We can change that. #BMHW19 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MedicaidExpansion https://t.co/eafp8R9niG pic.twitter.com/AMEhPZ29BO — Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 17, 2019
    Writers Guild of America, East:
    "The Writers Guild of America today filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to establish that talent agency packaging fees are illegal under both California and federal law." #ClientsOverConflictshttps://t.co/2eygQvFWXN — Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) April 17, 2019
    Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/22/2019 - 11:34     — Apr 22
  • ‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: Can't Stop, Won't Shop
    ‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: Can't Stop, Won't Shop AFL-CIO In the latest episode of "State of the Unions," podcast co-hosts Julie and Tim talk to Kristen Johnson, a deli manager and shop steward at the Stop & Shop in Somerville, Massachusetts. Kristen and more than 30,000 of her co-workers, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), are out on strike for fair pay, benefits and respect on the job. "State of the Unions" is a tool to help us bring you the issues and stories that matter to working people. It captures the stories of workers across the country and is co-hosted by two young and diverse members of the AFL-CIO team: Mobilization Director Julie Greene and Executive Speechwriter Tim Schlittner. A new episode drops every other Wednesday featuring interesting interviews with workers and our allies across the country, as well as compelling insights from the podcast’s hosts. Listen to our previous episodes: “State of the Unions” is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and anywhere else you can find podcasts. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:36 Tags: Podcast — Apr 18