Women's History Month Profiles: Dominique Brooks
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Dominique Brooks of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).
For NALC Branch 654 member Dominique Brooks, being a letter carrier means looking out for your community. One cold morning, she saw a boy in a parking lot on her route, wearing nothing but his pajamas and socks. When she didn’t see an adult with him, she jumped into action. Brooks put her coat around the boy to keep him warm and called the police. After the police arrived, the boy led them to his home where his parents were sleeping and unaware of his escape. All were grateful for Brooks' quick-thinking and compassion.
Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/14/2024 - 09:58Tags: Women's History Month
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Members Reach Deal with City of Virginia; End Strike
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.
AFSCME members and the city of Virginia, Minnesota, reached a deal on a new contract that will end their strike. The contract was approved by the members of AFSCME Local 454. “We’re glad to be getting back to work for the citizens of Virginia,” said Scott DaRonco, president of Local 454. “This was a fair deal when they bait-and-switched us last week. It’s still a fair deal today, but it’s unfortunate that the City Council decided to screw around with 62 working families and the citizens of Virginia just to get back to that fair deal.”
Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/14/2024 - 09:41Women's History Month Profiles: Carlene Simmons
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Carlene Simmons of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).
Army veteran Carlene Simmons, a NALC Branch 1259 member, is affectionately known as “mail lady” by one girl on her route who is a fan of everything about letter carriers—from the truck to the outfit to the mail itself. Simmons took it upon herself to make the girl her own uniform when she heard the customer was planning to be a letter carrier for Halloween. It was just one of many special memories Simmons has formed with the customers she sees every day on her route, and she hopes she is passing the love for her craft to a whole new generation.
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:12Tags: Women's History Month
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Atlantic Aviation Workers in Aspen Vote to Join IAM
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.
Atlantic Aviation workers at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport voted overwhelmingly to join the Machinists (IAM). Approximately 33 workers who handle ground operations voted in the election. The workers are focused on scheduling and hours worked issues.
“This decision reflects the dedication and determination of these experienced aviation workers to secure better working conditions and fair treatment,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “By joining the IAM, these workers have taken a bold step towards safeguarding their rights and ensuring a brighter future for themselves and their families. I want to thank District 141 for their leadership in this organizing victory.”
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:04We All Share the Same Fight: The Working People Weekly List
Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
America’s Most Powerful Union Leaders Have a Message for Capital: “I sat down with four of America’s top union leaders—Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO (the federation of U.S. trade unions); Claude Cummings, president of the Communications Workers of America [CWA]; Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers [AFT]; and Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants [AFA-CWA], to talk about what’s happened and where they go from here. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of a conversation that took place on Feb. 21 in Washington, D.C….Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO: Seventy-one percent of the public supports unions generally, and 88% of young people under the age of 30 do.”
Vice President Harris Highlights Union Apprenticeships, Infrastructure Investment in Madison Visit: “Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale, also part of the entourage that accompanied Harris, called Biden ‘the most pro-union president in our history’ and applauded the executive order. ‘We in the labor movement are pleased to see President Biden and Vice President Harris are working to improve the lives of working people and especially young people seeking apprenticeships,’ Bloomingdale said in an interview after the visit.”
Costume Designers Guild Gains Nationwide Support from Hollywood Stars and Labor Unions for Pay Equity Demands: “As crew contract conversations get underway with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Costume Designers Guild’s fight for pay equity has gained support from stars and labor groups. Earlier this year, the guild launched Pay Equity Now, a movement designed to spotlight the organization’s decadeslong fight for pay equity and gender equity.”
Fairfax Connector Service to Resume Friday After Successful Labor Negotiations End Strike: “Fairfax Connector service resumed on Friday, March 8, after successful labor negotiations between ATU [Amalgamated Transit Union] Local 689 and bus operator Transdev ended a 15-day strike, officials announced Wednesday evening. The bus service has been suspended since about 630 bus operators, mechanics and utility crews went on strike on Feb. 22 during contract negotiations. The union and Transdev had reportedly been in talks over a new contract since October 2023, but after 12 bargaining sessions, union leaders claimed the bus operator had been ‘slow-walking the talks’ and ignoring most of their key priorities.”
U.S. Rep. Pocan Announces He Invited AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler to State of the Union: “Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan [Wisconsin], co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Labor Caucus, announced he was bringing Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, as his guest to this year’s State of the Union. President Shuler represents more than 12 million workers nationwide, including thousands of Wisconsinites. ‘Congressman Pocan is a champion for working people, and I’m honored he invited me to view the State of the Union with him,’ said Shuler. ‘Too often in D.C., the State of the Union gets looked at through what boxes get checked or how many times a word is said—and those details matter, of course—but it’s also important to step back and realize that the sum of President Biden’s actions have resulted in launching another industrial revolution with transformational policies for workers and communities that will last for generations.’”
State Officials Hear from Industry, Labor on Embracing AI Without Leaving Workers Behind: “On Monday, the task force heard from Oshkosh Corporation [Senior Vice President and] Chief Information Officer Anupam Khare and AFL-CIO Technology Institute Director Amanda Ballantyne. Ballantyne, with the AFL-CIO, focused her comments on how government and industry can embrace AI [artificial intelligence] in a way that doesn’t harm workers. She said the labor movement sees AI as both a potential and a challenge. In general, she said, labor leaders like technology that makes work safer and more efficient, but they are concerned AI could degrade work or automate jobs away. She said the government and private industries need to work with organized labor to ensure AI is a net positive for working people. Ballantyne said including provisions related to artificial intelligence in collective bargaining contracts is one way to achieve that, pointing to AI provisions negotiated by the screenwriters’ and actors’ unions. She also said the AFL-CIO is advocating for more education and workforce development programs at the local level to help train workers on artificial intelligence, so they are not left behind in the transition.”
A Transformative Training for Union Organizers: “The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute partnered with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, last week to offer a three-day training for organizers to learn the skills they need to win and to move the labor movement forward. Nearly 40 organizers participated in this dynamic training, including representatives of the IBEW [Electrical Workers], IAM [Machinists], OPEIU [Office and Professional Employees], AFGE, UFCW [United Food and Commercial Workers], AFSCME, SPEEA [Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace], IFPTE [International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers], NALC [National Association of Letter Carriers], IUPAT [Painters and Allied Trades], MLK Labor, NEA [National Education Association] and SEIU.”
We All Share the Same Fight: “Recently, the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations released data that showed the number of striking workers in the United States climbed 141% from 2022 to 2023. That’s numbers-backed proof of the energy and hope that we feel every day, isn’t it? We are in a generation-defining moment—one in which workers are rightfully seizing our power and unrigging our economy so that it works for everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy. Researchers documented 470 work stoppages involving about 539,000 workers last year. These work stoppages resulted in a total of roughly 24,874,522 strike days.”
The Labor Movement Is Empowering Working Women: “Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the paths paved by women before us while also recognizing the barriers that still exist today. This includes gender wage gaps that vary by race and ethnicity and lack of access to affordable childcare or paid maternity leave for working moms. However, my grandmother, my mother and I are living proof that women do not always have to compromise family life for career life—you can have both if you have a union job. My life story is a testament to how the labor movement empowers working women and why our movement must continue opening doors for women, young workers, immigrants and all working people who can benefit from a union job. The momentum we are seeing around the labor movement today is a result of people demanding what they deserve. A study by the Department of the Treasury in 2023 found that unions help to close the wealth inequality gap and grow the American middle class.”
Keystone Resort, Colorado, Ski Patrol Submits Petition to Unionize: “Today, after many weeks of worker-led organizing efforts, a majority of Keystone Resort, Colorado, ski patrollers have chosen to file for a union representation election at the National Labor Relations Board. They are organized as the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) into CWA [Communications Workers of America] Local 7781, the United Professional Ski Patrols of America (UPSPA). 70% of eligible ski patrollers signed union cards. The patrol has also asked Keystone management for voluntary recognition of their union.”
Latest AFL-CIO Lawmaker Ratings Show Deep Partisan Split: “It should come as no great surprise, but the AFL-CIO’s annual study of lawmakers’ key votes showed a highly partisan split last year on issues workers really cared about: Democrats and the Senate’s three independents for; Republicans against—really against. ‘Working people fought to elect champions in Congress who together with President Biden have delivered on key priorities, including ensuring we have the freedom to organize and form unions,’ AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said in a statement about the voting study.”
IATSE and Teamsters Warn of Another Hollywood Strike at Massive Rally: ‘Put Your Helmets On’: “Negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are set to begin on Monday. The Theatrical Stage Employees [IATSE], Teamsters [IAM] and Hollywood Basic Crafts will jointly bargain health and pension benefits. Over the next few months, IATSE, IAM and Hollywood Basic Crafts will then bargain their separate agreements, with the hope of having the deals ratified by the deadline. At the rally, Matthew Loeb, international president of IATSE, struck a somewhat more moderate tone than O’Brien, repeatedly emphasizing, ‘There’s enough to go around.’”
Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:45Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Spotify’s Unionized Staff Reaches Tentative Deal, Including 5.7% Pay Raise
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.
One week after their previous contract expired, union members at The Ringer and Spotify Studios, represented by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), both reached tentative agreements with Spotify on new collective bargaining agreements. The tentative deals call for pay increases that average 5.7%. They also made gains on severance, won new protections for employees who are on visas, and secured ground-breaking safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence.
“Our joint unit went into these negotiations battered by brutal rounds of layoffs,” said the joint unit. “So many of our talented colleagues were cast aside in a restructuring that was only necessary because of decisions made by Spotify leadership. Still, during negotiations, Spotify Studios Union members came together and found a unified voice to defend our rights as workers."
Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:00Women's History Month Profiles: Bess Watts
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Bess Watts of AFSCME.
Throughout her many years of service to the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), an affiliate of AFSCME, Bess Watts earned a reputation as a fighter and a strong voice for LGBTQ+ rights in Rochester, New York. She fought for two decades to advance women's rights and the rights of working people. Watts began her career as an interlibrary loan specialist and senior clerk at Monroe Community College before working her way up to several leadership positions, including president of the Monroe County local of CSEA and president of the Pride at Work Rochester Finger Lakes Chapter.
Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 03/11/2024 - 09:03Tags: Women's History Month
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Keystone Workers Join OPEIU
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.
Planned Parenthood Keystone’s non-professional employees have joined with Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU) Local 32 over issues of job security, fair wages and health care. The new union includes all non-managerial staff without advanced medical degrees, as well as medical center staff from Planned Parenthood Keystone’s eight centers, office staff, floating medical staff, gender affirming care specialists, telehealth staff, community health workers and educators.
Floating Medical Center Assistant Alice Wehner said that they want to continue to serve their community "without fear of being fired for no reason at all. Over the years, I’ve seen many valuable employees terminated without notice or good reason, and their absence is felt deeply."
Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 03/11/2024 - 08:52Women's History Month Profiles: Linda Hunt
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Linda Hunt of UNITE HERE.
“The Culinary Union opened doors for Black workers, which was a milestone for me,” Linda Hunt said. “And I see African Americans in leadership roles in my union. I've been on a journey in this union and I saw lives change. I was part of the change, which makes me feel good knowing I could help families thrive.”
Kenneth Quinnell Sun, 03/10/2024 - 09:03Tags: Women's History Month
Women's History Month Profiles: Rebecca Owens
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Rebecca Owens of AFA-CWA.
Rebecca Owens is a proud flight attendant and active member of AFA-CWA Council 30. She has stepped up as her union is in contract negotiations by helping to organize informational pickets, volunteering to go on camera to share the stories of her union brothers, sisters and siblings, making sure her colleagues participated in their recent strike vote and working with the Alaska State AFL-CIO to get paid sick leave on Alaska's ballot to benefit her co-workers.
Kenneth Quinnell Sat, 03/09/2024 - 09:03Tags: Women's History Month
Economy Gains 275,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Up to 3.9%
The U.S. economy gained 275,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate was up slightly, to 3.9%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February's biggest job gains were in health care (+67,000), government (+52,000), food services and drinking places (+42,000), social assistance (+24,000), construction (+23,000), transportation and warehousing (+20,000) and retail trade (+19,000). Employment showed little change over the month in other major industries, including mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction; manufacturing; wholesale trade; information; financial activities; professional and business services; and other services.
Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.5%) and adult women (3.5%) increased during the month. The jobless rates for Black Americans (5.6%), Hispanics (5.0%), adult men (3.5%), White Americans (3.4%) and Asian Americans (3.4%) showed little or no change in February.
The number of long-term unemployed workers (those jobless for 27 weeks or longer) was little changed in February and accounted for 18.7% of the total number of people unemployed.
Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 10:01Ramadan Mubarak
The AFL-CIO, which represents 12.5 million working people in 60 affiliated national and international unions, sends greetings to our Muslim union members, their families and the Muslim community as Muslims begin their holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan Mubarak…Blessed RamadanMuslims will observe Ramadan beginning Sunday, March 10, at sunset and ending Tuesday, April 9, at sunset. During this time, Muslims all over the world who are able to fast will abstain from eating and drinking…not even a sip of water…from sunset to sunup. This month of fasting ends with the joyous celebration of Eid.
Muslims believe that through fasting during Ramadan they can gain insights and strength by separating themselves from the material in order to focus on the spiritual in their lives. We recognize that the fast can be especially challenging for our members at work, and we honor their devotion to practicing the teachings of their faith. It is our hope that Ramadan will be a time of spiritual blessing for them, their family and their community.
During Ramadan, Muslims pray and offer support for the most vulnerable members of our society, the unemployed and those facing job loss, and those suffering the impacts of income inequality, wage theft and discrimination in their workplaces.
The AFL-CIO stands in strong support of our Muslim union members, their families and the Muslim community in the practice of their faith, free from prejudice or discrimination, and reaffirms our unwavering commitment as a labor movement to freedom of religion as a basic human right to be strengthened and preserved.
Eid Mubarak…Happy Eid Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 09:18Women's History Month Profiles: Pamela Blackmore
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Pamela Blackmore of SMART.
Kansas City tradeswoman Pamela Blackmore is a journeyperson, a night shift foreman, a conductor at SMART Local 2 union meetings and the recording secretary for the Local 2 Women’s Committee. And after 29 years in the trade, she said she will, “talk about or answer any questions about sheet metal, and just maybe inspire a young person into the trade when they hear how long and successful my career has been.”
Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 08:54Tags: Women's History Month
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Tempus AI Workers in Chicago Vote to Join IAM Union
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.
A majority of 400 lab workers at a downtown Chicago artificial intelligence (AI) biotech lab, Tempus AI, voted overwhelmingly to join the Machinists (IAM). The Tempus AI lab workers are seeking stronger safety standards, a better work-life balance, more competitive pay and benefits compared to industry colleagues, and equity and transparency from their employer.
“Our victory to join the IAM union shows our commitment to the future of cancer care and making Tempus AI the best employer possible,” said a statement from the IAM Tempus Worker Organizing Committee. “We look forward to negotiating a first contract that includes rigorous safety protocols, pay and benefits that align with the rest of our industry, a voice on the job and better outcomes for the patients that Tempus serves.”
Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 08:42Women's History Month Profiles
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country.
Here are the members we've profiled so far:
- Claudia Rodriguez
- Jillian Arnold
- Lori Ulrich
- Ann Flener-Gittlen
- Christine Cambizaca
- Tyra McClelland
- Christina Sydenstricker-Brown
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Women's History Month Profiles: Christina Sydenstricker-Brown
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Christina Sydenstricker-Brown of AFSCME.
Christina Sydenstricker-Brown is a direct support crisis specialist for the Oregon Department of Human Services and the president of AFSCME Local 1246. While working 80-hour weeks and taking care of her family, Sydenstricker-Brown supports a 650-member unit. She has led multiple safety campaigns over the past few years to ensure her members are taken care of and workplace safety concerns are addressed.
Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/07/2024 - 10:08Tags: Women's History Month
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Fairfax Connector Workers Ratify Strong Contract with Transdev, Ending 15-Day Strike
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.
After a 15-day strike, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689 members who work at the Fairfax Connector bus system ratified a strong contract with contractor Transdev. More than 650 bus operators and maintenance workers of Fairfax Connector walked off the job over unfair labor practices on Feb. 22 after months of intense negotiations. Members overwhelmingly voted to ratify the contract. The contract includes retirement security, competitive wages for bus operators and mechanics, and other key union priorities. Local members will be returning to work on Friday.
“Our members stood shoulder to shoulder throughout this ordeal. Transdev tried to divide us,” said Local 689 President and Business Agent Ray Jackson. “This strike showed that our members are willing to lay it all on the line for dignity and justice. I want to thank them for their fortitude and for all our allies for coming out and standing in solidarity with us. This is proof that when working people fight, we win. Anyone who thinks otherwise should take notice.”
Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/07/2024 - 09:59Anything Is Possible: In the States Roundup
It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter).
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Celebrating Monica Hasbrouck of Laborers Local 942, an inspiring Women in the Trades. Working on the Alaska pipeline, her dedication and positivity uplift colleagues daily. Monica embodies excellence, inspiring all around her. #1u #unionstrong pic.twitter.com/P1kcBTn900
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO:
Today we march and rally in state capitols across the nation with the @unitethepoor! Let's demand living wages, healthcare, housing, education, environmental justice, and voting rights directly from our lawmakers.
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) March 2, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Do your representatives side with working Californians or billionaires and greedy corporations? Check out #CALabor’s 2023 Scorecard! See how your reps measure up 👉 https://t.co/wVrf3m1dc5 pic.twitter.com/P3vIaP5xi7
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) March 5, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
CT AFL-CIO Sec-Treas @ShellyeDavis urges boost to para pay & benefits: "Paraeducators have reached the end of their ropes, struggling with low pay, unaffordable health insurance & no hope of retirement... They love their jobs but can no longer afford to be sacrificial lambs" pic.twitter.com/joZfmHEKQT
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) March 6, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:
Doing everything they can to grift hard working Floridians😤😤😤 https://t.co/rwURpBhrXu
— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:
#WomensHistoryMonth #1u #UnionsForAll #love #UnionStrong #Solidarity #happy #MondayMorning https://t.co/Qes1wKqwIQ
— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) March 4, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Danielle is an @AFFI1935 member in Naperville.
An advocate for firefighter mental health + wellbeing, her work on the resiliency committee includes creating better access to mental health/wellbeing resources, crisis intervention + peer support teams.https://t.co/hjAUagiAOR pic.twitter.com/bfWHc6ceSX
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:
Regarding today's victory in the Indiana Senate, correcting HB 1304 by removing anti-teacher language! 🧵
— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
Kentucky State AFL-CIO:
Use 5 minutes of your lunch break, to protect your lunch break & more workplace standards.
⁰Call 806-230-5179 & tell your lawmakers to vote NO on HB 500. pic.twitter.com/x6hEVvbwZo
— Kentucky AFL-CIO (@aflcioky) March 5, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to Representative-Elect Matt Beck (IBEW 1837)! Union members from across the state knocked on doors for Matt & we are so proud he will be serving us in Augusta. Bro Beck is a longtime union leader & organizer & will make a fantastic State Rep! #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/euAynZkH0C
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) March 6, 2024
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:
Union Night in Annapolis is just one week away! pic.twitter.com/iRqrEAWPnA
— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) March 4, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Tickets are flying out the door for next week's show! Get yours before they sell out at https://t.co/Uvs6th3Uxk pic.twitter.com/cttvYTRENH
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) March 6, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
The George Meany Award recognizes outstanding union members for their service to their communities’ young people.
This year's awardees could not be more deserving of this honor.https://t.co/zdRD4d829r
— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
#Solidarity from your statewide union family! #1u #WinTogetherMN https://t.co/Y7YpMwyFY5
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) March 6, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:
A lot of politicians in D.C., talk a big game about supporting the labor movement and backing policies that help working families.
But how do they vote? 🗳️
Check out their scorecard! https://t.co/gyfThxrbbJ
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
We had a great time celebrating Nevada Reading Week with Mrs. Solidum’s kindergarten class this morning! 📖
We read “Reindeer on Strike” which we felt was fitting for our line of work💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/AXvNWCwftj
— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:
Great to be with our #UnionStrong family this afternoon at @nysut’s rally to #FixTier6! pic.twitter.com/OQVzUZTbKx
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) March 5, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
“People died for my right to be able to vote. It came late to women. It came even later to black women, and I’m going to protect what they fought for,” said Shoemaker. New Hanover County @NAACP hosts Souls to the Polls event https://t.co/2SaNfLmb7J via @wectnews #1u #ncpol
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) March 1, 2024
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to the @ohiou faculty who took the first big step to forming their @OHaaup @AAUP @OFTunion @AFTunion @AFLCIO #Union https://t.co/OLoivXLdAQ
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) March 6, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:
Unions work because of one simple idea: Strength in numbers.
Alone we can too easily be bullied and denied dignity and respect, united we cannot be ignored. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/Bt9cGiW8hS
— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) March 4, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Last week, The School District of Philadelphia and the union representing its teachers reached a tentative agreement on an extension to their Collective Bargaining Agreement.https://t.co/eCLK0gTVNh
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) March 6, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:
'It's bad for kids': Union leader notes Burrillville schools have lost 30 teachers in less than three years https://t.co/EXEk8X46tA
— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) March 5, 2024
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:
As committees start announcing their upcoming final meetings, it still remains to be seen how the legislature will outdo itself with each passing day. Read our thoughts on the week that was and what's on our radar in the coming days ⬇ #TNLeg #1u https://t.co/JDPpnL60hr
— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) March 4, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to @TexasAFLCIO COPE-endorsed @ColinAllredTX, a card-carrying union member, on your impressive Democratic primary win!
The working people of Texas are united behind you and ready to send Ted Cruz packing. #1u pic.twitter.com/W3E0pXWtYy
— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) March 6, 2024
West Virginia AFL-CIO:
“We cannot understand why this bill, which will also raise taxes on employers, is being pushed in the final week of the legislative session, particularly when the fund is perfectly healthy, and could sustain crisis-level unemployment for multiple years.” #wvpol…
— West Virginia AFLCIO (@WestVirginiaAFL) March 5, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Kamala Harris in Wisconsin trip to announce executive order on union apprenticeships https://t.co/CZWvKahryl via @journalsentinel
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) March 6, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 03/06/2024 - 10:04Women's History Month Profiles: Tyra McClelland
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Tyra McClelland of AFGE.
Tyra McClelland is the secretary-treasurer of AFGE Local 727. She is currently the AFGE District 14 National Women's Advisory coordinator and was recently elected the secretary of the AFGE Law Enforcement Officer Committee and chair of AFGE’s National Women’s Advisory Coordinators. McClelland represents AFGE on the National Executive Board of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) and is a proud member of the Washington, D.C., chapter of CLUW.
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 03/06/2024 - 09:18Tags: Women's History Month
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Enter The 2024 IAM Photo Contest
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.
Attention all IAM members who enjoy taking photos. The 2024 IAM Photography contest is now open, so get out your cameras or smartphones and start snapping some pics of your Union sisters and brothers.
The official call letter and entry forms can be found here.
Submit your pictures of IAM members in their workplace, union function, or performing community service for a chance to win a cash prize and have your photo featured in the 2024 IAM Calendar. The entry deadline is May 24, 2024.
Two dollars from each calendar sale is donated to Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC). You can order your 2024 Calendar here.
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 03/06/2024 - 09:08
