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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska AFL-CIO Rallies with Meatpacking Workers in Lincoln Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska AFL-CIO Rallies with Meatpacking Workers in Lincoln Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. On April 8, Nebraska State AFL-CIO President/Secretary-Treasurer Martin spoke at a rally in Lincoln, Nebraska, with members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 293 who are in the middle of contract negotiations with Smithfield Foods. Smithfield has refused to negotiate for COVID-19 protections and is opposing any state legislation. Martin talked about how passing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is vitally important in guaranteeing workers the right to negotiate for better working conditions without fear or intimidation by our employers. Some 50 people showed up in the rain to show their support for the workers. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 04/15/2021 - 09:25 Tags: COVID-19, Community Service — Apr 15
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Build Back Better with Unions: What Working People Are Doing This Week Build Back Better with Unions: 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. A. Philip Randolph Institute:
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Actors' Equity:Learn more about Equity's terms for the use of archive recordings and remote work, effective through December 31, 2021 -https://t.co/MUB60Meckj pic.twitter.com/qh8HLJYBJo— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 14, 2021
AFGE:Thousands of COVID-19 cases that were previously denied will be reviewed by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. As a result, more families are more likely to receive the benefits they deserve. Our union stands ready to help! https://t.co/nBAFpFxkRh— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 13, 2021
AFSCME:After years of leading the fight for civil rights from outside the Department of Justice, @vanitaguptaCR and @KristenClarkeJD are now poised to lead and reshape it. Read more on why senators must #ConfirmGupta and #ConfirmClarke. https://t.co/ywZLx8bDgk— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 13, 2021
Alliance for Retired Americans:Wealthy pharmaceutical corporations are starting to feel the heat on drug pricing.Congress must keep the pressure on by doing things like requiring Medicare to negotiate lower prices. https://t.co/jju7QIiE3h #LowerDrugPricesNow #LetMedicareNegotiate— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 14, 2021
Amalgamated Transit Union:Transit workers have been #frontlineheroes keeping their communities and economies moving during the pandemic. https://t.co/OEzjYksvyg via @NBCNewsTHINK #1u #Transit— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 14, 2021
American Federation of Teachers:ICYMI: You can watch last night's conversation with @EPAMichaelRegan, @JaneFonda, and @VarshPrakash on climate change, green jobs, and more at the link below.Want to do more? Text THRIVE to 69238 to join our text list & take action! #TimeToTHRIVE https://t.co/HKmF30z9M4— AFT (@AFTunion) April 14, 2021
American Postal Workers Union:"American Rescue Plan lays the foundation for robust cash support for American workers and families..the country lacks the infrastructure to get the cash to people quickly & cheaply. If we are serious about building back better then now is the time." https://t.co/K4yLAc3OXA— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 13, 2021
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:Join us on April 21 for The #JusticeForJeyasre Vigil to honor the life of Indian garment worker & union member Jeyasre Kathiravel, who organized in her workplace against gender based violence before her untimely death. @GLJhub @ilrf @asia_floorwage https://t.co/rOVvwLog2S pic.twitter.com/l4GSH2jDNB— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 13, 2021
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:Working mothers have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have faced job and economic losses, and been forced to choose between caring for a family member or keeping their job. The impact will last for years unless Congress takes action. #HFANow #paidsickdays— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 13, 2021
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:We cannot rely on a Democratic majority alone to make this happen! That is why we are flooding the Senate phone lines to demand they protect our right to organize.Call your Senators NOW and tell them to PASS THE #PROAct! 📞 866-832-1560 pic.twitter.com/0L2koDtwcs— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 8, 2021
Boilermakers:We are so proud of our #Boilermaker sister, Martina Taite 🎉 who was selected as an April @NABTU_TWBN Tradeswomen Hero! Read more about Sister Taite: https://t.co/F6f2d2OSnb pic.twitter.com/JaLU7xV5tP— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 12, 2021
Bricklayers:Fact: Getting a #COVID19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, and washing your hands are all needed to stop the pandemic. #WeCanDoThis Get the facts at: https://t.co/3CdIJLfFdG pic.twitter.com/rAQ1AhX5Gn— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) April 13, 2021
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:We will never comply with our oppression. Never! https://t.co/9zujR3j7Bx— CBTU (@CBTU72) April 11, 2021
Coalition of Labor Union Women:NOW Watch the Care Can't Wait Summit, highlighting the importance of domestic workers. We need better care infrastructure -- universal child care, paid leave, & care jobs as union jobs. Watch here: https://t.co/MYPqS2LKVH pic.twitter.com/hlHi91kD8V— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 10, 2021
Communications Workers of America:🥳✊🥳✊ https://t.co/doBUKIF4di— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 14, 2021
Department for Professional Employees:"Unions... could offer people power — the ability to mobilize their members and their members’ friends and neighbors in a way corporations couldn’t. And we need that kind of countervailing power more than ever." 🙌🙌🙌 https://t.co/HdCwIlb7MA— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 14, 2021
Electrical Workers:Green jobs should be good jobs. That’s why the #IBEW is working with Dominion Energy to ensure offshore wind power project grows the middle class. https://t.co/2HycQLt05U #LaborStandardsNow— IBEW (@IBEW) April 14, 2021
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:Great words from our founder and President! https://t.co/N6Y6T1uwtx— Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) April 14, 2021
Fire Fighters:We have 21 work groups looking at program areas, operations and services with an eye towards improving how our union delivers for our members. Visit https://t.co/A6tfGQ5kKf #IAFFStrong pic.twitter.com/mPwiLMXYo7— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 14, 2021
Heat and Frost Insulators:Here is what you can expect from us when you start a career with the Insulators Union: secure retirement, livable wage, health insurance and room for advancement. Watch as this job changed these people's lives: https://t.co/9j9gPG2Jjz— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 14, 2021
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:We welcome @BrookingsUnion and @UrbanInst_Union to their new union and call on management to IMMEDIATELY recognize these unions and start negotiations. #1u https://t.co/AjImgpCn1Z— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 13, 2021
Ironworkers:The recently passed coronavirus relief package will pay benefits through 2051 for MEP plans that were headed toward insolvency, many of which affect the construction industry.https://t.co/d0144gpQ3d— Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) April 5, 2021
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:85, 82, 63, 60, or 55 cents are NOT numbers on paper, they are vivid evidence for supporting the #PaycheckFairnessAct in order to diminish the #WageGap https://t.co/4fdt3nnDgG pic.twitter.com/oLLPSdmxwT— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 14, 2021
Laborers:#ICYMI: @LIUNA Local 66's own Joe Smith, Jr. is the new @WorldBoxingOrg Light Heavyweight champ!Smith won with a majority decision over Maxim Vlasov, 115-112, 115-113, 114-114.Joe showed what it means to be #UnionStrong.Congrats Champ! https://t.co/fMjRZ7wnbe— LIUNA Eastern Region (@LiUNAEasternReg) April 12, 2021
Machinists:Wage improvements, health and wealth increases, stronger job protection language - just a few reasons why nearly 50 machinist members who support the C-26 and UC-35 aircraft programs, voted unanimously for a new four-year IAM contract. https://t.co/QIzv3Z01a3— Machinists Union ✈️🚊🚀 (@MachinistsUnion) April 14, 2021
Metal Trades Department:Did you know that the number of women-owned businesses have grown by approximately 21%? However businesses owned by women of color have grown by about 43% and continue to grow. #DiversityMonth pic.twitter.com/xxuZlZI12E— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 14, 2021
Mine Workers:President Roberts discusses the need for the ongoing strike at Warrior Met Coal in Alabama.#UnitedWeStand #MinersSavedWarriorMethttps://t.co/wZKvH1iNVm— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 13, 2021
Musical Artists:We are doing our best to rebuild this industry from the inside out, through the use of our collective voice during these negotiations. We are the architects for a better Met, and a more equal, just, and safe opera industry. Cont. reading: https://t.co/qloJqkoq4P pic.twitter.com/uB2MLbP4xd— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 12, 2021
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:A pilot, flying in IMC in February 2020, encountered some instrument failures & needed help. Kansas City Center (ZKC) member, experienced pilot, and Central Region Archie League Medal of Safety Award winner Sarah Owens was the perfect person to help. https://t.co/YFLEkrranE pic.twitter.com/Mdpev1T7Zl— NATCA (@NATCA) April 14, 2021
National Association of Letter Carriers:Looking for some creative kids activities this weekend? Our free printable activity book is great for homeschool or even a fun travel activity! Learn about letter carriers while you complete our activity book. Download today, or we can send a printed copy. https://t.co/FBVCZeW6G3 pic.twitter.com/mteeAT6eqx— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 13, 2021
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:We can sign petitions, donate, support organizers on the ground, and keep making our voices heard to make it known that this violence cannot be tolerated any longer. https://t.co/4Aehhjduwy— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 14, 2021
National Federation of Federal Employees:Continued support for feds and their families fighting through the #COVID pandemic, strengthening civil service protections, and fixing RIF procedures were just a few of a myriad of topics discussed at yesterday's meeting with House and Senate leadership.https://t.co/Gys6cJJazD— NFFE (@NFFE_Union) April 13, 2021
National Nurses United:⏰New public webinar⏰We Mourn and We Fight: RNs Rise Up Against Anti-Asian ViolenceAs the nation reels from an upsurge in racist & sexist attacks on #AAPI communities, join #nurses & community leaders as we honor those lost to acts of violence.RSVP👇https://t.co/0f4ikavxcX pic.twitter.com/H3WMuYVHPj— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 14, 2021
National Taxi Workers Alliance:Today is Day 27. The 9th day in our 9 day protest cycle. Join us as we protest and march for a proposal that actually solves our debt crisis, and as we hold a prayer for our 9 brothers fallen to suicide and a prayer for our future. 1PM to 3PM City Hall (Broadway and Murray) pic.twitter.com/51hnEw3Nj9— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) April 14, 2021
NFL Players Association:When it comes to pushing for change, we’re not sitting on the sidelines. #blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/Qs36OPY63x— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 14, 2021
North America's Building Trades Unions:“When I finished my apprenticeship, I just felt like it was the 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧.”Read about this @TheIronworkers member and her pathway into a #BuildingTrades career!https://t.co/drZ6mofOR8— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 14, 2021
Office and Professional Employees:Building back better means addressing the wage gap. Addressing the wage gap means passing the PRO Act. https://t.co/08qpNwQWN5— OPEIU ║ #PassThePROAct ✊ (@OPEIU) April 13, 2021
Painters and Allied Trades:Apprenticeships have positively transformed millions of lives like those featured in this video.Our union is determined to give the opportunities and benefits our apprenticeship program can provide to as many people as possible. pic.twitter.com/UqgWoQEUMu— IUPAT | Pass the PRO Act! (@GoIUPAT) April 13, 2021
Plasterers and Cement Masons:“A $2.1 trillion boost to public infrastructure spending over a decade could create 2.3 million jobs by 2024 and inject $5.7 trillion into the economy by 2029, according to an S&P Global report from last May.” #InfrastructureNow #AmericanJobsPlan https://t.co/aKdl1GAmvr— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 14, 2021
Plate Printers and Die Stampers: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters: Printing, Publishing and Media Workers: Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:PASS stands w/ @RWDSU & all workers @BAmazonUnion who fought for better work life, one that treats employees w/ dignity & respect. We support filing of Objections & ULP charges. PASS-represented employees at FAA want Amazon packages on planes/drones packed by union hands. #1u— PASS (@PASSNational) April 9, 2021
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:BREAKING: RWDSU is formally filing Objections and ULP charges against Amazon’s blatantly illegal conduct during the @BAmazonUnion election. We won’t rest until workers’ voices are heard fairly under the law--and when they are, we believe they will be victorious. #BAmazonUnion #1u pic.twitter.com/blj1tvNOtf— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 9, 2021
Roofers and Waterproofers:Prevent falls from ladders. Download the NIOSH Ladder Safety app and use the angle measuring tool to set your ladder at the proper angle. https://t.co/OJc3s7vzGj #roofersafety365 pic.twitter.com/1bthC17QHs— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 14, 2021
SAG-AFTRA:SAG-AFTRA Members,Today we kick off a weeklong series of events to shine a spotlight on razing barriers and ending discrimination in the industry. We're calling it #STOPTHEHATE week. pic.twitter.com/UZwwPa5ozY— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 13, 2021
Seafarers:CS Dependable Rescues Boater in Pacific - Seafarers International Union #1u #maritime #rescue https://t.co/fAxueIavuF— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) April 8, 2021
Solidarity Center:In Latin America, #domesticworkers—mostly black women & indigenous women—are breaking decades of intergenerational oppression & forging new paths thru holistic leadership training, expanding their strength by connecting w/ each other—Adriana Paz @IDWFED https://t.co/PHfy2D5V2i pic.twitter.com/M1Vp1QR252— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 14, 2021
TCU/IAM:Great meeting w/ Martha from @RepRaskin's office for #RailDay2021! Looking forward to working w/ Congress to increase staffing levels at the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and promote freight rail jobs across America! pic.twitter.com/mGuPhn774a— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) April 14, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA:Hello, @NYTGuildTech! This is great news for tech workers and for journalism. Welcome to The NewsGuild @CWAUnion family. https://t.co/vphgK74N4m— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 13, 2021
Theatrical Stage Employees:Let's ensure every employee has the right to bargain collectively without fear or intimidation. Let's pass the #ProAct! pic.twitter.com/X11OEg5htK— IATSE // #PROAct (@IATSE) April 14, 2021
Transport Workers Union:Hats off to the TWU Flight Attendants at Flight Services International for securing and ratifying their all important first contract. The final piece of a successful organizing drive is securing a collectively bargained agreement with the bosses. #1u— TWU (@transportworker) April 14, 2021
Transportation Trades Department:.@POTUS has long been an advocate for America’s railroads and the working people who help operate and maintain them. Read about Biden’s history as an avid Amtrak rider and advocate in this @BusinessInsider article. https://t.co/aQ9Y7OEGlT— Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) April 13, 2021
UAW:55 of the largest US companies paid $0 in income tax last year, despite making more than $40.5 billion in profits.It's time to close the loopholes and make sure everyone, including big corporations, pays their fair share. https://t.co/LMKL70u4zF— UAW (@UAW) April 13, 2021
Union Label and Service Trades Department:Richmond passes ‘hazard pay’ law to boost grocery worker pay during the pandemic – Silicon Valley https://t.co/hDJAm2K4OP— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) April 8, 2021
Union Veterans Council:#BLM pic.twitter.com/JtwwROc0qq— Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) April 13, 2021
UNITE HERE:For workers at Graton Casino, a raise means a better life. Going back to college to get your degree. Being able to afford your kid's braces.We're proud to represent workers at Graton Casino. Every employer should follow its lead. pic.twitter.com/jME6LajSbW— UNITE HERE #PROAct (@unitehere) April 13, 2021
United Food and Commercial Workers:ICYMI: @UnitedUfcw hosted a webinar featuring @DoloresHuerta engaging in a conversation around the future of Latinxs in the labor movement. #UnionStrong #1u— UFCW (@UFCW) April 14, 2021
United Steelworkers:Tell your Representative to vote YES on H.R. 1195! https://t.co/2pVP0k2Bz4— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 14, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops:Workers on the frontlines have been called “heroes” but the U.S. continues to have some of the most appalling anti-worker laws. Let’s change that with the #PROAct and let’s continue fighting on the ground for labor justice! #PROActNow #1u #WorkerPower #CancelStudentDebt pic.twitter.com/8wEz9B3ivJ— USAS (@USAS) April 9, 2021
Utility Workers:Workers are demanding better workplaces and a voice on the job, and America's current labor laws simply aren't designed to help them accomplish that goal.By @TylerSonnemaker for @thisisinsider:https://t.co/brFo3sZPGa— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 14, 2021
Working America:The Marathon refinery dumped skilled local workers in MN, hurting the local economy and increasing potential safety issues.Let’s hold Marathon accountable for their failed labor practices! #boycottMarathon & @speedway stations they own/supply. #MarathonFailsUs @BuildBetterMN pic.twitter.com/bX4OPGFc08— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) April 12, 2021
Writers Guild of America, East:"It’s a big step—not just for unionization in podcasting, but also for the tech industry overall, which has been slow to take up unionization and faced union-busting tactics when they do." #1Uhttps://t.co/jrHI7sUy1t— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) April 7, 2021
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Northern Valley Labor Council Distributes Food to Families in North Dakota and Minnesota Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Northern Valley Labor Council Distributes Food to Families in North Dakota and Minnesota Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. The Northern Valley Labor Council in North Dakota, led by President Mark Froemke (BCTGM), plans to distribute more than 1,300 boxes of food and gallons of milk later this month for community members in need. The North Dakota AFL-CIO, the St. Paul (Minnesota) Regional Labor Federation and the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program are also sponsoring the events. Distribution will take place in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Belcourt, North Dakota, as well as in Mahnomen, Minnesota. The union is working with Native American tribes to make sure the distribution announcement reaches those communities as well. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 04/14/2021 - 09:30 Tags: COVID-19, Community Service — Apr 14
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: RWDSU Continues Fight to Hold Amazon Accountable Service + Solidarity Spotlight: RWDSU Continues Fight to Hold Amazon Accountable Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Today, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced it is filing objections to the conduct of the election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), charging that Amazon interfered with the right of its Bessemer, Alabama, employees to vote in a free and fair election. RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum said: We demand a comprehensive investigation over Amazon’s behavior in corrupting this election….We won’t rest until workers’ voices are heard fairly under the law. When they are, we believe they will be victorious in this historic and critical fight to unionize the first Amazon warehouse in the United States.” Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 04/13/2021 - 09:00 Tags: Community Service, COVID-19 — Apr 13
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Colorado AFL-CIO Fights to End the Exploitation of Farmworkers Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Colorado AFL-CIO Fights to End the Exploitation of Farmworkers Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. On César Chávez Day, the Colorado General Assembly passed a joint resolution recognizing César Chávez. However, Colorado does not give farmworkers basic rights under the law. The Colorado AFL-CIO has been fighting to pass S.B. 21087 to make Colorado’s laws reflect our values such as dignity and respect on the job. “In 1929, Colorado State Federation officials helped 500 beet workers at Fort Lupton apply for an AFL charter. However, the Great Western Sugar Company ran a number of members off the job. We are fighting for the same basic rights and protections for agricultural workers that those beet workers deserved 90 years ago,” said Dennis Dougherty (IBEW), executive director of the Colorado AFL-CIO. The bill would allow farmworkers to organize, bargain and strike, granting them protections other workers get from the Colorado Labor Peace Act. It requires agricultural employers to pay overtime when workers exceed 12 hours per day or 40 hours per week. It also requires agricultural employers pay the state minimum wage of $12.32 an hour. Currently farms and ranches are exempted and are only required to pay the federal minimum wage. The bill also would limit the use of the short-handled hoe, a tool that has become a symbol of oppression because of the pain that often occurs when workers bend over to use it. It also creates new protections for whistleblowers and sets new standards for housing and health. This bill is long overdue, and the state federation and allies are fighting to get it passed through the Legislature. On César Chávez Day, the Colorado AFL-CIO also released a video of labor activist Dolores Huerta calling on legislators to pass S.B. 21087. Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/12/2021 - 09:00 Tags: Community Service, COVID-19 — Apr 12
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- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska AFL-CIO Rallies with Meatpacking Workers in Lincoln
- Build Back Better with Unions: What Working People Are Doing This Week
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Northern Valley Labor Council Distributes Food to Families in North Dakota and Minnesota
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: RWDSU Continues Fight to Hold Amazon Accountable
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Colorado AFL-CIO Fights to End the Exploitation of Farmworkers