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Local orchestra members one step closer to unionizing The National Labor Relations Board ordered an election for union representation for the group.

Solidarity with the musicians of the True Concord Voices and Orchestra who are organizing with @afm-union.bsky.social! www.kold.com/2026/04/20/l...

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Summermusik & Musicians of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Sign 4-Year Agreement, Music Director Extended - OperaWire Summermusik and the musicians of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, represented by the Cincinnati Musicians Association American Federation of Musicians Local 1, have ratified a new four-year collectiv...

Union musicians of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra who are @afm-union.bsky.social members have a new contract that increases pay, updates the language governing auditions and tenure, and creates an additional orchestra position. operawire.com/summermusik-...

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Happy 110th Birthday @aft.org! We are proud to have you as an affiliate!

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Join us in standing with @acoreunion.bsky.social members and the community of Towson, MD.

Tell Apple to identify a new Towson store location and keep its commitment to this community, rather than walking away when workers had the courage to organize. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Apple closing Towson Town Center location, union outraged The Apple Store will soon close its doors inside Towson Town Center, the company announced.

Shame on Apple for closing their only unionized store. We stand with @acoreunion.bsky.social members! www.wbaltv.com/article/appl...

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Join us in standing with CML United by telling the Columbus Metropolitan Library to stop their anti-union campaign. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Last week @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social celebrated their one year anniversary, but they are still negotiating their first union contract. Join us in sending a letter to Sesame leadership telling them to agree to a fair contract! actionnetwork.org/letters/we-s...

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Higher Ed Needs Collective Bargaining: Restore All Higher Education Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights The Conference Committee on the Collective Bargaining Bills (HB1263 and SB378) has proposed excluding many higher education workers—everyone except "service workers"—from collective bargaining. We kno...

Stand with higher education workers in Virginia! Tell Virginia Governor Spanberger to restore collective bargaining rights for faculty, grad workers, and all higher ed staff. actionnetwork.org/petitions/hi...

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Exciting news for patients and healthcare professionals in Ohio: This morning, 47 anesthesia techs at the Ohio State University Medical Center voted to join the Ohio Nurses Association! Welcome to the @afthealthcare.bsky.social family. 🎉✊

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CONTRACT RATIFIED! - Congratulations to the nurses at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, who just voted with an overwhelming majority YES to ratify their new contract.

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On #WorldHealthDay, we recognize the incredible work of our nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals for all they do to keep us safe and healthy. We also continue to fight for accessible and affordable healthcare for all who need it. 🩺

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Showing love to our paraprofessionals Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is April 1, and if you know anything about public schools, you know that paraprofessionals—in the classroom, in the halls and on the school bus—do the work that keeps...

ICYMI: Paraprofessionals do the work that keeps all the other work going in our schools. The AFT celebrated Paraprofessional Appreciation Day last week by sharing stories of the outstanding work our members do each day to support students and schools ⤵️
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🚨 We’re hiring!

DPE is seeking a Legislative Associate to support federal policy & advocacy for union professionals.

📍 DC (hybrid) | 💰 $60K–$70K + benefits

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IATSE and The Juilliard School Reach Tentative Agreement with Production Staff The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Juilliard School have reached a tentative agreement concluding collective bargaining negotiations with production staff who sup...

Congrats to @iatse.bsky.social members at the Juilliard School on their tentative agreement! www.broadwayworld.com/industry/art...

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We’re proud to welcome the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) to the Coalition. MM&P is a union representing highly skilled, professional mariners—from licensed masters and mates on U.S.-flag vessels to maritime workers on tugs, ferries, dredges, and government ships.

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We’ve got your Easter weekend covered.

Shop this union-made list of Easter essentials & support working families with every purchase.

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Escape Room Workers Solve the Challenge This week on the Labor Heritage Power Hour: Performers at a horror-themed escape room in Los Angeles organize the first union shop in the industry, a powerful labor landmark in Victor, Colorado remind...

The Basement is the first unionized escape room in America and has set an important example for other immersive performers. Their 3 main asks – safety, salary and scheduling – have been a rallying point for these workers since unionizing in 2023.

Listen to the story- www.podbean.com/media/share/...

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["Breaking News" banner] Tentative Agreement Reached! [logo: CBS News 24/7] 

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[logo: Writers Guild CBS News] ["Breaking News" banner] Tentative Agreement Reached! [logo: CBS News 24/7] [logo: Writers Guild of America East]

Tentative agreement reached! ✊️🎉 CBS News 24/7 members secured a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with CBS/Paramount management Tuesday. Details to come following ratification!

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Congratulations to the architectural professionals at Sage and Coombe who are members of Architectural Workers United, @iamunion.bsky.social on their first union contract! www.archpaper.com/2026/04/sage...

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Student research assistants vote to join University of Michigan graduate employees union • Michigan Advance Student research assistants vote to join University of Michigan union

Congratulations to the graduate student research assistants at the University of Michigan who voted to join Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550, @aft.org. michiganadvance.com/briefs/stude...

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Since the 1930s, the AFT has championed the role of paraprofessionals and school support professionals in helping kids feel safe and welcome in our schools.

Today, we celebrate their work. Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! @psrp-aft.bsky.social

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Happy 1st Anniversary @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! We stand with you as you negotiate with for a first union contract that includes fair pay, family-sustaining benefits, and more power on the job.

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Solidarity with our friends at Sesame Workers Union as they rally today to celebrate their one year anniversary, and fight for a fair contract that addresses pay inequality and gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.

U is for union!✊

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Congratulations to Hawaii Nurses And Healthcare Professionals members on overwhelmingly voting to ratify their contract with Kaiser, a strong step forward for their work and the care their patients deserve.

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Today, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️

We celebrate the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender and non-binary folks around the world.

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We’re hiring a Legislative Associate 📢

DPE is looking for a proactive self-starter to support our federal policy work in DC (hybrid).

Track legislation, draft memos & briefings, support coalition work, represent DPE in advocacy spaces, & more.

$60K–$70K | Apply: unionjobs.com/listing.php?...

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The Department for Profession​al Employees, AFL-CIO seeks a Legislative Associate to be based in Washington, DC. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @dpeaflcio.bsky.social @aflcio.org

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Court Orders VA to Prove Compliance with Collective Bargaining Injunction, Warns of Contempt The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.

"[T]he court has made clear that the VA cannot ignore the law and our contract. Our members will not be silenced.” - AFGE National President Everett Kelley www.afge.org/publication/...

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DPE was proud to speak at the @ibewinternational.bsky.social BMT Conference. We updated attendees on our efforts to support IBEW broadcast members through the work of the AEMI.

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Union membership helps narrow the gender wage gap by giving workers the power to negotiate for higher wages, more transparency, paid leave, and more.

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