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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AV Technicians at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Join IATSE Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AV Technicians at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Join IATSE Working people across the United States regularly step 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. Audiovisual (AV) technicians at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas formed a union with Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 720 this year and have now ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The crew work throughout the hotel, casino and sportsbook areas on the property, which is owned by Caesars Entertainment. The agreement includes major wins like immediate wage increases of more than 6.5%, an improved health care plan and more. “Planet Hollywood was the only Caesars Entertainment property on the Las Vegas Strip without an IATSE contract, so getting this agreement cements our partnership with Caesars as a union employer,” added Apple Thorne, IATSE international vice president and Local 720 business representative. “Having the union represent me and my department takes the weight off my shoulders. I’m looking forward to working shows again with bands and assisting on big productions throughout the city and maybe the world,” said Yuvani Santamaria, Planet Hollywood AV technician lead. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 10/29/2025 - 09:40 — Oct 29
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Hold Employers Accountable: In the States Roundup Hold Employers Accountable: 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. California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Love to see so many union leaders and members at our Sacramento #YesonProp50 Superwalk! The @CaliforniaLabor movement is putting in WORK this election cycle to make sure all working people in the state know what’s at stake this election and how important it is for voters to… pic.twitter.com/n5IeAF0BFA — California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) October 26, 2025
Colorado AFL-CIO:This weekend, our Young Worker Community Organizer Len Harris MC’ed the Denver No Kings protest, part of the largest protest in American history. We are proud to stand with millions of American workers to proudly pronounce NO KINGS ✊ pic.twitter.com/7PJViP2s47 — Colorado AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIOCO) October 20, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:Workers and riders agree: safer, smarter, transit is what people want, and the bill to make that happen is on the table in Springfield.The time is NOW to deliver for Illinois. Pass public transit funding and reform!https://t.co/PPzFneCNV3 pic.twitter.com/PWIAZ97btK — Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 26, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Next week, lawmakers hear testimony from labor leaders, community groups, and workers on how wage theft impacts low-income and immigrant workers. Help support workers across MA by asking your legislators to cosponsor legislation to stop wage theft #mapolihttps://t.co/cmnFYwncnv — Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 24, 2025
Michigan State AFL-CIO:Two things are true: 1) too many Michiganders are struggling to get by and 2) we need more workers in the skilled trades.WDI’s apprenticeship readiness programs are meeting this moment. Join us: https://t.co/V0MzOeC7Kt pic.twitter.com/sqGcdhazvr — Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 28, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:On Day 27 of Trump's Government Shutdown, our message to him remains clear: Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. And put working people first. Help spread the word and download this flyer. https://t.co/5S8jJZ1Mk9 pic.twitter.com/ouODSdMo0K — Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 27, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:Cold weather 🥶 will be here before you know it! Thank you to our Brothers & Sisters in @STLlocal562 for helping keep the heat on (and safe!) for older Missourians. Via @STLLaborTribune : https://t.co/hcW8254EE3 — Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 24, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:Approximately 500,000 Nevadans receive SNAP benefits. 40% of SNAP recipients are children. 22% of households include an individual with a disability. These benefits will come to a halt on the 1st because of the government shutdown. pic.twitter.com/8bBZMZ2d62 — Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 28, 2025
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:Our @PresBrackett joining @NHHousing roundtable to talk about how we can move the needle on affordable housing for New Hampshire working families #NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/54WwtlYo72 — New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) October 27, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:Union members are out across New York State this weekend getting out the #UnionStrong vote! Join them for the next walk near you: https://t.co/4dE3HY6bfO pic.twitter.com/TgVKIkkZyw — NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 26, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:If Congress does not act to pass an equitable and just budget by Oct 31, food assistance will end for 750,000 lower income Oregonians. In Oregon, we care for each other, and thankfully, many Oregonians are already working together to protect each other.… — Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 28, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:TODAY is the LAST day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot for the Nov. 4th election! Apply here ➡️ https://t.co/WD4NisWxoE pic.twitter.com/3LMFbzL1K8 — PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 28, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:AUSTIN: Vote for Prop Q!When people are struggling, we don’t let Abbott or his billionaire friends tell us what to do.We stand up & fight for each other. Prop Q will protect the vital services Austinites depend on!⏰ Vote early now ‘til Oct. 31🗳️ Election Day: Tue., Nov. 4 pic.twitter.com/WeRdYCXwiG — Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 27, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:About 35M women in the U.S. are disabled, yet ableism still limits job opportunities. Joining unions empowers disabled workers to fight for dignity and fairness at work. Advocating for disabled workers builds power for all working people. pic.twitter.com/sDq5Qrd2eb — Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 23, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Union Momentum Is Transforming Jobs, Protections, and Industry Culturehttps://t.co/NzZduvrCfN — WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 28, 2025
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Golf Tournament Raises Money for MS Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Golf Tournament Raises Money for MS Working people across the United States regularly step 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. Nearly 200 golfers, supporters, and guests came out for the 39th Annual ATU Multiple Sclerosis Golf Tournament, one of the largest ever. ATU locals, sponsors, and guests raised funds for the ATU MS Research Fund to support ongoing research to help end MS. International President John Costa, International Secretary-Treasurer Ken Kirk, and International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo addressed participants at the reception, thanking them for attending the tournament and supporting the ATU MS Research Fund. “I’ve been coming to this event for many years since I was the president at Local 819-Newark, NJ, and this is one of the biggest ATU MS Golf Tournaments ever. Our union has been doing this tournament for 39 years, and I am proud that we have continued this tradition,” Costa said. “It is humbling to see the support of our Locals, our IVPs, sponsors, and everyone to raise funds for the ATU MS Research Fund to fight this debilitating disease. Thank you to International Secretary-Treasurer Ken Kirk and staff for once again organizing a great event.” Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 10/28/2025 - 10:20 — Oct 28
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Health Care Workers in West Virginia Stand Together for a Better Contract Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Health Care Workers in West Virginia Stand Together for a Better Contract Working people across the United States regularly step 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. Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 who work at Montgomery Rehab and Nursing in Montgomery, West Virginia, ratified a new contract. Key provisions of the three-year contract include the largest across-the-board pay increases for certified nursing assistants of any contract ever at the facility; longevity raises in years five, 10 and 20; the preservation of health benefits with minimal premium increases in the second and third years of the agreement, and preservation of vacation accrual for all current employees. “I want to congratulate our Montgomery Rehab and Nursing members on standing strong in solidarity and winning themselves a collective bargaining agreement that raises their living standards and protects their health benefits,” said UFCW Local 400 President Mark P. Federici. “These gains were hard-earned and a direct result of their unity.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:56 — Oct 27
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: United Steelworkers Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: United Steelworkers This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we’ve covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the United Steelworkers (USW). Name of Union: The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union Mission: The values upon which the USW was founded in 1942 still guide the organization today. These include:
- Uniting in one organization, regardless of creed, color or nationality, all workers eligible for membership.
- Increasing the wages and improving the conditions of employment of members by legislation, joint agreements or other legitimate means.
- Securing equitable statutory old-age pension, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance laws.
- Enforcing existing just laws and securing the repeal of those that are unjust.
- Securing, by legislative enactment, laws protecting the limbs, lives and health of members, protecting their right to organize and other legislation as will be beneficial.
AFL-CIO Blog
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AV Technicians at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Join IATSE
- Hold Employers Accountable: In the States Roundup
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Golf Tournament Raises Money for MS
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Health Care Workers in West Virginia Stand Together for a Better Contract
- Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: United Steelworkers
