Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO
@dpeaflcio.bsky.social
A coalition of 24 national unions representing more than four million professional, technical, and other highly skilled workers
In 2026, more professionals can gain a voice in their workplace to improve their pay, benefits, and working conditions by joining together in union.
January 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM
In 2026, more professionals can gain a voice in their workplace to improve their pay, benefits, and working conditions by joining together in union.
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Big news for advanced practice providers at Legacy Health in Oregon! These frontline healthcare workers have won their first union contract, including across-the-board pay raises, workplace protections and—most importantly—a real voice on the job.
www.oregonrn.org/page/LegAPPs...
www.oregonrn.org/page/LegAPPs...
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Big news for advanced practice providers at Legacy Health in Oregon! These frontline healthcare workers have won their first union contract, including across-the-board pay raises, workplace protections and—most importantly—a real voice on the job.
www.oregonrn.org/page/LegAPPs...
www.oregonrn.org/page/LegAPPs...
Counting down to midnight by watching the Times Square Ball Drop? Union professionals make every on-air moment possible.
December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Counting down to midnight by watching the Times Square Ball Drop? Union professionals make every on-air moment possible.
Happy Holidays from DPE!
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Holidays from DPE!
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“We don’t want a labor dispute. We don’t want to strike. We want a fair contract that protects nurses’ legal rights, ensures patient safety, compensates nurses injured by workplace violence, and maintains the union strength that has made this institution exceptional.” @wsna.bsky.social
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Monday to…
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
www.wsna.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“We don’t want a labor dispute. We don’t want to strike. We want a fair contract that protects nurses’ legal rights, ensures patient safety, compensates nurses injured by workplace violence, and maintains the union strength that has made this institution exceptional.” @wsna.bsky.social
Congratulations to intimacy coordinators who are @sagaftra.org members on their first union contract that establishes minimum wage rates, provides access to the SAG-AFTRA health and pension plans, and improves working conditions! www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
SAG-AFTRA National Board Unanimously Ratifies First Intimacy Coordinator Union Contract
The deal inducts these workers into the union’s health and pension plans and establishes minimum wage rates and overtime rules.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations to intimacy coordinators who are @sagaftra.org members on their first union contract that establishes minimum wage rates, provides access to the SAG-AFTRA health and pension plans, and improves working conditions! www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Join us in standing with @opeiu.org members at Code for America who are working to secure a fair contract. actionnetwork.org/letters/fair...
Fair Union Contract at Code for America
Friend, Thank you for your union solidarity and past support of one of our OPEIU, AFL-CIO campaigns. It’s time to rally to show solidarity to the workers at Code for America who are organizing for a ...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Join us in standing with @opeiu.org members at Code for America who are working to secure a fair contract. actionnetwork.org/letters/fair...
DPE was on the Hill earlier this week to assist @aslunion.bsky.social with their Lobby Day. We stand with interpreters across the country organizing with @opeiu.org to improve their working conditions and raise standards across their industry.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
DPE was on the Hill earlier this week to assist @aslunion.bsky.social with their Lobby Day. We stand with interpreters across the country organizing with @opeiu.org to improve their working conditions and raise standards across their industry.
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Statement on Kennedy Center Board Action: In 1964, Congress established the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as a living memorial to President Kennedy. Only Congress can change its name.
December 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Statement on Kennedy Center Board Action: In 1964, Congress established the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as a living memorial to President Kennedy. Only Congress can change its name.
Congratulations to front of house workers, including table assistants, table attendants, and bartenders, at Casa Bonita who voted to join together in union with @iatse.bsky.social. iatse.net/front-of-hou...
Front of House Workers at Casa Bonita Vote to Join IATSE Local 7 - IATSE
Denver, CO — Front of House workers at Denver’s landmark restaurant and entertainment venue Casa Bonita have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7. […]
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December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Congratulations to front of house workers, including table assistants, table attendants, and bartenders, at Casa Bonita who voted to join together in union with @iatse.bsky.social. iatse.net/front-of-hou...
Nonprofit employee and @opeiu.org Local 39 member Megan Gulland says her coworkers organized their union to improve job security, transparency, and the services they provide. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/tOJdChJ-l6g?...
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Nonprofit employee and @opeiu.org Local 39 member Megan Gulland says her coworkers organized their union to improve job security, transparency, and the services they provide. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/tOJdChJ-l6g?...
Attempting to stop states from passing and enforcing AI safety laws before Congress acts is an invitation for lawlessness that directly threatens union professionals and their economic livelihoods. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Trump signs executive order seeking to block states from regulating AI companies
Congressional efforts to regulate AI at the federal level this year have fallen short.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Attempting to stop states from passing and enforcing AI safety laws before Congress acts is an invitation for lawlessness that directly threatens union professionals and their economic livelihoods. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Congratulations to the certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, rehabilitation therapy workers & other healthcare professionals at Porter Medical Center who voted to join @aft.org this week. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
More employees unionize at Porter Medical Center
About 80 health professionals at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury will form a union with AFT-Vermont after voting 53-12 in favor of unionization Tuesday.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Congratulations to the certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, rehabilitation therapy workers & other healthcare professionals at Porter Medical Center who voted to join @aft.org this week. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
🚨‼️BREAKING: The Protect America’s Workforce Act just passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 231 to 195. Thank you to those who called their Representatives in support of this legislation, which will restore federal sector union rights. Now it’s the Senate’s turn. #1u
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🚨‼️BREAKING: The Protect America’s Workforce Act just passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 231 to 195. Thank you to those who called their Representatives in support of this legislation, which will restore federal sector union rights. Now it’s the Senate’s turn. #1u
Members of Congress are speaking NOW on the House floor in favor of the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call 202-224-3121 and tell your Representative to vote YES on this bill to restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
December 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Members of Congress are speaking NOW on the House floor in favor of the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call 202-224-3121 and tell your Representative to vote YES on this bill to restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
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📰 📖 Weekend read: The Kennedy Center Boycott and Its Impact on Artists in @afm-union.bsky.social's International Musician. The Orchestra Committees of the NSO & WNO write that the Kennedy Center is their home & they need strong audience engagement to thrive. internationalmusician.org/the-kennedy-...
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
📰 📖 Weekend read: The Kennedy Center Boycott and Its Impact on Artists in @afm-union.bsky.social's International Musician. The Orchestra Committees of the NSO & WNO write that the Kennedy Center is their home & they need strong audience engagement to thrive. internationalmusician.org/the-kennedy-...
The House is voting on the Protect America's Workforce Act today! Call your Representative now and tell them to pass this critical legislation which will restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The House is voting on the Protect America's Workforce Act today! Call your Representative now and tell them to pass this critical legislation which will restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Congratulations to the dancers of the Dayton Ballet who won their union with @weareagma.bsky.social! www.musicalartists.org/dancers-of-d...
Dancers of Dayton Ballet Vote Unanimously to Unionize with AGMA | American Guild of Musical Artists
The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is pleased to announce that the Dancers of Dayton Ballet have voted unanimously in favor of unionizing with AGMA. The NLRB election was held on December 10...
www.musicalartists.org
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations to the dancers of the Dayton Ballet who won their union with @weareagma.bsky.social! www.musicalartists.org/dancers-of-d...
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HUGE NEWS: the Protect America’s Workforce Act, our bill to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, is getting a vote in the House THIS WEEK!
Call your rep NOW and tell them to stand with America’s workers and pass this bill.
📲855-493-4407
https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
Call your rep NOW and tell them to stand with America’s workers and pass this bill.
📲855-493-4407
https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
December 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
HUGE NEWS: the Protect America’s Workforce Act, our bill to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, is getting a vote in the House THIS WEEK!
Call your rep NOW and tell them to stand with America’s workers and pass this bill.
📲855-493-4407
https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
Call your rep NOW and tell them to stand with America’s workers and pass this bill.
📲855-493-4407
https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores the union rights of federal workers and has the bipartisan support needed to pass the House. Tell your Representative to call for a clean vote and pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores the union rights of federal workers and has the bipartisan support needed to pass the House. Tell your Representative to call for a clean vote and pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industries (AEMI) unions affiliated with DPE applaud House & Senate members for releasing the FY 26 NDAA without language prohibiting states from implementing and enforcing their own AI laws. Read the full statement here: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industries (AEMI) unions affiliated with DPE applaud House & Senate members for releasing the FY 26 NDAA without language prohibiting states from implementing and enforcing their own AI laws. Read the full statement here: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
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Congratulations to the educators and staff at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio — 98% voted YES to join the @oftunion.bsky.social + AFT family!
December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations to the educators and staff at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio — 98% voted YES to join the @oftunion.bsky.social + AFT family!
The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO was founded on December 7, 1977. In celebrating our 48th year, we recognize our 24 affiliates and their members. We look forward to many more years of bringing together and supporting unions of professionals. 🎉🥳
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO was founded on December 7, 1977. In celebrating our 48th year, we recognize our 24 affiliates and their members. We look forward to many more years of bringing together and supporting unions of professionals. 🎉🥳
The Dept. of Ed. has reclassified teachers & school administrators so they are no longer considered professionals for federal purposes. AFSA President Mark Cannizzaro calls out this change for undervaluing educators & further undermining our education system. www.theschoolleader.org/news/time-ed...
December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Dept. of Ed. has reclassified teachers & school administrators so they are no longer considered professionals for federal purposes. AFSA President Mark Cannizzaro calls out this change for undervaluing educators & further undermining our education system. www.theschoolleader.org/news/time-ed...