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
@opeiu.org & @aflcio.org filed a motion asking the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling that the NLRB is likely unconstitutional & prevents the agency from pursuing ULP charges against employers in Texas, Louisiana & Mississippi. aflcio.org/press/releas...
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
@opeiu.org & @aflcio.org filed a motion asking the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling that the NLRB is likely unconstitutional & prevents the agency from pursuing ULP charges against employers in Texas, Louisiana & Mississippi. aflcio.org/press/releas...
It’s Election Day. If you haven’t voted already, make a plan to vote before the polls close. www.usa.gov/election-day
November 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It’s Election Day. If you haven’t voted already, make a plan to vote before the polls close. www.usa.gov/election-day
Without a union, professionals don’t have a legally protected voice in their workplace, a contract that guarantees their terms and conditions of work, or just cause protections. Contact us at organize@dpeaflcio.org to make your workplace less spooky. 👻 🎃 #happyhalloween
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Without a union, professionals don’t have a legally protected voice in their workplace, a contract that guarantees their terms and conditions of work, or just cause protections. Contact us at organize@dpeaflcio.org to make your workplace less spooky. 👻 🎃 #happyhalloween
Casa Bonita performers are on strike after management failed to provide fair proposals in contract negotiations & address their outstanding ULP charge. We stand in solidarity w/Casa Bonita performers who are @actorsequity.bsky.social members! Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/i-...
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Casa Bonita performers are on strike after management failed to provide fair proposals in contract negotiations & address their outstanding ULP charge. We stand in solidarity w/Casa Bonita performers who are @actorsequity.bsky.social members! Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/i-...
DPE congratulates Roxanne Brown on her historic election to lead the @steelworkers.bsky.social as its next International President. We look forward to continuing to work with her to grow the number of professionals in unions. Read our full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
October 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
DPE congratulates Roxanne Brown on her historic election to lead the @steelworkers.bsky.social as its next International President. We look forward to continuing to work with her to grow the number of professionals in unions. Read our full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
#Broadway musicians who are @local802.bsky.social members continue to fight for a fair contract. We stand with them! #1u
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#Broadway musicians who are @local802.bsky.social members continue to fight for a fair contract. We stand with them! #1u
When we spoke to IAFF member and lieutenant fireman Chris Pennell at Chattanooga Volkswagen about forming his union, he said they organized to address their safety, training, and pay. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/R5hUyBtOtzY?...
October 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
When we spoke to IAFF member and lieutenant fireman Chris Pennell at Chattanooga Volkswagen about forming his union, he said they organized to address their safety, training, and pay. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/R5hUyBtOtzY?...
It’s day 15 of @kickstarterunited.org members’ strike. They are fighting to keep their 4-day, 32-hour work week and establish a minimum salary that provides a livable wage for all employees. Join us in standing with them: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It’s day 15 of @kickstarterunited.org members’ strike. They are fighting to keep their 4-day, 32-hour work week and establish a minimum salary that provides a livable wage for all employees. Join us in standing with them: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
We stand with @actorsequity.bsky.social & @local802.bsky.social members who have been negotiating for better workplaces on Broadway since August. Union members are demanding The Broadway League treat them w/dignity & pay their fair share for healthcare. Join us: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
October 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We stand with @actorsequity.bsky.social & @local802.bsky.social members who have been negotiating for better workplaces on Broadway since August. Union members are demanding The Broadway League treat them w/dignity & pay their fair share for healthcare. Join us: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
We stand with @ofnhp.bsky.social members at Kaiser striking to protect patients and preserve quality healthcare. actionnetwork.org/letters/an-o...
October 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We stand with @ofnhp.bsky.social members at Kaiser striking to protect patients and preserve quality healthcare. actionnetwork.org/letters/an-o...
We stand with federal employees and their unions. Congress needs to stop the shutdown and the RIFS. #stoptheshutdown
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We stand with federal employees and their unions. Congress needs to stop the shutdown and the RIFS. #stoptheshutdown
Federal arts funding supports good-paying, family-sustaining jobs in every state. In this challenging time, unions and employers must unite to safeguard federal support for the creative sector says DPE President Jennifer Dorning in @americantheatre.org. www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/06/f...
October 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Federal arts funding supports good-paying, family-sustaining jobs in every state. In this challenging time, unions and employers must unite to safeguard federal support for the creative sector says DPE President Jennifer Dorning in @americantheatre.org. www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/06/f...
Federal workers have been attacked over and over by the Trump administrative—jeopardizing our key government services. Tell Congress to stop the shutdown now. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
October 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Federal workers have been attacked over and over by the Trump administrative—jeopardizing our key government services. Tell Congress to stop the shutdown now. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
We stand with federal employees and their unions in demanding that Congress fund the government and give federal employees the stability they need to serve the American people. #StopTheShutdown
October 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We stand with federal employees and their unions in demanding that Congress fund the government and give federal employees the stability they need to serve the American people. #StopTheShutdown
The government shutting down impacts veterans, retirees, and every one of us who relies on government programs and services. We urge the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans to work across the aisle to end this shutdown. Read our full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The government shutting down impacts veterans, retirees, and every one of us who relies on government programs and services. We urge the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans to work across the aisle to end this shutdown. Read our full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
Yesterday, DPE President Jennifer Dorning spoke about how to ensure the nonprofit creative sector is sustainable on a panel at Creative Labor, Creative Conditions: A National Convening on Artistic Labor and Advocacy hosted by @dcjazzfest.org.web.brid.gy and the @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social.
September 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Yesterday, DPE President Jennifer Dorning spoke about how to ensure the nonprofit creative sector is sustainable on a panel at Creative Labor, Creative Conditions: A National Convening on Artistic Labor and Advocacy hosted by @dcjazzfest.org.web.brid.gy and the @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social.
DPE President Dorning released the following statement on the passing of former @steelworkers.bsky.social International President Leo W. Gerard: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
September 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
DPE President Dorning released the following statement on the passing of former @steelworkers.bsky.social International President Leo W. Gerard: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
Yesterday, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Protect America's Workforce Act. Like the House bill, the Senate version restores the union rights of federal employees targeted by Trump's unionbusting. Tell your Senators to cosponsor the bill: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
September 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Yesterday, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Protect America's Workforce Act. Like the House bill, the Senate version restores the union rights of federal employees targeted by Trump's unionbusting. Tell your Senators to cosponsor the bill: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
We will never forget those who were lost on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget911
September 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We will never forget those who were lost on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget911
The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores the union rights of federal employees that President Trump has attacked with his executive orders. Tell your Representative to sign the discharge petition to bring the bill to the House floor for a vote! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
September 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores the union rights of federal employees that President Trump has attacked with his executive orders. Tell your Representative to sign the discharge petition to bring the bill to the House floor for a vote! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Unions provide professionals with the ability to negotiate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. Americans continue to approve of unions because they know the power they give working people. news.gallup.com/poll/694472/...
September 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Unions provide professionals with the ability to negotiate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. Americans continue to approve of unions because they know the power they give working people. news.gallup.com/poll/694472/...
The Trump administration has attacked the union rights of over one million federal employees. The Protect America's Workforce Act restores these rights and is supported by a majority in Congress. Tell Congress to bring the bill to the floor for a vote! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
September 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Trump administration has attacked the union rights of over one million federal employees. The Protect America's Workforce Act restores these rights and is supported by a majority in Congress. Tell Congress to bring the bill to the floor for a vote! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Union rights provide federal employees with a voice in their workplaces to uphold their professional integrity and push back against political pressure. Federal employees' union rights must be restored to ensure the government serves the American people. thehill.com/opinion/cong...
September 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Union rights provide federal employees with a voice in their workplaces to uphold their professional integrity and push back against political pressure. Federal employees' union rights must be restored to ensure the government serves the American people. thehill.com/opinion/cong...
Union professionals have better working conditions. @machinistsunion.bsky.social members who are architects secured a 36-hour work week, AFGE members who are TSOs secured work-life balance improvements, and PASS members who are inspectors/technicians secured a hybrid work policy. #1u #LaborDay
September 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Union professionals have better working conditions. @machinistsunion.bsky.social members who are architects secured a 36-hour work week, AFGE members who are TSOs secured work-life balance improvements, and PASS members who are inspectors/technicians secured a hybrid work policy. #1u #LaborDay
