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11 Aug, 2026

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

27 May, 2026

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Union Leader Montserrat Garibay Advances to General Election for Texas House District 49

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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26 Apr, 2021

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26 Apr, 2021

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Biden: 'I'm a Union President'

Few presidents in America’s history have demonstrated a higher commitment to the labor movement than President Biden. “The truth is I’m a union president, and I make no bones about that,” he said on Saturday.

Biden: 'I'm a Union President'

23 Apr, 2021

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23 Apr, 2021

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Labor, Environmental Advocates Call for High-Paying Electric Vehicle Jobs

Yesterday, ahead of the Leaders Summit on Climate, the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Council and BlueGreen Alliance, along with the UAW and United Steelworkers (USW), released a report highlighting the need to preserve high-paying union jobs in the U.S.

Labor, Environmental Advocates Call for High-Paying Electric Vehicle Jobs

23 Apr, 2021

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23 Apr, 2021

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EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)—first passed in the 1930s—is supposed to provide workers protection from anti-union retaliation in the pursuit of organizing and collective bargaining.

EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

On Tuesday, a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

José Acevedo served in the U.S. Army before teaching high school history in New York City. After being stationed in the Panama Canal Zone from 1974 to 1977, he spent the next 30-plus years teaching ninth and tenth grade and became a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Biden: 'I'm a Union President'

Labor, Environmental Advocates Call for High-Paying Electric Vehicle Jobs

EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

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12 Things You Need To Know from AFL-CIO's 2026 Executive Paywatch Report - Aug 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Years of Advocacy from SMART-TD and ATU Lead to Critical Bus Operator Safety Legislation - Aug 13

A Win Worth Protecting: In the States Roundup - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IBB Sponsors 5K Charity Run - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join Transport Workers Union - Aug 11

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Union Lawyers Alliance - Aug 10

Workers Deserve More Power: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 10

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ABC News Digital Staffers Join WGAE - Aug 10

Worker Wins: The Ability to Speak With One Voice - Aug 7

SOLIDARITY ALERT: Disneyland Cast Members - Aug 6

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Biden: 'I'm a Union President'

Labor, Environmental Advocates Call for High-Paying Electric Vehicle Jobs

EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

AFL-CIO News Feed

12 Things You Need To Know from AFL-CIO's 2026 Executive Paywatch Report - Aug 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Years of Advocacy from SMART-TD and ATU Lead to Critical Bus Operator Safety Legislation - Aug 13

A Win Worth Protecting: In the States Roundup - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IBB Sponsors 5K Charity Run - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join Transport Workers Union - Aug 11

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Union Lawyers Alliance - Aug 10

Workers Deserve More Power: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 10

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ABC News Digital Staffers Join WGAE - Aug 10

Worker Wins: The Ability to Speak With One Voice - Aug 7

SOLIDARITY ALERT: Disneyland Cast Members - Aug 6