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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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21 Jan, 2021

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21 Jan, 2021

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Union Family Member Aspires to Become Orthopedic Surgeon; Union Plus Scholarship Application Deadline Is Jan. 31

Makaelah Murray, a student athlete at Howard University in Washington, D.C., is among the 2020 Union Plus Scholarship winners. Murray is a biology major at Howard and a member of the women’s soccer program.

Union Family Member Aspires to Become Orthopedic Surgeon; Union Plus Scholarship Application Deadline Is Jan. 31

21 Jan, 2021

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Trumka: 'Biden is committed' to strengthening unions

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses why America needs a strong labor movement and how the Biden administration is committed to strengthening unions.

Trumka: 'Biden is committed' to strengthening unions

13 Jan, 2021

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Biden must pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act

So America today needs more than anything solidarity and human dignity — the church's core teachings.

Biden must pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act

12 Jan, 2021

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Democracy and the labor movement are one and the same

Our Constitution says that after a presidential election, Congress shall meet on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes cast for the president and vice president. It is a solemn ritual of democracy.

Democracy and the labor movement are one and the same

08 Jan, 2021

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08 Jan, 2021

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AFL-CIO Calls on Trump to Resign or Be Removed from Office 'at Once'

The AFL-CIO called on President Trump to resign or be removed from office “at once, whether through impeachment or the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” following the riots at the U.S. Capitol this week.

AFL-CIO Calls on Trump to Resign or Be Removed from Office 'at Once'

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

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Union Family Member Aspires to Become Orthopedic Surgeon; Union Plus Scholarship Application Deadline Is Jan. 31

Trumka: 'Biden is committed' to strengthening unions

Biden must pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act

Democracy and the labor movement are one and the same

AFL-CIO Calls on Trump to Resign or Be Removed from Office 'at Once'

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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

Union Family Member Aspires to Become Orthopedic Surgeon; Union Plus Scholarship Application Deadline Is Jan. 31

Trumka: 'Biden is committed' to strengthening unions

Biden must pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act

Democracy and the labor movement are one and the same

AFL-CIO Calls on Trump to Resign or Be Removed from Office 'at Once'

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