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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.

No Contract, No Coffee

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03 Sep, 2020

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03 Sep, 2020

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Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, on Thursday morning accused President Trump of breaking his promises to bring more manufacturing and infrastructure jobs to working Americans.

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

01 Sep, 2020

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01 Sep, 2020

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During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Belonging to a union is not a panacea for all that plagues workers during a pandemic, as many hospital and other workers short on protective gear can attest.

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

17 Aug, 2020

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17 Aug, 2020

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Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

One way to view President Donald Trump’s executive actions last week on COVID relief is that they represent unlawful overreach.

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

14 Aug, 2020

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14 Aug, 2020

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In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

In March, working families across the country started to scramble. Our homes were transformed into makeshift classrooms, summer camps and daycare centers as the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and child care facilities.

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

27 Jul, 2020

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27 Jul, 2020

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Senate must pass HEROES Act for working families

In May, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a piece of legislation that would provide much-needed solutions to our current economic and public safety crisis. Unfortunately, its path forward has been uncertain.

Senate must pass HEROES Act for working families

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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

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

Senate must pass HEROES Act for working families

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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

Scrap the Cap: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 6

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

Senate must pass HEROES Act for working families

AFL-CIO News Feed

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

Scrap the Cap: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 6