It’s time to get it done for America’s workers.

The Protect America's Workforce Act, which reverses President Trump’s union-busting executive order has passed the House of Representatives. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it already has bipartisan support. Together, we can restore collective bargaining rights to 1 million federal workers.

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Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

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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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08 Aug, 2018

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08 Aug, 2018

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'They Want To Go A different Way': Missouri Voters Scrap ‘Right to Work’ Law

A law to free nonunion workers from paying union dues has been undone by Missouri voters, a victory for labor organizers who spent millions of dollars to organize a “no” campaign.

'They Want To Go A different Way': Missouri Voters Scrap ‘Right to Work’ Law

06 Aug, 2018

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06 Aug, 2018

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Trump Administration Mulls a Unilateral Tax Cut for the Rich

The Trump administration is considering bypassing Congress to grant a $100 billion tax cut mainly to the wealthy, a legally tenuous maneuver that would cut capital gains taxation and fulfill a long-held ambition of many investors and conservatives.

Trump Administration Mulls a Unilateral Tax Cut for the Rich

06 Aug, 2018

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06 Aug, 2018

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Worker Wages Remain Stagnant as Wealthy Executives are Rolling in Cash

Congressional Republicans and President Trump continue to push their sole legislative accomplishment, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, as a game-changer for average working Americans — but the benefits of that bill appear to be going mostly to the people at the top.

Worker Wages Remain Stagnant as Wealthy Executives are Rolling in Cash

25 Jul, 2018

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25 Jul, 2018

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Actor John Goodman Joins Fight to Stop 'Right to Work' Law in Missouri

The union-backed fight against making Missouri a "Right to Work" state has enlisted some star power to get its message out.

Actor John Goodman Joins Fight to Stop 'Right to Work' Law in Missouri

23 Jul, 2018

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23 Jul, 2018

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AFL-CIO president: ‘Workers Are United to Defeat Kavanaugh’

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says the nation’s labor movement has come to a conclusion about President Donald Trump’s latest U.S. Supreme Court nominee: “Workers are united to defeat Kavanaugh,” he declares.

AFL-CIO president: ‘Workers Are United to Defeat Kavanaugh’

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Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

'They Want To Go A different Way': Missouri Voters Scrap ‘Right to Work’ Law

Trump Administration Mulls a Unilateral Tax Cut for the Rich

Worker Wages Remain Stagnant as Wealthy Executives are Rolling in Cash

Actor John Goodman Joins Fight to Stop 'Right to Work' Law in Missouri

AFL-CIO president: ‘Workers Are United to Defeat Kavanaugh’

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Worker Wins: A Fight We Won - Apr 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYC Residential Workers Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting Strike - Apr 23

Happy Earth Day: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Lush Cosmetics Workers in Maryland Vote Unanimously to Join UFCW - Apr 22

Solidarity In the Streets: In the States Roundup - Apr 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Cannabis Workers Celebrate Union Election Victory Ahead of 4/20 - Apr 21

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Women's Soccer League Players Association - Apr 20

Giving Back to the Community: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Rochester, New York, Nursing Home Staff Unanimously Ratify New Contract - Apr 20

Action Alert: How’s Your Tax Return? - Apr 17

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Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

'They Want To Go A different Way': Missouri Voters Scrap ‘Right to Work’ Law

Trump Administration Mulls a Unilateral Tax Cut for the Rich

Worker Wages Remain Stagnant as Wealthy Executives are Rolling in Cash

Actor John Goodman Joins Fight to Stop 'Right to Work' Law in Missouri

AFL-CIO president: ‘Workers Are United to Defeat Kavanaugh’

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: A Fight We Won - Apr 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYC Residential Workers Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting Strike - Apr 23

Happy Earth Day: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Lush Cosmetics Workers in Maryland Vote Unanimously to Join UFCW - Apr 22

Solidarity In the Streets: In the States Roundup - Apr 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Cannabis Workers Celebrate Union Election Victory Ahead of 4/20 - Apr 21

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Women's Soccer League Players Association - Apr 20

Giving Back to the Community: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Rochester, New York, Nursing Home Staff Unanimously Ratify New Contract - Apr 20

Action Alert: How’s Your Tax Return? - Apr 17