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Texas workers decisively choose Talarico & Hinojosa, winning back Texas

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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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16 Jul, 2018

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16 Jul, 2018

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AFL-CIO Chief Warns Red to Blue Candidates That Being a Democrat Isn’t Enough

House Democratic candidates in town this week for training at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington got a visit from AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka for some tips on how they can win back working-class voters.

AFL-CIO Chief Warns Red to Blue Candidates That Being a Democrat Isn’t Enough

16 Jul, 2018

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16 Jul, 2018

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Belabored Podcast #155: The Future of Collective Action

In the belly of the political beast in DC, grassroots organizers gathered at AFL-CIO headquarters to discuss collective action under Trump, beyond the beltway.

Belabored Podcast #155: The Future of Collective Action

03 Jul, 2018

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03 Jul, 2018

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Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

The moment you may have been dreading arrived June 27, when the Supreme Court imposed the open shop on the public sector nationwide with its decision in Janus v. AFSCME District 31.

Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

Their membership has been declining for decades. They’ve been bedeviled by crippling new laws, and by a devastating U.S. Supreme Court decision just this week. From all appearances, it would seem that labor unions are an endangered species.

Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

In Janus v. AFSCME, the US Supreme Court's conservative 5-4 majority held that public employees cannot be required by state law to pay a fair share of the cost of services that unions must provide members and nonmembers alike.

Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

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Texas workers decisively choose Talarico & Hinojosa, winning back Texas

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

AFL-CIO Chief Warns Red to Blue Candidates That Being a Democrat Isn’t Enough

Belabored Podcast #155: The Future of Collective Action

Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

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It’s Election Day! Do You Know Your Rights? - Nov 3

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Secretary-Treasurer Redmond Speaks at Get-Out-the-Vote Rally in Jacksonville, Fla. - Nov 3

‘Rest in Power, Sister Dolores’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: President Shuler Canvasses on Halloween in Iowa - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WGAE Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Union Contract - Oct 30

Worker Wins: ‘Each One of Us Cares Deeply About Our Work’ - Oct 29

Working People Mourn Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29

AFL-CIO Honors Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 28

Your Voice Is Powerful: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 28

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

AFL-CIO Chief Warns Red to Blue Candidates That Being a Democrat Isn’t Enough

Belabored Podcast #155: The Future of Collective Action

Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

AFL-CIO News Feed

It’s Election Day! Do You Know Your Rights? - Nov 3

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Secretary-Treasurer Redmond Speaks at Get-Out-the-Vote Rally in Jacksonville, Fla. - Nov 3

‘Rest in Power, Sister Dolores’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: President Shuler Canvasses on Halloween in Iowa - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WGAE Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Union Contract - Oct 30

Worker Wins: ‘Each One of Us Cares Deeply About Our Work’ - Oct 29

Working People Mourn Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29

AFL-CIO Honors Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 28

Your Voice Is Powerful: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 28