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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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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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13 Jun, 2018

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13 Jun, 2018

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The Las Vegas Union That Learned To Beat The House

Monie Stewart-Cariaga recently decided to leave the townhouse she’s renting to buy a new home. For a single cocktail server, she couldn’t be in a better position to do it.

The Las Vegas Union That Learned To Beat The House

13 Jun, 2018

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13 Jun, 2018

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Retiring UAW President Williams: Union Stronger Than Four Years Ago

With growing membership, a budget back in the black and a strike fund that is rising by the year, the Auto Workers are much stronger than they were four years ago, retiring union President Dennis Williams says.

Retiring UAW President Williams: Union Stronger Than Four Years Ago

30 May, 2018

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30 May, 2018

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Why the Salary Question is Bad for Women and People of Color

A federal court in Philadelphia struck down a new city law that barred employers from asking job candidates about their salary history. The ruling has serious ramifications for the fight to narrow the gender wage gap.

Why the Salary Question is Bad for Women and People of Color

30 May, 2018

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30 May, 2018

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Everything You Need To Know About Graduate Student Unions

Graduate student unions are in the news again, with campuses across the US deciding to allow--and not to allow--graduate students to unionize.

Everything You Need To Know About Graduate Student Unions

24 May, 2018

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24 May, 2018

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At This Company, the CEO Makes 6,000 Times a Typical Worker's Pay

It's no secret that the financial divide between CEOs and average worker in the U.S. has been growing.

At This Company, the CEO Makes 6,000 Times a Typical Worker's Pay

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

The Las Vegas Union That Learned To Beat The House

Retiring UAW President Williams: Union Stronger Than Four Years Ago

Why the Salary Question is Bad for Women and People of Color

Everything You Need To Know About Graduate Student Unions

At This Company, the CEO Makes 6,000 Times a Typical Worker's Pay

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Worker Wins: When Workers Stand United, They Win and Build a Stronger Future - Aug 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts - Aug 20

Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers - Aug 19

The Fight for Dignity: In the States Roundup - Aug 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts - Aug 18

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Labor Heritage Foundation - Aug 17

Stronger and Better Together: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement - Aug 14

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

The Las Vegas Union That Learned To Beat The House

Retiring UAW President Williams: Union Stronger Than Four Years Ago

Why the Salary Question is Bad for Women and People of Color

Everything You Need To Know About Graduate Student Unions

At This Company, the CEO Makes 6,000 Times a Typical Worker's Pay

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: When Workers Stand United, They Win and Build a Stronger Future - Aug 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts - Aug 20

Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers - Aug 19

The Fight for Dignity: In the States Roundup - Aug 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts - Aug 18

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Labor Heritage Foundation - Aug 17

Stronger and Better Together: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement - Aug 14