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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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

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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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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

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

The radical conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court have twice now in two months ganged up on working Americans, denying them their right to band together to achieve mutual goals.

Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

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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

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment Workers Ratify Contracts - Apr 17

Worker Wins: Bold Action and Courage - Apr 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Makeup and Hair Workers at ESPN Vendor Join IATSE - Apr 16

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

AFL-CIO News Feed

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

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment Workers Ratify Contracts - Apr 17

Worker Wins: Bold Action and Courage - Apr 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Makeup and Hair Workers at ESPN Vendor Join IATSE - Apr 16