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03 Sep, 2026

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

11 Aug, 2026

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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

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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22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

José Acevedo served in the U.S. Army before teaching high school history in New York City. After being stationed in the Panama Canal Zone from 1974 to 1977, he spent the next 30-plus years teaching ninth and tenth grade and became a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

19 Apr, 2021

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19 Apr, 2021

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Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

On Friday, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler celebrated the House passing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.

Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

08 Apr, 2021

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08 Apr, 2021

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USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

Lisa Pedersen of Revere, Massachusetts, has been a United Steelworkers (USW) member for 34 years. As “the first girl in [her] area” when she started as a gas leak investigator and repair person for the National Grid, Pedersen is used to being a leader.

USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

05 Apr, 2021

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05 Apr, 2021

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New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

Today, the AFL-CIO and GBAO released a nationwide poll of registered voters that found more than three-quarters of Americans support workers’ efforts to organize a union at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

24 Mar, 2021

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24 Mar, 2021

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AFL-CIO Collaboration Develops Target Date CIT Funds for DC Plans

“This suite of target date CIT funds is a welcome addition to the lineup of financial products which carry the AFL-CIO name,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. “Defined benefit plans remain the bedrock of a secure retirement.

AFL-CIO Collaboration Develops Target Date CIT Funds for DC Plans

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

AFL-CIO Collaboration Develops Target Date CIT Funds for DC Plans

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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Writers Guild of America East - Sep 28

We Are Empowered: The Working People Weekly List - Sep 28

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Hector Beltran - Sep 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Central Maine Medical Center Nurses (NNU) Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union - Sep 28

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Manny Diaz - Sep 25

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Loft Cinema Workers Unanimously Ratify First CBA - Sep 25

Worker Wins: ‘A Meaningful Voice In the Decisions that Affect Them’ - Sep 24

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Susie Diaz - Sep 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ascension St. Agnes Nurses Ratify First Union Contract - Sep 24

Be Heard: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 23

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

AFL-CIO Collaboration Develops Target Date CIT Funds for DC Plans

AFL-CIO News Feed

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Writers Guild of America East - Sep 28

We Are Empowered: The Working People Weekly List - Sep 28

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Hector Beltran - Sep 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Central Maine Medical Center Nurses (NNU) Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union - Sep 28

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Manny Diaz - Sep 25

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Loft Cinema Workers Unanimously Ratify First CBA - Sep 25

Worker Wins: ‘A Meaningful Voice In the Decisions that Affect Them’ - Sep 24

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Susie Diaz - Sep 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ascension St. Agnes Nurses Ratify First Union Contract - Sep 24

Be Heard: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 23