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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19 Nov, 2025

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Texas AFL-CIO Calls on All Texas Members of Congress to Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act

03 Aug, 2025

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Texas AFL-CIO in Full Solidarity with Texas House Democrats Blocking Vote on Redistricting Scheme

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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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20 Sep, 2017

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20 Sep, 2017

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A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

Last week, the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on H.R. 3441, the so-called Save Local Business Act -- a bill that has almost nothing to do with saving small and local businesses.

A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

14 Sep, 2017

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14 Sep, 2017

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Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

Yahaira Burgos was fearing the worst when her husband, Juan Vivares, reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in lower Manhattan in March. Vivares, who fled Colombia and entered the U.S. illegally in 2011, had recently been given a deportation order.

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

12 Sep, 2017

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The Labor Movement Responds to Harvey

The Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, Coastal Bend CLC and Sabine Area CLC have all worked around-the-clock to deliver emergency food, water and supplies to union members. READ MORE

The Labor Movement Responds to Harvey

12 Sep, 2017

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NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

“What we know from RNRN’s work in previous disaster-stricken areas, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as post-earthquake Haiti and super typhoon Haiyan, is that after an initial surge of volunteers, many people have to return to work.

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

09 Sep, 2017

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Union Plus Offers Help For Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program. (a)

Union Plus Offers Help For Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

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Texas AFL-CIO Calls on All Texas Members of Congress to Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act

Texas AFL-CIO in Full Solidarity with Texas House Democrats Blocking Vote on Redistricting Scheme

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

The Labor Movement Responds to Harvey

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

Union Plus Offers Help For Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

AFL-CIO News Feed

Back to Basics: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 15

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Major League Baseball Players Association - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at St. Joseph Health Vote Decisively to Join NNU - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dancers of Dayton Ballet Unanimously Cast Ballots in Favor of Forming Union with AGMA - Dec 12

Protect America’s Workforce: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Dec 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Airport Lounge Workers in Texas Ratify New Contracts - Dec 11

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day 2025 - Dec 10

A Joyful, Safe, and Restful Holiday Season: In the States Roundup - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 234 Reaches Tentative Contract with SEPTA - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: More Than 750,000 Philadelphia Domestic Workers Have New Labor Protections - Dec 8

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Texas AFL-CIO Calls on All Texas Members of Congress to Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act

Texas AFL-CIO in Full Solidarity with Texas House Democrats Blocking Vote on Redistricting Scheme

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

The Labor Movement Responds to Harvey

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

Union Plus Offers Help For Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

AFL-CIO News Feed

Back to Basics: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 15

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Major League Baseball Players Association - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at St. Joseph Health Vote Decisively to Join NNU - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dancers of Dayton Ballet Unanimously Cast Ballots in Favor of Forming Union with AGMA - Dec 12

Protect America’s Workforce: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Dec 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Airport Lounge Workers in Texas Ratify New Contracts - Dec 11

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day 2025 - Dec 10

A Joyful, Safe, and Restful Holiday Season: In the States Roundup - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 234 Reaches Tentative Contract with SEPTA - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: More Than 750,000 Philadelphia Domestic Workers Have New Labor Protections - Dec 8