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28 Apr, 2026

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REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

09 Apr, 2026

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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

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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12 Jan, 2022

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12 Jan, 2022

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The Badass 50: #21 Liz Schuler

"We are building pathways and support structures to grow a bold, inclusive, and transformative movement — I think that's pretty badass," says Shuler, the first woman elected president of the AFL-CIO

The Badass 50: #21 Liz Schuler

03 Jan, 2022

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03 Jan, 2022

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Richard Trumka: The Labor Leader Who Told Hard Truths

here weren’t many strikes in recent decades in which working people scored big victories, but the 1989 Pittston strike was one.

Richard Trumka: The Labor Leader Who Told Hard Truths

13 Dec, 2021

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13 Dec, 2021

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U.S. Labor Movement's Next Frontier is the Tech Industry, AFL-CIO's Shuler Says

The U.S. tech sector is the next frontier for labor organizing, and its workers are starting to understand the collective power unions have, President of the AFL-CIO Liz Shuler said on Friday at the Reuters Next Conference.

U.S. Labor Movement's Next Frontier is the Tech Industry, AFL-CIO's Shuler Says

02 Dec, 2021

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02 Dec, 2021

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Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

When Liz Shuler rides on an airplane, she often has an experience that will be familiar to most travelers: Her seat mate asks, "What do you do?"

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

15 Nov, 2021

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15 Nov, 2021

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Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

NYT: How did you get your start in the labor movement?

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

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REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

The Badass 50: #21 Liz Schuler

Richard Trumka: The Labor Leader Who Told Hard Truths

U.S. Labor Movement's Next Frontier is the Tech Industry, AFL-CIO's Shuler Says

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Mary Entoma - May 17

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Chai Douanglee - May 16

Worker Wins: The Contract Will Immediately Change Lives - May 15

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Grant Tom - May 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NewsGuild of New York Journalists at Sports Illustrated Win New Contract, Guaranteed Pay Increases - May 15

Paid Family Leave Is Long Overdue: In the States Roundup - May 14

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Rachele Smith - May 14

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: United Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract with 31% Average Wage Increase - May 14

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Michael Fong - May 13

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Paul Snow - May 12

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REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

The Badass 50: #21 Liz Schuler

Richard Trumka: The Labor Leader Who Told Hard Truths

U.S. Labor Movement's Next Frontier is the Tech Industry, AFL-CIO's Shuler Says

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Mary Entoma - May 17

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Chai Douanglee - May 16

Worker Wins: The Contract Will Immediately Change Lives - May 15

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Grant Tom - May 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NewsGuild of New York Journalists at Sports Illustrated Win New Contract, Guaranteed Pay Increases - May 15

Paid Family Leave Is Long Overdue: In the States Roundup - May 14

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Rachele Smith - May 14

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: United Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract with 31% Average Wage Increase - May 14

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Michael Fong - May 13

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Paul Snow - May 12