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

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

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

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

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

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

Unions Eager for Swift Action from New Labor Secretary

23 Mar, 2021

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23 Mar, 2021

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Unions Eager for Swift Action from New Labor Secretary

“Millions of workers still do not have the strong COVID-19 protections they need to be safe at work.

Unions Eager for Swift Action from New Labor Secretary

Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

22 Mar, 2021

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22 Mar, 2021

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Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

Walsh's confirmation was a victory for AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who rallied his federation of 56 unions to back the Boston mayor soon after Biden won the election in November. "It's difficult to overstate the importance of this moment," Trumka said.

Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris

19 Mar, 2021

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19 Mar, 2021

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Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris

An important meeting was held Thursday at the White House as the first female vice president, Kamala Harris, gathered with women labor leaders. The vice president called together the small group to discuss tackling the pandemic, creating an equitable recovery and getting women back to work.

Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris