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09 Mar, 2026

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

04 Mar, 2026

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Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

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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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23 Apr, 2021

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23 Apr, 2021

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EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)—first passed in the 1930s—is supposed to provide workers protection from anti-union retaliation in the pursuit of organizing and collective bargaining.

EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

On Tuesday, a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

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

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

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

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

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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association - Apr 6

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan Student Research Assistants Win Union Election - Apr 6

Worker Wins: ‘We Fought and Won’ - Apr 2

Solidarity and Generosity Can Make a Real Difference: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Vote Unanimously to Join AFSCME - Apr 2

Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: In the States Roundup - Apr 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Pharmacy and Other Workers Ratify 4-Year Contract with Kaiser; Secure 21.5% Wage Increases Over Life of the Contract - Apr 1

Women's History Month Profiles: Amber Glennon - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Martina Taite - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Teesha Foreman - Mar 31

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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

EPI Finds Current Labor Laws Don’t Protect Workers Organizing

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

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

AFL-CIO News Feed

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association - Apr 6

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan Student Research Assistants Win Union Election - Apr 6

Worker Wins: ‘We Fought and Won’ - Apr 2

Solidarity and Generosity Can Make a Real Difference: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Vote Unanimously to Join AFSCME - Apr 2

Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: In the States Roundup - Apr 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Pharmacy and Other Workers Ratify 4-Year Contract with Kaiser; Secure 21.5% Wage Increases Over Life of the Contract - Apr 1

Women's History Month Profiles: Amber Glennon - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Martina Taite - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Teesha Foreman - Mar 31