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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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11 Jun, 2020

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11 Jun, 2020

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Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

The ruling came as demonstrations continued Thursday in both Matamoros and Mexico City demanding the release of Susan Prieto, who faces charges that include inciting riot, threats and coercion.

Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

09 Jun, 2020

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09 Jun, 2020

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This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

In early January, before most people in the U.S. had even heard of Covid-19, Bonnie Castillo called a meeting with two trusted health care deputies at the country’s largest union of registered nurses.

This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

09 Jun, 2020

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09 Jun, 2020

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Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

As an African American man who lived through the 1960s and now has two sons and three very young grandsons, the specter of systemic racism keeps me up at night.

Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

05 Jun, 2020

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05 Jun, 2020

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Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses the George Floyd protests, police unions and unemployment on "Bloomberg: Balance of Power."

Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

05 Jun, 2020

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05 Jun, 2020

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Minority Workers See Highest Levels of Unemployment from COVID-19 Crisis

NPR's David Greene talks to NPR's Scott Horsley and William Spriggs, chief economist for the AFL-CIO, about the pandemic's effect on joblessness — especially on minority employees. SPRIGGS: Well, in this case, it's, for the Hispanic community, the industries in which they dominate.

Minority Workers See Highest Levels of Unemployment from COVID-19 Crisis

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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

Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

Minority Workers See Highest Levels of Unemployment from COVID-19 Crisis

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Flyer-NFI Parts Workers Ratify First Contract - Jul 24

Worker Wins: An Important First Step - Jul 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UC Resident Doctors Win Historic Statewide Contract - Jul 23

Our Voice, Our Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Half Price Books Workers in Minnesota Join UFCW - Jul 22

Solidarity in Action: In the States Roundup - Jul 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dallas Workers Organize with SMART - Jul 21

Making Things Better for All of Us: The Working People Weekly List - Jul 20

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Trade Departments: Union Label and Service Trades Department - Jul 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Brooklyn Bowl Stagehands Vote to Join IATSE - Jul 20

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

Minority Workers See Highest Levels of Unemployment from COVID-19 Crisis

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Flyer-NFI Parts Workers Ratify First Contract - Jul 24

Worker Wins: An Important First Step - Jul 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UC Resident Doctors Win Historic Statewide Contract - Jul 23

Our Voice, Our Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Half Price Books Workers in Minnesota Join UFCW - Jul 22

Solidarity in Action: In the States Roundup - Jul 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dallas Workers Organize with SMART - Jul 21

Making Things Better for All of Us: The Working People Weekly List - Jul 20

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Trade Departments: Union Label and Service Trades Department - Jul 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Brooklyn Bowl Stagehands Vote to Join IATSE - Jul 20