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13 Nov, 2018

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13 Nov, 2018

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How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

There was plenty of punditry plastered across cable news last week. But, as the dust settles, there is one story that has come to define this election: working people standing together to make a difference. The labor movement unleashed an unprecedented political program this year.

How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

01 Nov, 2018

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01 Nov, 2018

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Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

Organized labor’s record voter mobilization efforts this year, which started earlier than ever before for a mid-term election, emphasized pocketbook issues and – says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka – will produce huge “momentum at the ballot box” on Nov. 6.

Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

29 Oct, 2018

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29 Oct, 2018

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Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

The president is the billionaire head of a global business empire, and his mostly millionaire Cabinet may be the richest in American history. His opponent in the 2016 election was a millionaire. Most Supreme Court Justices are millionaires.

Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

29 Oct, 2018

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29 Oct, 2018

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Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

The Trump administration plans to tackle two important labor policy issues in the coming months: overtime pay and “joint employer” liability for companies in staffing and franchise relationships.

Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

24 Oct, 2018

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24 Oct, 2018

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Labor Voices: Your Vote Is Your Voice

For the people of Flint, justice may come from a courtroom, but change comes at the ballot box.

November 6 is Election Day.

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How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

Labor Voices: Your Vote Is Your Voice

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National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Alexander “Alex” Osif - Nov 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago Tribune Journalists Secure First Contract - Nov 22

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Makayla Gallagher - Nov 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Philly Workers at SEPTA Reach Tentative Agreement that Includes Major Pay Raise - Nov 21

Captive Audience Meetings Are Illegal Nationwide: In the States Roundup - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Kota Aranda - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Louis University Graduate Workers Vote to Join UAW - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Kassy McDowell - Nov 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Rite Aid Workers Secure Tentative Agreement - Nov 19

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How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

Labor Voices: Your Vote Is Your Voice

AFL-CIO News Feed

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Alexander “Alex” Osif - Nov 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago Tribune Journalists Secure First Contract - Nov 22

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Makayla Gallagher - Nov 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Philly Workers at SEPTA Reach Tentative Agreement that Includes Major Pay Raise - Nov 21

Captive Audience Meetings Are Illegal Nationwide: In the States Roundup - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Kota Aranda - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Louis University Graduate Workers Vote to Join UAW - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Kassy McDowell - Nov 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Rite Aid Workers Secure Tentative Agreement - Nov 19