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03 Sep, 2026

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot 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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16 Jan, 2019

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16 Jan, 2019

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‘Pay the Workers, Furlough Trump’: Federal Workers Rally for End to Shutdown

Furloughed federal employees and out-of-work contractors greeted one another Thursday with a sarcastic nickname that, on the 20th day of a partial government shutdown, captured their feeling of powerlessness: “Hello, fellow pawns.”

‘Pay the Workers, Furlough Trump’: Federal Workers Rally for End to Shutdown

03 Jan, 2019

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03 Jan, 2019

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The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018

1. Janus dealt a heavy blow to labor—but public-sector unions didn’t crumble overnight.

The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018

03 Jan, 2019

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03 Jan, 2019

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Union Sues Trump Administration for Making Government Employees Work Without Pay

A federal employee union sued the Trump administration Monday over the government shutdown, claiming it is illegal for agencies

Union Sues Trump Administration for Making Government Employees Work Without Pay

10 Dec, 2018

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10 Dec, 2018

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Autoworkers Ready to Fight GM Over its Callous Layoffs

Last week was a bad week for autoworkers and the future of our domestic industry. On Nov. 26, General Motors (GM) announced its decision to halt production at the Lordstown, Ohio, and Hamtramck, Mich., assembly plants, idling thousands of workers.

Autoworkers Ready to Fight GM Over its Callous Layoffs

07 Dec, 2018

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07 Dec, 2018

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Progressive Marriott Union Contract Could Have Ripple Effects

A series of settlements hammered out over the past few weeks between Marriott and its striking workers in Boston and seven other cities are ushering in groundbreaking benefits that could set a precedent not just for the service industry but for workers nationwide.

Progressive Marriott Union Contract Could Have Ripple Effects

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

‘Pay the Workers, Furlough Trump’: Federal Workers Rally for End to Shutdown

The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018

Union Sues Trump Administration for Making Government Employees Work Without Pay

Autoworkers Ready to Fight GM Over its Callous Layoffs

Progressive Marriott Union Contract Could Have Ripple Effects

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Worker Wins: ‘Proud and Thankful’ - Oct 1

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Christian Gonzales - Oct 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Communications Workers Ratify Contract at UC System - Oct 1

Not One More: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 30

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Teresa D'Asaro - Sep 30

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Reach New Agreement, Ending Strike - Sep 30

A Fight for Our Unions: In the States Roundup - Sep 29

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Mark Gallego - Sep 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AutoZone Workers Vote to Join UAW, First for Nationwide Chain - Sep 29

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

‘Pay the Workers, Furlough Trump’: Federal Workers Rally for End to Shutdown

The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018

Union Sues Trump Administration for Making Government Employees Work Without Pay

Autoworkers Ready to Fight GM Over its Callous Layoffs

Progressive Marriott Union Contract Could Have Ripple Effects

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: ‘Proud and Thankful’ - Oct 1

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Christian Gonzales - Oct 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Communications Workers Ratify Contract at UC System - Oct 1

Not One More: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 30

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Teresa D'Asaro - Sep 30

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Reach New Agreement, Ending Strike - Sep 30

A Fight for Our Unions: In the States Roundup - Sep 29

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Mark Gallego - Sep 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AutoZone Workers Vote to Join UAW, First for Nationwide Chain - Sep 29

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Writers Guild of America East - Sep 28