It’s time to get it done for America’s workers.

The Protect America's Workforce Act, which reverses President Trump’s union-busting executive order has passed the House of Representatives. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it already has bipartisan support. Together, we can restore collective bargaining rights to 1 million federal workers.

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19 Nov, 2025

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Texas AFL-CIO Calls on All Texas Members of Congress to Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act

03 Aug, 2025

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Texas AFL-CIO in Full Solidarity with Texas House Democrats Blocking Vote on Redistricting Scheme

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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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04 Sep, 2018

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04 Sep, 2018

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A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

It's 1929, and workers in the Loray Mill in Gastonia have unanimously decided to strike after work conditions in the mill have gotten worse over time, thanks to management's efforts to reduce operating costs.

A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

31 Aug, 2018

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Tefere Gebre’s American journey: From refugee camp to labor leader

Gebre was still a boy when he was forced to flee Ethiopia, a country that suffered political turmoil and famine during the 1980s. “People were getting murdered on the streets by the government,” Gebre says.

Tefere Gebre’s American journey: From refugee camp to labor leader

29 Aug, 2018

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29 Aug, 2018

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Americans Are Making Less Money Despite Trump’s Promises

President Donald Trump heads into a midterm referendum on his presidency showing no real progress on a core promise: to raise the wages of America’s “forgotten man and woman.”

Americans Are Making Less Money Despite Trump’s Promises

27 Aug, 2018

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27 Aug, 2018

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Marijuana Retailer is Tirst to Unionize in Washington State

One of Washingon’s largest licensed marijuana retailers has inked a union contract to cover 134 workers at five locations, helping it provide employee benefits while navigating the difficult waters of federal law.

Marijuana Retailer is Tirst to Unionize in Washington State

27 Aug, 2018

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27 Aug, 2018

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Study: Construction Workers are Uniquely at Risk for Heroin Overdoses

Officials in the building trades say their members, who take physically demanding jobs and risk serious injuries that often require pain medication, are uniquely predisposed to addiction.

Study: Construction Workers are Uniquely at Risk for Heroin Overdoses

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Texas AFL-CIO Calls on All Texas Members of Congress to Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act

Texas AFL-CIO in Full Solidarity with Texas House Democrats Blocking Vote on Redistricting Scheme

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

Tefere Gebre’s American journey: From refugee camp to labor leader

Americans Are Making Less Money Despite Trump’s Promises

Marijuana Retailer is Tirst to Unionize in Washington State

Study: Construction Workers are Uniquely at Risk for Heroin Overdoses

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SMART-TD Reaches Tentative Agreement with SEPTA - Dec 17

The Final Push: In the States Roundup - Dec 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Unifi Fresno Workers Vote to Join IAM Union - Dec 16

Back to Basics: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 15

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Major League Baseball Players Association - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at St. Joseph Health Vote Decisively to Join NNU - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dancers of Dayton Ballet Unanimously Cast Ballots in Favor of Forming Union with AGMA - Dec 12

Protect America’s Workforce: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Dec 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Airport Lounge Workers in Texas Ratify New Contracts - Dec 11

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day 2025 - Dec 10

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Texas AFL-CIO Calls on All Texas Members of Congress to Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act

Texas AFL-CIO in Full Solidarity with Texas House Democrats Blocking Vote on Redistricting Scheme

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

Tefere Gebre’s American journey: From refugee camp to labor leader

Americans Are Making Less Money Despite Trump’s Promises

Marijuana Retailer is Tirst to Unionize in Washington State

Study: Construction Workers are Uniquely at Risk for Heroin Overdoses

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SMART-TD Reaches Tentative Agreement with SEPTA - Dec 17

The Final Push: In the States Roundup - Dec 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Unifi Fresno Workers Vote to Join IAM Union - Dec 16

Back to Basics: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 15

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Major League Baseball Players Association - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at St. Joseph Health Vote Decisively to Join NNU - Dec 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dancers of Dayton Ballet Unanimously Cast Ballots in Favor of Forming Union with AGMA - Dec 12

Protect America’s Workforce: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Dec 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Airport Lounge Workers in Texas Ratify New Contracts - Dec 11

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day 2025 - Dec 10