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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

28 Apr, 2026

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

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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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14 Sep, 2017

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14 Sep, 2017

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Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

Yahaira Burgos was fearing the worst when her husband, Juan Vivares, reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in lower Manhattan in March. Vivares, who fled Colombia and entered the U.S. illegally in 2011, had recently been given a deportation order.

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

12 Sep, 2017

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NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

“What we know from RNRN’s work in previous disaster-stricken areas, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as post-earthquake Haiti and super typhoon Haiyan, is that after an initial surge of volunteers, many people have to return to work.

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

07 Sep, 2017

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07 Sep, 2017

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What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, I learned at an early age the power of unions to dramatically improve the opportunities of black families in America.

What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

05 Sep, 2017

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05 Sep, 2017

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Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

The tension between work and time off has always been a concern of the American labor movement.

Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

31 Aug, 2017

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Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

Working people are taking fewer vacation days and working more.

Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

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Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers - Aug 19

The Fight for Dignity: In the States Roundup - Aug 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts - Aug 18

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Labor Heritage Foundation - Aug 17

Stronger and Better Together: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement - Aug 14

12 Things You Need To Know from AFL-CIO's 2026 Executive Paywatch Report - Aug 13

Worker Wins: Needing a Stronger Voice - Aug 13

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

AFL-CIO News Feed

Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers - Aug 19

The Fight for Dignity: In the States Roundup - Aug 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts - Aug 18

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Labor Heritage Foundation - Aug 17

Stronger and Better Together: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement - Aug 14

12 Things You Need To Know from AFL-CIO's 2026 Executive Paywatch Report - Aug 13

Worker Wins: Needing a Stronger Voice - Aug 13