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11 Aug, 2026

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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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10 Jul, 2019

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10 Jul, 2019

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Two Cheers for a Lackluster Economy

Raise a glass to the longest economic expansion in modern American history.

Two Cheers for a Lackluster Economy

10 Jul, 2019

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10 Jul, 2019

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The Strike that Brought Teachers Unions Back from the Dead

On the morning of September 10, 2012, the bells rang to open Chicago’s public schools, but there were no teachers in the classrooms.

The Strike that Brought Teachers Unions Back from the Dead

20 Jun, 2019

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20 Jun, 2019

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Whether It’s the New NAFTA or the Old NAFTA, It Serves the 1%

Mick Mulvaney, a millionaire who is President Trump’s acting ch

Whether It’s the New NAFTA or the Old NAFTA, It Serves the 1%

20 Jun, 2019

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20 Jun, 2019

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Ohio Needs a NAFTA Deal that Works for All of Us. We’re Not There Yet

As leaders of the AFL-CIO representing working people here in Ohio and across the country, we’ve seen firsthand the damage from bad trade agreements, and no deal has done more harm to working people than the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Ohio Needs a NAFTA Deal that Works for All of Us. We’re Not There Yet

20 Jun, 2019

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20 Jun, 2019

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A NAFTA That Works for Workers

The North American Free Trade Agreement has been a disaster for working Pennsylvanians. But, the way it came about was no accident.

A NAFTA That Works for Workers

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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

Two Cheers for a Lackluster Economy

The Strike that Brought Teachers Unions Back from the Dead

Whether It’s the New NAFTA or the Old NAFTA, It Serves the 1%

Ohio Needs a NAFTA Deal that Works for All of Us. We’re Not There Yet

A NAFTA That Works for Workers

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Baltimore City Community College Faculty Members Ratify First-Ever Contract - Sep 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UNITE HERE Members at Ocean Downs Casino Win New Contract - Sep 1

'9 to 5': The Working People Weekly List - Aug 31

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Juice and Sauce Producers Win Powerful New Contract - Aug 28

Worker Wins: You've Got To Try Something Different - Aug 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago History Museum Workers Ratify First Contract - Aug 27

Never Quit: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation - Aug 26

With You, It’s Better In A Union! In the States Roundup - Aug 25

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Contra Costa County Nurses Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract - Aug 25

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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

Two Cheers for a Lackluster Economy

The Strike that Brought Teachers Unions Back from the Dead

Whether It’s the New NAFTA or the Old NAFTA, It Serves the 1%

Ohio Needs a NAFTA Deal that Works for All of Us. We’re Not There Yet

A NAFTA That Works for Workers

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Baltimore City Community College Faculty Members Ratify First-Ever Contract - Sep 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UNITE HERE Members at Ocean Downs Casino Win New Contract - Sep 1

'9 to 5': The Working People Weekly List - Aug 31

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Juice and Sauce Producers Win Powerful New Contract - Aug 28

Worker Wins: You've Got To Try Something Different - Aug 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago History Museum Workers Ratify First Contract - Aug 27

Never Quit: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation - Aug 26

With You, It’s Better In A Union! In the States Roundup - Aug 25

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Contra Costa County Nurses Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract - Aug 25