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

09 Apr, 2026

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

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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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29 Sep, 2017

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29 Sep, 2017

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Students Work Together to Create Change at Nike

In a powerful illustration of the ability of grassroots activists to challenge corporate power, United Students Against Sweatshops, the nation’s leading student organization focused on issues of worker rights and economic justice, has just scored a crucial victory over the world’s biggest s

Students Work Together to Create Change at Nike

27 Sep, 2017

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A Tax Plan That Works For the People, Not Wall Street

Working people are tired of hearing how tax giveaways for Wall Street billionaires and corporations will supposedly trickle down to the rest of us.

A Tax Plan That Works For the People, Not Wall Street

20 Sep, 2017

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20 Sep, 2017

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A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

Last week, the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on H.R. 3441, the so-called Save Local Business Act -- a bill that has almost nothing to do with saving small and local businesses.

A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

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

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

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Students Work Together to Create Change at Nike

A Tax Plan That Works For the People, Not Wall Street

A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WLRN Public Radio Staff Ratify First CBA - Jul 9

Our Voice, Our Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 8

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreement to End PECO Strike - Jul 8

There's Nothing More American Than Unions: In the States Roundup - Jul 7

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO Details Harms to Working People for One Year of Big Ugly Bill - Jul 7

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Trade Departments: Metal Trades Department - Jun 29

A Culture That is Collaborative, Equitable and Inclusive: The Working People Weekly List - Jun 26

Worker Wins: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships - Jun 26

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Students Work Together to Create Change at Nike

A Tax Plan That Works For the People, Not Wall Street

A Radical Republican Proposal To Roll Back Worker Protections

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

AFL-CIO News Feed

Get to Know AFL-CIO - Jul 10

Worker Wins: Building A Stronger Future Together - Jul 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WLRN Public Radio Staff Ratify First CBA - Jul 9

Our Voice, Our Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 8

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreement to End PECO Strike - Jul 8

There's Nothing More American Than Unions: In the States Roundup - Jul 7

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO Details Harms to Working People for One Year of Big Ugly Bill - Jul 7

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Trade Departments: Metal Trades Department - Jun 29

A Culture That is Collaborative, Equitable and Inclusive: The Working People Weekly List - Jun 26

Worker Wins: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships - Jun 26