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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09 Mar, 2026

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

04 Mar, 2026

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Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins 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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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

30 Aug, 2017

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Texas Working People Step Up in Worst Storm Ever

As Hurricane Harvey and its remnants bring unprecedented flooding and damage to a huge portion of Texas, working people in the state are going above and beyond their duties to help one another.

Texas Working People Step Up in Worst Storm Ever

29 Aug, 2017

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Texas Working People Step Up In Worst Storm Ever

“The outsized hearts and incredible stamina of working people help make our state the kind of place where the job of saving lives gets done right and where neighbors rush through danger to help neighbors.

Texas Working People Step Up In Worst Storm Ever

25 Aug, 2017

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Why I Served on Trump’s Manufacturing Council—And Why I Left

In January, I was invited to serve on President Donald Trump’s manufacturing council, along with my boss, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

Why I Served on Trump’s Manufacturing Council—And Why I Left

17 Aug, 2017

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Richard Trumka: Why I Quit Trump’s Business Council

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump stood in the lobby of his tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and again made excuses for bigotry and terrorism, effectively repudiating the remarks his staff wrote a day earlier in response to the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Va.

Richard Trumka: Why I Quit Trump’s Business Council

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

Texas Working People Step Up in Worst Storm Ever

Texas Working People Step Up In Worst Storm Ever

Why I Served on Trump’s Manufacturing Council—And Why I Left

Richard Trumka: Why I Quit Trump’s Business Council

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Worker Wins: ‘We Fought and Won’ - Apr 2

Solidarity and Generosity Can Make a Real Difference: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Vote Unanimously to Join AFSCME - Apr 2

Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: In the States Roundup - Apr 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Pharmacy and Other Workers Ratify 4-Year Contract with Kaiser; Secure 21.5% Wage Increases Over Life of the Contract - Apr 1

Women's History Month Profiles: Amber Glennon - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Martina Taite - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Teesha Foreman - Mar 31

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Tens of Thousands of Union Members Participate in Nationwide No Kings Rallies - Mar 31

‘The Goal Is to Spread the Joy of Reading’: The Working People Weekly List - Mar 31

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

Texas Working People Step Up in Worst Storm Ever

Texas Working People Step Up In Worst Storm Ever

Why I Served on Trump’s Manufacturing Council—And Why I Left

Richard Trumka: Why I Quit Trump’s Business Council

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: ‘We Fought and Won’ - Apr 2

Solidarity and Generosity Can Make a Real Difference: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Vote Unanimously to Join AFSCME - Apr 2

Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: In the States Roundup - Apr 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Pharmacy and Other Workers Ratify 4-Year Contract with Kaiser; Secure 21.5% Wage Increases Over Life of the Contract - Apr 1

Women's History Month Profiles: Amber Glennon - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Martina Taite - Mar 31

Women's History Month Profiles: Teesha Foreman - Mar 31

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Tens of Thousands of Union Members Participate in Nationwide No Kings Rallies - Mar 31

‘The Goal Is to Spread the Joy of Reading’: The Working People Weekly List - Mar 31