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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28 Apr, 2026

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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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08 Jul, 2020

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08 Jul, 2020

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You Call Us Heroes. It's Time to Treat Us Like Heroes

Working people are bearing the brunt of this global pandemic and economic crisis. The physical toll, death, pain, and suffering that Oregon’s frontline and essential workers have experienced is unprecedented.

You Call Us Heroes. It's Time to Treat Us Like Heroes

08 Jul, 2020

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08 Jul, 2020

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Of Course Teachers Want Schools to Reopen

Daniel DiSalvo asks: “Will Unions Let Schools Reopen?” (op-ed, June 30). Of course! The AFT published our school reopening plan in April.

Of Course Teachers Want Schools to Reopen

06 Jul, 2020

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06 Jul, 2020

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The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

Racial disparities in who contracts the virus have played out in big cities like Milwaukee and New York, but also in smaller metropolitan areas like Grand Rapids, Mich., where the Bradleys live. Those inequities became painfully apparent when Ms.

The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

30 Jun, 2020

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30 Jun, 2020

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Trumka: The AFL-CIO Must Fight for Trans Lives Inside and Outside the Labor Movement

This month’s historic Supreme Court ruling that LGBTQ employees are protected in the workplace by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was another step forward in the march for equality.

Trumka: The AFL-CIO Must Fight for Trans Lives Inside and Outside the Labor Movement

24 Jun, 2020

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24 Jun, 2020

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What Is Owed: Without Economic Justice, There Can Be No True Equality

Race-neutral policies simply will not address the depth of disadvantage faced by people this country once believed were chattel. Financial restitution cannot end racism, of course, but it can certainly mitigate racism’s most devastating effects.

What Is Owed: Without Economic Justice, There Can Be No True Equality

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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

You Call Us Heroes. It's Time to Treat Us Like Heroes

Of Course Teachers Want Schools to Reopen

The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

Trumka: The AFL-CIO Must Fight for Trans Lives Inside and Outside the Labor Movement

What Is Owed: Without Economic Justice, There Can Be No True Equality

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Worker Wins: We Stood Together - Jul 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Louis IBEW Members Help Community Following Natural Disaster - Jul 16

The Gift That Keeps On Giving: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Culinary Union Reaches Tentative Agreement at Allegiant Stadium - Jul 15

A True Trailblazer: In the States Roundup - Jul 14

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Broadway Cleaners Reach Tentative Agreement - Jul 14

Unions Keep the American Dream Alive for Working Families: The Working People Weekly List - Jul 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Maryland Dispensary Workers Ratify First Contract - Jul 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Columbus Metropolitan Library Workers Form Union - Jul 10

Get to Know AFL-CIO - Jul 10

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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

You Call Us Heroes. It's Time to Treat Us Like Heroes

Of Course Teachers Want Schools to Reopen

The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

Trumka: The AFL-CIO Must Fight for Trans Lives Inside and Outside the Labor Movement

What Is Owed: Without Economic Justice, There Can Be No True Equality

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: We Stood Together - Jul 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Louis IBEW Members Help Community Following Natural Disaster - Jul 16

The Gift That Keeps On Giving: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 15

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Culinary Union Reaches Tentative Agreement at Allegiant Stadium - Jul 15

A True Trailblazer: In the States Roundup - Jul 14

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Broadway Cleaners Reach Tentative Agreement - Jul 14

Unions Keep the American Dream Alive for Working Families: The Working People Weekly List - Jul 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Maryland Dispensary Workers Ratify First Contract - Jul 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Columbus Metropolitan Library Workers Form Union - Jul 10

Get to Know AFL-CIO - Jul 10