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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30 Oct, 2019

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30 Oct, 2019

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House Dems After Meeting With Richard Trumka: No Vote On Trump's NAFTA If Worker Concerns Go Unadressed

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka met Monday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal to hash out labor’s concerns in ongoing discussions over President Donald Trump’s renegotiated NAFTA deal.

House Dems After Meeting With Richard Trumka: No Vote On Trump's NAFTA If Worker Concerns Go Unadressed

30 Oct, 2019

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30 Oct, 2019

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National Labor Leaders Bringing Message of Unity to the Border

More than a dozen national union leaders will be in El Paso this week, bringing a message of unity, support for immigrant working families and seeking knowledge about the labor situation on the border.

National Labor Leaders Bringing Message of Unity to the Border

30 Oct, 2019

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30 Oct, 2019

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The Strike Is Over: UAW Members Ratify Deal With General Motors

Some 40 days after United Automobile Workers walked off the job, picketing General Motors plants and grinding operations to a halt, the labor union's members have ratified the tentative deal their representatives struck with the automaker earlier this month.

The Strike Is Over: UAW Members Ratify Deal With General Motors

30 Oct, 2019

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30 Oct, 2019

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It’s More Than Pay: Striking Teachers Demand Counselors and Nurses

In a typical week, Adrienne Vaccarezza-Isla, a school counselor in Chicago, might help a dozen eighth graders apply to high schools across the city. Or try to convince a mother that her daughter, who had seen her get shot years earlier, should join a group for students dealing with trauma.

It’s More Than Pay: Striking Teachers Demand Counselors and Nurses

15 Oct, 2019

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15 Oct, 2019

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Trump Administration Tells Agencies to Restrict Unions in the Workplace

Federal agencies have been told to carry out Trump administration directives aimed at restricting the role of unions in the federal workplace and giving agencies the maximum discretion in taking disciplinary actions against employees, now that a court ban against many of those policies has been l

Trump Administration Tells Agencies to Restrict Unions in the Workplace

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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

House Dems After Meeting With Richard Trumka: No Vote On Trump's NAFTA If Worker Concerns Go Unadressed

National Labor Leaders Bringing Message of Unity to the Border

The Strike Is Over: UAW Members Ratify Deal With General Motors

It’s More Than Pay: Striking Teachers Demand Counselors and Nurses

Trump Administration Tells Agencies to Restrict Unions in the Workplace

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: CWA Members Reach Tentative Agreement and Secure Historic Settlement at Piedmont Airlines - Jul 17

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

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

House Dems After Meeting With Richard Trumka: No Vote On Trump's NAFTA If Worker Concerns Go Unadressed

National Labor Leaders Bringing Message of Unity to the Border

The Strike Is Over: UAW Members Ratify Deal With General Motors

It’s More Than Pay: Striking Teachers Demand Counselors and Nurses

Trump Administration Tells Agencies to Restrict Unions in the Workplace

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: CWA Members Reach Tentative Agreement and Secure Historic Settlement at Piedmont Airlines - Jul 17

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