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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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Texas AFL-CIO Delegates Pass Resolutions Supporting Immigrants, Calling for ICE Out of Communities at 2026 COPE Convention

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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.

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30 Jan, 2018

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30 Jan, 2018

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On NAFTA Talks, Glimmers of Hope, But Sides Are Still Far Apart

President Trump's chief trade official Monday offered a modicum of optimism about the ongoing talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, even as he shot down two key Canadian proposals and blasted a recent trade action by Canada as a "massive attack on all of our trade laws."

On NAFTA Talks, Glimmers of Hope, But Sides Are Still Far Apart

29 Jan, 2018

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Tips Are More Important Than You Think

The Donald Trump Labor Department is proposing a rule change that would mean that restaurant servers and bartenders could lose a large portion of their earnings.

Tips Are More Important Than You Think

29 Jan, 2018

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29 Jan, 2018

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017

Last week, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report on union membership, which found that the number of union members rose by 260,000 in 2017.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017

29 Jan, 2018

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29 Jan, 2018

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AFL-CIO and Mexico's National Workers Unions Stand Against Bill that Will Hurt All Working People

The Mexican government has filed legislation that would substantially weaken rights for working people.

AFL-CIO and Mexico's National Workers Unions Stand Against Bill that Will Hurt All Working People

25 Jan, 2018

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25 Jan, 2018

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Los Angeles Times Journalists Vote 248-44 to Unionize

Journalists at the Los Angeles Times have overwhelmingly elected to form a union, a first for the 136-year-old news organization that for much of its history was known for its opposition to organized labor.

Los Angeles Times Journalists Vote 248-44 to Unionize

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

On NAFTA Talks, Glimmers of Hope, But Sides Are Still Far Apart

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017

AFL-CIO and Mexico's National Workers Unions Stand Against Bill that Will Hurt All Working People

Los Angeles Times Journalists Vote 248-44 to Unionize

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Members Approve New Agreement, Securing 3.5% Raises - Jan 29

Solidarity is Always in Style: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jan 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Production Workers at Arena Stage Vote to Join IATSE - Jan 28

Building Labor’s Political Power: In the States Roundup - Jan 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Oregon Unions Launch New Clean Energy Labor Coalition - Jan 27

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Lacrosse League Players' Association - Jan 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Next Generation of Union Leaders Attends IAM Young Workers Program - Jan 26

A Natural Partnership: The Working People Weekly List - Jan 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Build a Bear...and a Union! Workers File to Join UFCW Local 655 - Jan 23

Worker Wins: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats - Jan 22

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

On NAFTA Talks, Glimmers of Hope, But Sides Are Still Far Apart

Tips Are More Important Than You Think

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017

AFL-CIO and Mexico's National Workers Unions Stand Against Bill that Will Hurt All Working People

Los Angeles Times Journalists Vote 248-44 to Unionize

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Members Approve New Agreement, Securing 3.5% Raises - Jan 29

Solidarity is Always in Style: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jan 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Production Workers at Arena Stage Vote to Join IATSE - Jan 28

Building Labor’s Political Power: In the States Roundup - Jan 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Oregon Unions Launch New Clean Energy Labor Coalition - Jan 27

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Lacrosse League Players' Association - Jan 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Next Generation of Union Leaders Attends IAM Young Workers Program - Jan 26

A Natural Partnership: The Working People Weekly List - Jan 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Build a Bear...and a Union! Workers File to Join UFCW Local 655 - Jan 23

Worker Wins: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats - Jan 22