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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.

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31 Aug, 2021

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31 Aug, 2021

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AFL-CIO President Shuler on Jobs and the Economy

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the economy and jobs with the Christian Science Monitor. She also reflected on becoming the first woman to lead the union. The organization’s previous president, Richard Trumka, passed away in August 2021.

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26 Aug, 2021

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26 Aug, 2021

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Liz Shuler, New AFL-CIO President, Takes Helm Of Labor Federation At Pivotal Moment

The executive council of the AFL-CIO held a special meeting last week to name their next leader, following the death of the labor federation’s longtime president, Richard Trumka. For the first time in the organization’s history, they chose a woman.

Liz Shuler, New AFL-CIO President, Takes Helm Of Labor Federation At Pivotal Moment

25 Aug, 2021

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25 Aug, 2021

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Labor Movement’s Priority Legislation Moves Forward on Capitol Hill

The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to proceed with President Biden’s $3.5 trillion budget resolution, along with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Labor Movement’s Priority Legislation Moves Forward on Capitol Hill

25 Aug, 2021

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25 Aug, 2021

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First woman AFL-CIO president hopes her historic election inspires other women

The first woman to lead the biggest U.S. labor federation wants even more women as decision-makers in a labor movement that is becoming less male and less white.

First woman AFL-CIO president hopes her historic election inspires other women

21 Aug, 2021

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21 Aug, 2021

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Liz Shuler on Her Vision as New AFL-CIO President

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Liz Shuler, the newly elected president of the AFL-CIO, about her goals for the organization and the future of the labor movement.

Liz Shuler on Her Vision as New AFL-CIO President

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‘If Not, Why Not?’ In the States Roundup - Mar 17
Women's History Month Profiles: May Chen - Mar 17
‘Run More Union Members for Office’: The Working People Weekly List - Mar 16
Women's History Month Profiles: Madelyn Roberts - Mar 16
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Fort Worth Report Staff Win Election to Form Union - Mar 16
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Liz Shuler, New AFL-CIO President, Takes Helm Of Labor Federation At Pivotal Moment

Labor Movement’s Priority Legislation Moves Forward on Capitol Hill

First woman AFL-CIO president hopes her historic election inspires other women

Liz Shuler on Her Vision as New AFL-CIO President

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Women's History Month Profiles: Tatishka Thomas - Mar 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW Members Secure New Master Agreement at Domtar - Mar 18

CALL: Tell Your Senators Not to Make Voting Harder for Working People - Mar 17

‘If Not, Why Not?’ In the States Roundup - Mar 17

Women's History Month Profiles: May Chen - Mar 17

‘Run More Union Members for Office’: The Working People Weekly List - Mar 16

Women's History Month Profiles: Madelyn Roberts - Mar 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Fort Worth Report Staff Win Election to Form Union - Mar 16

Women's History Month Profiles: Alexa Gutzky - Mar 15

Women's History Month Profiles: Stephanie Stewart - Mar 14