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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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11 Jun, 2020

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11 Jun, 2020

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Appeals Court Rejects AFL-CIO Lawsuit Over Lack of COVID-19 Labor Protections

"We are very disappointed that three judges did not deem the lives of America’s workers worthy of holding an argument or issuing a full opinion," AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka said in a statement responding to the decision. "The U.S.

Appeals Court Rejects AFL-CIO Lawsuit Over Lack of COVID-19 Labor Protections

11 Jun, 2020

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11 Jun, 2020

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Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

The ruling came as demonstrations continued Thursday in both Matamoros and Mexico City demanding the release of Susan Prieto, who faces charges that include inciting riot, threats and coercion.

Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

09 Jun, 2020

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09 Jun, 2020

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This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

In early January, before most people in the U.S. had even heard of Covid-19, Bonnie Castillo called a meeting with two trusted health care deputies at the country’s largest union of registered nurses.

This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

09 Jun, 2020

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09 Jun, 2020

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Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

As an African American man who lived through the 1960s and now has two sons and three very young grandsons, the specter of systemic racism keeps me up at night.

Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

05 Jun, 2020

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05 Jun, 2020

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Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses the George Floyd protests, police unions and unemployment on "Bloomberg: Balance of Power."

Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Appeals Court Rejects AFL-CIO Lawsuit Over Lack of COVID-19 Labor Protections

Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Manny Diaz - Sep 25

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Loft Cinema Workers Unanimously Ratify First CBA - Sep 25

Worker Wins: ‘A Meaningful Voice In the Decisions that Affect Them’ - Sep 24

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Susie Diaz - Sep 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ascension St. Agnes Nurses Ratify First Union Contract - Sep 24

Be Heard: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Maine State Workers Ratify New Contract with Wage and Benefit Gains - Sep 23

Show Up. Speak Up. Stay Engaged: In the States Roundup - Sep 22

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Francisco Preciado - Sep 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Shipbuilders Ratify New Contract with Nearly 20% Wage Increases and Major Benefit Gains - Sep 22

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Appeals Court Rejects AFL-CIO Lawsuit Over Lack of COVID-19 Labor Protections

Mexico Labor Lawyer to Be Held Pending Trial on Riot Charges

This Nurse is Leading the Fight for Safer Hospitals

Saunders on Floyd killing: No union contract is a shield for police brutality

Trumka Discusses the George Floyd Protests and the Broken Justice System

AFL-CIO News Feed

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Manny Diaz - Sep 25

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Loft Cinema Workers Unanimously Ratify First CBA - Sep 25

Worker Wins: ‘A Meaningful Voice In the Decisions that Affect Them’ - Sep 24

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Susie Diaz - Sep 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ascension St. Agnes Nurses Ratify First Union Contract - Sep 24

Be Heard: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Maine State Workers Ratify New Contract with Wage and Benefit Gains - Sep 23

Show Up. Speak Up. Stay Engaged: In the States Roundup - Sep 22

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Francisco Preciado - Sep 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Shipbuilders Ratify New Contract with Nearly 20% Wage Increases and Major Benefit Gains - Sep 22