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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09 Mar, 2026

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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.

No Contract, No Coffee

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27 Mar, 2020

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27 Mar, 2020

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The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

Much of the American workplace has shut down, sending millions of employees home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic.

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

27 Feb, 2020

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27 Feb, 2020

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It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

North Carolina workers need a raise.

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

24 Feb, 2020

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24 Feb, 2020

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Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers

Campaigning for the presidency in 2016, Donald Trump promised that, if he was elected, “American worker[s] will finally have a president who will protect them and fight for them.” Has he kept this promise?

Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers

18 Feb, 2020

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18 Feb, 2020

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Some Striking Numbers

Today, strikes are back—among teachers, hotel workers, auto workers, supermarket employees, and disconsolate Google-ites, among others.

Some Striking Numbers

10 Feb, 2020

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10 Feb, 2020

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Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense

President Trump released a $4.8 trillion budget proposal on Monday that includes a familiar list of deep cuts to student loan assistance, affordable housing efforts, food stamps and Medicaid, reflecting Mr. Trump’s election-year effort to continue shrinking the federal safety net.

Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

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

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers

Some Striking Numbers

Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense

AFL-CIO News Feed

Women's History Month Profiles: Shaunna Winton - Mar 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Organize to Join AFSCME - Mar 19

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

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

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

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers

Some Striking Numbers

Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense

AFL-CIO News Feed

Women's History Month Profiles: Shaunna Winton - Mar 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New York Transit Museum Workers Organize to Join AFSCME - Mar 19

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