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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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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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26 Dec, 2019

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26 Dec, 2019

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Trump Appointed NLRB Appointees Are Making It Harder for Workers, Labor Fights Back

Several recent decisions by the National Labor Relations Board would make it harder for workers to unionize. However, labor unions refused to take these decisions lying down.

Trump Appointed NLRB Appointees Are Making It Harder for Workers, Labor Fights Back

20 Dec, 2019

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USMCA Is a Huge Win for Working People

After a quarter century of suffering under the failed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and 18 months of hard-fought negotiations, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is now proud to endorse a better deal for w

USMCA Is a Huge Win for Working People

20 Dec, 2019

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20 Dec, 2019

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NPR: AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

A top national labor leader is touting a new multilateral trade deal, and says his union side much improved the Trump administration's initial proposal.

NPR: AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

02 Dec, 2019

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02 Dec, 2019

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How a Gig Worker Revolt Begins

Until last week, Li Zilles was one of the many nameless and faceless contractors toiling in the bowels of the internet, providing online services that might have been mistaken for the work of artificial intelligence.

How a Gig Worker Revolt Begins

02 Dec, 2019

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02 Dec, 2019

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Workers Deserve a Say in Automation

When the global economy shifted in the late 19th century, working people were the first to adapt. They moved to cities like Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo, Ohio, and worked long hours in unsafe factories. They drove the Industrial Revolution and changed the nature of work forever.

Workers Deserve a Say in Automation

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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

Trump Appointed NLRB Appointees Are Making It Harder for Workers, Labor Fights Back

USMCA Is a Huge Win for Working People

NPR: AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

How a Gig Worker Revolt Begins

Workers Deserve a Say in Automation

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Women's History Month Profiles: Dorothy Hollingsworth - Mar 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Ratifies New Agreement with Leidos - Mar 20

Worker Wins: ‘We Work Together for A Purpose’ - Mar 19

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

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

‘All Are Welcome and Safe Here’: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Mar 18

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

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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

Trump Appointed NLRB Appointees Are Making It Harder for Workers, Labor Fights Back

USMCA Is a Huge Win for Working People

NPR: AFL-CIO President Touts Labor's Role In Improving New Trade Deal

How a Gig Worker Revolt Begins

Workers Deserve a Say in Automation

AFL-CIO News Feed

Women's History Month Profiles: Dorothy Hollingsworth - Mar 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Ratifies New Agreement with Leidos - Mar 20

Worker Wins: ‘We Work Together for A Purpose’ - Mar 19

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

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

‘All Are Welcome and Safe Here’: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Mar 18

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