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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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03 Jul, 2018

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03 Jul, 2018

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Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

The moment you may have been dreading arrived June 27, when the Supreme Court imposed the open shop on the public sector nationwide with its decision in Janus v. AFSCME District 31.

Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

Their membership has been declining for decades. They’ve been bedeviled by crippling new laws, and by a devastating U.S. Supreme Court decision just this week. From all appearances, it would seem that labor unions are an endangered species.

Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

In Janus v. AFSCME, the US Supreme Court's conservative 5-4 majority held that public employees cannot be required by state law to pay a fair share of the cost of services that unions must provide members and nonmembers alike.

Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

The radical conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court have twice now in two months ganged up on working Americans, denying them their right to band together to achieve mutual goals.

Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

29 Jun, 2018

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29 Jun, 2018

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Intertwined: The Labor Movement and LGBT Rights

Through all the celebration of LGBTQ Pride this month, there’s been a valuable opportunity to reflect on the hard-fought victories, brutal setbacks, and tenacious struggles that have ultimately delivered so much for so many.

Intertwined: The Labor Movement and LGBT Rights

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

Intertwined: The Labor Movement and LGBT Rights

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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

Rebuilding Power in Open-Shop America: A Labor Notes Guide

Despite setbacks and high court’s ruling, unions show spark

Supreme Court won't have the last word on worker rights

Supreme Court Conservatives Crush Workers, Again

Intertwined: The Labor Movement and LGBT Rights

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