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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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14 Sep, 2017

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14 Sep, 2017

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Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

Yahaira Burgos was fearing the worst when her husband, Juan Vivares, reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in lower Manhattan in March. Vivares, who fled Colombia and entered the U.S. illegally in 2011, had recently been given a deportation order.

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

12 Sep, 2017

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NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

“What we know from RNRN’s work in previous disaster-stricken areas, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as post-earthquake Haiti and super typhoon Haiyan, is that after an initial surge of volunteers, many people have to return to work.

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

07 Sep, 2017

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07 Sep, 2017

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What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, I learned at an early age the power of unions to dramatically improve the opportunities of black families in America.

What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

05 Sep, 2017

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05 Sep, 2017

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Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

The tension between work and time off has always been a concern of the American labor movement.

Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

31 Aug, 2017

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Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

Working people are taking fewer vacation days and working more.

Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

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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

Labor Unions Are Stepping Up To Fight Deportations

NNU Deploys Additional Nurses to Hurricane-Affected Areas

What Labor Day Means to My South Side and Black Union Family

Trumka: This Labor Day, Fight for Paid Leave

Labor Day 2017: Working People Take Fewer Vacation Days and Work More

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