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07 May, 2020

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07 May, 2020

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If Trump Wants Meat Plants Open, He Should Protect His Workers

The United States now has more than a million reported coronavirus cases, by far the most of any country in the world. The health of our nation, physically and economically, depends on the safety of our workers.

If Trump Wants Meat Plants Open, He Should Protect His Workers

07 May, 2020

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07 May, 2020

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Let’s Protect and Reward Workers Who Are Keeping America Going

As Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO,wrote in a public letter to the U.S.

Let’s Protect and Reward Workers Who Are Keeping America Going

01 May, 2020

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01 May, 2020

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Coronavirus at Work: Safety Inspectors Reviewing Scores of Employee Hospitalizations, Deaths

“For all workers, the toll of COVID-19 infections and deaths is mounting and will increase even more rapidly as workers return to work without necessary safety and health protections,” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka wrote in the letter, which listed dozens of members who have died f

Coronavirus at Work: Safety Inspectors Reviewing Scores of Employee Hospitalizations, Deaths

29 Apr, 2020

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29 Apr, 2020

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Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

The national union that represents workers in meatpacking and food processing jobs, the United Food and Commercial Workers, says the administration should enact enforceable standards instead of guidance that requires protections like protective equipment, physical distancing, daily testing for wo

Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

21 Apr, 2020

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21 Apr, 2020

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AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

The AFL-CIO warned Tuesday that workplaces were still far too dangerous to consider reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, even as some governors are starting to lift restrictions in order to get businesses up and running again.

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

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If Trump Wants Meat Plants Open, He Should Protect His Workers

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AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Philly Workers at SEPTA Reach Tentative Agreement that Includes Major Pay Raise - Nov 21

Captive Audience Meetings Are Illegal Nationwide: In the States Roundup - Nov 20

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If Trump Wants Meat Plants Open, He Should Protect His Workers

Let’s Protect and Reward Workers Who Are Keeping America Going

Coronavirus at Work: Safety Inspectors Reviewing Scores of Employee Hospitalizations, Deaths

Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

AFL-CIO News Feed

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Joseph Obed - Nov 26

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Marty Bowman - Nov 25

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Alexander “Alex” Osif - Nov 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago Tribune Journalists Secure First Contract - Nov 22

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Makayla Gallagher - Nov 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Philly Workers at SEPTA Reach Tentative Agreement that Includes Major Pay Raise - Nov 21

Captive Audience Meetings Are Illegal Nationwide: In the States Roundup - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles - Nov 20

National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Kota Aranda - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: St. Louis University Graduate Workers Vote to Join UAW - Nov 20