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11 Aug, 2026

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

28 Apr, 2026

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REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

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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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02 Dec, 2021

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02 Dec, 2021

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Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

When Liz Shuler rides on an airplane, she often has an experience that will be familiar to most travelers: Her seat mate asks, "What do you do?"

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

15 Nov, 2021

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15 Nov, 2021

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Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

NYT: How did you get your start in the labor movement?

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

26 Oct, 2021

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‘Striketober’ Isn’t a Sign of Chaos—It’s a Healthy Development for the Country

The picket line has been crowded lately.

‘Striketober’ Isn’t a Sign of Chaos—It’s a Healthy Development for the Country

26 Oct, 2021

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26 Oct, 2021

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Survey Shows Broad Public Support For Worker Strikes

Workers at companies like Kellogg’s, Nabisco and John Deere have hit the picket lines in recent weeks hoping to get a better deal from their employers. A new survey suggests the public by and large supports them.

Survey Shows Broad Public Support For Worker Strikes

18 Oct, 2021

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18 Oct, 2021

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Strikes Are Sweeping the Labor Market as Workers Wield New Leverage

Marcial Reyes could have just quit his job. Frustrated with chronic understaffing at the Kaiser Permanente hospital where he works in Southern California, he knows he has options in a region desperate for nurses.

Instead, he voted to go on strike.

Strikes Are Sweeping the Labor Market as Workers Wield New Leverage

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

‘Striketober’ Isn’t a Sign of Chaos—It’s a Healthy Development for the Country

Survey Shows Broad Public Support For Worker Strikes

Strikes Are Sweeping the Labor Market as Workers Wield New Leverage

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Sam Adams Boston Brewery Workers Vote to Join UFCW - Aug 21

Worker Wins: When Workers Stand United, They Win and Build a Stronger Future - Aug 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts - Aug 20

Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers - Aug 19

The Fight for Dignity: In the States Roundup - Aug 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts - Aug 18

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Labor Heritage Foundation - Aug 17

Stronger and Better Together: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits - Aug 17

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

‘Striketober’ Isn’t a Sign of Chaos—It’s a Healthy Development for the Country

Survey Shows Broad Public Support For Worker Strikes

Strikes Are Sweeping the Labor Market as Workers Wield New Leverage

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Sam Adams Boston Brewery Workers Vote to Join UFCW - Aug 21

Worker Wins: When Workers Stand United, They Win and Build a Stronger Future - Aug 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Times Square Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts - Aug 20

Democracy in Action: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Houston Mayor Signs Executive Order Raising Wage for Airport Workers - Aug 19

The Fight for Dignity: In the States Roundup - Aug 18

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Over a Thousand Natural Food Workers in Washington Ratify Strong Contracts - Aug 18

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Labor Heritage Foundation - Aug 17

Stronger and Better Together: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; Secure Raises, Other Benefits - Aug 17