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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

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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17 Feb, 2021

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17 Feb, 2021

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Labor Leaders Meet with Biden, Harris

This afternoon, leaders of the labor movement gathered at the White House to meet with President Biden and Vice President Harris about our shared goal of revitalizing America’s infrastructure.

Labor Leaders Meet with Biden, Harris

11 Feb, 2021

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11 Feb, 2021

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USW Member, Single Mom Finishes College Degree With Help From Union Plus

United Steelworkers (USW) member Jessica Hartung has a lot on her shoulders, but her load has been lightened by one thing in particular—her debt-free college degree. “I’m a single mom, with an autistic son.

USW Member, Single Mom Finishes College Degree With Help From Union Plus

08 Feb, 2021

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08 Feb, 2021

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NLRB Swats Down Amazon's Effort to Delay Union Election in Alabama

Some 5,800 workersat Amazon’s warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, will begin voting today on whether to form a union after the National Labor Relations

NLRB Swats Down Amazon's Effort to Delay Union Election in Alabama

08 Feb, 2021

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08 Feb, 2021

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As Amazon Union Vote Starts, AFL-CIO's Tech Think Tank Considers Future of Labor

On Monday in Alabama, more than 5,800 of them will be able to vote on whether to become the first Amazon warehouse in the United States to unionize.

As Amazon Union Vote Starts, AFL-CIO's Tech Think Tank Considers Future of Labor

04 Feb, 2021

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04 Feb, 2021

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CSEA Member Earns Both Associate and Bachelor's Degrees, Thanks to Union Plus

California School Employees Association (CSEA) member Jacob Rodriguez leapt at the chance to join his school district’s information technology department when a position opened up. The only catch was that he was a substitute custodian and didn’t have a college degree yet.

CSEA Member Earns Both Associate and Bachelor's Degrees, Thanks to Union Plus

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Labor Leaders Meet with Biden, Harris

USW Member, Single Mom Finishes College Degree With Help From Union Plus

NLRB Swats Down Amazon's Effort to Delay Union Election in Alabama

As Amazon Union Vote Starts, AFL-CIO's Tech Think Tank Considers Future of Labor

CSEA Member Earns Both Associate and Bachelor's Degrees, Thanks to Union Plus

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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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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Labor Leaders Meet with Biden, Harris

USW Member, Single Mom Finishes College Degree With Help From Union Plus

NLRB Swats Down Amazon's Effort to Delay Union Election in Alabama

As Amazon Union Vote Starts, AFL-CIO's Tech Think Tank Considers Future of Labor

CSEA Member Earns Both Associate and Bachelor's Degrees, Thanks to Union Plus

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