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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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07 May, 2019

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07 May, 2019

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Wake-up Call for Corporate America

On April 11, at 1:15 p.m., the 31,000 workers at Stop & Shop, the largest supermarket chain in New England, walked off the job to protest proposed cuts to their health care, wages, and retirement.

Wake-up Call for Corporate America

02 May, 2019

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02 May, 2019

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Unions Are on Frontlines of Fight Against Inequality

Stop & Shop’s stores were ghost towns during the recent strike.

Unions Are on Frontlines of Fight Against Inequality

02 May, 2019

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02 May, 2019

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Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka cautioned the public not to become “numb” to workplace fatalities and illnesses, as his organization released its annual report detailing the hazards workers face every day.

Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

02 May, 2019

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02 May, 2019

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Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

The debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) spans more than 25 years.

Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

30 Apr, 2019

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Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

Patt Moon-Updike wanted to be a nurse since she was 9 years old.

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

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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

Wake-up Call for Corporate America

Unions Are on Frontlines of Fight Against Inequality

Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

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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

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Wake-up Call for Corporate America

Unions Are on Frontlines of Fight Against Inequality

Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

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