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Texas Federal Workers & Members of Congress Sound the Alarm during Virtual Town Hall

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‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’: Texas AFL-CIO Statement on Trump’s Union-Busting Executive Order

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Labor Unions Plan to Turn Out an Army of Poll Workers for the Election

A lack of poll workers can lead to a lack of available polling places ― and voter disenfranchisement. Given that the pandemic has made door-knocking infeasible in so many areas, labor groups are diverting some of that energy and resources to the poll worker cause.

Labor Unions Plan to Turn Out an Army of Poll Workers for the Election

03 Sep, 2020

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03 Sep, 2020

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Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, on Thursday morning accused President Trump of breaking his promises to bring more manufacturing and infrastructure jobs to working Americans.

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

01 Sep, 2020

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01 Sep, 2020

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During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Belonging to a union is not a panacea for all that plagues workers during a pandemic, as many hospital and other workers short on protective gear can attest.

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

17 Aug, 2020

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17 Aug, 2020

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Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

One way to view President Donald Trump’s executive actions last week on COVID relief is that they represent unlawful overreach.

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

14 Aug, 2020

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14 Aug, 2020

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In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

In March, working families across the country started to scramble. Our homes were transformed into makeshift classrooms, summer camps and daycare centers as the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and child care facilities.

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

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Texas Federal Workers & Members of Congress Sound the Alarm during Virtual Town Hall

‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’: Texas AFL-CIO Statement on Trump’s Union-Busting Executive Order

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Labor Unions Plan to Turn Out an Army of Poll Workers for the Election

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

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MAKE A CALL: Tell Congress to Stop the Cuts to NIOSH in Washington and beyond! - Apr 14

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Avelo Flight Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU - Apr 14

Worker Wins: We Want Our Coworkers to Thrive - Apr 11

Every Worker Deserves a Union: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Illinois State University Faculty Union Secures Tentative Agreement - Apr 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals Ratify New Contract - Apr 9

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Texas Federal Workers & Members of Congress Sound the Alarm during Virtual Town Hall

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Labor Unions Plan to Turn Out an Army of Poll Workers for the Election

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

AFL-CIO News Feed

Introducing Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network - Apr 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Local Lodge 2003 Members Ratify Strong Tentative Agreement at Fort Novosel - Apr 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Equator Coffees Workers in California Join UFCW - Apr 15

MAKE A CALL: Tell Congress to Stop the Cuts to NIOSH in Washington and beyond! - Apr 14

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: AFT - Apr 14

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Avelo Flight Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU - Apr 14

Worker Wins: We Want Our Coworkers to Thrive - Apr 11

Every Worker Deserves a Union: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Illinois State University Faculty Union Secures Tentative Agreement - Apr 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals Ratify New Contract - Apr 9