2012 Golf Outing — Relaxing afterward – International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 17

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Everyone Needs an ‘Equity Card’ Harmony Gerber The younger people in my life introduce me to songs they consider vintage but that are completely new to me. The Dead Kennedys, for example, are alive and well on my most recent playlist. And just this morning I heard, for the first time, "Work Bitch," by Britney Spears. As I listened to her sing […]

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018 . This November's elections are shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent U.S. history. Throughout the summer and fall, we are taking a look at the best candidates for working people. Here are the candidates we've covered so far! Stacey Abrams (Ga.), governor Randy Bryce (Wis.), U.S. House Rich […]

You Can Be Fired for Not Showing Up to Work During a Hurricane

You Can Be Fired for Not Showing Up to Work During a Hurricane Jobs With Justice Ahead of a natural disaster like Hurricane Florence, politicians and safety officials tell the public to evacuate early and not wait until conditions get bad. We all know that you can lose your home and your belongings, but politicians never talk about the fact that during a dis […]

What's Up with NAFTA, Anyway? Some Frequently Asked Questions

What's Up with NAFTA, Anyway? Some Frequently Asked Questions I’ve been getting so many questions about NAFTA, I thought I’d answer a few for everyone. Why are they renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement? I thought NAFTA was bad. NAFTA is bad. But the reason NAFTA is bad is not because trade is bad, or even that trading with Mexico and Ca […]

Not OK: The Working People Weekly List

Not OK: The Working People Weekly List AFL-CIO Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s this week’s Working People Weekly List. Work Without Pay Is Not OK: "Beginning next year, Congress will finally start paying its interns!" Trumka Says Climate Change Battle Mu […]

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler on Women Rule Podcast

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler on Women Rule Podcast AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler joined SEIU President Mary Kay Henry for a conversation with Politico's Anna Palmer on the newest edition of the Women Rule podcast. Shuler discussed the surging wave of collective action, the state of the labor movement and her groundbreaking path to bec […]

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Bill Nelson

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Bill Nelson AFL-CIO This November's elections are shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent U.S. history. Throughout the summer and fall, we are taking a look at the best candidates for working people. Today, we feature Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida. Here are some of the key reasons why Nelson is one […]

Work Without Pay Is Not OK

Work Without Pay Is Not OK AFL-CIO Beginning next year, Congress will finally start paying its interns! For years, people who want to help build a better America by working in Congress have been offered "jobs" with no pay—as congressional interns. These internships are coveted because they help open doors to prestigious scholarships and graduate […]

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Kyrsten Sinema

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Kyrsten Sinema AFL-CIO This November's elections are shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent U.S. history. Throughout the summer and fall, we are taking a look at the best candidates for working people. Today, we feature Rep. Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona, who is running for U.S. Senate. Here are s […]

The Union Difference Is Even More Pronounced for Families of Color

The Union Difference Is Even More Pronounced for Families of Color A new report from the Center for American Progress shows that union membership helps increase wealth and prosperity for families of color. The research comes on top of recent polls showing that more and more people are embracing the powerful benefits of collective bargaining. Here are some of […]

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