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Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Andy Levin

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Andy Levin Andy Levin for Congress 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 going to take a look at the best candidates for working people. Today, we feature Michigan congressional candidate Andy Levin. Here are som […]

A Huge Win: The Working People Weekly List

A Huge Win: 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. A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri: "'The defeat of this poisonous anti-worker legislation is a victory for all workers acr […]

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Stacey Abrams

Best Candidates for Working People, 2018: Stacey Abrams Stacey Abrams for Governor 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 going to take a look at the best candidates for working people. Today, we feature Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Here […]

Ethical Camping Essentials

Ethical Camping Essentials Labor 411 Ah, the great outdoors. The fresh air, the sounds of nature, the s’mores! That’s right. When you’re planning an outdoor vacation during the final weeks of summer, you’ll need a bunch of supplies, both fun and practical. Whether you’re protecting against the elements or putting together a decadent fireside treat, Labor 411 […]

Hard Work Pays Off In Missouri: In the States Roundup

Hard Work Pays Off In Missouri: In the States Roundup AFL-CIO It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter. Alabama AFL-CIO: The Alabama AFL-CIO held its endorsement convention on August 2-3, 2018 at the Embassy Suites, in Montgomery […]

Support Locked-Out Boilermakers in Montana

Support Locked-Out Boilermakers in Montana Boilermakers On Aug. 2, Imerys locked out members of the Boilermakers (IBB) and brought in replacements at its talc plant in Three Forks, Montana. The lockout comes after Imerys consistently has refused to back down from its anti-worker contract proposal. The proposed contract would eliminate retiree health insuranc […]

Missouri's Working People Overwhelmingly Reject Right to Work

Missouri's Working People Overwhelmingly Reject Right to Work Missouri AFL-CIO Last night was historic for working people in Missouri. Wealthy corporate interests tried to use their money to rig the system in favor of the 1%. But Missourians rejected the cynical power grab by an overwhelming 2-1 majority. Something big is happening with America’s workin […]

What You Need to Know About the Vote on Missouri's Prop. A Today

What You Need to Know About the Vote on Missouri's Prop. A Today Missouri AFL-CIO While Missourians are headed to the polls today, working people are mobilizing across the Show-Me State in a massive final push to defeat Prop. A. Both major newspapers in Missouri have come out in opposition to Prop. A. From The Kansas City Star's editorial: A no vot […]

Vote 'No' on Prop. A: The Working People Weekly List

Vote 'No' on Prop. A: 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. He Will Vote No on Proposition A: "In our next election we will be able to vote no or yes to Proposition A, 'Ri […]

Economy Gains 157,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Little Changed at 3.9%

Economy Gains 157,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Little Changed at 3.9% The U.S. economy gained 157,000 jobs in July, and unemployment was little changed at 3.9%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the labor market continues to recover at only a tempered pace, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee d […]

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