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Pittston, Solidarity and Labor's Future: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup

Pittston, Solidarity and Labor's Future: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup In addition to the AFL-CIO's own "State of the Unions," there are a lot of other podcasts out there that have their own approach to discussing labor issues and the rights of working people. Here are the latest podcasts from across the labor movement in the United Sta […]

Nearly 50,000 UAW Members at GM Go on Strike

Nearly 50,000 UAW Members at GM Go on Strike AFL-CIO As of midnight Sunday, UAW members at General Motors have gone on strike. The 2015 collective bargaining agreement between UAW and GM expired Saturday after GM offered an inadequate new contract. Nearly 50,000 workers are now on strike. They are demanding fair wages, affordable health care, a share of prof […]

Union Power on the Rise: In the States Roundup

Union Power on the Rise: 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: We wish brother Tom Chamberlain the best with his retirement. #1u #UnionStrong https://t.co/f2HBSFoKFQ — Alabama AF […]

Labor Unions Are for Safety and Creativity

Labor Unions Are for Safety and Creativity Terence Faircloth I do not go around asking people if they believe in God. But I frequently ask people if they believe in labor unions. I am genuinely curious about how people around me think about collective bargaining in workplaces. How do people who work for a living, or who have at some point worked for a living […]

Working People Remember Those Lost Because of 9/11

Working People Remember Those Lost Because of 9/11 IAFF The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, 18 years ago today, affected all Americans, but they had a particular impact upon first responders. Thousands of lives were lost that day and more died in the aftermath because of illnesses related to the attacks. The members and leaders of the various unions aff […]

Celebrating Labor Day: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup

Celebrating Labor Day: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup In addition to the AFL-CIO's own "State of the Unions," there are a lot of other podcasts out there that have their own approach to discussing labor issues and the rights of working people. Here are the latest podcasts from across the labor movement in the United States. Follow the links b […]

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Operating Engineers

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Operating Engineers Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is the Operating Engineers. Name of Union: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Mission: To serve the needs and develop the skills of a constantly expanding and varied group of construction and maintenance professio […]

Pathway to Progress: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Pathway to Progress: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Wikimedia Commons History has long been portrayed as a series of "great men" taking great action to shape the world we live in. In recent decades, however, social historians have focused more on looking at history "from the bottom up," studying the vital role that working p […]

Economy Gains 130,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Steady at 3.7%

Economy Gains 130,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Steady at 3.7% The U.S. economy gained 130,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In response to the August job numbers, AFL-CIO Chief Economist William Spriggs said: "The weak numbers show the F […]

Responding to Dorian: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Responding to Dorian: What Working People Are Doing This Week AFL-CIO Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' E […]