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Workers' Leverage is Here to Stay: The Working People Weekly List

Workers' Leverage is Here to Stay: The Working People Weekly List Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. Workers’ Leverage Is Here to Stay: “American workers have the upper hand over their employers right now—and […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Lucia Hsiung

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Lucia Hsiung For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Lucia Hsiung of U […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Texas Climate Jobs Project’s Report Shows the Right Way to Build Fast, Reliable Fiber Broadband

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Texas Climate Jobs Project’s Report Shows the Right Way to Build Fast, Reliable Fiber Broadband Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories eve […]

Every Job Site Should Be Safe: In the States Roundup

Every Job Site Should Be Safe: In the States Roundup 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. Alaska AFL-CIO: .@IvySpohnholz, you have always been a steadfast champion of Alaska's working families. We are forever grateful f […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Stella Kalaoram

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Stella Kalaoram For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Stella Kalaora […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Tragedy Turns to Solidarity for Members of UFCW Local 1 After Racially Motivated Mass Shooting

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Tragedy Turns to Solidarity for Members of UFCW Local 1 After Racially Motivated Mass Shooting Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories ever […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Dennis Chong

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Dennis Chong For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Dennis Chong of A […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Local in Kansas City Secures Large Wage Increases

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME Local in Kansas City Secures Large Wage Increases Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Public se […]

Never Quit: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Never Quit: What Working People Are Doing This Week 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' Equity: Convention […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Leimomi Martin

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Leimomi Martin For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Leimomi Martin […]