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 […]
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Every week, the AFL-CIO will be bringing you a roundup of the important news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. These articles are direct to you via https://www.aflcio.org/Blog
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 professionals through collective […]
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