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March 29, 2023
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.
March 29, 2023
On March 24, 32 leaders and staff from state federations, area labor federations and central labor councils completed three and a half days of sessions with the Leadership Intensive (LI). They discussed ways to strengthen organizations, to engage in political and legislative campaigns, to serve immigrant workers, and more. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler addressed the group—stressing innovation and boldness—and presented the pandemic-delayed 2021 cohort with their graduation certificates.
March 28, 2023
Despite the challenges of organizing during a deadly pandemic, working people across the country (and beyond) continue organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.