It's Better in a Union
Unions change lives. When workers come together in a union, through collective bargaining, we turn low-paying jobs into good jobs that help families not just survive, but get ahead.
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Every worker deserves the right to bargain over their salary and working conditions. Union members earn better wages and benefits than workers who aren’t in unions.
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The 2026 edition of the Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report shows how too many workers remain at serious risk of workplace injury, illness and death.
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AFL-CIO Now
This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our trade departments. The series will run weekly until we’ve covered each of the departments. Next up is the Metal Trades Department (MTD).
Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is John Henry Jr. of AFSCME.