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AFL-CIO Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on DAPA/DACA Case

After hearing the ruling on the United States v. Texas, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka made the following remarks:Today's Supreme Court ruling is a setback for all those who have fought...
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'20 People Control More Wealth Than Half the Population': Trumka Addresses the Democratic Platform Committee

When working people come together in union to create a better life, America thrives. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addressed the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee this morning detailing the steps we...
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10 Facts on the Minimum Wage

On the anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25, it's timely to go over some basic facts on the minimum wage. Here are 10...
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The Economy Adds 292,000 Jobs in December and Unemployment Remains Unchanged at 5%

The U.S. economy added 292,000 jobs in December and unemployment was 5%, remaining unchanged from the previous month, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
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Trump Las Vegas Hotel Files Objections After Workers Vote to Join Union

The Trump International Hotel Las Vegas has filed objections to a vote held by their employees, nine days after a majority of workers at the hotel have voted “YES” to...
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'The Hardworking Families of the AFL-CIO Will Join with Our Allies to Defeat the TPP,' says Trumka

From what we have reviewed so far, we are deeply disappointed that our policy recommendations and those of our trade reform allies in the environmental, consumer, public health, global development...