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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: AFT

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Avelo Flight Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU

On Wednesday, flight dispatchers at Avelo Airlines voted to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
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Worker Wins: We Want Our Coworkers to Thrive

Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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Every Worker Deserves a Union: 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.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Illinois State University Faculty Union Secures Tentative Agreement

On Friday, members of the United Faculty of Illinois State University (UFISU), which is affiliated with University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Local 4100 and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), reached a tentative agreement and averted a strike.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals Ratify New Contract

Members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) who work at San Leandro and Alameda hospitals voted overwhelmingly last week to ratify a new five-year contract.