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Working People Respond to the State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden gave his annual State of the Union address last night. Here is how advocates for working families across the country responded.
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Black History Month Profiles: Shawanda Rankin

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Shawanda Rankin of the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Supports Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act

AFGE endorsed the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act that would invest in safer workplaces for food supply and agricultural workers. It also would improve the safety of our food supply.
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Black History Month Profiles: Jamaar Evans

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Jamaar Evans of BAC.
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Black History Month Profiles: Veronica Hopkins

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Veronica Hopkins of BCTGM.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: National Labor Leaders Show Solidarity with Temple Graduate Students

Friday, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond visited striking Temple University Graduate Students’ Association (TUGSA) members, showing that the labor movement stands in solidarity with the striking graduate workers. TUGSA (AFT Local 6290) members have been bargaining with the school for more than a year, but Temple refuses to meet the workers’ demands of a living wage, dependent health care, expanded leave and better working conditions.