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Women's History Month Profiles: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

For Women's History Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various women who were, and some who still are, leaders and activists working at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today, we are looking at Elizabeth Gurley Flynn.
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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Answers COVID-19 Questions on Facebook Live

In a Facebook live event yesterday, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (UMWA) spoke about working people's response to the COVID19 pandemic and answered questions from union members. 
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Transit Workers Win Organizing Victories: Worker Wins

Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with a series of wins for transit workers and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. 
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: SAG-AFTRA

Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is SAG-AFTRA.
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Women's History Month Profiles: Alice Paul

For Women's History Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various women who were, and some who still are, leaders and activists working at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today we are looking at Alice Paul.
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AFL-CIO Is Profiling Labor Leaders and Activists for Women's History Month

For Women's History Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various women who were leaders and activists working at the intersection of civil and labor rights. First, let's take a look back at women we've profiled in the past.