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AFT Identifies Companies that Profit from Family Separation Policies

One of the most heartbreaking news stories of 2018 is the Trump administration's decision to separate undocumented immigrant families that enter the U.S. AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and other advocates for working people have condemned this policy and called for families to be reunited. As part of this effort, AFT has issued a new report to inform pension trustees and the working people they represent about companies that are profiting off of  family separation and mass incarceration.
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Support Locked-Out Boilermakers in Montana

On Aug. 2, Imerys locked out members of the Boilermakers (IBB) and brought in replacements at its talc plant in Three Forks, Montana. The lockout comes after Imerys consistently has refused to back down from its anti-worker contract proposal. The proposed contract would eliminate retiree health insurance, seniority, overtime over eight hours, double-time pay for overtime and the current defined contribution 401(k) plan, and would freeze the defined pension plan.
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Missouri's Working People Overwhelmingly Reject Right to Work

Last night was historic for working people in Missouri. Wealthy corporate interests tried to use their money to rig the system in favor of the 1%. But Missourians rejected the cynical power grab by an overwhelming 2-1 majority. Something big is happening with America’s working people—something that will bring change—and last night was just the latest evidence of this groundswell.
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What You Need to Know About the Vote on Missouri's Prop. A Today

With one day left before Missourians go to the polls, working people are mobilizing across the Show-Me State in a massive final push to defeat Prop. A.
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Economy Gains 157,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Little Changed at 3.9%

The U.S. economy gained 157,000 jobs in July, and unemployment was little changed at 3.9%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the labor market continues to recover at only a tempered pace, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee should not raise interest rates.
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Trumka: 'Working People Are Taking Matters into Our Own Hands'

AFL‑CIO President Richard Trumka (UMWA) spoke to reporters yesterday at The Christian Science Monitor breakfast, highlighting the wave of collective action sweeping the country. “We’re living through the kind of defining moment that can leave its mark for a generation,” he said. “A moment that will determine what kind of economy we work in and what kind of society we live in.”