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Telemundo Performers Vote to Join SAG-AFTRA

In a historic vote, telenovela performers at Spanish-language station Telemundo have voted to join SAG-AFTRA. The vote was 91–21 in favor of membership, and this is the first time in...
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Philadelphia Unions Offer Help in Response to Vandalized Jewish Cemetery

After vandalism was discovered at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia on Sunday, two unions responded with assistance in fixing the damage and making the cemetery more secure in the future....
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Black History Month Labor Leader Profiles

Over the years, we have profiled some key African American labor leaders for Black History Month. Here is a look back at some of the women and men who fought...
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North American Unions Together Against Islamophobia Stand in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees and Muslim Communities

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff made the following joint statement about recent acts of violence against Muslim communities in both countries and President Donald...
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AFT's Weingarten: DeVos' Confirmation as Education Secretary a 'Sad Day for Children'

AFT President Randi Weingarten released the following statement in response to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as secretary of education.
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7 Things You Need to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

Judge Neil Gorsuch was nominated to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court. In taking a deeper look at Gorsuch's record, there are quite a few rulings and writings that should concern working people.