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Working Families Campaigning Until the Last Minute

This is an important election for everyone, and working people know that and have been working hard and will continue to do so until the last poll closes in the...
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Working Women Will Stand Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on Nov. 8

While sexual harassment has been a topic that has been talked about a lot in this election, the problem will still be here after Election Day. Watch this video and...
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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Visits Ohio to Rally Working People Against Donald Trump

Ohio is an important swing state in next week's presidential election, and if Donald Trump fails to win the state, his path toward victory is very narrow. That's why AFL-CIO...
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Trump Hotel Las Vegas Workers Win Major Victory After NLRB Ruling

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka released the following statement in response to a National Labor Relations Board decision ordering Donald Trump to recognize and bargain with Trump International Hotel Las Vegas...
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The Economy Adds 161,000 Jobs in October, and Unemployment Down Slightly to 4.9%

The U.S. economy added 161,000 jobs in October and unemployment was down slightly to 4.9%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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10 Reasons You Should Vote Early

Want to vote early? Thirty-four states plus D.C. allow in-person early voting, and mail-in absentee voting is already under way in nearly all 50 states. Here are 10 reasons you...