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‘Put Working People First’: Unions Respond to Government Shutdown

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after the federal government’s funding expired at midnight and a shutdown began:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Delia Trevino

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Delia Trevino of AFGE.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Milwaukee County Transit System Workers Ratify New Contract

After months of negotiations, members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998 who work for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) have ratified a new three-year agreement.
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Pass A Budget That Puts Workers First: In the States Roundup

It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Rosina Barrientos

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Rosina Barrientos of AFSCME.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers Celebrate Historic Disneyland Wage Theft Settlement

A California judge has approved a $233 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Disneyland for failing to pay a living wage to union members at the resort and theme park.