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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Rally to Win Strong First Contract

After a historic union election victory earlier this year, UAW members who work for Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are gearing up to begin negotiating a powerful first contract with the automotive giant later this week.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Memphis City Employees Celebrate Across-the-Board Pay Raises and Bonuses

Employees of the city of Memphis, Tennessee, are celebrating much-needed wage hikes and bonuses they secured through the union they formed—a testament to the power of a union. They are celebrating $5,000 bonuses along with pay raises of at least 5%. Workers who keep Memphis’ hospitals, schools and roads running saw this increase last month.
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Redmond: This Is Our Moment to Grow the Movement

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond's remarks to the Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute's awards luncheon.
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Black History Month Profiles: A.J. Starling

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country.
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Redmond: Tennessee Labor Is Building a Better Society

Remarks of AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond to the Tennessee AFL-CIO 32nd Biennial Convention.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Help Our Union Family in Tennessee Recover from Massive Flooding

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.