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Press Release

AFL-CIO: Supreme Court Must Uphold the Right to Strike

… President Liz Shuler on the Supreme Court case Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters: The right to strike is on trial today at the U.S. Supreme Court. For nearly a century, federal law has protected workers’ right to strike in order to improve their wages, hours and working conditions. Glacier Northwest is actively seeking to …
Executive Council Statement

2002 George Meany-Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award

… Chicago, IL Sister Nancy Riche's lifelong commitment to workers' and women's rights has improved the lives of workers around the globe. She has been instrumental in promoting women's equality throughout the trade union movement. Sister Riche's dedication to protecting the rights of workers provides an inspiration to the global trade union movement. Her tireless efforts to … privatization, women's and human rights, and political action. For her lifetime of union activism, leadership and tireless work to improve the lives of working women around the world, the AFL-CIO is pleased to award the 2002 George Meany-Lane …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Legislation That Would Advance Voting Rights

… across the country, we welcome the introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and strongly urge you to support it. The need to restore, modernize and strengthen the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is undeniable. … real solutions that get us there, at the bargaining table and the ballot box. We know that when working families lose the right to vote, faith in our democracy erodes, and we are left with a system that does not prioritize helping working people, … Employees International Union (OPEIU) Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association (OPCM) Pride at Work SAG-AFTRA Service Employees International Union (SEIU) SMART-TD Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Transportation …
Executive Council Statement

The Relentless Assault on Federal Workers and Their Rights to Union Representation

… for decades. These reformers realized that an experienced, professional and independent civil service was essential to preventing corruption, ending machine politics and saving massive amounts of tax dollars from abuse and waste. Reformers … Since then, public-sector unions have fought to preserve and strengthen these civil service protections, including the right to union representation through the collective bargaining process. The Bush Administration has put each of these … actions, AFGE is continuing to organize the security screeners and is determined to keep up the fight to secure a voice at work for these employees. The administration claims that maintaining workers’ fundamental rights to union representation is …
Press Release

Moral Mondays in North Carolina to Focus on Workers’ Rights

… Action Comes on Heels of Extremist Effort to Ban Chanting, Singing, Clapping (June 11, 2014 Washington, DC)  – Next Monday, June 16 th , North Carolina’s labor … the rights of the state’s working men and women. The protest comes on the heels of efforts by extremist conservatives to silence protestors for creating any “imminent disturbance.”  This could include singing, clapping or speaking loudly. … rights as well as civil rights.  We will continue to empower workers and ensure that our state’s legislative policies work for everyone, not just the wealthy and corporations.” Who: Labor unions, North Carolina activists What: Workers’ Moral …
Blog

Deliver Voting Rights Now: 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 … — Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) January 6, 2022 Florida AFL-CIO: Florida's legislative session is right around the corner, and there's already proposed legislation that would make it more difficult for working people to … AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) January 10, 2022 Indiana State AFL-CIO: Union built by @IATSE Local 30! Great work brothers and sisters. #CFBPlayoff https://t.co/MJruDY0Vp7 — Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) January 9, 2022 Iowa Federation …
Blog

What's Right for Workers: 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 … — Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) September 20, 2022 California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO: “What he needs to do is what’s right for the workers, and what brings justice to their workplace.” Solidarity icon @tmorello ’s free concert today called … State AFL-CIO: We're proud to announce our first round of endorsements for this November's election! We're ready to get to work and elect pro-labor candidates on November 8th, are you? #MiLabor2022 #Labor2022 pic.twitter.com/gfUNFGtzOx — Michigan …
Executive Council Statement

2020 George Meany-Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award

… In Hong Kong, trade unions, students, human rights groups and other civil society organizations have worked together to sustain protests for more than six months, with up to 25% of the total population in the streets at one point in time. The … labor standards, such as minimum wage standards, legislation on working hours and collective bargaining rights. Its work exemplifies the important link between the fight for workplace democracy and larger democratic rights throughout the … to the protesters has been harsh, with two deaths, 5,800 arrests, 10,000 rounds of tear gas and restrictions on the right to protest.  While the protests mobilized large numbers of participants and gained public support, there has been …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Legislation That Would Protect the Right to Contraception

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I strongly urge you to vote in support of S. 4381, the Right to Contraception Act, when the bill comes to the Senate floor. Women workers must have the right to control and make decisions about their own bodies, including whether and what type of contraception to use to …
Blog

Nursing Home Initiative to Right America’s Injustices

… The worst of the pandemic appears to be over but make no mistake: Our country is still dealing with the loss of life and disability left in its wake as … are the most likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, affording protection to others. But many lack a union, a voice at work to protect their own health, safety and economic interests.   Nowhere is this more true than in the nursing home sector, … continued to work as domestic workers in private households while earning very little. It’s past time we recognize and right these wrongs and compensate these workers fairly.  In 2021, President Biden announced a new initiative to establish a …