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Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Reconfirmation of Gwynne A. Wilcox to the NLRB

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the 12.5 million members and 60 unions of the AFL-CIO, I strongly urge you to support the reconfirmation of Gwynne A. Wilcox to serve as a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board). Ms. Wilcox’s tenure on the Board has demonstrated her expertise, dedication, and commitment to the National Labor Relations Act and the vital work of the NLRB. Ms. Wilcox made history on July 28, 2021, when she was confirmed by the Senate, becoming the first Black …
Speech

Shuler: The Labor Movement Chooses Democracy

… the following remarks as prepared: Hello everyone, I’m Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO. Thank you. It’s an honor to be here with so many global leaders and advocates, and especially my friend Secretary Walsh and Deputy Undersecretary Thea … for millions of immigrants in a shadow economy. Fight for racial and gender justice. And look what’s happening: right now, across industries throughout the U.S., working people are taking risks, walking out of jobs, going on strike. We … threatened. Our movement is one of the most powerful counterforces to Autocracy 4.0. Our adversaries may be networked—but work connects all of us—and we are using our powerful connections to lift up all working people—in the U.S. and globally. We …
Speech

Trumka to Maritime Trades: Our Agenda Unites Us

… you, President Sacco for your kind words of introduction. Congratulations on your re-election. Thank you for asking me to address your convention in this historic city. It’s great to be with you again. Mike, seeing you here brings to mind some … and I joined together with a spirit of true brotherhood. I learned a lot from Mike, and with him. We did a lot of good work together. The unions of the Maritime Trades Department, and your employers are no strangers to good work. I’m thinking … our service men and women, raising money for the Leukemia & Society and providing scholarships to maritime students. Right here in St. Louis, I’ve been told all about the Port Council’s hard work and commitment to the We Are Missouri Campaign …
Blog

Black History Month Profiles: Julien Johnson

… 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. Today's profile is Julien Johnson of Office and Professional …
Blog

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Editha Adams

… Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is  Editha Adams. … Editha Adams is … allies such as the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and the California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) to strengthen community bonds and to lift up social justice, justice in aging and disability rights in the labor movement. …
Blog

Women's History Month Profiles: Donna Cartwright

… making women's 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. Today's profile is Donna Cartwright of the Communications … has been a powerful advocate for workers and LGBTQ+ rights, including serving as the previous vice president of Pride at Work and founding several important trans rights organizations. …
Blog

Pride Month Profiles: Desi Navarro

… For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Desi Navarro of the … (CWA). … Desi Navarro is a senior clerk with the City of Tucson and a vice president of CWA Local 7000. In addition to being on the national CWA Women’s Committee, she is a member of the CWA Pride Caucus and Arizona Pride At Work. Navarro …
Blog

Pride Month Profiles: Stephanie Baiungo

… For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Stephanie Baiungo of the National … becoming a letter carrier in 1996, being involved in her union has been a top priority for Stephanie Baiungo. In addition to serving as a shop steward, arbitration advocate, training facilitator and more, Baiungo has been a full-time advocate …
Executive Council Statement

In Honor of Bill Wynn Retired UFCW International President and AFL-CIO Vice President

… New Orleans, LA Bill Wynn dedicated his life to the service of working men and women through building a strong, growing, progressive and politically active labor … Bill Wynn established an organization that gave workers a unified voice in the food industry, from the packing house to the grocery store–and, brought union representation to workers in health care, department stores, boot and shoe, fur and leather, and banking and insurance. He brought service …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Highlights from World Congress of the ITUC in Berlin

… held in Berlin, Germany. Highlights from the first three days include: AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka gives remarks to the full Congress stressing the need to organize workers globally. “… as a global labor movement, we have our own work to do. My friends, it’s time for all of us to renew our investments in the future of working people, by putting …