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Labor Is the Hope of the World: 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 … to secure those rights for us today. That is, unless you're in a union. Let's celebrate our hard fought rights and the work ahead this #Labor Day. #1u pic.twitter.com/DZwpNwXdlR — Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 2, 2024 Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO: You're damn right they do! 💪  Order your shirt today: https://t.co/jbvyJIiTbo pic.twitter.com/odm25YisPF — Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) …
Executive Council Statement

Ron Carey

… of the men and women of the unions of the AFL-CIO, the Executive Council extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our friend and brother Ron Carey as he retires from this council Ron Carey began his career in the labor movement in 1956 … outspoken and highly respected president, and he was elected national president of the Teamsters in 1991. He was elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council in 1992. Throughout his service as a local union president and as the national president of … safety and fair working conditions, and for decent pensions, better health care and child care. Along with a commitment to serving his members, Carey stressed the importance of energetic organizing and of encouraging members to exercise a strong …
Press Release

Trump Administration’s NAFTA Plan Tinkers Around the Edges

… AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka issued the following statement in response to draft changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement from the Trump administration: “President Trump said that NAFTA was the ‘worst trade deal’ and committed to rewriting the rules so that they work for workers and not the super-wealthy. The draft circulated by his administration does none of that. Even The Wall … position. We agree. This draft leaves standing the worst and most oppressive parts of NAFTA. It leaves in place the right of foreign investors to sue the U.S. in private tribunals in order to skirt health, safety and environmental laws. On …
Press Release

Labor Movement Condemns Georgia Republicans’ Outrageous Voter Suppression Law

… have shown their true colors. The rushed passage of S.B. 202 is no less than a full-blown assault on Georgians’ right to vote, one aimed at silencing working people of color across the state. Brian Kemp is openly dragging Georgia’s elections … working people make our voices heard. Change happens. Progress happens. We build a stronger, more just future—and throw right-wing extremists out of power. Thursday’s actions are a clear reminder that Georgia Republicans aren’t interested in …
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Union-Made in America Pet Treats and Products

… We know you love your pet and want to make sure they get the best treats and other products. But you also can make sure that when you are treating your pets right, you also are treating working families right. Check out our list of pet products made by members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers ( …
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AFL-CIO Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on DAPA/DACA Case

… humane and rational enforcement of our nation's immigration laws. While we are deeply disappointed by the court's failure to reach a decision, we will redouble our organizing efforts to defeat the obstructionist, anti-immigrant forces behind this lawsuit and ensure that all working people can assert their … decision will further motivate a resilient community that is a vibrant and vital part of our labor movement. We continue to urge the administration to use its discretion to protect those courageous immigrant workers who are exercising their …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: City Proclaims Savannah’s Labor Week Sept. 4–10

… 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 … of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. … Union members gathered at City Hall in Savannah, Georgia, last week to receive a proclamation from Mayor Van Johnson and the City Council as they declared Sept. 4–10, 2022, as “Labor Week” in … Hulme (OPEIU, pictured above, center). Georgia State AFL-CIO President Charlie Flemming (IAM, pictured above, second from right) was at the proclamation ceremony along with members of the local labor movement. …
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We Are the American Labor Movement, and We Will Not Be Denied

… Richard Trumka's opening remarks from the 2017 AFL-CIO Convention: Brothers and sisters, St. Louis is a historical gateway to the American frontier, in many ways to the American Dream—many unionists trace their roots to St. Louis and the Show Me … shared brotherhood and sisterhood in our labor movement, which is built entirely on togetherness. We do it because it’s right. We do it because it works. We do it because our humanity, our belief in leaving no one behind, and our embrace of the … with each other. Us. The people in this room. We’re going to talk about political independence, voting rights and right to work. We’re going to talk about launching a renaissance to rebuild our infrastructure and revive manufacturing. We’re going …
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​Regulating from Below: How Front-Line Bank Workers Can Help Fix the Financial Industry

… States are rapidly being undermined by the Donald Trump administration. Banking scandals still abound—from Wells Fargo to Santander to Bank of America to Deutsche Bank. Consumers are encouraged to take on more debt than they can bear. Trust in … away while power in the sector has concentrated in the hands of fewer and fewer banks and corporations. The public is right to sound the alarm. Strengthening oversight of the financial system is necessary. Regulations are the guardrails that … rights at the forefront of creating a healthier world financial system. We know that “regulations from above” can and do work. In the U.S., Glass-Steagall, Dodd-Frank and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have curbed banks’ …
Legislative Testimony

Testimony of Celeste Drake before the House Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade Subcommittee Regarding the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement

… recognized that workers everywhere live in a global economic environment. The key decision is not about whether or not to increase trade, but about what rules should govern such trade and who benefits. With this in mind, the Trans-Pacific … properly constructed, can be a force for progress. But that requires updating and reforming the existing approach. Much work remains to be done to achieve that goal. For the vast majority of working Americans, the results of past trade … many workers from coverage and make it exceedingly difficult to effectively pressure recalcitrant governments to do the right thing and protect their own workers. In addition, the Trans-Pacific FTA should include enforceable standards for …