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Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Nomination of Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to District Court

… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to oppose the nomination of Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Ms. Mizelle is currently a junior attorney … health, economic, and justice challenges that face our nation rather than on processing judicial nominees with a singular right-wing agenda. For these reasons, we strongly oppose this nomination. Sincerely, William Samuel, Director Government …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Nominations of Ernest Dubeser and Kurt Rumsfeld to the FLRA

… Chairman Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to vote to favorably report the nominations of Ernest Dubester to be a member, and Kurt Rumsfeld to serve as general counsel, … (FLRA). Both experienced nominees have a demonstrated commitment to public service and to the federal workforce, and will work to restore fairness and respect for the law to the FLRA. A fully functioning FLRA is necessary for the effective and efficient administration of federal labor management relations. The FLRA facilitates federal workers’ right to form and join unions, bargain with agencies and resolve unfair labor practice complaints. A fully operational FLRA …
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Letter Supporting Nomination of Dale Ho for U.S. District Court

… Dear Senator: I write on behalf of the AFL-CIO to urge swift confirmation of Mr. Dale Ho to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Ho is an exceptional nominee who has devoted his career to protecting our most fundamental constitutional rights. Mr. Ho has represented the interests of voters, regardless of …
Press Release

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to Demand an end to Deportations at Pasadena’s Worker Center

… of day laborers and workers who will share their experiences as immigrant workers. During the event President Trumka plans to deliver the following remarks [Excerpts]: “America’s deportation crisis is a bipartisan failure.  “And I could not come here today without saying how disappointed I am with the Obama Administration’s recent decision to send women and children back to dangerous Central American nations. “I have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for President Obama, yet the …
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AFL-CIO Calls on GM and Mexican Labor Authorities for Fair Silao Facility Election

… than 7,000 workers at the General Motors (GM) Silao facility, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, will cast their vote to elect a new union to represent them. This election takes place after a Confederation of Mexican Workers (CTM) union … to vote in their union election. Every effort must be made to ensure that no worker is excluded from exercising their right to cast a vote. All workers from all work shifts and areas of the factory should be granted enough paid time to cast their votes. Secretariat for Labor and Social …
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AFL-CIO President and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer on Juneteenth

…   AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond released the following statement to commemorate Juneteenth: Today, as communities around the country celebrate and reflect on the freedom of formerly enslaved … are more likely to borrow money to go to college and to get crushed with student loan debt. And after a lifetime of hard work filled with so many disparities, older Black Americans are less likely to have the savings needed to retire with … needed for the jobs of today and of tomorrow. We won’t stop fighting until every worker in this country can access the right to collectively bargain for a better life. We wish a joyful Juneteenth to all who are celebrating today, and we stand …
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Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

… The AFL-CIO has created this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use to explain how you may use the information contained on our websites, which includes, for purposes of the Privacy Policy and … 18 years of age or older, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and that you have the right, authority and capacity to agree to and abide by these Terms of Use. In any case, you affirm that you are above the age … the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C § 512(c)(3) for further details): Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of …
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Celebrating Pride: 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 … — Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) June 12, 2023 Illinois AFL-CIO: "As the Inflation Reduction Act begins the work of transitioning America’s complex energy system into this new era, their utilization can be a winning formula for … check and balance is a monumental step that goes to the very heart of our democracy. I am not ready to give up my right to participate independently of the legislature so I am voting NO on Issue 1." https://t.co/D1WL0KsWpH — Ohio AFL-CIO …
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Shareholder Advocacy

… It's no accident that today's economy is unfair to working people. The rules have been manipulated for decades by corporate CEOs who choose short-term profits over long-term interests. One of the ways we work to restore balance to our economy is by changing corporate practices through shareholder-driven reforms that are … through their retirement plans and as individual investors. The submission of shareholder resolutions is an important right that investors have to communicate with each other and the companies that they own. These shareholder resolutions are …
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Washington Labor Leader Jackie Jeter Retiring

… [D.C.] Council, AFL-CIO, will retire at the end of January after a lifelong career in the labor movement. … In addition to her incredible leadership with the council, Jeter served as an elected official with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) … 2016. Previously, she served on the council’s executive board from 1996 to 2002.  Jeter told the council  that now is the right time for this decision. “When I retired from the ATU, I promised myself that I would give back to those who have given … and I’m especially grateful to the council’s board and staff, as well as to all of our wonderful affiliated locals who work so hard and so effectively every day for working men and women throughout the region.” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka …