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Pride Month Profiles: Bill Olwell

… For Pride Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ Americans who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Our next profile is Bill Olwell. … In 1953, Bill Olwell started working … of Local 1001 in 1969, Olwell realized that focusing on the issues that actually matter to workers was not only the right thing to do, but popular as well: I always knew that if I could get the election on my experience and my delivery, I …
Speech

Pres. Shuler's Speech at the 2024 UNITE HERE Constitutional Convention

… seeing those videos from Atlantic City, LA, and all over North America…it brought back some memories! Last October, I got to stand with those casino workers up in Detroit. Does anyone remember what they were calling it? Strike City, that’s right. I was up there walking alongside Nia Winston and UNITE HERE Local 24—who had been out there on the line for week after … we as a labor movement have ever seen, with the coronavirus  pandemic. NO ONE was hit harder than this union. 98% out of work as hospitality came to a halt. And it would’ve been easy to just give up at that point. But that’s not what this union …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Nomination of Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to District Court

… United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510-6050 Dear Chairman Graham and Ranking Member Feinstein: 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 …
Press Release

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on OUR Walmart Black Friday Protests

… the entire labor movement will proudly stand with the brave workers at Walmart as they lead the largest mobilization to date for better wages and schedules. Their courage is inspiring and powerful in the fight for all workers. The low-down, … Walmart model is wrecking America, causing real pain for workers, and it’s wrong. In an economy where too many people who work still can’t make ends meet, it’s the economic and moral responsibility of businesses to step up. Walmart can continue … Walton family is worth $150 billion, but that isn’t enough to silence working people or keep us from fighting for what’s right. Local labor movements across the country join with community groups and allies to amplify Walmart workers’ call for …
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Celebrating AAPI Resistance in the Labor Movement

… As we look back at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance’s first action at the founding convention to march for justice after the beating of Rodney King 25 years ago, we’re proud of our deep roots of solidarity and … family members at the hands of white supremacists. For us in the labor movement, we know what’s at stake. With national "right to work" impending, access to affordable health care on the line, threats to safety for workers living and working in their …
Speech

Pres. Shuler's Speech at the 2024 Earth Day Roundtable

… Good MORNING, everyone! Thank you so much, Kanitra [Porch, IBEW Local 103]! I’m so proud of your incredible work, not only as a 4th year apprentice, but how you inspire others, and give back to our movement and the community. And thank you ALL for being here. On a Monday, Earth Day, here at the House of Labor. I … together and win! A few weeks ago…we all watched the eclipse up in the sky, didn’t we? We saw something historic happen right in front of our eyes. THAT’s what it felt like on Friday night. And just like we saw history made on Friday…we want to …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Adrian Kamaka

… 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 Adrian Kamaka of the Bricklayers. …
Speech

Trumka to Roofers and Waterproofers: American Dream Built Through Solidarity

… remarks at the Roofers and Waterproofers Convention:  Good afternoon, brothers and sisters. It is a privilege and an honor to be here today. Thank you, Brother Kinsey (Robinson), for that overly kind introduction. You’re a great leader and a true … use a good hand. Opportunity knocked. And Sarah answered. She became a roofer and a member of Local 22. It was the hardest work she had ever done. “Oh my dear,” is how she described her first week on the job. During her lunch break, she would … and just...if you want opportunity and mobility and dignity, then you can start by giving everyone in this country the right to bargain with our employers for good wages and benefits. You see, Eric Schmidt already had his unicorn. All he had to …
Executive Council Statement

Census 2000

… Chicago, IL The collection of full and accurate data in the 2000 Census is vital to working families. This information, required every ten years by the Constitution, is used for important decision-making … districts, and it informs the monitoring and enforcement of key laws like the Voting Rights Act. Census data are also used to determine the allocation of billions of dollars in funds for planning and implementation of federal, state and local … is confidential and is not shared with other agencies. We urge all unions and state and local labor councils to work with local Census Bureau staff in their communities to insure a full and accurate count for Census 2000. …
Press Release

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on GOP Shutdown and Debt Ceiling

… Finally -- after more than two weeks of government shutdown, with hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work and billions of dollars in avoidable losses -- Republican leaders have stood down.  While it is good news that we have … we all know that it should never have happened.  No party or faction inside a party should hold our economy hostage to extract political gains.   We commend President Obama, Majority Leader Reid, and the leadership of the Democratic party … standing firm and resisting extortion. Now that we have survived this self-inflicted catastrophe, perhaps we can move on to address urgent national priorities.  We must pass comprehensive immigration reform, so that 11 million aspiring Americans …