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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: D.C.'s InterContinental Workers Poised to Win Union

… Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, … showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. … Workers at the InterContinental on the Wharf are poised to win their union , UNITE HERE Local 25. In an agreement finalized today between InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) and the … to reaping the benefits of one of the strongest hotel workers’ contracts in the country. We applaud IHG for doing the right thing here. We appreciate their commitment to an expedited and fair bargaining process.”   …
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Explainer: New Report on Union Members

… … 1. Union membership grew by 273,000.  Corporate giants like Starbucks and Amazon are spending millions of dollars to intimidate and harass workers when they organize. Despite that, 273,000 workers were able to win their union in the face … organize a union. And corporations know that stalling an organizing drive is an effective union-busting tactic. 3. We have work to do.  If we want higher union density and more union members, we need labor laws that actually protect our right to organize and that hold union-busting corporations accountable. Every worker in America who wants to join a union …
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: A Permanent Triangle Fire Memorial Is Dedicated in Greenwich Village

… Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, … of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. … Nearly 113 years after the tragedy, the long-awaited public memorial to the victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was dedicated at the site of the historic fire in New … because of its powerful role in galvanizing the American labor movement, and inspiring workers to stand up and demand the right to have their voices heard. As we honor all those who lost their lives on that day, we here at the Labor Department and …
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Gov. Chris Christie Says, 'Unions Are the Problem'

… “Unions are the problem.” These were the words that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie used in response to a question posed by a teacher at a recent town hall meeting. The governor has clearly taken a page out of the … to stop his all-out anti-labor agenda. A governor who views unions as the problem would not hesitate to pass so-called right to work for less laws, eliminate project labor agreements and prevailing wage laws and further chip away at collective …
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Pres. Shuler's Speech at the WILD (Women in Leadership Development) Conference

… face staring back at you, a couple hundred times! Thank you so much for that introduction, Laurel, and for your tireless work. When we talk about the importance of women mentors, women who are touching so many lives…I can’t think of a better … in your life. Laurel: You are a living breathing example of everything WILD is about. Thank you. Charlie: I want to thank you, as well, for your vision and your leadership. And for always showing up for women in labor. We’re grateful. I’d … it is. Thank you! And I have to say: There is nowhere I’d rather be, on the first night of Women’s History Month, than right here with some WILD WOMEN! So…I do want to admit something to you all: I’m about two years behind on TV. We’ve been a …
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Trumka to Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention: This Is a Moment for Solidarity

… AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivered the following remarks via video conference to the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention: Brothers and sisters, it’s great to be with you tonight. Thank you, Brother Rick … and Congress of Industrial Organizations merged nearly 65 years ago. And it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Right now, all 67 counties in our commonwealth are shut down. Unemployment claims have skyrocketed to record levels. … are rising to the moment despite the danger and rising up in solidarity! But workers can’t do it alone. Rick and Frank can work miracles, but they’re not saints. This is a time for real leadership in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump proved long ago …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Imran Ansari

… 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 Imran Ansari of the Electrical … supports the officers and affiliate leadership in political matters, directs and manages mobilization efforts, and works to advance legislative efforts at all levels of government. …
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Pride Month Profiles: Minas Roros

… 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. Today's Pride Month profile is Minas Roros. … Professional Aviation …
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Pride Month Profiles: Keturah Johnson

… 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. Today's Pride Month profile is Keturah Johnson. … Keturah Johnson has …
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Pride Month Profiles: Rachelle Martin

… 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 Rachelle Martin of AFSCME. … …