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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles

… 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.  … Below are the profiles we've featured so far. …
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Pride Month Profiles: April Gigetts

… For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ union members who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is April Gigetts of AFSCME. … April … Department of Licenses and Inspections starting in 2005 and took on many roles of leadership, rising from steward to president of her local, and now serves as the president of AFSCME District Council 47. Gigetts has also served as a former …
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National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Ranelle Yazzie

… Throughout National Native American Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Native Americans have made to the labor movement and toward expanding the rights of working people. Today's profile features Ranelle Yazzie, logistics …
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National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Alex Osif

… Throughout National Native American Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Native Americans have made to the labor movement and toward expanding the rights of working people. Today's profile features Alex Osif of the Mine …
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Pride Month Profiles: Chris Murray

… 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 Chris Murray of UNITE HERE. … … Because we are in a union, I know that we are all equal, deserving of respect and we have the strength of our contracts to protect us,” said UNITE HERE member Chris Murray. “To me, Pride means loving one another for who we truly are. My advice …
Executive Council Statement

America’s Response to Gulf Coast Hurricanes

… affected by the Gulf Coast hurricanes.  Our members have told us directly of the urgent needs they face as they struggle to return to their communities and rebuild their lives. The AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions have already raised over $10 … Sixth, schools are a critical building block in the revitalization of damaged communities.  Each child shall have the right to the highest quality public education, from kindergarten to 12 th grade.  And each teacher and school employer must have the right to union representation upon the signed request of a majority of teachers and school employees. Seventh, Katrina …
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A NAFTA Deal Should Create Jobs, Protect Our Environment and Safeguard Democracy

… take on the recently released North American Free Trade Agreement text: While there are too many details that still need to be worked out before working people make a final judgment on a deal, here is a brief analysis on the trade deal text … late last night (we'll call it "NAFTA 2018" for clarity). Working families want the United States, Canada and Mexico to go back to the table and finish a deal that creates good, high-wage jobs, protects our environment and safeguards our … vis-à-vis rules of origin provisions before we can perform a more robust evaluation. On labor, despite progress, more work remains to be done. Mexico must follow through on its labor law reforms. In addition, we will continue to engage with …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Endorses Joe Biden for President

… Richard Trumka’s Endorsement Video H ere The General Board of the 12.5 million-member, 55 union AFL-CIO voted today to endorse Joe Biden for president of the United States. Over the past year, working people have engaged in a comprehensive process to ensure our voices are heard and we play a prominent role in shaping the change in direction our country needs. “Joe Biden … wages, health care, retirement security and civil rights,” said Trumka. “Our members know Joe has done everything he could to create a fairer process for forming and joining a union, and he is ready to fight with us to restore faith in America and …
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AFL-CIO Applauds SCOTUS Decision Declaring Funding for CFPB Constitutional

… Agency Is Critical to Holding Wall Street Bankers Accountable   AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision today decisively upholding the funding method Congress chose for the Consumer Financial … and other bad financial products for over a decade. While we know there will still be corporate attacks on the bureau’s work in order to tilt the playing field for the rich and powerful, today’s decision is a decisive victory for all workers. …
Speech

Trumka to Washington State Labor Council Convention: This is a Moment for Unions

… have done an incredible job bringing this state’s labor movement together. That’s what leadership is all about. It’s great to be back in Seattle. This is a union town!  I know you are marking the centennial of the 1919 Seattle General Strike. What … The Washington State Labor Council recognized this dangerous path from the very start. You warned us that the rise of right-wing populism would require a robust counter attack. Not on behalf of one issue or one group. This fight has to be bigger. All of us or none of us.  Your work on Initiative 1000 is a reminder that labor and civil rights have always been intertwined. Dr. King called the …