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Pride Month Profiles: Wendy Kistner

… 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 Wendy Kistner of the Heat and … voted in as a trustee in 2022. She faithfully attends the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference, always ready and willing to learn more about her trade. Kistner volunteers her time at outreach programs. Kistner’s son Zaine is a third-year …
Executive Council Statement

Media Monopolies: A Threat to American Democracy

… Hollywood, Fla. "It is the purpose of the First Amendment to preserve an uninhibited marketplace of ideas in which truth will ultimately prevail, rather than to countenance monopolization of that market, whether it be by the Government itself or a private licensee. It is the right of the public to receive suitable access to social, political, esthetic, moral, and other ideas and experiences which is crucial here. That right may not constitutionally be abridged either by Congress or by the FCC.” The U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark 1969 …
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: California School Employees Association

… Mission : CSEA represents classified school employees across California in collective bargaining efforts while working to further the professional and legislative goals of its members, students and communities. Current Leadership of Union : Ben … Federation Executive Board. The CSEA board of directors is made up of five officers and 10 area directors, all of whom work as volunteers. Current Number of Members : 240,000. Members Work As : A wide range of essential work, including … :   Public schools and community colleges in California. History : In 1927, a group of custodians in Oakland came together to support another custodian who couldn't afford to retire because California's public schools offered no pension plan. The …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Mourns Loss of Former Machinists President George Kourpias

… continued into retirement. He became the founding president of the Alliance for Retired Americans in 2001, leading the way to protect Social Security and Medicare from privatization schemes. No matter the role, George always gave everything he had. … will miss George’s leadership and friendship. We are eternally grateful for his service. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Contact: Carolyn Bobb , 202-637-5018 …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Commends Biden Administration on Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

… Biden making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a recognition of Black power and a reflection of America’s ongoing journey to tell our nation’s story. As we honor the sacred Juneteenth holiday that celebrates Black resilience and joy, America’s labor movement will continue to use our voice to lift up and learn from the Black experience. We must be a voice for all who live and work in the United States and to say out loud the names of those who were taken from us by racist violence.  Though explicit …
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Does #NAFTA Allow Corporations to Buy Justice?

… the North American Free Trade Agreement is the one that creates private justice for the wealthy few. … You may be thinking to yourself, "What?!?! I thought NAFTA was only about tariffs ." Well, in fact, NAFTA is hardly about tariffs at all . News … suing over anyway? The most frequent claim that investors make is that a foreign government violated the investor’s right to "fair and equitable treatment," a claim that is as vague as it sounds , and which doesn’t exist under U.S. law. That’s right, NAFTA gives Canadian and Mexican companies that invest in the United States rights that U.S. companies don’t even …
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Pride Month Profiles: C. Quintana

… For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQIA+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is C. Quintana of the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE). … C. Quintana is a queer writer with Cuban blood and New Orleans roots whose work proclaims, "You are not alone." Quintana staffed on "Orphan Black: Echoes ," premiering on AMC this June, started her …
Press Release

AFL-CIO and Microsoft Announce New Tech-Labor Partnership on AI and the Future of the Workforce

… Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the formation of a new partnership to create an open dialogue to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) must anticipate the needs of workers and include their … framework for worker organizing by AFL-CIO affiliate unions. This framework confirms a joint commitment to respect the right of employees to form or join unions, to develop positive and cooperative labor-management relationships, and to … with the American Federation of Teachers, Microsoft will explore joint opportunities for career and technical education work that prepares students for high-paying jobs of tomorrow. In addition, they will hold deep-dive and experiential …
Convention Resolution

Resolution 28: Solidarity, Effectiveness and Accountability at the Grassroots: State Federations, Central Labor Councils and Affiliates

… central bodies. Today more than ever, effectiveness on the state and local levels is essential for two reasons: First, the right-wing (Kochs, ALEC, Americans for Prosperity, the Chamber, etc.) has made a priority of state-level attacks on unions … workers’ rights. The success and survival of the labor movement requires our state federations and central labor councils to innovate and operate at a higher standard than ever before. Elected leaders, staff, key partners and affiliated unions … labor council structure to accomplish the goals; • A recommendation for greater affiliation and resources to support the work of the state federation or central labor council; and • A recommendation for a redirection of resources if it is …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Pres. Richard Trumka on Trump: He’s An Anti-American Bigot

… (Fort Lauderdale, Florida – March 3, 2016) – In a speech today to the Plasterer’s and Cement Workers union (OPCMIA), AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka challenged Donald Trump’s appeal to … bad enough.  But what’s getting less attention is how Donald Trump really feels about working people… First, Trump loves right to work.  He said it is “better for the people” and his position is “100 percent.”  Meanwhile, he is fighting tooth and nail …