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Press Release

Community Gathers to Urge HISD to Protect Schools From Needless Closure

… “Tax dollars belong in the classroom, not in the pockets of school administrators,” said parent Michael Hicks, who plans to make flyers alerting his north Houston neighbors potentially affected by the proposed closures. “I don’t understand how HISD could consider closing schools if we just passed a $2 billion bond to build new schools,” Hicks said. “I find it disturbing that, once again, we’re closing more schools.” “Our more than 13,000 … direction for our city,” Douglas continued. “Our population is growing, not declining, so we hope the board does what’s right for the students of Houston.” WHO : Working America members, organizers, community leaders, allies WHAT : Save our …
Executive Council Statement

On the Retirement of Patricia Friend

… Patricia Friend has been a pioneer for the rights of women and people of color and has worked unselfishly to advance the working conditions of flight attendants across the globe. A United flight attendant since 1966, Friend was … with crew member duties, a smoking ban on international flights, an extension of the Family and Medical Leave Act to cover all flight crew members, seniority protections for flight attendants in the event of a merger and an opened door for … safety and health protections for all flight attendants. The Ada Brown Greenfield Lifetime Achievement Award presented to her last year by the AFA-CWA Board of Directors describes Pat Friend aptly“as a living testament to the power of what we …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Nomination of Rossie Alston to U.S. District Court

… Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510-6050 Dear Chairman Graham and Ranking Member Feinstein: The AFL-CIO urges you to oppose the nomination of Rossie Alston to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Our strong opposition to this nomination is rooted in Mr. Alston’s role as a Staff Attorney for the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation from 1984 until 1989. There can be no doubt that Mr. Alston’s past ties to the Foundation have …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Nomination of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I urge you to vote in support of Katherine Tai’s nomination to be United States Trade Representative (USTR). Ms. Tai’s nomination signals a stark departure from the failed trade … Ms. Tai has worked for stronger and better enforcement of our trade laws and remedies. America’s labor movement was proud to partner with her to craft the North American Free Trade Agreement’s long-overdue replacement, the United …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Marriage Equality

… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to vote in support of HR 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation is essential to securing marriage equality for same-gender couples, as well as the marriages of individuals of different … benefits, such as healthcare and Social Security. One’s marital status also may determine the ability to remain and work lawfully in the United States. Working people depend on these economic benefits and have a reasonable expectation that …
Blog

Transit Workers Win Organizing Victories: Worker Wins

… of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.  … St. Louis Metro Transit Workers Agree to New Contract : After a months of difficult negotiations, working people at St. Louis Metro Transit won a new three-year … by more than $26 million. More than 1,500 Metro workers are members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 788 who work as vehicle operators and mechanics. Southern Poverty Law Center Employees Vote for NewsGuild-CWA Representation : … and clear message to Transdev that we won’t tolerate their unlawful tactics at the bargaining table. We do reserve the right to walk off the job again if the good faith bargaining by Transdev disappears." …
Press Release

Mine Workers and Graduate Workers Win Big Victories

… Graduate workers who earn low pay but do the same work as tenured professors are leading the charge to achieve equal pay and benefits on college campuses. These workers are … for the Chicago light-rail system. NFLPA Welcomes New Players and Partnership More than 250 new players guaranteed their right to negotiate together after joining the National Football League Players Association during the weekend of the NFL …
Legislative Alert

Letter to Senators Urging Them to Reject the Nomination of Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary

… Dear Senator: President Trump’s nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Secretary of Labor betrays the promise he made to put working people first. Puzder’s record as the CEO of fast food corporation CKE Restaurant, as well as his public … employees by misclassifying them as independent contractors, bringing in long-term “temporary” workers, contracting out work to outside firms, or abusing the franchise model. In FY 2015 alone, DOL investigations of low-wage industries, where …
Convention Resolution

Resolution 52: Governor Corbett and Mayor Nutter's Attack on Philadelphia Public Education and Public Service

… Submitted by AFT, AFSCME and UNITE HERE Referred to the Executive Council Those who work in Philadelphia public schools, represented by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, and those who provide the city’s … and slashed more than $1 billion from public education, including more than $304 million from Philadelphia’s schools. Right now, Governor Corbett is holding hostage $45 million in federal assistance targeted for Philadelphia schools. Holding …
Legislative Alert

Letter Calling on National Mediation Board to Act on Stalled Labor Negotiations

… Dear Representative: On behalf of the 12.5 million workers and 60 affiliate unions represented by the AFL-CIO, I urge you to join your colleagues in signing on to a congressional letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) concerning a number of … so by the NMB. Some employers have little incentive to move talks forward if the workers’ greatest form of leverage – the right to withhold their labor – is kept at bay by the government without a timely release. Unfortunately, many negotiations … you to use the tools at your disposal to ensure the timely resolution of these cases. First, we want to acknowledge the work of the National Mediation Board (NMB) in dealing with the unprecedented level of bargaining in recent years due to …