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Convention Resolution

Resolution 6: Safe Jobs for All

… Submitted by the Executive Council Referred to the Legislation and Policy Committee PROTECTING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH of workers is among the union movement’s most … strikes, education, political mobilization and state and national legislation and regulations, unions have fought to protect workers from workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. As a result of our efforts, real progress has been made. … neglect and inaction have left a huge backlog of safety and health problems and hazards that need to be addressed and much work to be done. An Opportunity for Change, Renewed Progress and Stronger Worker Protections With the election of President …
Blog

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017

… of a challenging year, the power of working people is on the rise. Together, we organized historic new unions, stood up to powerful corporations and won higher wages. But today’s data is more than numbers on a page, it’s a growing movement of … of this economy - that’s when you’ll know unions are on the rise. Key trends found in the data include: Working people in "right to work" states like South Carolina and Michigan are joining unions by the thousands. Young workers continue to drive union …
Executive Council Statement

Vice President Robert A. Georgine

… Chicago, IL Over his lifetime of services to the men and women of the AFL-CIO, Vice President Robert Georgine has been an eloquent advocate for growth, progress and … later becoming an apprentice and member of Lathers Local 74 where he was quickly recognized for his ability and elected to leadership posts in the local.  He was named as an Assistant to the President of the national union, and in 1970, at the age of 37, he was elected the General President of the Lathers. …
Speech

Shuler: CLUW Is Standing Up for Democracy

… your leadership in the IBEW! Elise, thank you and CLUW national officers. Good afternoon everyone! It is such a thrill to be with you and feel the power of the working women in our movement. The labor movement is the largest organization of working women in the country—6.5 million strong! And the work CLUW has done to grow that activism and leadership is inspiring. I am so excited to be joining you today, with such a … and win—when our voices are in the halls of power—we create the change we need. And we have a generational opportunity right now to do exactly that. There is so much opportunity in front of us. We’re mobilizing to pass the full Build Back …
Speech

Trumka in Las Vegas: Immigration Should Be a Pipeline to Prosperity

… Good morning brothers and sisters. It’s great to be with all of you. Thank you Brother Danny [Thompson] for that kind introduction. Almost one year ago, the AFL-CIO hosted … from our activism and our collective voice. It starts with the absolute truth that we should be decently paid for the work we do, and that we define what decent means. No one should make less than the minimum wage, everyone should make a … The Koch Brothers and their allies are spending billions of dollars to destroy us. But we will not let the corporate right-wing silence our voice. We will stand up, we will speak up, and we will fight back! We’re hungry for raising wages, and …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Dennis Chong

… 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 Dennis Chong of AFGE. … Yunup … and sits on the national executive board for the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance. One of his top priorities is to organize and mobilize more Asian American Pacific Islander brothers, sisters and siblings to join the labor movement. …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Michelle Gutierrez-Vo

… 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 Michelle Gutierrez-Vo of National … registered nurse at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fremont, California, is a longtime RN leader, an inspiring mentor to Filipina and other AAPI nurses, and a member of the board of directors of the California Nurses Association, an affiliate …
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Pride Month Profiles: Steven Alcantar

… 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 Steven Alcantar of UNITE HERE's …
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Women's History Month Profiles: Judy Beard

… making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Judy Beard of the American Postal Workers …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Abe Lagrimas Jr.

… 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 Abe Lagrimas Jr. of the American … in. It’s unlike anything I’ve felt anywhere else I’ve lived. Hawaii has a tight-knit community in general, and we need to keep this special relationship between patrons and musicians going because we need each other.” …