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Executive Council Statement

On the Passing of George Kourpias

… for numerous human rights issues, including being a key ally in the anti-apartheid movement. Kourpias’ dedication to working people 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, Kourpias embodied his words to the Spring 1997 IAM Journal: “Union leadership is a gift.” George Kourpias made life better for so many across our …
Executive Council Statement

On the Passing of Owen Bieber

… exceptional performance at the collective bargaining table under challenging circumstances brought job and income security to hundreds of thousands of working women and men. His unflagging commitment to the principles of trade unionism extended well beyond our nation’s borders. He championed worker and civil rights movements across the globe, notably the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. He called attention to the racial injustice and brutality of South Africa’s government, demanded the release of imprisoned anti-apartheid leaders …
Executive Council Statement

On the Retirement of Warren Fairley

… He was appointed deputy director of the IBB Shipbuilding and Marine Division in 2003, and two years later, he was promoted to director of the division. In 2007, Fairley was elected international vice president-at-large for the industrial sector, a position he held until 2010 when he was elected to the office of international vice president for the Southeast Section. Fairley joined the Executive Council in 2018 and was … a leading voice promoting worker-centric trade policies and a revival of our domestic manufacturing sector. Fairley worked to advance the rights of industrial workers both here and abroad through his leadership capacities with IndustriALL Global …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting 2022 Budget Resolution

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I am writing to express our strong support for the Fiscal Year 2022 —Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) scheduled for floor consideration … this week. The $3.5 trillion budget resolution provides select committees with reconciliation instructions intended to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. This budget makes the largest investment in America's working families … leave, clean energy jobs, and housing. It also strengthens enforcement of our labor laws, provides a long overdue path to citizenship, and expands Medicare and access to affordable health care. S. Con. Res. 14 invests in our middle class, and …
Press Release

Refugee Crisis Demands American Leadership

… and global humanitarian leadership is needed now more than ever. It is deeply troubling that certain lawmakers have chosen to turn their backs on people in need. We must not let the emotion and tragedy of recent events overshadow the fact that … who ensure that refugees are properly screened and have their basic human needs addressed. We urge unwavering commitment to provide support to those fleeing oppression and violence to build a better life among us. We will continue to call upon our government to live up to its obligation to meet the needs of refugee families, whether they be from Syria or right here in our own hemisphere. I join working families across the United States in sending our thoughts and prayers to the …
Press Release

Wide Approval for Pope Francis’ Values of Community and Equality

… released the results of a survey among religious and faith affiliated voters in advance of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the U.S.  The survey reveals that the Pope’s vision and message of togetherness, community, inclusion and equality have … agenda.   The survey shows that religiously affiliated voters strongly support Pope Francis’ message and values that aim to promote a balanced economy that values all people, encourages equality and acceptance, and prioritizes policies that make … that religiously affiliated voters support an agenda that fosters a family-friendly economy and support what the Pope has to say on related policies. Voters stated they will give “a great deal of attention” to what Pope Francis has to say on the …
Press Release

AFL-CIO President Applauds Biden–Harris Administration’s Move to Enforce Labor and Consumer Protection in Trade

… AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement on the  announcement by the Biden-–Harris administration to take steps to limit the “de minimis loophole,” which exempts foreign-made goods valued at less than $800 from safety and other … like fentanyl that have destroyed lives, families, and communities. Today’s announcement is a commonsense move in the right direction to decrease the volume of uninspected shipments, but more must be done. The AFL-CIO calls on Congress to …
Legislative Alert

Letter Suppoting Legislation That Would Protect Artists from AI and Other Technologies

… (AFL-CIO), representing 60 affiliate unions and 12.5 million working people across our economy, I write urging you to cosponsor the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act (S. 4875). The NO FAKES Act, introduced by Senators Chris Coons, Marsha Blackburn, Amy Klobuchar and Thom Tillis, is critical to ensuring that the voice and visual likeness of all individuals are protected from unauthorized recreations made by AI and … digital likenesses, as well as platforms that knowingly host such digital replicas. The bill’s protections are not limited to those who make their living in the arts but extend to everyone. It also includes common-sense exclusions to ensure First …
Executive Council Statement

Trade Must Build an Inclusive Economy for All

… portray trade as an end in itself. But trade is not an end, it is a means. Trade policy must be judged by whether it leads to a just, inclusive and sustainable economy.  An economy that works for all, regardless of race, gender or national origin … which has driven the outsourcing of so many good jobs, has been a catastrophic failure. We reaffirm our commitment to labor rights and decent work for workers in all nations. Economic justice cannot be achieved by continuing to give global firms free rein to abuse …
Blog

Women's History Month Profiles: Angel Wells

… 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  Angel Wells of the Communications Workers of …