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Trumka to Mexican-American Leaders: New NAFTA Falls Short

… remarks at a meeting of Mexican-American leaders: Good morning and thank you all for being here. I’m looking forward to our discussion today. Thank you Bob (Reiter), for that very kind welcome. And thank you Brother Napoleon (Gomez) and … 55 unions, representing 12.5 million workers across the United States, gathered to map out a bold agenda to build power at work and in our communities. Our federation represents a broad cross section of sectors, industries and demographics. And … of a dispute settlement panel. That’s crazy! And finally, workers have no way to enforce the agreement, such as the right to stop products at the border if they are produced in violation of labor or environmental standards.  Leaders in the …
Blog

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Union Veterans Council Offers Support to Veterans After the Events in Afghanistan

… Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight … the news of what is currently unfolding in Afghanistan and could be experiencing a wide range of emotions and feelings right now. From union presidents to first-year apprentices, many of these veterans are our brothers, sisters and friends in the labor movement, and we want to …
Blog

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Art Institute of Chicago Workers Ratify First Contract

… Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, …
Blog

Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Christina Riley

… Throughout 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 Christina Riley of LIUNA. … … the Northwest Laborers Apprenticeship program and continuing with ongoing training has paved the way for Christina Riley to have a successful career with endless opportunities for growth. She is grateful for the chance to mentor other members and …
Blog

We’ve Had Enough Quiet Acceptance

… rhetoric, I felt demoralized and powerless…where do we go from here? Out in Hawaii, a retired attorney, Teresa Shook, took to Facebook and wondered what it would look like for women to descend on Washington, D.C., around the day of the inauguration to make a statement about our power. Women could signal … from all over the country, and potentially hundreds of thousands of others, in the Women’s March on Washington. Because I work in the labor movement, I'm not surprised at the huge response from union members wanting to participate in this march. …
Convention Resolution

Resolution 59: AFL-CIO Convention Resolution Honoring President John J. Sweeney

… For more than five decades, John Sweeney has worked to foster a stronger labor movement and improve the lives of working people in the united States and around the world. Gathered in Pittsburgh, the delegates to the 26th Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO express our sincerest appreciation for his years of service and for the … Bronx; his father was a union bus driver and his mother was a domestic worker. He was raised a devout Catholic, called to work for social justice and at a young age entered the high-powered world of politics and labor in New York City. He began …
Legislative Alert

Letter to Senators Urging Them to Oppose Legislation That Will Hurt Immigrants and Lower Wages

… Dear Senator: I am writing to urge you to refrain from co-sponsoring the Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 (S. 153), or "I-Squared," which the AFL-CIO … levels of inequality and decades of wage stagnation, it is irresponsible to expand access to employment-based temporary work programs that will continue to hold down wages, increase worker vulnerability, and reduce social mobility for deserving … in 1998, and face increased insecurity on the job. Workers in the H-1B program should have increased job mobility and the right to self-petition for legal permanent resident status, rather than having to rely upon an employer to petition for them. …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation

… Dear Representative:  On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I am writing to urge you to support the American Rescue Plan (H.R.  1319), which the House will consider tomorrow. This emergency measure …  help us beat the pandemic and provide critical economic support to millions of American families.  Millions remain out of work, families are in danger of losing their homes and communities across the  country still lack the personal protective … to  begin to rebuild our economy after suffering through a once-in-a-century pandemic. The American  Rescue Plan is the right response at the right time, and we urge you to pass it without delay.  Sincerely,  William Samuel  Director, Government …
Speech

Trumka to Utility Workers: "We are at a turning point."

… Thank you, Brother Mike [Langford] , for your kind words of introduction, and thank you for inviting me to your convention. Before I start, I want to commend you on becoming a charter member of the Union Sportsmen Alliance. As … the USA, so this is an exciting development. It’s great to be with you today. The Utility Workers always fight for what’s right. And you always know how to win. This is a big year for the Utility Workers. You have been lifting up lives and … and a secure retirement. Those are the basic ingredients of the American middle class. Congratulations! Keep up the good work. So listen, a couple years ago, I went out to a Utility Workers rally at a power plant in southeast Ohio. It was good to …
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Shuler to ATU: Worker Power Starts with Democracy

… D.C.: Thank you, John [Costa]! Good morning, ATU family! Are there any Canadians in the room? Bonjour. It’s great to be here with all of you. Happy Pride! How many first-timers at the conference? Are you fired up?!  I want to recognize … of Local 689. Who stood up to Keolis last January. Who went on strike for weeks, in the dead of winter, demanding what was right — and galvanizing the labor movement in Northern Virginia and the surrounding area.   I think about Local 1447 in … a great contract at the Transit Authority of the River City (TARC) — even against the headwinds in Kentucky, a right-to-work state. You stand up, fight back and find a way. Again and again. And you know what solidarity means. I was thinking back …