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National Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Liz Pecos

… Throughout National 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 Liz Pecos, an international … Television Department. She was born and raised in New Mexico, her family is from Jemez Pueblo and traces ancestors back to Pecos Pueblo. Pecos previously served as the first female and woman of color elected as president at IATSE Local 480 in …
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Columbia Postdoctoral Workers Secure New Contract with Up to 24% Salary Increases

… 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, … rights, and protections for postdocs and associate research scientists. Specifically, the contract provides up to 24% salary increases, $1,200 ratification bonus, protections against power-based harassment and bullying, child care expenses, a hardship fund to cover emergencies, and other gains. …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing the Nomination of Eugene Scalia as Labor Secretary

… Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Alexander and Ranking Minority Member Murray: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I am writing to express our strong opposition to the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor. The Department of Labor is critical to the rights and well-being … opinion piece, he had written “that ergonomic regulation will force companies to give more rest periods, slow the pace of work, and then hire more workers (read: dues-paying members) to maintain current levels of production.” After leaving the …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Eugene Scalia's Nomination as Labor Secretary

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I am writing to express our strong opposition to the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor. The Department of Labor is critical to the rights and well-being … opinion piece, he had written “that ergonomic regulation will force companies to give more rest periods, slow the pace of work, and then hire more workers (read: dues-paying members) to maintain current levels of production.” After leaving the …
Speech

Trumka: Workplace Deaths a 'National Crisis'

… a press call discussing the federation's annual  Death on the Job report:  Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us today to discuss something urgent and heartbreaking that’s happening in our country. Each year on Workers Memorial Day—which we’ll … more. But one thing that shouldn’t raise a fight: the health and safety of working people. The idea that we have a right to return safe and sound after a full day’s work. There’s no gray area there, no nuance. Quite frankly, greed kills. And every day, decisions are being made in …
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Leadership

… advocate from Chicago ? The AFL-CIO. President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond each took a unique path to the highest ranks of the AFL-CIO; Shuler as a leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Redmond as a vice-president of the United Steelworkers. Together, they share a commitment to building a world that is fair for working people. Their paths are woven with common threads—hard work, solidarity, vision and courage. As a team, they are focused on breaking new ground on everything from worker organizing …
Legislative Testimony

Testimony of Richard L. Trumka Before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America

… Chairman Shuster, Ranking Member DeFazio, members of the committee—it is a pleasure to be here with you today. This committee is known for working together, setting aside partisan differences and getting … During his campaign, President Trump spoke about 1 trillion dollars in new infrastructure investment. This is the right scale to be talking about—trillions—and the labor movement is ready to work with this committee to turn words into action. Look at this panel before you. Business and labor may not agree on a …
Speech

Trumka to Alaska AFL-CIO Delegates: We Have Beaten Back The Worst—Now Let’s Demand The Best

… Thank you, Brother Vince [Beltrami]. It’s always good to be with you. You’re a good, good friend and one hell of a trade unionist. I’m proud to stand beside you. Whatever you … ahead. Massive investments in our infrastructure. Millions of good-paying jobs. A higher minimum wage. Equal pay for equal work. Labor law reform. We can win everything we need to build a better life. We have beaten back the worst—now let’s demand … has stolen our pay time and time again. He said outsourcing creates jobs. He rooted for the housing collapse. He supports right to work 100 percent. And he thinks Carl Icahn—who takes glee in killing our jobs and benefits—would make a good …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Chad Wolf's Nomination to Lead Homeland Security

… on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Dear Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Peters, The AFL-CIO urges you to oppose to the nomination of Chad Wolf to be United States Secretary of Homeland Security. While unlawfully serving as Acting Secretary, Mr. Wolf has overseen a …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Railroad Signalmen Remain on the Front Lines Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

… 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 … day. Here's today's story. … BRS Despite the pandemic, members of the Railroad Signalmen (BRS) continue to show up to work each day to ensure the safety of the railroad for trains and the traveling public. BRS President Jerry Boles has … on the union’s response to the health crisis. In a  recent newsletter  from BRS, he called the CARES Act “a step in the right direction,” but said that the federal government must do more to help railroad workers. Boles highlighted the need to …