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Shuler: We All Share the Same Fight

… Relations released data that showed the number of striking workers in the United States climbed 141 percent from 2022 to 2023. That’s numbers-backed proof of the energy and hope that we feel every day, isn’t it? We are in a generation-defining … power and unrigging our economy so that it works for everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy. … Researchers documented 470 work stoppages involving about 539,000 workers last year. These work stoppages resulted in a total of roughly 24,874,522 … that tells me one thing for certain: At the end of the day, we all share the same fight. Regardless of whether we clock in to work in scrubs or a hard hat, whether we are educating the leaders of tomorrow or writing the next award-winning show of …
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Who Gets Hurt if DACA Is Repealed? We All Do

… immigrant workers around the country are fearful that President Donald Trump will follow through with his campaign pledges to deport millions of members of our unions and our communities and that he also will strip away basic protections for immigrants who were brought to our country as children. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has allowed hundreds of thousands of aspiring Americans and union members to live and work without fear in the United States. In light of Congress’ failure to create a pathway to citizenship for millions of …
Speech

Shuler Welcomes National Writers Union

… AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered the following remarks as prepared to the National Writers Union Delegate Assembly: Hello, National Writers Union! I’m Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO. I’m honored to be with you, even if it is by video. Thank you to Larry, the NWU Executive Board and delegates for an incredible job … rights for your members aren’t abused. The publishing industry is one of the toughest industries to break into. Freelance work often is an entry point for people pursuing a career in journalism. And it can be mystifying. Making pitches. Dealing …
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Highlights from Day Three of the AFL-CIO 2017 Convention

… economy, and too many of those policies have produced a windfall for the rich and the well-connected and doomed millions to compete for the scraps left over.  Brothers and sisters, this must end.  Our movement is the great equalizer in an … our movement and our communities. I don't care if you're a Democrat, a Republican, or anything in between...if you do right by us, we will do right by you.  Our support must be based on issues—not personalities and certainly not party registration.  AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler spoke on the future of work : Shortly we will present to the Convention a resolution for the AFL-CIO to form the Commission on the Future of Work …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Ryan Bound's Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals

… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to oppose the nomination of Ryan Bounds to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit when the Senate Judiciary Committee considers his … disclose his past inflammatory writings to the Oregon judicial selection committee— until after they had completed their work. In light of opposition from both home-state senators, the Senate Judiciary Committee should not grant Mr. Bounds a …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Challenges Navient Corporation to Disclose Its Lobbying Spending

… activity. The labor federation delivered a proposal during Navient’s annual shareholder meeting calling on the company to disclose all of its lobbying efforts and expenditures.   Navient, the student loan servicing company that was spun off from Sallie Mae, has been subject to past scrutiny by government regulators for its compliance with student loan rules. The company funds lobbying activities that touch elected officials at the federal and local level but has refused to disclose how much money is spent on such efforts. “Too many working people have been saddled with an intimidating amount …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Nomination of Stuart Kyle Duncan to U.S. Court of Appeals

… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to oppose the nomination of Stuart Kyle Duncan to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Duncan’s record is one of defending discriminatory … When the Fourth Circuit struck down the law, Duncan then unsuccessfully petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to reverse the decision. Duncan was lead counsel in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., which enabled businesses to declare …
Press Release

House Makes History; Time for Senate to Build Back Better

… Act. This is a milestone for working people, and now the Senate must finish the job and send the Build Back Better Act to President Biden’s desk without delay.    This bill is one of the most transformative investments in our country’s history. We know that for too long the status quo has benefited the wealthy few and left the majority without access to basic necessities, including high-quality, affordable child and elder care, health care, and housing. This legislation … who attempt to union-bust with real, substantive financial penalties, making this the most significant advancement for the right to organize since passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935.  Now it is the Senate’s turn to act. The AFL-CIO …
Press Release

AFL-CIO on Administration Releasing Text of TPP Deal

… of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) text: After six long years, the secrecy is over.  The public finally has a chance to scrutinize the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for themselves instead of having to rely on characterizations made by the agreement’s supporters.  America’s voters can now make their own judgment  about … and business sectors were largely ignored.  The investment rules still provide expansive new legal rights and powers to foreign businesses to challenge legitimate government actions, the labor enforcement provisions are still inadequate to …
Speech

Shuler: Michigan Labor Is Showing the Union Difference

… AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered the following remarks as prepared to the Michigan AFL-CIO Convention: Hello Michigan! I am honored to be with you—even by video. Ron, I’m grateful for your … leading the Michigan federation. And to all of you, thank you for your resilience. Our entire movement sees and feels the work Michigan labor does. This pandemic has been devastating. It’s pushed us to a breaking point. We’ve endured through … of union members are taking action—there are 30 strikes happening in all parts of the country and across industries, right now. Together, we are showing every working person in this country what’s possible. As one united labor movement we are …