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The State of the Union Is…

… When President Donald Trump takes to the House floor to deliver his State of the Union address this evening, we hope to hear a concrete plan to fund the government and make the economy work for those of us who work the hardest. But so far, his actions in office suggest otherwise. Ahead of the big speech, …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Solidarity Center Launches Podcast

… 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 … podcast , which is an interview show that highlights and celebrates the individuals working for labor rights, the freedom to form unions and democracy across the globe. The show is hosted by Shawna Bader-Blau, who serves as executive director for … the International Labor Organization for adoption of Convention 190 to end gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) at work and about how unions in South Africa are part of a wide feminist network campaigning to end GBVH there.  Learn more at …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: NABTU and NWLC Team Up to Promote the Care Infrastructure

… 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 … That’s why North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) are joining forces to fight for an infrastructure package that includes funding for family and community care. “We can’t expect an equitable … crisis. We need significant investment, especially at the federal level, to build an economy that works for all of us . Right now, we should be worried about spending too little, not too much.” …
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Postdocs Form Union at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

… 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, … in a landslide victory. Einstein Researchers United-UAW will represent about 230 workers who make crucial contributions to public health, climate science and many other areas. Newly minted members say that union representation will allow them to … workplace rights, improved benefits, more family-friendly policies and practices, and will create conditions where their work is valued. Rohan Misra, a postdoc fellow in the genetics department, said that “despite the fact that postdocs drive the …
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Republican Joint Employer Legislation Takes Away Worker Freedoms

… and subcontracting, we must be vigilant so every worker is protected and paid fairly, and that goes double when it comes to protecting the freedom to stand in unity for better pay and working conditions. … A bill just introduced by Republicans called the “Save Local … than any used by any agency or court, and it would take freedoms from too many workers and allow irresponsible companies to violate workers’ rights. We call on all members of Congress to reject this harmful and misguided proposal. …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: SAG-AFTRA Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

… 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 … discussion is a celebration of all women’s voices and all women’s votes,” Carteris explained. “Today,  all women have the right to vote, but the struggle for equal access continues . So today we’re going to celebrate what it means for women to …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Organized 4,436 Government Workers in August

… 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 series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. … AFGE welcomed 4,436 new members to its union family in August, representing the fifth consecutive month of growth. The union saw a net gain of 655 … switched jobs or left the union. “We are not just growing our membership, but growing our union, our power and our ability to command new rights at the bargaining table, pay raises and job security on the Hill, a demand for fair treatment for every …
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Trumka to LCLAA: Without Changes, New NAFTA Dead on Arrival

… National Conference: Good morning. Buenos dias. Thank you so much, Sister Yanira for those very kind words. It is an honor to be introduced by the first woman and the first immigrant to head LCLAA. I doubt that I need to tell people in this room … for the cause of working people. Our movement is stronger, and bigger, and more diverse today due to her tireless work and leadership, and I want to thank her sincerely for that.  And I of course want to recognize the outstanding … 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.  The Trump …
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Trumka to LCLAA Convention: We Are Waging the Fight for Democracy

… AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivered the following remarks via video to LCLAA's 23rd National Membership Convention in Las Vegas: Good afternoon, LCLAA delegates and friends.  Let me begin by thanking Sister Yanira. It is an honor to be introduced by the first woman and the first immigrant to head LCLAA. We all know Yanira’s fighting spirit. We all know … forefront of some of our toughest battles, and has helped to deliver critical victories for working people. To start, our work made Donald Trump a one-term president! And all our phone calls and door knocks elected the most pro-union president …
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New DOL Rule Will Expose Union Busting Industry

… released the final persuader rule, which closes a current loophole that allows corporations and management consultants to avoid reporting certain anti-union activities. “This long-awaited rule will increase transparency about employers’ activities when they hire outside third parties to do their union busting,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. “It takes great courage for working people to come together to form a union. Working men and women deserve to know who their employer is hiring and exactly how much …