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Legislative Alert

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

… Office Building Washington, DC 20510-6050 Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein: 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 …
Executive Council Statement

Vice President Carroll E. Haynes

… Elected in 1993 as President of the IBT City Employees Union Local 237, he has vigorously led his 24,000 members who work in New York City and on Long Island.  Local 237, the largest of the IBT Locals, is comprised of white collar and blue … ably met by Vice President Haynes in tough collective bargaining negotiations and energetic organizing.  He was elected to a five-year term in 1994 and again in 1999. After being recruited as a business agent in 1968 by Teamsters officials, Haynes was promoted to assistant director and then to director of the union’s Housing Division.  He became a trustee in 1978, and in 1983, was …
Press Release

North American Unions Together Against Islamophobia Stand in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees and Muslim Communities

… Trump’s executive orders on immigration: As leaders of the Canadian and U.S. unions, we jointly affirm our commitment to ensuring that our societies are welcoming and egalitarian, and that we pursue policies that respect the dignity and rights … such as the gunning down of men during evening prayer in Quebec and the burning of a mosque in Texas are a direct affront to our shared values, and we must all speak out loudly against hate crimes and the dangerous political rhetoric that emboldens them.  As trade unionists, we know that when forces attempt to divide us, our solidarity must deepen. Immigrants and refugees of all faiths are a vibrant part of our labor movement …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Legislation That Targets Refugees and Asylum Seekers

… legislation that would erode legal protections for vulnerable migrants, expand the use of family detention, and fail to deter forced migration. We urge you to instead uphold or strengthen current protections for refugees and asylum seekers and address the root causes of migration … Central American nations and others are suffering from acute problems with violence, lawlessness and a lack of decent work opportunities. People who have survived trauma or persecution must have a realistic chance to seek asylum or be …
Executive Council Statement

On the Passing of David B. Durkee

… protecting workers’ rights never wavered. From his early days working at the Lewis Brothers Bakery in Evansville, Indiana, to his years moving through the highest ranks of his union, his dedication as a trade unionist was always at the forefront. He was a resounding voice on the AFL-CIO Executive Council, unafraid to speak out against the status quo and to fight for lasting change. Prior to Durkee’s election as BCTGM international president, he served in several roles as an …
Executive Council Statement

Resolution in Support of Our Nation’s Veterans and the Union Veterans Council

… served our country in uniform, deserve family-supporting jobs with good wages, economic opportunity and fair treatment at work. This is the least we can do to support them upon discharge from active duty, given the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.  More than 1.6 million … to advocate on veterans’ issues and drive policy solutions to challenges in areas such as employment, fair wages, the right to join a union, and accessible, affordable health care. The EC has been actively supporting veterans since its …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Court of Appeals

… States Senate Washington D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Durbin and Ranking Member Grassley: I write on behalf of the AFL-CIO to strongly recommend confirmation of United States District Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Her nomination reflects President Biden’s commitment to appoint highly qualified judges who are committed to protecting the rights of people and to expand diversity on the federal bench. Throughout her professional life, most …
Press Release

AFL-CIO: Surge in Workplace Fatalities is Alarming, Unacceptable

… New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show the tragedy many families face due to a surge in both the number and rate of workplace deaths: In 2022, 5,486 people in the United States died because of their … accounted for 64% of Latino worker fatalities .  AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s new data:  Every workplace fatality represents a family member who will never return home after a shift. An … and lives of working people. Maintaining a safe workplace should not be partisan; a bipartisan Congress established this right under the law more than 50 years ago. Significant hazards like workplace violence and occupational heat exposure are …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Confirmation of Julie Su as Labor Secretary

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, representing 12.5 million working people and 60 affiliate unions, I urge you to support the confirmation of acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su as the secretary of labor. Acting Secretary Su has compiled … since Secretary Marty Walsh’s departure last March, and possesses the knowledge, dedication and commitment necessary to continue building and modernizing the department to best serve the diverse workforce now, and into the future. Acting Secretary Su brings extensive experience to the job …
Press Release

AFL-CIO President on UAW Mercedes-Benz Vote Results in Alabama

… entire AFL-CIO family stands with the workers and organizers in Tuscaloosa. They put their heart and soul into the fight to join a union, resisting every union-busting tactic in the book—and they made huge strides. Like their fellow autoworkers … this vote tooth and nail. That obstruction is part of a long oppressive history in the South, from slavery to Jim Crow “right to work” laws to prison labor. But today, young, Black, Brown and women workers in the South are writing a new chapter and …