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Executive Council Statement

Trade and Manufacturing: Real Change Is Needed

… Chicago AFL-CIO Executive Council statement America continues to run up a mounting international debt as we face a flood of unfairly priced imports.  Meanwhile, American products often … of domestic laws and regulations—affecting clean air and water, the minimum wage, the abolition of child labor, the right to organize and bargain collectively, a safe and healthy workplace, safe consumer products and safe food, to note just … around the globe bid against other workers for a piece of the pie while the companies rake in the profits from their hard work.  And the World Trade Organization (WTO) often become the venue not to enforce U.S. rights but to undermine them, as …
Blog

Top 10 AFL-CIO Blog Posts of 2020

… 2020 has been one of the most historic years in recent memory. Working people across the country stepped up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, continued to organize their workplaces and came together to help elect a labor-friendly president and vice president in Joe Biden and … States, our sisters, brothers and friends in the labor movement are among the first casualties. It is important for us to work together during this crisis to prevent further deaths. It is important to thank those who are doing the work to keep us …
Blog

Voluntary Recognition: Worker Wins

… agreement. In a statement, the Kentucky Democratic Party staffers said, “We asked for support and recognition of our right to organize. Our leadership stepped up to bargain in good faith and ensure that, as Kentucky Democrats, we live up to our … power of collective bargaining. Together, we can ensure that their voices are heard about the vital issues affecting their work and their workplace.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram Journalists Win Voluntary Recognition of Union : Management at the Fort …
Blog

Big Win on Back Pay: Worker Wins

… 11 and 31 of NABET-CWA have negotiated one of the largest back pay settlements in the history of the NLRB. CNN is required to bay $76 million to hundreds of broadcast technicians who were fired when CNN terminated a subcontract with Team Video … out for us and show solidarity because we know that organized labor is strong together. We were happy the board made the right decision and we’re excited to move forward.” Joliet Marijuna Workers Join UFCW : A majority of the 95 employees at the … to do the same in our own workplace. We are unionizing to ensure that Sports Illustrated is a safe, inclusive place to work, where all employees are treated equally and can continue to perform our jobs at a high level.” Google Cafeteria Workers …
Speech

Shuler to IUPAT: Using Technology Can Make Jobs Better, Safer, More Efficient

… AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler's as-prepared remarks to the IUPAT Convention: George, thank you for that kind introduction and your partnership as a fellow Secretary-Treasurer, but also as a friend. And, Ken, I am inspired by your bold leadership and the groundbreaking work you’re doing as president of the IUPAT. Your entire General Board, leaders, staff and delegates should be very proud of … And, hotel workers, members of UNITE HERE, striking at Marriott and winning raises and better health care and the right to negotiate over how technology impacts their jobs. That’s huge! We are seeing a spirit of activism and not just among …
Speech

Shuler to IBEW: Unions Improve Workplace Culture

… AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered the following remarks as prepared to the IBEW Construction and Maintenance Conference: Thank you Mike [Richard] for that kind introduction. And thank you so … friend—thank you for your incredible leadership. You and Kenny [Cooper] make a truly dynamic team and the cutting edge work you’ve done to grow the IBEW is truly an example for the entire labor movement. And to the International Vice Presidents … and suffering and hardship happening to the people there. And we cannot think for a second that it can’t happen here. Our right to vote has been attacked. Our right to organize without fear and intimidation has been attacked too. And the people …
Executive Council Statement

Turn Around America: Enact the Employee Free Choice Act

… larger pro-working family majorities in the House and Senate presents working Americans with an unprecedented opportunity to reverse decades of declining living standards and eroding economic power. Americans woke up on November 5th with the first real chance in at least a generation to rebuild the middle class by investing in good jobs, health care and restoring the freedom to form and join unions. The new … ads, candidates up and down the ballot who support the Employee Free Choice Act won clear victories. Now the real work begins. Reversing the erosion of workers’ rights and the decades-long slide in the percentage of workers covered by …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting COVID-19 Relief Legislation

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I am writing to urge you to support the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), which the Senate will consider later this week. This emergency … 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 … and 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 …
Blog

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Paramedic Says, ‘The Anger Is Blinding’

… During the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread protests in response to the killing of George Floyd, working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors … hours, and then they go home and they have to drive Uber to pay their rent. I’m more than 15 years on the job, and I still work two side gigs. One of my guys does part time at a grocery store. “Heroes, right? The anger is blinding.” …
Blog

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: NATCA Members in Nevada Help Lay Foundation for Labor 2022 Campaign Victory

… 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. … Rosa Serai (pictured above, right) and Kyle Johnson (center)—both members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)—are making waves in … they met Nevada’s outstanding pro-labor candidates, including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (left). “Kyle and I are proud to say that we were an integral part of the team that set up, organized and assisted throughout the convention,” Serai said. …