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Trumka Highlights Worker Uprising at Christian Science Monitor Breakfast

… Richard Trumka delivered the following remarks at the Christian Science Monitor Breakfast:  Good morning. Thank you to the Christian Science Monitor for hosting this breakfast once again, and thanks to each of you for joining us here today. … the kind of defining moment that can leave its mark for a generation. A moment that will determine what kind of economy we work in and what kind of society we live in. But this uprising isn’t in Washington, on Wall Street or in corporate … best: talking to each other. And if you want to see that power on full display, just look at what’s going on in Missouri right now. The legislature and now ex-governor ignored the interests and voices of working people. They listened to the …
Speech

Trumka Urges Senate Democrats to Focus on Kitchen Table Economics

… the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee: Good morning. Thank you, Senator Klobuchar, for inviting me back. To you, Leader Schumer, Senator Durbin, Senator Murray and the entire caucus, I appreciate this opportunity to bring forward … on. I urge the rest of you to become cosponsors today, because I'll be blunt: If you can’t get behind protecting our right to organize, well, then that’s pretty much the end of the conversation. I also hope you talk about trade during the … freedom to form a union. So whether it’s pensions, immigration, protecting federal employees, voting rights, the future of work or raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, the labor movement is ready to help advance a pro-worker agenda. And that …
Executive Council Statement

Action and Implementation Plan for Policy Resolutions

… Washington, D.C. The labor movement must lead a national effort to turn around our nation’s failed policies that are hurting working families, especially in the areas of health care, trade … of our values and our vision for America, describe where we stand, and provide a detailed blueprint of where we need to go.  We will not only survive, but we will lead in these challenging times. These resolutions discuss: The importance of … immigration policies as part of a coherent national economic strategy, and the importance of our international solidarity work. The four resolutions express our deeply held values—core American values that motivate and drive working families at …
Blog

Labor Radio Podcast Network Expands to More Than 60 Members in Four Countries

… Launched in April, the Labor Radio Podcast Network has recently expanded to more than 60 labor-related shows in four countries. The voices of the working class often get overlooked in the corporate-controlled media. The goal of the network is to help raise the voices of working people and organized labor to demand and achieve better treatment from workplaces and … hosts and produces several labor radio and podcast shows, including  Union City Radio  and  Your Rights At Work  on WPFW 89.3FM, the  Labor History Today  podcast and the new  Labor Radio Podcast Weekly  podcast.  The Labor Radio …
Blog

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Susan Minato

… Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is  Susan Minato. … Susan Minato is … of leaders transformed Local 11 into a nationally-recognized labor movement leader in training rank-and-file leadership to win union growth, social justice policy, and electoral politics. The union was instrumental in the transformation of …
Blog

Union-Busting Is Disgusting: In the States Roundup

… It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state … alone! . Write one here: https://t.co/ocjqM79945 — Kansas AFL-CIO (@KansasAFLCIO) February 18, 2021 Maine AFL-CIO: "'Right to work' is a misnomer," asserted Andy O'Brien of the Maine AFL-CIO. "It's really an attempt to divide workers, drive down wages …
Legislative Alert

Letter to Senators Urging Them to Oppose A Bill That Would Fast Track Bad Trade Deals Like the TPP

… Dear Senator,  Fast Track: Vote No  On behalf of the AFL-CIO I write urging you to oppose S. 995, the Hatch-Wyden-Ryan “Fast Track 2015” Legislation.  The misnamed “Bipartisan Congressional Trade … is unfortunately another reincarnation of prior, failed “Fast Track” policy. It gives the executive branch the opportunity to negotiate—in secret and out of public view—as many trade agreements as it can through at least June 30, 2018 and send them to Congress, which may then only vote yes or no.  Fast Track 2015 fails to hold the executive branch accountable for …
Executive Council Statement

Confronting Racial Violence

… The labor movement gains its strength from our common belief that all people are inherently valuable and have an undeniable right to a fair, just and dignified life—regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. However for far too long, … people in America. Racism remains deeply rooted in America’s society. At this time, too many people of color are out of work, disconnected from health insurance, and facing unfair and discriminatory barriers while they seek assistance for us to …
Blog

Weekend Rallies Say Immigrants Are #HereToStay

… immigrants and refugees. Here are some key tweets from events across the country: We are in DC for Global Day of Action to Protect Immigrants #HereToStay . We will fight and protect our community! @UNITEDWEDREAM pic.twitter.com/9IGp5R1PLO — … pic.twitter.com/PeIBwvPPwE — Diana Arellano (@di_la_cazadora) January 14, 2017   #Socialworkers will work to advance #immigration which is among @NASW #socialjustice priorities https://t.co/uu5c3bsvi2 #HeretoStay — NASW DC Metro …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Launches Plan for Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice

… Council, the AFL-CIO Commission on Racial and Economic Justice held its first meeting. The meeting was an opportunity to gather the diverse group of labor leaders as well as academic advisors together to map out a plan for a series of internal conversations around the role of race in unions, workplaces and our broader … that undermine or obstruct solidarity and constructive relationships. The commission hopes to expand the AFL-CIO’s work to address the challenges faced by all communities of color including new immigrants who face discrimination and hate on …