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Worker Wins Update: From the Casino to the Classroom, Workers Earn Critical Victories

… WASHINGTON, DC – Workers across the country have stood up in the past month to fight for better wages and working conditions. Casino Workers Hit Jackpot With Major Organizing Wins: More than 12,000 … union’s convention. These victories include workers at hotels, airports and casinos around the country.   Nurses Win the Right Prescription for Higher Pay : Approximately 18,000 nurses in California will receive a 14 percent raise over the next … with United, voted to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA earlier this month. Flight attendants will now work on improving working conditions and safety standards through a new contract. Big Easy Hospitality Workers Score Big …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Nomination of Casey Pitts for U.S. District Court

… Dear Senator: I am writing on behalf of the AFL-CIO to urge you to support the nomination of Casey Pitts for United States District Court Judge, Northern District of California. Mr. Pitts … and labor laws. Mr. Pitts has extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts across the country including work on pretrial discovery, pretrial motion practice, trial work and post-trial appellate work. He has been involved in …
Legislative Alert

Letter Supporting Nomination of Casey Pitts for United States District Court Judge, Northern District of California

… Dear Senator: I am writing on behalf of the AFL-CIO to urge you to support the nomination of Casey Pitts for United States District Court Judge, Northern District of California. Mr. Pitts … and labor laws. Mr. Pitts has extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts across the country including work on pretrial discovery, pretrial motion practice, trial work and post-trial appellate work. He has been involved in …
Press Release

AFL-CIO Launches Ad Denouncing NY Rep. Kathleen Rice’s Fast Track Betrayal

… Rep. Rice Caves to Corporate Interests, Disregards Working Men and Women See the Ad Here (Washington, DC) – Today, the AFL-CIO launched a … whose congressional district is the most union dense in the nation, had publicly stated at least twice her opposition to Fast Track. “Which Kathleen can we trust,” the ad asks at the beginning. The ad then shows two examples of Rice saying she … will​ not​ be forgotten or forgiven. Rep. Rice has changed her mind – but it's not too late to change it back and do the right thing for her constituents." Said Justin Krebs, campaign manager, MoveOn.org Civic Action. This is just the beginning …
Blog

AFL-CIO Is Profiling Labor Leaders and Activists for Women's History Month

… Thomas Rosina Tucker Velma Veloria Sue Cowan Williams Diann Woodard Check back throughout March as we add even more names to this prestigious list.  New profiles: Roxanne Brown Jessie Lopez de la Cruz Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Alice Paul …
Blog

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: What Solidarity Means to the NFLPA and the Labor Movement

… 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 … story. … Solidarity is about teamwork, togetherness and toughness in the face of adversity. “Anytime someone asks our men to become less of a man, less of a person merely because they put on the uniform, I’d rather they not wear that uniform,” … they take a knee on the sideline to what men and women have done for hundreds of years, standing up for what they think is right?”  Watch this new video  from the AFL-CIO and the NFLPA about what solidarity means to our unions. And hear from …
Blog

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: NFL Is Back, and So Are NFLPA’s Community MVPs

… 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 … NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is also starting this season’s highlights of its members who are going above and beyond to serve their communities off the field. Myles Garrett, who plays as a defensive end with the Cleveland Browns, is this … supplies. “From a very young age, my family taught me that helping other people is not just the nice thing to do; it’s the right thing to do,” said the six-year NFL player. “ I’m passionate about uplifting the next generation , and I plan to …
Blog

Sign the Pledge to Say: I Am a Voter

… This November, the labor movement will combat the power of organized money and big corporations. We’re voting to protect our freedoms—and our voices will be heard. Join us and sign the pledge to vote in November for candidates who will prioritize working people over profits for the exclusive few. … When workers … expand access to health care, not take it away. We need to vote for candidates who believe in American democracy and the right to vote. Full stop. Workers have the power to make a difference in this election. You have the power to make a …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Support Workers on Strike Against Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

… 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 … is a sad day in Pittsburgh when the people who write, produce and distribute what was once a great newspaper are forced to walk off the job, but the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has left their employees no other choice,” said Darrin Kelly (IAFF; pictured above, fourth from right), president of the Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council. Find out how to show your support for this strike at  …
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minor League Baseball Players Celebrate One Year with a Union

… 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, … a prohibition on job cuts through contraction during the course of the CBA. Minor leaguers also have procedures in place to resolve issues that arise with their clubs, including due process in disciplinary matters. Please support the MLBPA in … the MLBPA video that launched today on their social channels @MLBPA and @MiLB_PLAYERS at 9:30 a.m. ET. Don’t forget to use  #ItsBetterInAUnion.   …