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Letter Opposing Senate Amendment 2103 to the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2025

… of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), representing 12.5 million working people across our economy, I write urging you to oppose Senate Amendment 2103, offered by Senator Romney, to the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2025 … doubles down on the dangerous and failed approach of offshoring critical U.S. industrial needs. By shifting naval repair work to overseas yards, it actively undermines existing U.S. shipyards and American workers. This proposal would lead to the … that center around growing our domestic workforce and capacity to repair and build vessels in a defensible environment right here at home. Despite the shortsighted closure of four naval shipyards in the 1990s and flawed economic policies that …
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Shuler: Ironworkers Are Setting the Standard

… so much Eric—for being such an inspiration, and for being a change maker—you’re leading and we’re following. And I want to acknowledge the District Council of Southern Ohio and Vicinity, Local 22 and the other Locals that are having viewing … parties. If we can’t be together, this is the next best thing. Vicky O’Leary, my shero—thank you for your incredible work you, Kristi and others have done to pivot since the situation in New Orleans changed our plans. To all the Ironworker … And women who do the work in the care economy, overwhelmingly women of color, have long been overlooked and underpaid. Right now, care workers are quitting, as one worker said recently because “The pay is absolute crap.” No one should have to …
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Union-Made in America Vacation

… their solidarity for their sisters and brothers. Today, we take a look at vacations. Union Plus has a lot of tips on how to make sure your vacation supports working families. Check out the  Union Plus Travel Center : the travel and entertainment … also features hotels, airlines and rail service available in the region you'll be visiting. If you're taking a road trip to see the United States, make sure it's in a union-made car from the list made by the  UAW . When you are looking for a … their jobs. Their searchable website makes it easier than ever to find a good place to rest your head knowing you did the right thing. If you are headed to a major theme park, many are staffed by union members, including the 36,000 members of 18 …
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Activision Blizzard Game Workers Take Collective Action to Reduce Pay Inequities

… a pay equity study, but many game workers have expressed frustration about the raises provided. … The high ratio of CEO-to-worker pay continues to be an issue of concern at Activision Blizzard. Last year, Activision Blizzard’s CEO Robert Kotick … of votes were cast against the company’s executive pay. Working people are better able to negotiate a fair return on our work when we have information on rates of play in our workplace. Comparing salaries also can help prevent unlawful pay … workers reported pressure from their employer to keep salary information secret, sharing pay data is a legally protected right under U.S. labor law. Game workers create the content that makes video game companies like Activision Blizzard so …
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A Voice at the Table: Worker Wins

… bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. This edition begins with: … City Workers in Alexandria, Virginia, Vote to Form Union Through AFSCME : In a near-unanimous vote, labor and trades workers for the city of Alexandria, Virginia, … in Bismarck, North Dakota. “Bobcat workers deserve a fair union contract that provides fair pay and promotes a healthy work-life balance with limits on mandatory overtime and provisions for paid time off,” explained Jacob Klein, a worker at … We are following in the finest traditions of the Democratic Party, the party that supports working people and their right to organize a union in their workplace.” Workers at Condé Nast Secure Voluntary Recognition to Form Union with TNG-CWA …
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Global Labor Mobilizes Resources in Solidarity with Ukraine

… In response to the violent invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military, the global labor movement has taken unprecedented action to provide solidarity and aid to the people of Ukraine. The AFL-CIO, among many other unions around the world, has issued a … in Europe since World War II does not result in Ukrainian refugees being forced into substandard, unsafe or insecure work.  The global labor movement’s efforts to support Ukrainian workers and their families impacted by the devastation …
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Election 2016: What Happens in Vegas...Will Determine Our Future

… While activists wearing T-shirts with Hillary Clinton’s “H” symbol and union logos arrive, a buzz of conversation begins to fill the hall. People greet each other with hugs and high fives, talk about the latest " Saturday Night Live" skits about … they need when they step into the ballot booth. … Caption: Activists from AFGE, AFSCME Local 3930, and UDWA from left to right: Sandra Castillo, Cesar Chavez, Bobby Beniott, Carrie Young, Brittney Coleman, Dietrice Hinojosa, Rania Safi, Richard … are stronger when they are able to come together in solidarity. She supports collective bargaining and equal pay for equal work and knows a thriving middle class only makes America stronger. It’s Catherine Cortez Masto’s photo that is printed on …
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Trumka: Love of Workers Has Defined Joe Biden's Life

… you for spending your Labor Day with us. While I wish we were having this conversation in the same room, I’m grateful to Brother Rick Bloomingdale, Brother Frank Snyder and the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO for hosting you and for their leadership in … unions and 12.5 members stock the shelves, fight the fires, heal the sick and a whole lot more We are not afraid of hard work. We always finish the job. And we’ll never give up on the country we love—the country unions built! Yes, we've been told … Gallup puts union approval at 65 percent, one of our best marks in more than a half century. 60 million workers would vote to join a union today if given the chance. If we want that to happen, then it’s time to move heaven and earth to elect Joe …
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Trumka Bids Farewell to National Labor College

… faculty, family, friends, past graduates and especially today’s graduates of the National Labor College, I am honored to congratulate you and celebrate your journey. Education is a funny thing, because there are so many ways we learn. School is one way. Work offers other ways. Everyday experiences add to your knowledge base, too. But something special happens when all three of … you. And let me give some advice—it's another thing my Dad always told me: Don't let anybody divide you. Fight for what's right. And fight twice as hard against what's wrong. Brothers and sisters, the working people of this country will take …
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Another Organizing Victory in the South: IBEW at Atlanta Gas Light

… Last week, working people scored another notable victory in the South, when 700 working people at Atlanta Gas Light voted to join the Electrical Workers (IBEW). Here is what organizers on the ground said about the victory. … Jimmy Flynn, 5th … cause. When AGL became part of the Southern Co. and those employees looked at their co-workers, they knew the IBEW was the right choice for them. … Katie Foster, executive director of the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council: Wednesday, April 19 was … of the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council stood with IBEW brothers and sisters as Atlanta Gas Light workers came into work that morning. The response from the workers was a true indicator of how ready the workers were to vote for union …