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Letter Supporting Nomination of Adeel A. Mangi to the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

… Dear Senator: On behalf of the AFL-CIO I write in support of the nomination of Adeel A. Mangi to the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He is highly qualified to serve on this court and if confirmed would be the first Muslim to serve as a federal appellate court judge. Mr. Mangi was … litigation practice focused in the areas of complex commercial actions, intellectual property, class actions and appellate work. Throughout his career at the firm, Mr. Mangi also has handled an impressive pro bono practice focusing on protecting …
Speech

Trumka to Metal Trades: Inequality is Not Inevitable

… Thank you, Brother Jimmy (Hart) for that introduction. I appreciate your friendship and your leadership. It is great to be here in Las Vegas. The Metal Trades has a proud history. Since you were first chartered in 1908, you have been lifting … possible when working people stand together for a better life. Today, that better life is under attack. The corporate right-wing wants to ship our jobs overseas. They want to lower our wages. They want to take away our health care and … tax policies. Through outsourcing and other corporate schemes. Through free market fanaticism that rewards wealth over work. That’s why we had a Great Recession where Main Street was forced to bailout Wall Street. That’s why wages are flat even …
Blog

Raising Standards for the Tech Industry: Worker Wins

… bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. This edition begins with: … Tech Workers Union Local 1010 Launched to Raise Standards for Tech Industry : Workers in the tech industry will get a boost with the launch of Tech Workers Union Local 1010, a new initiative from the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU). The new local's mission is to raise industry standards and provide tech workers with a better future. OPEIU President Richard Lanigan said: “OPEIU has … and layoffs. In a statement, the Organizing Committee of ACLU Staff United said: “Every day, the workers of the ACLU work tirelessly to defend all of our rights. Today we have formally asked management for the support we need to do our job by …
Speech

Trumka to SMART Business Agents: You Can Make the Difference

… Thank you, Brother Joe [Sellers] . It’s great to be with all of you in Chicago. Thank you for having me. Sisters and brothers, you and your members set the standard with … no matter what the cost. We wake our country up every single day, and we tuck her into bed at night. We don’t mind hard work. We do it with pride. We won’t be faced down or pushed around, and we will not be denied. The presidential election this … has stolen our pay time and time again. He said outsourcing creates jobs. He rooted for the housing collapse. He supports right to work 100 percent. Trump would cut taxes for the superrich and roll back common sense Wall Street reforms. The credit …
Blog

Oklahoma Union Organizers and Activists 'Training Up' to Win

… Tw enty-five energetic and dedicated union member activists and staff, mostly from Oklahoma, came together this past week to "train up" on fundamental organizing principles critical to winning internal and external union organizing campaigns. The … Oklahoma City.  It was   great   to have so many energetic and committed organizers share their experiences about the work they are doing to organize working people. And this was a fun training! … This three-day training focused primarily on having the right organizing conversation with members and potential members, identifying and developing workplace leaders who can win, …
Blog

Partnership Brings Relief to Puerto Rico

… As part of the response to the devastation in Puerto Rico, working people and United Airlines teamed up to fly more than 300 first responders and … presence here reassures us with our minds and with our hearts that all Puerto Ricans have seen that not only is it the right thing to do, but it is the path for the future. San Juan will never be able to pay the debt of gratitude, brotherhood, … not be more proud to be part of a movement alongside these selfless and brave working women and men. We are proud of their work and honored to have a few of them join us today to tell you their personal accounts. …
Blog

Slow Down and Move Over: 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 federations on X (formerly Twitter). … Arizona AFL-CIO: The 56th Legislative Session in Arizona was a … in Denver. @SerenaForCO @Shontel4Council — Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) July 8, 2024 Connecticut AFL-CIO: When you see a work zone, slow down and move over! One death on the job is too many. Our thoughts are with union brother, Andrew DiDomenico, …
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An Injury to One is an Injury to All: 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 … Alabama. #1U pic.twitter.com/kXJcWS81dP — Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) May 1, 2023 Alaska AFL-CIO: “8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest, 8 hours for what we will” was the slogan of the Haymarket Martyrs, who were killed while on strike in … today to take part in their #WorkersMemorialDay service. We will continue to organize & fight for the fundamental right of every worker to a safe job. #1u #UnionStrong #PAAFLCIO #AFLCIO #UnionStrong https://t.co/Rs7A8UKf7c — PA AFL-CIO …
Speech

Trumka to GMP Delegates: Our Agenda Drives Our Politics

… Thank you, Brother Bruce [Smith] . Congratulations on your 75 th quadrennial convention! It’s great to be with all of you. Sisters and brothers, your union has a beautiful history, and a powerful future. You work hard. You sacrifice. You stand together. You make our labor movement proud. I know you will soon vote on whether to … has stolen our pay time and time again. He said outsourcing creates jobs. He rooted for the housing collapse. He supports right to work 100 percent. Trump would cut taxes for the superrich and roll back common sense Wall Street reforms. The credit …
Press Release

Labor Energy Partnership Releases Report Offering a Blueprint for Hydrogen and CCS Market Formation in Ohio River Valley

… Follows a Workshop Hosted by the AFL-CIO and the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI), Bringing Together Key Stakeholders to Discuss Pro-Worker, Pro-Climate Solutions  A new report, Ohio River Valley Hydrogen and CCS Hub Market Formation , has … workshop that took place on July 12, 2021. The report highlights the key focus of the workshop, as well as next steps to successfully form a hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) market hub in the Ohio River Valley. Sens. Sherrod Brown … as well as Gina McCarthy, the White House national climate adviser, were key headliners at the July convening.  Click here to download the full report .    The LEP, an effort of EFI and the AFL-CIO, co-hosted the virtual event to catalyze the …