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Trumka Praises "Better Deal" for Working People

… in Congressional Democrats' "Better Deal" platform. Last week, the AFL-CIO held our convention in St. Louis. We listened to working people and came together around a bold agenda that will improve the lives of all working families. And today, we’re here to talk about how the Democrats have also listened and responded with a true workers’ rights agenda as part of the “Better … Supreme Court. Changing the rigged rules of our economy by uniting behind the labor proposals in the “Better Deal” is the right step forward. Not only for the labor movement, but for the Democratic Party, for our country and for our economy. To be …
Press Release

Congressional Budget a Major Win for Working People

… Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, both of which will set clear standards requiring employers to engage with and provide reasonable accommodations to workers with pregnancy-related limitations and the need to pump while on the job. Workers should never have to choose … and harassment. This critical funding will help ensure that the NLRB can do its job by protecting workers’ fundamental right to form or join a union. In 2022, the NLRB’s caseload grew by 23%, the single largest increase in 46 years. It could …
Blog

Strikes Work: 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). … Alaska AFL-CIO: Fred Meyer West Fairbanks is one of the most … https://t.co/F55zXxopXY — Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) January 23, 2024 California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO: Strikes WORK! 🥳✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 https://t.co/dqUO2tWIY1 — California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) January 23, 2024 Colorado AFL-CIO: …
Speech

Trumka on Technological Change and the Future of Work

… Good afternoon everyone. Let me start by thanking you, Mr. Secretary General, and the OECD at large, for this opportunity to meet and to exchange views. The Liaison Committee Meeting is an important moment for us, the TUAC and the constituencies … to the conclusion of our meeting today. For today’s conversation, we want to address the twin challenges of the Future of Work and the Future of the Firm. The Future of Work is rightfully a central focus of the OECD today, with the on-going review … after opportunity to ensure a minimum level of policy coherence between trade rule and labor standards and to balance the right of investors with the rights of the ordinary people. Time has run out. Let me close by talking about democracy. Next …
Blog

Unions Win Safer Jobs for Working People

… and labor management committees, as well as other labor protections such as higher wages, retirement security, work autonomy, job security, paid time off and predictable scheduling. Unions are still winning important protections for all … than 900 cases of silicosis (and other chronic diseases) each year, by using common sense controls like water and vacuums to reduce exposure in construction, maritime and general industries. Just a few weeks ago, OSHA updated its injury and … do. The new OSHA rules, as well as other new labor protections, are under attack from wealthy big business lobbyists and right-wing politicians. Additionally, more states have "right to work" laws, which weaken safety and health working …
Legislative Alert

Letter to Representatives to Oppose Legislation to Fast Track Bad Trade Deals and to Support Instead the Alternative "Right Track for TPP Act of 2015"

… Dear Representative,  Fast Track: Vote No  Right Track: Vote Yes  On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I write urging you to oppose H.R. 1890, the Hatch-Wyden-Ryan “Fast Track 2015” legislation and support the alternative "Right Track for TPP Act of 2015" proposed by Ranking Member Levin.  The misnamed “Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities …
Convention Resolution

Resolution 4: Organizing to Win Power for Working People

… WHEREAS, working people face every day an economy that doesn’t work for them: stagnant wages, cuts to health care, systematic discrimination and eroding public services are the norm for too many; and WHEREAS, union membership and collective bargaining remains the most effective tool for working people to exercise their power on the job and in the public sphere; and WHEREAS, the promise of winning power and rights on the job …
Press Release

In Friedrichs Decision, Working People Win, Press Forward

… rights. All over the country working people are showing that we won’t allow wealthy special interests or their politicians to stand in our way to join collectively and make workplaces better all across America. In the face of these attacks we are more committed than ever to ensuring that everyone has the right to speak up together for a better life. Contact: Amaya Smith (202) 637-5018 …
Legislative Alert

Letter to Sens. Grassley and Durbin in Support of the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act to Make These Programs Work Better for Working People

… Dear Senators Grassley and Durbin: The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 (S. 2266) makes critically important changes to prevent the misuse and abuse of our work visa system and ensure equal pay and fair treatment for all skilled workers in our country. The provisions in S. 2266 … unacceptable vulnerabilities that can only be addressed by giving guest workers improved ability to change jobs and the right to petition on their own behalf for permanent residence. The labor movement will insist upon seeing such reforms in …
Blog

Worker Wins: Freedom from Intimidation at Work

… West Virginia Join UMWA : On Friday, staff at the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office in West Virginia successfully voted to join the Mine Workers (UMWA). This victory comes after months of organizing efforts led by workers and union representatives to support their right to a free and fair union election. These staff members are the latest in a growing number of public sector workers … tactic commonly used by management in response to union organizing drives. “Everyone deserves freedom from intimidation at work,” said Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Federation. “No one should be forced against their will to …