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Missouri Win, a Historic Victory for All Working People

… legislation is a victory for all workers across the country. The message sent by every single person who worked to defeat Prop. A is clear: When we see an opportunity to use our political voice to give workers a more level playing field, … Louis on the Defeat of Missouri’s Prop. A Working people made our voices heard at the ballot box today and overturned “right to work.” It’s a truly historic moment. Thousands of hardworking men and women in Missouri talked to their neighbors, friends …
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Protect Working Families: 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 Twitter. … California Labor Federation: $2.65 BILLION. While drivers go without PPE they … shield nonsense. He said workers should be able to hold their employer accountable to cover medical expenses or time off work if they contract #COVID19 on the job. https://t.co/CABjfqL7DY — Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) July 6, 2020 Iowa Federation …
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Working Families Need a New Trade Model

… The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal (TPP) currently being negotiated has the potential to set a new standard for trade policy in the 21st century—but what has been made public about the negotiations to date is … middle class in the first place. Changing the policies that have promoted the race to the bottom is as important as our work to promote freedom of association and collective bargaining for workers everywhere. The AFL-CIO long has criticized the … unstable soil at the site could pollute the community’s water supply. The panel found that Mexico had violated Metalclad’s right to “fair and equitable treatment” under NAFTA; after a Canadian court overturned a portion of the award, Mexico …
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In Houston, Working Families Seek to Reclaim King's Dream

… with a theme of "Reclaiming Our Dream: Strategize, Organize, Mobilize." Hundreds of working family advocates came together to shift the rules and build power so that working communities can thrive and families can enjoy the fruits of their labor. … … and yet he took action. There’s a whole lot to learn from the courage he showed. If the flag means anything, it means the right to protest and speak out’ @richardtrumka #1uMLK — AFL-CIO (@AFLCIO) January 12, 2018 Awesome to see so many people … #1uMLK @transportworker pic.twitter.com/EEtXa472hg — Gary L Shults (@ShultsGL) January 13, 2018 To honor Dr. King is to work every day to dismantle racism. #1uMLK pic.twitter.com/vs76h7TIVJ — AFL-CIO (@AFLCIO) January 13, 2018 Dr. King taught us …
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Value Our Work: Worker Wins

… Reports Guild Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract : More than 250 workers at Consumer Reports voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year contract. The workers are members of the Consumer Reports Guild, which has been affiliated with The … numerous community organizations and leaders. “Our members at Cummins held strong to get a contract that values their hard work and will make life better for themselves and their families,” said IAM District 15 Assistant Directing Business … male staffers and everyone else. They knew that the best way to address these problems was to join a union. They were right, and the new contract addresses the support staff’s concerns well enough that it was approved unanimously. UFCW Members …
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BLS Union Data Shows Working People on the Rise

… people is on the rise,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. “Together, we organized historic new unions, stood up to powerful corporations, and won higher wages. But today’s data is more than numbers on a page, it’s a growing movement of … and will change the rules of this economy - that’s when you’ll know unions are on the rise.”   Key Trends:   Workers in “right to work” states like South Carolina and Michigan are joining unions by the thousands. Young workers continue to drive union …
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AFL-CIO Looks Forward to Working with President-Elect Joe Biden

… people decisively rejected the politics of darkness and division and voted in record numbers for public servants who want to join us in writing America’s comeback story.  Let’s be clear: Union voters delivered this election for Biden and Harris. Their message and commitment to create “the most significant pro-labor, pro-worker administration” resonated with our 12.5 million members and 56 … people are made whole, the real rebuilding can begin. We call on Congress to pass and Biden to sign the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act early in 2021 to make sure every worker who wants to form or join a union is able to do so freely …
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Donald Trump Doesn't Value Unions or Working People

… Time and again, Donald Trump claims that he has union support. He panders to working people but still doesn't get it: He doesn't talk about collective bargaining or the right of workers to stand together for a better life. His words ring hollow and working people know it. He won't get our support on Nov. 8. …
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King's Agenda for Working People Resonates 50 Years Later

… rights legacy. But his final days in Memphis are a reminder that he was also a relentless champion for the dignity of work. … King was in Memphis in support of sanitation workers represented by AFSCME who were on strike after two members, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, were crushed to death by a garbage truck. The strikers sought recognition of their union, a pay increase, overtime pay, merit promotions, … guarantee all Americans access to all public accommodations, decent housing, adequate and integrated education, and the right to vote. The withholding of federal funds from all programs in which discrimination exists. The desegregation of all …
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Working Familes at Verizon Strike for a Better Workplace

… Working people at Verizon are on strike. After months of negotiations with the telecommunications giant, they’ve decided to take a stand to create a better workplace. They want to make sure the needs of working families are met, instead of … but Verizon—this immensely profitable company—is putting the squeeze on hardworking men and women who just want to come to work, do their jobs and be treated fairly. CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis Trainor said : We’re standing up for working … workers, hurt communities and force retirees to pay extremely high health care costs. This strike is about doing what is right for everyday working people—not corporate interests. We call on Verizon to bargain in good faith and work with unions …