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Disregard for Health and Safety: The Working People Weekly List

… Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. … Amazon Has ‘Disregard for Health and … from robots. They're fired by text message. And they feel that the robots are treated better than the human beings who work there. There are a lot of concerns about health and safety. Even before the pandemic, the pace at the fulfillment center … workers. Stronger unions are essential to helping our country address and move forward out of each of the crises facing us right now, so we are hopeful that the Biden administration works with Congress to enact the Protecting the Right to Organize …
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A Pro-Worker Vision: The Working People Weekly List

… Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. … Organized Labor Is Committed to Building … with Republicans backing the bill. It’s sure to face legal challenges for violating the NLRA’s protection of workers’ right to voluntary recognition. As American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) president … down with local union leaders in Denver on Thursday to talk about the Biden-Harris campaign’s continued support of union work. Union leaders from the Service Employees International Union Local 105, the Colorado Education Association, the …
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Shuler in Ms. Magazine: What’s on the Horizon for Working Women?

… was op-ed was originally published on Ms. Magazine. One year ago this week, I was officially elected as the first woman to lead the AFL-CIO, America’s largest labor federation—consisting of 12.5 million workers across 60 unions. It’s been the … ones. A perfect example is the recent win at the electric bus manufacturer  Blue Bird   in Georgia, where workers’ right to form a union is severely restricted. Powerful women organizers like Wilhelmenia Hardy engaged former employees to … involved. This is a movement for all women and all working people—for anyone who wants their basic dignity and respect at work and throughout their lives. My challenge to every person reading this piece, go to a local rally of working people and …
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Women's History Month Working Women Profiles: Kara Sheehan

… the values of solidarity and intersectional movements. "Kara is eager and enthusiastic about changing the face of labor to be more inclusive and representative of the demographic in Texas," said Lee Forbes, her colleague at the Texas AFL-CIO. "Her unwavering passion and dedication to elevate young workers, and especially women, is not only admirable, but quite awe-inspiring." In January, under Kara’s … gathering; they took to the streets on Jan. 20 to stand for their values. Julia Kranzthor says of Sheehan, "Through her work with the AFL-CIO, Kara is a champion of worker's rights, women's rights and immigrants’ rights. What she can't fit into …
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DACA Announcement Will Not Deter Working People's Fight for Justice

… unions responded with outrage and resolve. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said: … President Donald Trump’s move to terminate DACA and strip work authorization away from 800,000 productive members of our society is cruel and wrong. Ending DACA will increase the pool … has a long road ahead in achieving comprehensive immigration reform, the DREAM Act is a promising bipartisan step in the right direction. In light of the administration’s decision, LIUNA strongly urges Congress to immediately redouble efforts to …
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Nobody Gets Left Behind: The Working People Weekly List

… Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. … Shuler: Modern Labor Movement Means … hasn’t missed a beat. Following the sudden death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka earlier this month, Shuler stepped right into his shoes as the nation’s top labor leader, after 12 years as his deputy. Now, on the eve of Labor Day, President … turning around organized labor’s long-declining membership, and improving working conditions–including the safe return to work amid a pandemic." New AFL-CIO President: 'Everyone Should be Vaccinated' : "Liz Shuler, the new president of the largest …
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Economics Education—Good Jobs and an Economy that Works for All

… Power, Reclaiming the American Dream.”  The resolution stated:  “The AFL-CIO will lead a coordinated labor movement effort to directly challenge the Wall Street Agenda for economic policy and advocate an alternative America’s Economic Agenda to strengthen the economy, defend the living standards of all America’s workers, help our movement grow and restore the … stagnation of workers’ wages and living standards. Our movement and the workers we represent believe the economy should work for the people in America—the people do not work for the economy.  Our economy should be strong enough to provide the …
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Working Families Respond to the First Presidential Debate

… In a wild debate where Hillary Clinton showed that she was prepared and ready to be president and Donald Trump was, well, present, issues important to working families were front and center. AFL-CIO … — Carmen Berkley (@CarmenSpinDiego) September 27, 2016 Ok, so now: make sure you are registered to vote. Exercise your right to democracy. Vote. Encourage others to do so. — shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 27, 2016 Truthfully, last … #1uNextUp — NextUp (@AFLCIONxtUp) September 27, 2016 Trump admitted that he didn't pay workers b/c he didn't like their work. #debatenight #1uvote — Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) September 27, 2016 While @realDonaldTrump trashes the United States, …
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A Big Deal: The Working People Weekly List

… Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. … The Amazon Warehouse Union Vote in … goals. We believe very strongly in copyright protections. It’s how our members receive appropriate remuneration for their work,' said David White, national executive director of SAG-AFTRA. 'And we feel very strongly about the importance of … Vince brought us into a new century. He will retire in power knowing we are all stronger and better able to do what is right for Alaska workers,' said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Jake Metcalfe in a prepared statement. 'Vince, you did a hell of …
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‘An Indispensable Weapon’: The Working People Weekly List

… Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. … U.S. Labor Secretary Helps Celebrate … Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su compared the Culinary Union Local 226’s first contract with the Venetian and Palazzo to a marriage. ‘I’ve never known workers that are trying to organize a union because they don’t want to work with their employer,’ Su said Thursday at a contract celebration. ‘They want the employer to do well, and that shared …