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… 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. … More Than 250 Business Leaders Back Julie … contract. We call on the producers to immediately reach an agreement with the WGAE and the WGAW that respects the vital work the writers do to entertain millions of people every single day.” Why Julie Su’s Nomination as Secretary of Labor … to working people’ and she has branded those demands as a complete cave-in by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the radical right in his party. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler was blunt about the bill’s impact, criticizing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, …

… Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the … we're engaged in this week. … Actors' Equity: Save Our Stages is an important first step. Art workers also need access to COBRA subsidies for health insurance. #SaveOurStages #SaveLiveEventsNow https://t.co/71cL2IeKYr — Actors' Equity … In Lockout ... "Sadly, @MetOpera is using this pandemic to its own benefit to lower worker pay and eliminate conditions at work for perpetuity.. https://t.co/yZO1xUm3bK @afm @AFMLocal47 — AFM (@The_AFM) December 10, 2020 American Federation of …

… 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. … Trumka on Bloomberg TV: PRO Act Should Be … of Pro Act Fines in Key Money Bill : "Hefty fines for corporate labor-law breaking, a top part of the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, have been inserted into the Senate Democrats’ key money bill, a budget 'reconciliation' measure … labor unions were able to lead some of the most important movements in American history, from the campaign for the 40-hour work week, to minimum wage and workplace safety laws. It’s also why we as Alaskan labor leaders are announcing that we stand …

… State Water Project. But in February 2017, all of that changed, and the dam quickly transformed from a powerful resource to a potential threat. … After a series of massive rainstorms tore through the state, the dam’s operators noticed significant … were in the emergency spill channel. They utilized a helicopter to take down the power lines and towers and completed the work the day before the lake water entered the emergency spillway. The PG&E crews were then tasked with building a shoo-fly … figure things out, and as soon as they figure something out, they tell the next crew…that’s the brotherhood of [the IBEW] right there, everybody teaching each other and showing each other the ‘tricks’ they’ve picked up. And the learning curve—how …

… 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. … Florida A&M University Employees Go … by AFSCME at Florida A&M University doesn’t expire until June 30, but union representatives aren’t waiting that long to make their stance known. The main focus is getting higher hourly wages for employees represented by the American … support staff and secretaries. This week, several employees and supporters gathered at the northern entrance of campus to make it known some employees have not had raises in 10 years. Andre Crumity, the AFSCME Local 3343 president, calls the …

… 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. … Boeing Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Strike, in Defeat for Troubled Company : “Boeing workers picketed outside the company’s plants in Washington state early … and Aerospace Workers District 751 voted in favor of the strike—far more than the two-thirds needed to launch the work stoppage.” Harris Pushes for Labor Reforms, Union Support : “In an election year, Labor Day kicks off the official …

… Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the … rebound. - via @nytimes https://t.co/LY7Y8tKyUZ — Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 7, 2020 AFGE: As public servants, we work hard behind the scenes to keep our country moving. We're #ProudToBeAFGE . pic.twitter.com/hMQowskYl1 — AFGE … May 7, 2020 Musical Artists: Thank you to those who have donated today! Not everyone can offer financial support right now. Instead, share our #GivingTuesdayNow posts with your network! The more people that see the AGMA Relief Fund, the …

… Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the … April 8, 2021 Actors' Equity: Learn more about Equity's terms for the use of archive recordings and remote work, effective through December 31, 2021 - https://t.co/MUB60Meckj pic.twitter.com/qh8HLJYBJo — Actors' Equity … majority alone to make this happen! That is why we are flooding the Senate phone lines to demand they protect our right to organize. Call your Senators NOW and tell them to PASS THE #PROAct ! 📞 866-832-1560 pic.twitter.com/0L2koDtwcs — …

… Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the … Union professionals need a champion on the bench who will defend and protect their rights as workers, including their right to join together in union. Judge Jackson has a strong legal track record of fighting on behalf of working people. #1u … March 21, 2022 Labor Council for Latin American Advancement: In 73% of Illinois households w/ kids, ALL parents work. In Illinois, 84% of Black mothers, 47% of Latinx mothers, and 47% of white mothers are key breadwinners in their …