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… Labor Day is an occasion to honor the achievements of working people. For many Americans it is also the last long weekend off before the end of … is a reminder of how we are increasingly working more and harder for less. This year, the AFL-CIO looked deeply into our work-life balance, a primary concern of America’s labor unions. We commissioned a national survey to examine whether working … to care for ourselves and our families. For generations, working people have come together in unity to negotiate for the right to paid time off and holidays. Recent wins at the bargaining table have built on those successes, but all-out attacks …

… Lighthizer United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: Pursuant to Section 135(b) of the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, and Section 135(e) of the Trade Act of 1974, as … Advisory Committee (LAC) on the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The LAC appreciates all the work that has gone into the negotiating process and the level of your engagement and that of the Administration. For roughly … for brand name pharmaceuticals at the expense of affordability). The Digital Trade Chapter of NAFTA 2018 gives away our right to protect personal financial and health information by failing to ensure that data is stored and processed in the …

… Too often, workplace raids and audits are used as cover to suppress the rights of working people who speak up for safe, just and dignified working conditions. Below are many of the … information; you should consult legal counsel about any specific issues or questions that may arise. The AFL-CIO will work to update this information as new developments unfold, and will stay in active communication with advocates and … Labor Relations Board is responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act and ensuring that workers have the right to join together to seek better pay or working conditions from their employer through collective bargaining or other …

… of safety and health protections for America’s workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job, has been in effect for more than 50 years, and more than 647,000 workers now can say their lives have been … workers in danger. Only then can the promise of safe jobs for all of America’s workers be fulfilled. There is much more work to be done to ensure the fundamental right to a safe job is a reality for all. The High Toll of Job Injuries, Illnesses …

… the Union Law Enforcement Accountability and Duty Standards (U-LEADS) program, a mechanism independent of management to effectively deal with members who have continually violated their oath of office and our relationships with the … National and local unions that represent law enforcement officers should adopt the U-LEADS program. Labor should work with existing infrastructure, such as AFL-CIO state federations and central labor councils, to engage in community … the agencies to provide opportunities for professional development and skill-building necessary to get things back on the right track. Agencies, working with our unions, should ensure ongoing, meaningful opportunities for officers to interact with …

… April 28, 2021, marked 50 years since the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, promising every worker the right to a safe job. More than 627,000 workers now can say their lives have been saved since the passage of the OSH Act. Over the … of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. There is much more work to be done. The High Toll of Job Injuries, Illnesses and Deaths In 2019: 275 workers died each day from hazardous …