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Every Election Matters: 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 … … California Labor Federation: “Black lives matter not only in neighborhoods and in schools, but they also matter at work.” https://t.co/zQMRTGweN8 #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLaborMatters — California Labor Federation #BlackLivesMatter … Voting is crucial. Make sure you and everyone you know is registered to vote! Register Online in Missouri in 5 minutes, right here: https://t.co/kwxwcikebd pic.twitter.com/ZDswpW1FA6 — Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) June 7, 2020 Montana State …
Executive Council Statement

Current American Steel Crisis

… are the most productive in the world. In 1980, American steel companies produced a ton of steel with seven hours of work. Now, a ton of better quality steel is produced with less than three hours of work. But that dramatic accomplishment by … in 1997 and continuing through 1998, dumped and subsidized steel imports grew dramatically until they reached close to 40 percent of the domestic steel market. This caused a precipitous decline in steel prices as companies desperately … enough is enough—Steelworkers have suffered enough, they have worked hard and played by the rules, and they have earned a right to a decent living and decent life. We call today for legislative and executive action to counteract the threat of …
Speech

Trumka to Machinists:"We're in this together."

… Thank you for having me. It’s wonderful to be here. And thank you, Brother Hasan [Solomon] , for your truly generous words of introduction. Sisters and brothers, I want to thank you for being a part of this conference. Your union is powerful. Your history is inspiring. Your future is yours for … strength of our movement rises. That’s an important truth for all of us to remember. Sometimes we can feel isolated in the work we do. Maybe you serve on a young worker committee, or you are dedicated to women’s issues or LGBTQ equality, or maybe …
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Lane Kirkland

… President of the AFL-CIO from 1979 to 1995, Lane Kirkland inherited a labor movement under heavy assault. Moving quickly to stem labor's decline, Kirkland initiated significant institutional innovations and secured the re-affiliation of almost … Institute to train organizers for affiliates. In addition, Kirkland created an internal Committee on the Future of Work, which authored two influential pamphlets detailing a host of innovative strategies for increasing labor's …
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Union Plus Scholarships Provide the Keys for Immigrant Families to Unlock the American Dream

… Immigrants who have come to our country in search of better opportunities have been the economic backbone of America for well over a century. In the face of a difficult job market for many immigrants, their keys to the American Dream may not be readily available. … Nowhere is this truer than with nonunion jobs, which typically offer … pay, limited benefits and virtually no job security. In a new country with little knowledge of the labor market, these work conditions make immigrants more vulnerable to worker exploitation, sometimes with heartbreaking results. However, …
Speech

Shuler at National Press Club: Workers Are Refusing to Settle for Bad Jobs

… AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered the following remarks as prepared to the National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker Event in Washington, D.C.: Good morning. Thank you, Lisa (Matthews), for that … these forces may present new questions and challenges, the stakes remain fundamentally the same: Justice. Fairness. The right to organize, bargain and have our voices heard. One of the most persistent questions reporters have been asking is: Are people refusing to work? An NBC headline in June put it this way: Is it a sluggish labor market—or workers positioning themselves for better …
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The Strength and Solidarity of Our Membership: Worker Wins

… levels, which will preserve quality jobs in Maine. IAM Local S6 President Chris Wiers said: “What we were able to accomplish at the negotiating table is a testament to the strength and solidarity of our membership. They were educated on … knew they had the backing of our membership. I am incredibly proud of our entire team, and we’re excited to get back to work building the best ships in the world for the U.S. Navy.” Elsewhere in the state, Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 4 … increased transparency at work and pay increases averaging 78%. While the writers are independent contractors and their right to strike isn’t protected under labor law, they took a brave stand and prevailed. The writers, all of whom are women, …
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In Memoriam: Union Members Lost in COVID-19 Pandemic

… NOTE: Further updates to this list will be added to our In Memoriam page . As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States, our sisters, brothers and friends in the labor movement are among the first casualties. It is important for us to work together during this crisis to prevent further deaths. It is important to thank those who are doing the work to keep us … Federation of Labor. He was described as a strong advocate for workers’ rights and protections. 'I was talking to him right up through when he was put into the hospital. Always thinking about his fellow workers. He was just that kind of guy. …
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Trumka: Being Jersey Strong Means Being Union Strong

… Good morning. Brother Charlie Wowkanech, thank you for that kind introduction and for your leadership. And thank you to my sister Laurel Brennan for your incredible work. It is an honor to join you for your 2021 Legislative and COPE Endorsement Conference. And next time, mark my words: we are going back to …
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Redmond: We Cannot Be Numb to Workplace Violence

… Thank you Darrin [Kelly] and the Workers' Memorial Planning Committee for including me here today. It’s a privilege to be joining you for Workers Memorial Day as we mourn the friends, family and colleagues we lost over this past year – here … having the resolve and determination to make our workplaces safer – for us, for our children and grandchildren.  This is work we must commit to, because workplace injuries and illnesses and deaths are preventable. Everyone should be able to work … cause disease. And everyone should be able to come home after their shift free from injury. But not all workers have that right. Some employers are not committed to the health and safety of their workers. The pandemic made that crystal clear. …