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Worker Wins: Our Workers Help Move America

… one of the country’s largest freight railroad operators. The TA covers approximately 4,000 workers and is subject to a ratification vote by membership. Highlights include an 18.77% compound wage increase over the lifetime of the deal, … Gannett : After multiple years of bargaining and a final 21-hour marathon session, members of the Austin NewsGuild who work for the Austin American-Statesman in Texas have finally reached a TA with parent company Gannett. The unit is part of … in Wichita know what it takes to make Textron Aviation products just like they know how to stick together for what’s right,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “The dedication it takes to stand up with your Brothers and Sisters to …
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Americans in Every Way—Except on Paper

… Arrivals ( DACA ) program, which provided temporary permission for more than 800,000 undocumented young people brought to the United States as children to live and work in the country. The young people covered by DACA include teachers, journalists, entertainers, behavioral health … successful campaign among Fusion staff to form a union with Writers Guild of America, East, ( WGAE ) in 2015. Winning the right to negotiate with their employer meant Fusion’s staff earned a stronger say in what the company was doing. Many people …
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Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living: 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 … 2020 Colorado AFL-CIO: Thank you @GovofCO for #DoingYourPartCO and expanding paid sick leave for all workers going back to work with the new #SaferAtHome phase. This important step will ensure workers aren't putting their paycheck or lives at risk. … pandemic has threatened our communities & livelihoods. Congress must TAKE ACTION to expand aid to state and local govts right away, so public service workers on the #COVIDfrontlines have the resources to fight this pandemic and protect our …
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Letter Urging the Salvadoran Government to Respect the Democratic Processes of Unions

… Rolando Castro Minister of Labor and Social Provision San Salvador, El Salvador Dear Minister Castro: I am writing to follow up on the letter I sent on behalf of the twelve and half million members of the American Federation of Labor and … Organizations (AFL-CIO) on November 5, 2019. That letter expressed our concern over the Salvadoran government’s actions to undermine the democratic union structures and authentic worker voice and representation at Union of Workers of the … Organization conventions. As Labor Minister, it is your role to ensure that the members of the STISSS can exercise their right to elect their leadership without fear. The AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with STISSS and its legitimate elected …
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Trumka on the Unemployment Crisis and the Practical Solutions to Support Workers

… across the country. The coronavirus crisis has torn through our nation. It’s turned our world upside down. It didn't have to be this way. Years of weakening our public health system and months of ignoring warnings have left us here. As the death … serve on the frontlines, we can’t forget that millions of hard-working people have been forced to the sidelines. Out of work through no fault of your own. Before COVID-19 hit, seven million of you were already unemployed. In just the past seven … must act – swiftly, boldly and if necessary, electronically. Here’s my message to Congress: You have two main jobs right now – keep people on payrolls and keep people safe and alive. End the pandemic politics – now. Don’t tell us this is …
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Every Vote Must Be Counted

… Trumka (UMWA) : Democracy is rising in America. Despite the worst pandemic in a century, voters came out in record numbers to exercise our rights as citizens, and now those ballots must be counted. As we said in our  statement with business and faith leaders  today, this is a moment “to exercise patience with the process and trust in our system, even if it requires more time than usual.” Joe Biden’s growing … on the premise of listening to the voice of individuals we know the meaning of your voice, your vote. For democracy to work for all of us, all eligible voters must have our voices heard. Nevada has been one of the hardest hit states in the U.S. …
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That's A Wrap: 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 … it is we all move together. As we move forward together, so do workers that don’t have the ability to be in a union right now.” said Donna Edwards, President of the MD & DC AFL-CIO. https://t.co/NnfF7kvtay — Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO … #1u #WinTogetherMN — Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 5, 2024 Missouri AFL-CIO: Missourians know that "Right-to-Work" is bad for #workers and middle class families. #UnionBustingIsDisgusting #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/WiWSttNpMh — …
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Tremendous Victory: Worker Wins

… in favor of forming a union with the Fire Fighters (IAFF) on Friday. They are the newest group of public service workers to organize a union in the county in northern Virginia after a new state law allowed municipalities across the commonwealth to permit collective bargaining with their employees. Organizers cited the need to fix excessive mandatory overtime as one of … Jersey successfully organized with AGVA in July. Medieval Times workers said they were motivated to organize in order to work under the protection of a collective bargaining agreement, which will achieve better working conditions, a safer work …
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Workers Are the Economy: 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 … pushing through HB 1331 to strip it of its power. @MeshaMainor voted for this bill. She has one more opportunity to do the right thing + change her vote. Join us in telling her to- Walk it back, Mesha! pic.twitter.com/y4BySLwTMm — Georgia AFL-CIO … — Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) March 23, 2022 Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO: As Iowans, we value hard work. But, the unemployment cuts by @IAGovernor & @IowaGOP will force Iowans to work for lower wages and struggle to provide …
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Worker Wins: Every Worker Deserves an Advocate on the Job

… Victory with AFSCME:  Approximately 60 workers at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Los Angeles County  voted in August to be represented by AFSCME , with 82% in favor. The new union members work as play facilitators, guest service associates, animal program coordinators, retail associates and other jobs. Workers organized to address issues such as earning a livable wage, securing better training, including staff in the museum’s decision-making …