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Working People Have the Power to Restore Reproductive Rights

… This past week marked one year since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn 50 years of precedent in Roe v. Wade. … This ruling continues to reverberate throughout our communities and have … and chaos, and it has become more evident that the quality of health care we receive depends on where we live and work and our economic standing. Each day, we read horrifying stories of women who are denied lifesaving care, doctors facing … statehouses across the country, working people are speaking out in favor of legislation that would protect and expand the right to bodily autonomy and the confidential relationship between providers and patients. We are also demanding that …
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Trumka: Fight Climate Change the Right Way

… President Richard Trumka delivered the following remarks at the Global Climate Action Summit :  Good morning and thank you to Governor (Jerry) Brown for inviting me here to say a few words on behalf of the 12.5 million working women and men who … is a tough issue for us. But, in the labor movement, we’re used to tough issues and hard choices. We’re prepared to do the right thing for our people and our planet. And we know that this fight can–and must–be about investing in a better, more … demanding that plants, industries and projects be stopped or shut down, with no plan for the people who are put out of work...no call for shared sacrifice...and no dialogue or solidarity with those whose lives and communities are dependent on …
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Nursing Home Initiative to Right America’s Injustices

… The worst of the pandemic appears to be over but make no mistake: Our country is still dealing with the loss of life and disability left in its wake as … are the most likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, affording protection to others. But many lack a union, a voice at work to protect their own health, safety and economic interests.   Nowhere is this more true than in the nursing home sector, … continued to work as domestic workers in private households while earning very little. It’s past time we recognize and right these wrongs and compensate these workers fairly.  In 2021, President Biden announced a new initiative to establish a …
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How Unions Help Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment at Work

… in a unionized workplace? … How do unions help hold employers accountable? … How do unions advocate for policy solutions to stop harassment? … What should I do if I don't have a union at work? … As recent events have highlighted, sexual harassment—unwanted touching, sexual comments, requests for sexual favors … health care and pension benefits, and greater protections against unfair treatment on the job. The law gives workers the right to decide whether to form or join a union without retaliation by their employer. For more information about unions and …
Convention Resolution

Resolution 14: Women, Work and Families [amended]

… Amended by the Civil, Women and Human Rights Committee WOMEN WORK EVERY DAY. No matter where they live, their economic activity is vital to the economy and society at large, their communities, their families and their personal autonomy and growth. Around the … the effects of discrimination. Maternity protection. Maternity protection is a duty of society. Women must have the right and the opportunity to plan their families and to choose motherhood freely. These protective measures should not …
Executive Council Statement

Working People Need Fair and Affordable Drug Prices

… of pocket. If excessive drug prices are not dealt with head on, this situation will become even worse, jeopardizing access to lifesaving medicines. Americans already face the highest drug prices in the world. According to a recent study, we pay three times more than patients in Switzerland for a commonly prescribed rheumatoid arthritis … dollars should be subject to extra scrutiny and be available at fair prices, backed by the government retaining the right to revoke licensing should a drug be sold at an unreasonable markup. We also should explore approaches that begin to …
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Ending Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

… No one should have to risk their safety or dignity to put food on the table. Yet every day, workers around the world are subjected to sexual … at the International Labor Organization to discuss a new global standard on violence and harassment in the world of work . This is the culmination of more than a decade of advocacy by the global labor movement . It’s an exciting opportunity … world and what unions are doing to fight back! Our sister organization the Solidarity Center works with unions and labor right activists around the world. Dr. Jane Pillinger prepared a report for the ILO that includes examples of union actions on …
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Working People Stand Together Against Sexual Harassment

… with the aim of ending sexual harassment in the workplace. When working people join together in union, we can listen to each other, mobilize our co-workers, speak with a unified voice and fight together to win justice in the workplace. … … role to play in ending sexual harassment because fighting for dignity and respect on the job is fundamental to the work we do in the labor movement." The breadth and depth of today’s national focus gives us a new opportunity to fight for … workplace. And some of us are in positions of power to influence the culture in our organizations and workplaces. That’s right. I want to acknowledge my privilege. I came from humble beginnings. And I’ve worked hard to get where I am today. But …
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What to Do if You Are Targeted at Work for Violence, Harassment or Hate Speech

… and what you can do if you or someone you know is the target of one of these attacks in the workplace. Click on the links to learn more about your rights, what constitutes illegal activity and what you can do about it if you are targeted. Disability : The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to do his or her job. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment (or in the way things are usually done) to help an individual with a disability apply for a job or perform …