AFL-CIO Convention

Every four years, AFL-CIO holds a convention to democratically elect officers. Elected delegates representing working people from across the country and from every job category come together to choose their leader and express their policy preferences. Our convention adopts resolutions that guide the labor movement and improve the lives of working people. Openness, transparency and democracy are key components of how we work.

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Blog

Biden Declares Unyielding Support for the Labor Movement as We Fight to Build an ‘Economy That Works for Working People’

“It’s good to be home,” President Biden began, as he took the stage at the AFL-CIO Convention.
Convention Resolution

Resolution 8: Promote Gender Equity

There has never been a more urgent time to confront gender oppression and advance gender justice. Working women make up 47% of the workforce, but are paid less and lack access to child care and paid leave, even though women carry the majority of caregiving responsibilities and continue to face discrimination with deep consequences for their health, safety and economic security.
Speech

Trumka to CBTU in St. Louis: The labor movement is here to stay

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka accepts an award and addresses guest at the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists banquet.
Speech

Trumka 2013 AFL-CIO Convention Acceptance

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivers an acceptance speech at the AFL-CIO Convention.