What We’re Doing Select typeArticleEventMedia HitMultimediaReportResolutionSpeechStatement Apply September 7, 2016 Blog Five Ways America Would Be Different Without Labor Unions On Labor Day, we come together to thank all the American workers who built this great country—and to recognize the millions who wake up every morning to build us an... September 5, 2016 Speech Trumka on Labor Day: Momentum is On Our Side AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivers the keynote speech at the Ohio Labor Day celebration. August 30, 2016 Blog Four Quotes You Need to Read from Liz Shuler's Speech in Wisconsin on Working Women Today, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler addressed the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Convention about what's at stake for working women this election. Working women in particular are driving the progressive agenda forward... August 25, 2016 Blog Trumka: Working People Will Tell Donald Trump, 'You're Fired!' AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka gave an inspiring speech to the Nevada State AFL-CIO's 60th Annual Constitutional Convention yesterday. Some key excerpts and reactions to the speech follow. August 25, 2016 Speech Trumka to Alaska AFL-CIO Delegates: We Have Beaten Back The Worst—Now Let’s Demand The Best AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivers the keynote speech at the Alaska AFL-CIO Convention. August 24, 2016 Speech Trumka to Nevada AFL-CIO Delegates: This is More Than Just an Election AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivers the keynote speech at the 60th Nevada AFL-CIO Convention. Load More