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We Need Labor Laws That Protect Our Right to Organize

In 2022, union membership grew, despite multimillion-dollar union-busting campaigns. But union density declined slightly. We’ll keep fighting until we have labor laws that protect our right to organize and hold union-busters accountable. Do you agree?

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Read More: The Real Story on Labor Unions

The Real Story on Labor Unions

Why we're in a surge of organizing.
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Add Your Name: Pledge: I Will Support Workers and Protect Union Values

Pledge: I Will Support Workers and Protect Union Values

It’s a new year and we’re ready to support working people across the country—what about you? We’ll keep sharing ways you can protect union values. Take the pledge now that you’ll continue to take action.
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Read More: Year in Review: Organizing for Change

Year in Review: Organizing for Change

As 2022 comes to an end, it’s a time to reflect on the work of our movement and our many accomplishments.
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Sign the Petition: NFL Players Need Safer Fields

NFL Players Need Safer Fields

The NFL has refused to ban and remove certain kinds of turf that have statistically higher injury rates. NFL players are doing their job and going to work, just like everyone else. And they deserve safe working conditions, too!
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Watch Now: Video: We Are America's Unions

Video: We Are America's Unions

With millions of workers taking collective action, the AFL-CIO is showing that together we can win better pay, better benefits and safer working conditions.
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Donate to Ukraine: Donate to Help Ukrainian Workers and their Families

Donate to Help Ukrainian Workers and their Families

The Ukrainian people are in grave danger, fighting for their lives as Russians attack innocent civilians. Donate now to support Ukrainian labor organizations providing on-the-ground assistance through the International Trade Union Confederation.
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View the Strike Map: Stand with Striking Workers

Stand with Striking Workers

Across the country, working people are flexing our muscles and taking back power. Find out where workers are on strike and find a picket line to join near you.
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Learn More: The PRO Act Is Key to America's Future

The PRO Act Is Key to America's Future

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is a landmark worker empowerment, civil rights and economic stimulus legislation, and is key to America's future.
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Learn More: Want Power? Join a Union.

Want Power? Join a Union.

When working people come together, they make things better for everyone. Joining together in unions enables workers to have more rights and more power, and are the best way to secure higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.
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