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North Dakota AFL-CIO Statement on the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

26 Jan, 2026

Then North Dakota AFL-CIO issued the following statement on the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a member of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), in Minneapolis: The North Dakota AFL-CIO sends our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, neighbors, union siblings, co-workers and

North Dakota AFL-CIO Statement on Minneapolis ICE Shooting of Renee Nicole Good

09 Jan, 2026

North Dakota’s labor movement is outraged by the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Our hearts are with Good’s family and loved ones, especially her children, during this devastating time. We stand in solidarity with our

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

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AFL-CIO Unveils Executive Paywatch Report

2020’s growth in pay inequity between workers and CEOs confirms the “executive base salary reductions” touted during the COVID-19 crisis were just lip service, per this year’s AFL-CIO Executive Paywatch report, which was unveiled this morning by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler (IBEW).

14, Jul, 2021

Union Plus Expands Hardship Benefits for Union Members

Union Plus offers a variety of hardship benefits to union members and our families, including grants for eligible union members who participate in certain Union Plus programs. An expansion of hardship benefits took effect on July 1, 2021.

09, Jul, 2021

Faith Leaders Affirm Support for the PRO Act

Relying on their respective faiths that mandate justice for working people, more than 390 religious leaders have joined together to support the PRO Act.

01, Jul, 2021

Union Plus Everyday Discounts Subsidize Summer Fun

As the country reopens and more and more families return to their favorite summer activities, there’s never been a better time to tap into Union Plus’s everyday discounts, many of which are powered by Abenity. Union members save up to 37% on movie tickets at your choice of national chains, up to 63% on your favorite hotels, and get huge discounts on admission tickets to water and theme parks, tourist attractions and tours.

01, Jul, 2021

VP Harris, Labor Secretary Walsh Meet with Union Members in Pittsburgh

Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh (LIUNA) participated in a roundtable with union m

22, Jun, 2021

A Majority of Voters Support the PRO Act

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act has the support of the majority of likely voters, according to a new poll from Vox and Data for Progress.

16, Jun, 2021