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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

10 Dec, 2025 Read More >

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Resolution on the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on State and Local Governments

24 Oct, 2025

Resolution on the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on State and Local Governments WHEREAS , the current federal government shutdown is causing immediate and cascading harm to states, local governments, workers and communities; WHEREAS , Medicaid, SNAP food assistance and other essential

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

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Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on May Day: The Fight for Justice Is a Global One

This May Day, the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO recounts the chilling effect the Haymarket Square massacre in Chicago had on union activism.

01, May, 2023

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25 Things You Need to Know from the 2023 Death on the Job Report

This 2023 edition of Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect marks the 32nd year the AFL-CIO has produced a report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers.

26, Apr, 2023

SIGN: Confirm Julie Su for Labor Secretary

Julie Su’s record speaks for itself. As a young attorney representing trafficked Thai garment workers outside of Los Angeles, she won $4 million in stolen wages. Her case set a huge precedent, and that was just the beginning of a storied career.

24, Apr, 2023

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Starbucks Founder Howard Shultz’s Congressional Testimony: Lies Detected

On Tuesday, Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Shultz testified in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.

02, Apr, 2023

Virtual Event: Lifting Up Women on the Shop Floor

Picture a manufacturing worker. Are you imagining a woman wielding a torch or assembling an SUV?

The manufacturing sector provides good jobs with family-supporting wages and benefits, which do not require four-year degrees. More women should hold these jobs.

23, Mar, 2023

Call: Paycheck Fairness Act

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The Paycheck Fairness Act increases penalties when employers violate equal pay provisions.

15, Mar, 2023