Service + Solidarity Spotlight
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Texas AFL-CIO President Says Election Results Show Voters Support Candidates Prepared to Fight for Change Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every […]
Women’s History Month Profiles: Kathleen Carlson
Women’s History Month Profiles: Kathleen Carlson This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to […]
Economy Gains 678,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Falls to 3.8%
The U.S. economy gained 678,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continuing strong job creation numbers are a clear sign that the worker-friendly policies implemented by President Biden are having a positive impact on working people. In response to the […]
Study Shows Unions Make Workplaces Safer
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. A study from the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) shows what Electrical Workers (IBEW) have long […]
Women’s History Month Profiles: Tina Gonzalez
This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across […]
West Virginia Mine Workers Stand Up Against Attack on Their Safety
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Mine Workers (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts rejected the idea that West Virginia needs […]
Women’s History Month Profiles: Fallon Ager
This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across […]
President Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Working People During State of the Union Address
In his address to the nation on Tuesday, President Biden reiterated his commitment to improving the lives of working people across the country. After opening the speech with a rally of support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict against Russia, Biden moved into how his administration has delivered on its promises for working families. He […]
Working People Respond to the State of the Union
After President Biden gave his first State of the Union address last night, working people from across the country responded. Here’s what they said: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler The state of our union is strong because America’s working people are strong. We were thrilled that President Biden again called for the passage of the PRO […]
Women’s History Month Profiles: Pam Fendt
This year, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across […]
