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Congress Act Now: Adopt America’s 5 Economic Essentials

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Amid Game Industry Layoffs, AFL-CIO Says It’s Time for Workers to Organize

On Feb. 15, just days after massive layoffs at Activision Blizzard, the AFL-CIO issued a powerful public statement of support to game developers in the United States. Its message, published in an open letter at Kotaku, was both simple and profound.

12, Mar, 2019

Black Women in the Labor Movement Have Long Defended American Workers

Black leaders, activists, and organizers formed the backbone of the U.S. labor movement.

12, Mar, 2019

Union Leaders: Keep Protection for TPS and Dreamers Permanent!

Union leaders want Congress to make protections for TPS holders and Dreamers permanent and won’t stop lobbying on their behalf.

More than 30 national unions and labor institutions sent a letter to Washington, D.C., urging Congress to stand by TPSers and Dreamers.

08, Mar, 2019

Congress and White House Agree on Infrastructure, But Need a Way to Pay for It

Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill and in the White House seems to agree that the nation’s infrastructure needs immediate federal investment, and on Wednesday the call in the House and Senate was renewed: Figure out how to pay for it....

08, Mar, 2019

AFSCME Member and Prison Psychologist Finds His Commuter Cool

Anthony Ngo, AFSCME Local 2620 member, purchased a new Chevy Volt with the Union Plus Auto Buying program. Because he purchased a union-made green car** he was eligible for additional savings through Union Plus.

06, Mar, 2019

Now That Government is Funded, Here is What Workers Want to see

Last year, in communities all across the country, millions of Americans mobilized and called for an economy that works for all of us. From state houses and governors mansions to Capitol Hill, we elected advocates who committed themselves to advancing that cause.

21, Feb, 2019