Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Houston’s Labor Movement Registers Hundreds of New Union Voters 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. The Texas […]

We Need You: In the States Roundup It’s time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter. Alaska AFL-CIO: Members of @unac4996AK create a safe space for students to learn and thrive at […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Maribel Rodriguez Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today’s profile features Maribel Rodriguez. Maribel Rodriguez is a longtime union activist dedicated to improving the lives of others. She is the first Latina […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Labor Movement Steps Up to Help Our Members and Communities Affected by Hurricanes Fiona, Ian 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 […]

A New Wave of Unionization: The Working People Weekly List Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. After Decades of Decline, Is There a New Wave of Unionization In America?: “Liz […]