Union News
AFL-CIO Chief Warns GOP: Don’t Meddle in Longshoremen’s Contract

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler: “The fight for a fair contract for longshoremen is the entire labor movement’s fight.” [Letter PDF]

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Prevailing Wage
Kaiser Presents Objectionable Proposals, Union Prepares for Strike Action

Kaiser's proposal with modest wage increases and unchanged retirement benefits prompted a potential strike, highlighting labor tensions and the need for fair negotiations.

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Union News
Hundreds of Nurses Rally at UMC for Safe Staffing and Violence Prevention

Hundreds of nurses at UMC in New Orleans rallied, announcing plans for a strike vote to demand safe staffing and workplace violence prevention amid stalled contract talks.

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Union News
UAW Hosts Rally for Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin and Canvass Kick-Off

On September 28, UAW will rally in Flint, MI, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin, to promote pro-worker candidates and secure the future of Michigan manufacturing.

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Union News
Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants to Vote on Strike Authorization

Flight Attendants at Frontier Airlines will vote on a strike authorization due to management's refusal to negotiate the impact of business model changes.

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Union News
AFT Expands High School Curriculum for Careers in Semiconductor Industry

AFT's toolkit helps students build skills for semiconductor careers, expanding to Michigan and Minnesota with a $1.72M grant.

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Infrastructure Investment
Biden-Harris grants $71M for job quality, training, and access

The Biden-Harris administration awards $71 million to 27 organizations across 14 states to improve job quality and access.

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Union News
AFSCME’s Saunders Honors Labor Legend Bill Lucy

President Lee Saunders honored AFSCME’s Bill Lucy, praising his legacy in civil, labor, and human rights. "Rest in power."

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Union News
Labor Movement Honors Bill Lucy's Legacy

(Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2024)—AFL-CIO leaders paid tribute to Bill Lucy, a pivotal figure in labor and civil rights movements.

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Union News
NUHW Hosts First California Governor Candidate Forum at Leadership Conference

NUHW's first gubernatorial candidate forum, featuring Atkins, Kounalakis, Thurmond, and Yee, airs live on September 29 at 10 a.m. from San Francisco.

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