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It's Time to March! A Message from New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez

Labor Day is a time to reflect on who we are as working people, what we’ve achieved together, and the challenges that lie ahead. When we organize, we make it possible for workers to demand family-sustaining wages, health care, retirement security, and a meaningful voice in the workplace.

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In Labor-friendly Seattle, Unions Push for New Territory

As Labor Day approached, the movement that created the holiday flexed its muscle in Seattle, where the landscape has been transformed in the last few years by labor-backed measures protecting and compensating people like in few other places across the country.

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Is Trump a Champion of Workers? His Anti-union Policies Indicate Otherwise

President Donald Trump has presented himself as a champion of the American worker and vowed to restore

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Working People Must Have A Voice In Our Future

For generations America’s promise has been that opportunity to create a better life for your family awaits if you work hard and play by the rules. But this Labor Day, that promise is more out of reach than ever for an increasing number of people.

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A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

It's 1929, and workers in the Loray Mill in Gastonia have unanimously decided to strike after work conditions in the mill have gotten worse over time, thanks to management's efforts to reduce operating costs.

A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

Union Power Helps Drive Sweeping Election Victories

A Statement on the Passing of Labor Icon Dolores Huerta

New York City Labor Unions Come Together to Launch Election Protection Labor Coalition in “Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Democracy.”

NYC Labor Movement Rallies and Marches for “Our City, Our Fight, Our Future”

A Labor Day Message from NYC CLC President Brendan Griffith

Featured Stories

Union Power Helps Drive Sweeping Election Victories

NYSNA Nurse Reinstated at New York City Health+Hospitals/ Kings County

District Council 37 Requests Voluntary Recognition for Lantern Community Services Workers

Take Action! "Human Made, Human Paid" Campaign

Press Releases

Temporary and Part-Time Employment Opportunities: Theatrical Teamsters Local 817

Union-Represented Book Stores in NYC

Constituency Groups of the AFL-CIO

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Take Action! "Human Made, Human Paid" Campaign

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New York City Labor Chorus Presents Concert for Peace & Justice

It's Time to March! A Message from New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez

In Labor-friendly Seattle, Unions Push for New Territory

Is Trump a Champion of Workers? His Anti-union Policies Indicate Otherwise

Working People Must Have A Voice In Our Future

A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

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Worker Wins: ‘This Blue Wave Was Union-Made’ - Nov 5

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Simmons University Adjuncts Reach Their First Tentative Agreement - Nov 5

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29

Union Power Helps Drive Sweeping Election Victories

A Statement on the Passing of Labor Icon Dolores Huerta

New York City Labor Unions Come Together to Launch Election Protection Labor Coalition in “Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Democracy.”

NYC Labor Movement Rallies and Marches for “Our City, Our Fight, Our Future”

A Labor Day Message from NYC CLC President Brendan Griffith

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Union Power Helps Drive Sweeping Election Victories

NYSNA Nurse Reinstated at New York City Health+Hospitals/ Kings County

District Council 37 Requests Voluntary Recognition for Lantern Community Services Workers

Take Action! "Human Made, Human Paid" Campaign

Press Releases

Temporary and Part-Time Employment Opportunities: Theatrical Teamsters Local 817

Union-Represented Book Stores in NYC

Constituency Groups of the AFL-CIO

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Take Action! "Human Made, Human Paid" Campaign

Upcoming Events

New York City Labor Chorus Presents Concert for Peace & Justice

It's Time to March! A Message from New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez

In Labor-friendly Seattle, Unions Push for New Territory

Is Trump a Champion of Workers? His Anti-union Policies Indicate Otherwise

Working People Must Have A Voice In Our Future

A Look at Labor Conditions and the New South's Historic Ties to Organization

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: ‘This Blue Wave Was Union-Made’ - Nov 5

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Simmons University Adjuncts Reach Their First Tentative Agreement - Nov 5

It’s Election Day! Do You Know Your Rights? - Nov 3

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Secretary-Treasurer Redmond Speaks at Get-Out-the-Vote Rally in Jacksonville, Fla. - Nov 3

‘Rest in Power, Sister Dolores’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: President Shuler Canvasses on Halloween in Iowa - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WGAE Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Union Contract - Oct 30

Worker Wins: ‘Each One of Us Cares Deeply About Our Work’ - Oct 29

Working People Mourn Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29