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2018: Black History Month

Black History Month

As America celebrates the start of Black History Month, the AFL-CIO is reaffirming its commitment to fighting for black workers who make up such a vital part of our union movement.

I AM 2018: National Moment of Silence

2018: Black History Month

NWU and Nautilus Settle $60,000 Non-Payment Grievance

This week the National Writers’ Union, UAW Local 1981 (NWU), announced a settlemen

NWU and Nautilus Settle $60,000 Non-Payment Grievance

UCATS Ratifies Contract with NYU

This week the Union of Clerical, Administrative, and Technical Staff, NYSUT Local 3882 (

UCATS Ratifies Contract with NYU

On NAFTA Talks, Glimmers of Hope, But Sides Are Still Far Apart

President Trump's chief trade official Monday offered a modicum of optimism about the ongoing talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, even as he shot down two key Canadian proposals and blasted a recent trade action by Canada as a "massive attack on all of our trade laws."

On NAFTA Talks, Glimmers of Hope, But Sides Are Still Far Apart

Tips Are More Important Than You Think

The Donald Trump Labor Department is proposing a rule change that would mean that restaurant servers and bartenders could lose a large portion of their earnings.

Tips Are More Important Than You Think

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017

Last week, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report on union membership, which found that the number of union members rose by 260,000 in 2017.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 260,000 More Union Members in 2017