Labor

Unions grew by 262K members in 2017, density stays at 10.7 percent

January 19, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

"Today’s data is more than numbers on a page, it’s a growing movement of working people."

Labor union women commit to broadening fight against sexual harassment

January 17, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

“Sexual harassment is an expression of power and we are committed to putting our collective power to fight for progress."

AFL-CIO unions gear up for major push in 2018 election cycle

January 16, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

The determination of the nation’s labor movement to come out on the winning side of this year’s election battles was strongly reflected at discussions during last weekend’s AFL-CIO Martin Luther King conference.

Immigration panel shows gaps in union members’ knowledge

January 16, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Many union members and leaders are unaware of the AFL-CIO’s strong policy for comprehensive immigration reform.

Trumka: Key battle ahead is the 2018 elections

January 14, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

In fixing the economy -- by sweeping anti-worker elected officials out of office -- workers and their allies will also counter the right wing’s attacks on public sector workers, many female (60 percent), minority or both.