Solidarity
AFL-CIO warns Congress on immigration: no back burner
September 11, 2013The AFL-CIO resolves to work for passage of comprehensive immigration reform with a citizenship path.
Read moreTrumka urges “culture shift” to build “real working class movement”
September 11, 2013In his keynote speech to the AFL-CIO convention, federation President Richard Trumka called for a new type of labor movement, one that fights for all working people's interests.
Read moreA tribute to Paul C. Neal
September 3, 2013Paul C. Neal died one month before his 64th birthday.In addition to many wonderful stories from his family, his union president and a minister who lived on his mail delivery route both spoke eloquently.
Read moreToday in labor history: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
August 28, 2013On August 28, 1963, Maryland police reported, "By 8 a.m., 100 buses an hour were streaming through the Baltimore Harbor Tunne" heading for Washington, D.C.
Read moreFire Fighter leader blasts hypocritical politicians
August 28, 2013The nation's politicians, from the federal government on down to city halls, are hypocritical in praising Fire Fighters and other first responders, then cutting public safety budgets.
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