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Trumka praises workers, slams Trump and profiteers on coronavirus pandemic

March 19, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers, union and non-union, are responding magnificently to the coronavirus pandemic, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says.

Trade unions leading fight to protect workers from coronavirus around the world

March 19, 2020 By Ben Chacko

Unions are fighting to ensure workers receive sick pay, avoid catastrophic loss of income, and that governments put measures in place to protect them.

UAW pressure, coronavirus illnesses force Detroit 3 car company shutdown

March 19, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

"By taking a shutdown and working through next steps, we protect UAW members, their families and the community."

AFL-CIO urges senators to OK ‘Families First’ coronavirus aid bill

March 18, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

“Since the virus does not discriminate in terms of who it touches, it is critical that our overall response be as inclusive as possible."

NFL players begrudgingly approve new union contract

March 16, 2020 By Al Neal

With a new CBA in place, the NFL will now move to negotiate lucrative deals with broadcasting partners, with the intent of growing their slice of the revenue pie.