worker rights
Domestic workers see gains, yet struggle for decent work
June 16, 2016"I do housework, cooking, gardening, take care of the children," said domestic worker Amma, who is forced to sleep in a garage; "I receive insults like, 'You are an animal.'"
Read moreCoalition forms to combat wage theft in Minnesota
June 8, 2016The new wage theft coalition will focus on identifying and implementing solutions.
Read moreLabor campaign kills anti-worker measures in N.M.
June 1, 2016"The session's ending, but we're just getting started. That's why we need you to stay active and engaged through Election Day."
Read moreUnions: New Verizon pact gives raises, halts outsourcing, adds jobs
June 1, 2016Some 40,000 Verizon workers from Maine down through Virginia marched back to work today after a company-forced 45-day strike earned them victories.
Read moreAFL-CIO stands with Brazilian workers and democracy
May 25, 2016The political crisis in Brazil has entered a stage likely to damage democracy in the country for years to come and have a negative impact on the entire region.
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