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AFGE says its push led to paid parental leave for all federal workers

December 20, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Union's strong push led to creation of paid parental leave for 2 million federal workers, a provision tucked into the final defense spending legislation.

AOC bill: Federal contractors must obey labor law and allow unions—or lose

December 17, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The bill says firms getting federal funds must be pro-worker, obeying all labor laws and not putting roadblocks in front of unionization—or else.

Candidates slam labor lawbreakers at Iowa Teamsters Forum

December 16, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Presidential candidates are vying for votes in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses on Feb. 3 – the first chance any voters will have to, literally, stand up and be counted about whom they prefer.

Over Machinists’ objections, AFL-CIO backs revised ‘New NAFTA’ pact

December 10, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Over the Machinists’ objections, the AFL-CIO announced Dec. 10 it backs the revised “New NAFTA."

AFT’s Weingarten urges members: Push lawmakers to impeach Trump

December 9, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Makes move as House Judiciary Committee prepares to draft the articles of impeachment.