workers
Thousands of Fight for $15 activists descend on McDonalds shareholder meeting
May 27, 2016The rally aimed to disrupt the burger giant's corporate proceedings with singing, chanting, and demands for $15 and a union.
Read more
Maryland enacts tough equal pay law
May 26, 2016The new law protects poor women, women of color, and transgender individuals from discrimination.
Read more
Missouri senate defeats “paycheck deception” bill
May 26, 2016The bill would have forced workers to "opt-in" to having their dues taken out of their paychecks--a scheme that weakens unions.
Read more
Beyoncé sweatshop controversy shines spotlight on harsh conditions of working women
May 26, 2016UK-based press reports that Sri Lankan workers who make Beyoncé's new clothing line are being exploited. Now what?
Read more
AFL-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.
Read more