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Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

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08 Aug, 2025

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Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

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It’s Election Day! Do You Know Your Rights? - Nov 3

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Secretary-Treasurer Redmond Speaks at Get-Out-the-Vote Rally in Jacksonville, Fla. - Nov 3

‘Rest in Power, Sister Dolores’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: President Shuler Canvasses on Halloween in Iowa - Nov 2

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WGAE Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Union Contract - Oct 30

Worker Wins: ‘Each One of Us Cares Deeply About Our Work’ - Oct 29

Working People Mourn Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29

AFL-CIO Honors Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 28

Your Voice Is Powerful: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 28