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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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28 Mar, 2025

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Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

Last night, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies.

Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

19 Feb, 2025

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We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. And while we celebrate Black labor leaders and union members, both past and present, who have advanced real change, we won’t ignore the moment we find ourselves in right now.

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18 Nov, 2024

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Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

Registered apprenticeships are the gold standard of job training programs. They provide workers with life-changing skills and a pathway to good jobs that support families and lift communities.

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NE WA & N ID BCTC Organizers' Meetings occur at 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday before the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

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Recent News

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Volkswagen Workers Ratify First Union Contract at Major Southern Auto Plant; Scure 20% Wage Increase - Feb 23

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