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Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

22 Mar, 2021

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22 Mar, 2021

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Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

Walsh's confirmation was a victory for AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who rallied his federation of 56 unions to back the Boston mayor soon after Biden won the election in November. "It's difficult to overstate the importance of this moment," Trumka said.

Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris

19 Mar, 2021

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19 Mar, 2021

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Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris

An important meeting was held Thursday at the White House as the first female vice president, Kamala Harris, gathered with women labor leaders. The vice president called together the small group to discuss tackling the pandemic, creating an equitable recovery and getting women back to work.

Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris

American Rescue Plan Brings Much-Needed Help to Workers

18 Mar, 2021

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18 Mar, 2021

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American Rescue Plan Brings Much-Needed Help to Workers

Last week, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion investment in our country’s recovery and future success.

American Rescue Plan Brings Much-Needed Help to Workers

The Pandemic Accelerated Job Automation and Black and Latino Workers Are Most Likely To Be Replaced

17 Mar, 2021

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17 Mar, 2021

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The Pandemic Accelerated Job Automation and Black and Latino Workers Are Most Likely To Be Replaced

"When technology comes into a union worksite, we're able to negotiate to get a fair share of the increased productivity and make sure it's healthy and safe — it's called bargaining acquiescence. We bargain to get a fair share for workers.

The Pandemic Accelerated Job Automation and Black and Latino Workers Are Most Likely To Be Replaced

AFL-CIO Signals Support to Nix Senate Filibuster

11 Mar, 2021

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11 Mar, 2021

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AFL-CIO Signals Support to Nix Senate Filibuster

AFL-CIO on Thursday called for the Senate to abolish the filibuster if it prevents Democrats from moving forward with a pro-worker agenda. “For decades, working people have paid the price for corporate-first government,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

AFL-CIO Signals Support to Nix Senate Filibuster

House Democrats Pass Bill That Would Protect Worker Organizing Efforts

09 Mar, 2021

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09 Mar, 2021

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House Democrats Pass Bill That Would Protect Worker Organizing Efforts

"The PRO Act would protect and empower workers to exercise our freedom to organize a bargain," Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, told NPR in a recent interview. "It's a game changer.

House Democrats Pass Bill That Would Protect Worker Organizing Efforts