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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.

18, Mar, 2021

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.

17, Mar, 2021

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.

11, Mar, 2021

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.

09, Mar, 2021

Biden Answers AFGE’s Call to Revoke Trump’s Anti-Worker Memo for DoD Employees

President Biden proved once again he’s a champion of his own workforce.

09, Mar, 2021

In Biden, Labor Leaders See a President Who ‘Is Not Playing’

“He got it,” Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, said of Biden.

08, Mar, 2021