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Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

On Friday, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler celebrated the House passing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.

19, Apr, 2021

USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

Lisa Pedersen of Revere, Massachusetts, has been a United Steelworkers (USW) member for 34 years. As “the first girl in [her] area” when she started as a gas leak investigator and repair person for the National Grid, Pedersen is used to being a leader.

08, Apr, 2021

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

Today, the AFL-CIO and GBAO released a nationwide poll of registered voters that found more than three-quarters of Americans support workers’ efforts to organize a union at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

05, Apr, 2021

Women's History Month - 9to5 to Harvard Yard

On the last day of Womens History Month we honor workers who fought against discrimination in Boston. Secretaries in the 1970s formed 9to5 and fought against harassment and discrimination that was widespread in their offices. They paved the way for future organizing.

31, Mar, 2021

Women's History Month - Boston Women Who Lead

30, Mar, 2021

Women's History Month - Garment Industry

This Womens History Month, we celebrate the solidarity and power of garment workers. This profession is historically and today, made up largely of women who have faced incredible exploitation with remarkable solidarity.

29, Mar, 2021