AFL-CIO

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of workers across the nation. As a democratic and voluntary coalition of 58 national and international labor unions, we advocate for the rights of 12.5 million workers. Our mission is to guarantee that all workers receive fair treatment, good wages and benefits, safe working conditions, respect, and equal chances to succeed. We also focus on equipping individuals with essential skills and job preparedness for the modern economy.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Dr. Amanda Lowrey

5 days ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Dr. Amanda Lowrey of AFSCME. Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA/AFSCME) member Dr. Amanda R.K. Lowrey has been working in food safety in Honolulu since December 2009.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Matt Kimball

6 days ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Matt Kimball of IATSE. Matt Kimball has been a Theatrical Stage Employees ( IATSE) member for almost eight years and has been the Political Activism Committee chair for Local 720 since 2018.
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

6 days ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell |Sydney Roberts

Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Worker Wins: ‘The Hardest We Have Ever Fought’

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell |Sydney Roberts

Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. SAG-AFTRA and Nickelodeon Reach Tentative Agreement: SAG-AFTRA announced on Wednesday that it has reached a tentative agreement with Nickelodeon Animation Studio Inc. on the terms of its 2025 Basic Cable Television Animation Agreement. The agreement covers SAG-AFTRA members working on animated programs for Nickelodeon basic cable and Paramount+.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Kevin Ancog

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Kevin Ancog of AFSCME. United Public Workers (UPW) Hawaii member Kevin Ancog is a building maintenance worker at the Department of Defense in Honolulu, where he has worked for nearly 20 years.
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO President Celebrates Historic Worker Rights Milestone in Vermont

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell |Sydney Roberts

Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. On May Day, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler visited Vermont, where she witnessed the passage of a historic constitutional amendment and attended a May Day rally on the State House lawn.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: What Working People Are Doing This Week

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell

Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' Equity:Join us for the next Embracing Equity Series Event: "Out of The Shadows: Our Unique Mental Health Challenges," a mental health panel moderated by Sean Hayden, host of Stage Combat: The Podcast.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Kristy Pham

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Kristy Pham of the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Kristy Pham is a member of Communications Workers (CWA) Local 9510.
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NLRB Sides with Whole Foods Workers in Amazon’s Union Election Challenge

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell |Sydney Roberts

Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Pressure Comes from the People: The Working People Weekly List

1 week ago | aflcio.org | Kenneth Quinnell

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.