WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2020) — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend our lives and our economy. As America’s labor movement, we must urgently address the...
The following is from the AFL-CIO: WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2020) — In response to the Trump administration’s decision to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2020) — The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, in response to Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) revealing that Congressional...
The following is from SEIU: Major unions and racial and social justice organizations have announced that tens of thousands of workers will “Strike for Black Lives”...
Organized academic workers help overturn Trump directive targeting international students By SAM SUMPTER and DAN HART Special to The Stand SEATTLE (July 15, 2020) —...
The following is from the AFL-CIO: WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2020) — AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka today announced the creation of the AFL-CIO Task Force on...
Trump’s political push could put children, teachers and their families in danger WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2020) — Six groups representing America’s educators and parents...
United Food & Commercial Workers loses 238 frontline workers in 100 days WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2020) — The United Food and Commercial Workers International...
The following is from Labor 411: 2020 will be the year that we celebrate America’s birthday in an especially challenging environment. Between a global pandemic, massive...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2020) — With strong support from organized labor, the U.S. House of Representatives passed sweeping police reform legislation Thursday night that aims...