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AFL-CIO
Union democracy
Return of SEIU lifts AFL-CIO to nearly 15 million
SEIU, America’s second largest union, is rejoining the AFL-CIO, adding more than 1.8 million members to the federation’s existing 13 million.
National
AFL-CIO ad campaign pushes Harris-Walz to union members
The national AFL-CIO will spend over $1 million on digital and streaming ads in seven “battleground” states to help elect Kamala Harris.
National
AFL-CIO endorses Kamala Harris
The AFL-CIO made the announcement the day after President Joe Biden announced an end to his campaign for re-election.
National
AFL-CIO says J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick, is no friend of labor
Vance, 39, was elected less than two years ago as a U.S. Senator from Ohio, and got a 0% rating from the AFL-CIO for his votes in 2023.
National
We’re sticking with Joe Biden, says AFL-CIO
The AFL-CIO, a federation of 59 unions, endorsed Biden for re-election at a special conference in Philadelphia June 2023.
International
AFL-CIO condemns Hamas attacks, calls for cease-fire
The AFL-CIO, the federation of labor unions that represents about 12.5 million working people, issued a call Feb. 8 for a cease-fire in Gaza.
National
Bill in Congress could lead to cuts in Social Security
Northwest Democrats Earl Blumenauer and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez back the proposal to create a "fiscal commission" that could fast-track cuts.
Union Organizing
AFL-CIO supports bid by Microsoft for Activision
Affiliate CWA opposed the merger but changed its stance in June 2022 after Microsoft signed a union neutrality pledge.
National
National AFL-CIO endorses Biden for re-election
Seventeen months out, it’s the earliest the federation has ever voted to endorse in a presidential election.
National
Biden vetoes bill targeting shareholder activism
Republicans wanted to overturn a rule allowing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investments in pensions.
National
Biden: ‘Let’s finish the job’
Three Oregon union members were guests at Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address, which featured heckling and off-script engagement.
Union democracy
Women’s basketball union joins AFL-CIO
Founded in 1998, WNBPA was the first U.S. labor union of professional women athletes. It represents all players on the 12 teams of the WNBA.
National
Baseball players union joins AFL-CIO … and launches campaign to unionize minor leaguers
MLBPA’s affiliation comes as the national AFL-CIO is paying increased attention to sports unions, and recently created a Sports Council.
Worker safety
Bus drivers, flight attendants say they’re feeling less safe
Incidents of disruptive airline passengers and abusive mass transit users have increased sharply in the past few years.
Workers Rights
AFL-CIO: Abortion rights are workers rights
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision drew immediate opposition from national labor groups.
Comment
A proud moment for Oregon labor
Liz Shuler's re-election to her first full term as AFL-CIO president marks a historic and proud moment for the Oregon labor movement.
National
Homecoming for Liz Shuler
In 1993 U of O grad Liz Shuler went to work at Portland-based IBEW Local 125, her father’s local. Today she’s America’s top union leader.
International
Unions, and members, step up to support Ukraine
Unions in Poland, Slovakia and other countries sent members and trucks to pick up refugees. Members in the U.S. are donating to relief.
Union democracy
National AFL-CIO leader takes job at Greenpeace
Tefere Gebre, executive vice president of the national AFL-CIO, says the climate crisis is the "fight of our lifetime.”
Union democracy
Liz Shuler elected AFL-CIO president
She succeeds Rich Trumka, who died Aug. 5. Shuler, AFL-CIO secretary treasurer since 2009, is the first woman to hold the office of president.
