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AFL-CIO
National
Bill to end tribal worker union rights fails in Senate
The vote was 55-41 to end debate, but backers needed 60 votes.
Trade
AFL-CIO applauds Trump for imposing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum
The tariffs take effect March 23.
National
Senate bill would end union rights for Indian casino workers
Oregon Democrat Kurt Schrader joined Greg Walden and 215 other Republicans in voting for it.
Buying Union
Outside a Portland Walmart: The Nabisco Boycott Day of Action
With actions outside 100 stores nationwide, the union boycott against Mexican-made Nabisco products isn't going away any time soon.
Comment
Making the labor movement safe for all workers
High-ranking union officials used positions of power to pressure women subordinates for sexual favors. That's unacceptable.
Union democracy
Highlights of the 2017 National AFL-CIO convention
No politicians this time, but an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
Building our communities
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria: Union volunteers mobilize for Puerto Rico
Six Oregon nurses join 300 other union members for a two-week stint in the hurricane’s wake. Here's what they saw.
National
Trumka says hope of working with Trump has faded
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka at first hoped labor leaders could find common ground with Trump.Â
Trade
Six questions for organized labor’s top NAFTA expert
Twenty-three years after NAFTA became law, Trump wants to renegotiate it. Round 1 of talks ended Aug. 20. To find out more, we spoke with the AFL-CIO’s top trade policy expert.
Labor History
United Way’ers, labor partners from across the country take part in ‘Labor Walk’
The 1.7-mile-walk through downtown Portland stopped at spots important to local labor history.
Health Care
‘It’s Not Over’ — Unions join fight to defend Obamacare
Sens. Merkley and Wyden, and Rep. Bonamici urge Oregonians to keeping pushing back on GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
National
TRUMP 100 DAYS: What’s his labor record so far?
Have Trump’s acts in office lived up to his pledge to put the American worker first?
Worker safety
Six questions for labor’s top workplace safety expert
Peg Seminario, the AFL-CIO’s director of occupational safety and health, is a nationally recognized expert on worker safety.
National
Big Day for Billionaires
The Trump inauguration means a billionaire in the White House and cabinet spots for five more.
National
Unions stand at Standing Rock
The standoff at Standing Rock — with Indian tribes and supporters on one side, and security for the Dakota Access Pipeline on the other – also finds labor union members on both sides.
Politics
Swing state union voters back billionaire
Trump’s win – supported by a third of union members, could lead to tax cuts for the rich and a national Right-to-Work law.
Green Jobs
A labor report from the Paris climate summit
Washington AFL-CIO’s Jeff Johnson tells why he was there, and why labor MUST get involved.
Workers Rights
Oregon Democratic Congressman Kurt Schrader turning hostile to union rights
The Oregon Democrat backs bills to diminish workers’ right to unionize or tack collective action.
Trade
Obama releases text of his Pacific trade deal
The veil is off the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it’s not pretty.
Trade
AFL-CIO targets Democratic Fast Track supporters in the House
Late August mailing went to union members in 28 Congressional districts.
