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Abruzzo shows what it’s like to enforce a ‘pro-worker statute’

Aug 4, 2023

The NLRB hasn’t had this energetic of an enforcer in more than half a century. Jennifer Abruzzo is refocusing the agency on its founding goal.

National AFL-CIO endorses Biden for re-election

Jul 6, 2023

Seventeen months out, it’s the earliest the federation has ever voted to endorse in a presidential election.

Biden nominates Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor

Mar 16, 2023

If confirmed by the Senate, she would replace Marty Walsh, who is leaving to become head of the National Hockey League Players’ Association.

Biden: ‘Let’s finish the job’

Feb 15, 2023

Three Oregon union members were guests at Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address, which featured heckling and off-script engagement.

Biden: Congress should impose rail contract

Nov 30, 2022

To win paid sick days, union rail workers are ready for a nationwide strike. But Biden wants Congress to force them to accept a contract they rejected.

Union Joe

Sep 14, 2022

In his latest vocal support for unions, Joe Biden spent Labor Day talking up the labor movement at appearances in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

From warehouse to White house

May 18, 2022

Workers organizing at Amazon, Starbucks, REI, Seattle game maker Paizo, and the animation studio Titmouse recently visited the President.

Biden in Portland: ‘Union workers are the best’

May 4, 2022

During a brief visit to Portland, President Joe Biden said union workers and apprenticeships will be vital in rebuilding U.S. infrastructure.

Manchin, Sinema, Kelly: Which side are you on?

Apr 20, 2022

Last month’s U.S. Senate derailing of President Biden’s nominee David Weil was a sobering loss for the union movement.

Labor lauds Biden pick for Supreme Court

Mar 17, 2022

Past decisions suggest Ketanji Brown Jackson—who’d replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer—will side with unions and working people.