AFL-CIO Expected To Endorse Hillary Clinton For President Thursday

The AFL-CIO's endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President is expected to happen Thursday.

The labor federation's political committee has recommended it.

The Take On Wall Street Campaign Pushes Financial Reforms

How do we "take on Wall Street"?

Labor unions, faith groups and progressive organizations are doing it with a campaign calling for serious financial reforms.

IATSE STATEMENT ON ORLANDO, FL ATTACK

In response to the June 12th attack in Orlando, Florida, the IATSE has released this statement:

A Statement from UAW President Dennis Williams Regarding the Orlando Attacks

UAW members are heartbroken over the senseless attacks in Orlando. We join our brothers and sisters in the labor movement and Americans everywhere in denouncing the hate that has yet again taken innocent lives and devastated our nation. We offer our prayers to the families of those killed and injured, the city of Orlando and the LGBT community. We continue to stand in solidarity in our commitment to the values that unite us, and not divide us.

AFL-CIO statement on the Orlando massacre

Teamsters: US Foods Violates Labor Law Nationwide As Maryland Strike Continues

Steve Vairma: "They have been violating the law in many locations. And there are charges being filed in many locations, which have resulted in unfair labor practice strikes throughout the country." Teamsters Vice-President Steve Vairma talking about U.S. Foods. Teamsters Local 355 is on strike against U.S. Foods.

AFL-CIO President Trumka: Democratic Platform Must Boldly Re-Write Policies To Benefit Workers

AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka says the Democratic Party platform must offer "a comprehensive, integrated vision of how we can rewrite the rules to raise wages for all working people and make our government a partner in our hopes for better lives." Trumka says the key to addressing wage stagnation and inequality is rebuilding workers' bargaining power.

AFGE Fights DoD Commissaries Privatization, Pay Cuts For Commissary Workers

The American Federation of Government Employees - is applauding U.S. Senate action striking down a privatization of Department of Defense commisaries.

Baltimore Area Teamsters US Foods Strike Picket Lines Expand

Teamsters on strike against U.S. Foods in Severn, Maryland have extended their picket lines to U.S Foods distribution centers around the country. Other Teamsters at those facilities have been honoring the extended picket lines.

Labor And Community Unite In Los Angeles To Fight Deportation Of Central American Asylum Seekers

A coalition of Los Angeles labor and community groups have come together to fight Department of Homeland Security plans to deport thousands of Central American immigrants. Stop Separating Families said federal agents are stepping up arrests and deportations this month of those who had their asylum claims denied.

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