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America's Labor Unions, representing nearly 15 million members across the country.

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a national trade union center that is the largest federation of unions in the United States. It is made up of 61 national and international unions, together representing nearly 15 million active and retired workers. The AFL-CIO engages in substantial political spending and activism, typically in support of progressive and pro-labor policies. .. more

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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 1h

No one should have to risk their health and safety to do the work they love.

Broadway actors, stage managers and musicians are the reason people go see shows. Sign the petition to stand with the workers and demand a healthier Broadway!

Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

If you love going to the theatre, then you're familiar with the "the show must go on" mentality that has persisted within the theatre industry. For generations, that phrase has been a plucky, pull-...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1h

Nobody should have to choose between health care and paying rent. But if Congress doesn’t extend the ACA tax credits, workers’ health insurance costs will more than DOUBLE.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1h

Listen to the picket line pug, Kaiser.

Safe Staffing, fair pay, dignity and respect for nurses and health care workers NOW!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2h

AI should make workers’ lives easier, not just line the pockets of Big Tech. America’s unions launched the Workers’ First Initiative on AI to make sure advances in AI respect workers’ rights, make their work safer, and level up their skills.

Largest labor federation warns of worker displacement, launches AI guidelines

AFL-CIO's initiative demands AI transparency, retraining and creative protections.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4h

The government shutdown is forcing working families to make impossible choices. Do they pay rent, buy groceries, or pay their electric bill?

Federal workers are not political pawns. They’re essential.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6h

@actorsequity.bsky.social and @afm-union.bsky.social Local 802 Broadway workers have risked their health so the show could go on.

Stand for a healthier Broadway—sign the petition to demand the Broadway League pay their fair share for health care and give workers dignity and stability on the job.

Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 22h

The Trump admin shut down the government, and now millions of federal workers nationwide are locked out of their jobs or working without a paycheck.

These workers inspect our food, care for veterans, and so much more. They’re not political pawns.

Breaking down the impact of Trump’s shutdown layoffs of federal workers | CNN Politics

More than 3,500 federal workers were laid off across seven agencies.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 23h

1 in 5 workers in America is an immigrant. When you rip 2 million people from our communities and workplaces, the whole economy suffers.

This is the reality of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. An attack on immigrant workers is an attack on ALL workers.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

EISEN: What do you think is driving the slowdown in job growth?

BESSENT: Between deportations and voluntarily deportations we've seen 2 million people leave the workforce

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 23h

Workers are the experts on how to do our jobs, and bosses must incorporate our expertise in developing AI systems.

AI doesn’t work without worker input!

Artificial Intelligence: Principles to Protect Workers | AFL-CIO

AI should be about benefiting everyone, not just tech billionaires and corporate shareholders. These principles seek to create that future.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

AI should make workers’ jobs easier, grow their skills and respect their rights. But without any guardrails, Big Tech will use AI to destroy our jobs and rights. Our Workers’ First AI initiative is here to make sure workers actually benefit from AI.

Major federation of unions calls for ‘worker-centered AI’ future

Collective bargaining and state-level regulations can protect the US workers from AI, the AFL-CIO says.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

We won’t stand for the Trump administration using hardworking Americans as political pawns.

America’s unions will keep fighting these illegal mass firings with everything we have.

AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: AFSCME and AFGE granted a block on illegal mass firings.

Workers win.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

NEW: America’s unions are launching the Workers First Initiative on AI, which provides a blueprint for how employers and lawmakers can advance AI implementation at work so it benefits both working people and our economy, and respects workers’ rights. aflcio.org/press/releas...

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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: AFSCME and AFGE granted a block on illegal mass firings.

Workers win.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

EISEN: What do you think is driving the slowdown in job growth?

BESSENT: Between deportations and voluntarily deportations we've seen 2 million people leave the workforce

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

Firing CDC workers then scrambling to reinstate them while still firing others is creating chaos in workers’ lives and putting communities across the country in danger.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 1d

Kaiser holds $66 BILLION in reserves, yet refuses to give health care workers the fair pay and benefits they deserve and safe staffing they need to do their jobs.

America’s unions stand with the 46,000 workers at Kaiser on a 5-day strike fighting for a fair contract!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

Kaiser refuses to give workers fair pay, benefits, and the staffing they need to keep patients safe.

We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

Listen to @nffe.bsky.social President Randy Erwin: federal workers are locked out of their jobs or working without pay. They’re struggling to make ends meet.

Illegally firing federal workers and threatening more hurts them and everyone who relies on the essential services they run.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

Two weeks into the shutdown, and the Trump admin has done nothing to get federal workers their paychecks or prevent working families from paying DOUBLE for their health insurance.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to celebrate those who first called this land home.

America’s unions recognize the struggles and tragedies they have endured, and we honor the many indigenous communities and cultures that have contributed to the story of our labor movement.

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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 3d

Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or are being forced to work without pay because the Trump administration shut down the government after refusing to fix the mounting health care crisis—and working families nationwide are paying the price.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

Congrats to the Temple Resident Assistants and Peer Mentors on UNANIMOUSLY voting to form a union with OPEIU Local 153, the first group of undergrad workers to organize at a public university in Pennsylvania! It’s #BetterInAUnion

Temple resident assistants, peer mentors vote to unionize

The Temple Union of Resident Assistants will join the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 153.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d

Workers are already struggling to make ends meet because of rising costs. Letting the ACA tax credits expire would blow up families’ budgets.

We shouldn’t be forced to choose rent or health insurance. Congress must fix the health care crisis NOW.

Brace for the largest-ever spike in health insurance premiums

The GOP's backdoor plan to gut Obamacare: Kill the tax credits.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d

@iamunion.bsky.social members at Boeing in St. Louis are tired of the company stalling. It’s time to give workers a fair contract that values their unmatched expertise.

All 15 million members of America’s unions stand with them in this fight. We have their backs!

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, St. Louis Labor Movement rally around striking Machinists members at Boeing - The Labor Tribune

Leaders say solidarity is key in winning the fight By SHERI GASSAWAY Missouri Correspondent Hazelwood, MO – AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler urged striking Machinists District 837 members at Boeing to con...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d

We won't stand for this administration using hardworking Americans as pawns in a political game.

America’s unions will see you in court, President Trump. aflcio.org/press/releas...

AFL-CIO: America’s Unions Take Trump to Court Over Illegal Firing of Federal Workers.

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after the Trump administration illegally fired federal workers after shutting down the government to avoid fixing the health care crisis:

“Donald Trump shut down the government, choosing to lock workers out of their jobs instead of doing his. As millions of workers miss paychecks and Americans open letters saying their health care costs are skyrocketing, the Trump administration is creating even more pain and chaos by moving to illegally fire thousands of federal workers today. We won’t stand for this administration using hardworking Americans as pawns in a political game.

“America's unions will see him in court.”

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d

“Everyone’s kind of hanging on by a thread.”

The Trump admin is using federal workers as political pawns, locking them out of their jobs or forcing them to work without pay. Federal workers are the backbone of America—they shouldn’t have to live in fear.

Federal workers say government shutdown is just the latest hardship: 'I am constantly worried'

Federal workers say the government shutdown is just the latest hardship in a months-long grind of workplace challenges.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d

America's unions will see you in court.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d

Do you like national parks? Making sure America’s food is safe? Having security at airports? The Trump government shutdown is decimating all those essential services and more.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d

Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or working without pay. These workers inspect our food, make it safe to fly and so much more. They’re not political pawns—they’re the backbone of our country.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d

Health insurance costs more than DOUBLING for working families? In this economy?

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tell Congress: fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Call Speaker Johnson: 844-896-5059 | AFL-CIO

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