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Fighting for Those Who Serve

13 Nov, 2018

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13 Nov, 2018

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Fighting for Those Who Serve

As we celebrate millions of service members’ selfless sacrifice this Veterans Day, the Union Veterans Council is fighting to defend their economic rights and dignities when they return home. Join that fight today and be a voice for working-class veterans.

Fighting for Those Who Serve

How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

13 Nov, 2018

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13 Nov, 2018

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How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

There was plenty of punditry plastered across cable news last week. But, as the dust settles, there is one story that has come to define this election: working people standing together to make a difference. The labor movement unleashed an unprecedented political program this year.

How Working People Defined the Midterm Election

Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

01 Nov, 2018

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01 Nov, 2018

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Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

Organized labor’s record voter mobilization efforts this year, which started earlier than ever before for a mid-term election, emphasized pocketbook issues and – says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka – will produce huge “momentum at the ballot box” on Nov. 6.

Trumka: Record Labor Voter Mobilization Emphasizes Pocketbook Issues

Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

29 Oct, 2018

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29 Oct, 2018

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Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

The president is the billionaire head of a global business empire, and his mostly millionaire Cabinet may be the richest in American history. His opponent in the 2016 election was a millionaire. Most Supreme Court Justices are millionaires.

Working-Class People are Underrepresented in Politics. The Problem Isn’t Voters.

Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

29 Oct, 2018

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29 Oct, 2018

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Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

The Trump administration plans to tackle two important labor policy issues in the coming months: overtime pay and “joint employer” liability for companies in staffing and franchise relationships.

Trump Administration Taking On Overtime Pay, Franchise Liability

Labor Voices: Your Vote Is Your Voice

24 Oct, 2018

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24 Oct, 2018

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Labor Voices: Your Vote Is Your Voice

For the people of Flint, justice may come from a courtroom, but change comes at the ballot box.

November 6 is Election Day.

Labor Voices: Your Vote Is Your Voice