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Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

In March, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies.

Now representatives in Congress have introduced the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would overturn Trump’s executive order.

We are asking every single American who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers to join a union to call their member of Congress right now.

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Statement on the Workplace Death at Palermo’s Pizza

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement regarding the tragic death of a worker at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee on September 17, 2025:

17, Sep, 2025

Wisconsin AFL-CIO Statement on Lorbiecki v. Pabst

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement calling for a complete affirmation of the Court of Appeals decision in Lorbiecki v. Pabst, a case concerning justice owed to a victim of mesothelioma:

17, Sep, 2025

Workers’ Labor Day

Happy Labor Day!

We hope you celebrate with brothers and sisters at great union Labor Day events around the state.

29, Aug, 2025

Governor Evers Vetoes AB 269 The Gig Worker Carve Out Bill

Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers took action for working people by vetoing AB 269, the Gig Worker Carve Out Bill.

08, Aug, 2025

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.

08, Aug, 2025

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Workers’ Labor Day

Governor Evers Vetoes AB 269 The Gig Worker Carve Out Bill

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Golf Tournament Raises Money for MS - Oct 28

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