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Workers Memorial Day: Hold the Line for Safe Jobs

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Union Families Congratulate Chris Taylor on Supreme Court Victory, Momentum Builds for Working Families in November

07 Apr, 2026 Read More >

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Judge Chris Taylor Motivates Wisconsin Working Families During Supreme Court Debate

06 Apr, 2026

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the April 2, 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Judge Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar: “Working people in Wisconsin are engaged and ready to vote in our April 7 spring elections. We know democracy

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Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka cautioned the public not to become “numb” to workplace fatalities and illnesses, as his organization released its annual report detailing the hazards workers face every day.

02, May, 2019

Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

The debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) spans more than 25 years.

02, May, 2019

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

Patt Moon-Updike wanted to be a nurse since she was 9 years old.

30, Apr, 2019

Honoring Workers Killed on the Job

Every April 28, in cities, towns, union halls, at worksites and memorials, and in community after community—union members gather to remember our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives at work.

24, Apr, 2019

Special Election on April 30, Tip McGuire for Union Families

Voters in Assembly District 64 have an upcoming special election on Tuesday, April 30. This will be a very close race.

24, Apr, 2019

The U.S. Postal Service is Owned by the People—Let's Keep It That Way

As the tax deadline looms and millions scurry to get their forms sent on time, Tax Day is a good time to dispel the myth that the U.S. Postal Service is funded by tax dollars.

23, Apr, 2019