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Control the Virus and Protect Workers—and the American Economy Will Roar Back

27 Oct, 2020

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27 Oct, 2020

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Control the Virus and Protect Workers—and the American Economy Will Roar Back

Over the past few months, President Donald Trump’s performance has been both unprecedented and unpresidential.

Control the Virus and Protect Workers—and the American Economy Will Roar Back

Elections, RBG and Leaning In at Tradeswomen Build Nations 2020

26 Oct, 2020

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26 Oct, 2020

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Elections, RBG and Leaning In at Tradeswomen Build Nations 2020

With just two weeks to go before Nov. 3, the upcoming elections were a key point of focus for the largest U.S. gathering of union tradeswomen convening Oct. 17 for their annual conference.

Elections, RBG and Leaning In at Tradeswomen Build Nations 2020

Election Explainer - NC Labor Commissioner

Election Explainer - NC Labor Commissioner

22 Oct, 2020

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Election Explainer - NC Labor Commissioner

For two decades, the health, safety, and wages of workers in North Carolina have all been neglected by the agency that sets standards for how employers treat and compensate their workers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, things have only gotten worse. The good news is that we have the power to elect a new Labor Commissioner this year, and unions of working people have endorsed Jessica Holmes.

Election Explainer - NC Labor Commissioner

NC AFL-CIO Endorses 2020 Judicial Candidates

NC AFL-CIO Endorses 2020 Judicial Candidates

22 Oct, 2020

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NC AFL-CIO Endorses 2020 Judicial Candidates

Judicial races receive far less attention than the higher-profile races that appear higher on the ballot, but North Carolina’s judicial branch makes decisions that affect the lives of our state’s workers and our state’s democracy.

NC AFL-CIO Endorses 2020 Judicial Candidates

To Restore Trust, Fight Pandemic, American Government Needs New Leadership

20 Oct, 2020

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20 Oct, 2020

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To Restore Trust, Fight Pandemic, American Government Needs New Leadership

Everett Kelly is national president for AFGE.

To Restore Trust, Fight Pandemic, American Government Needs New Leadership

OSHA Has Failed to Protect Workers From COVID-19, Unions Say

09 Oct, 2020

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09 Oct, 2020

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OSHA Has Failed to Protect Workers From COVID-19, Unions Say

Half a century after Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, labor advocates say the agency in charge of enforcing the landmark law is failing to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

OSHA Has Failed to Protect Workers From COVID-19, Unions Say