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Labor Day: September 3, 2007

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Labor Day: September 3, 2007

Hundreds March on Smithfield Shareholders in VA

Some 800 trade unionists, students, clergy, and labor activists from across the East Coast joined 50 workers from the errant Tar Heel plant for a major demonstration outside the Smithfield shareholders meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia on Wednesday.

Hundreds March on Smithfield Shareholders in VA

Press Clips August 30, 2007

• Unions push for universal health care
• AFL-CIO to announce health care initiative

Press Clips August 30, 2007

Press Clips August 29, 2007

• Firefighters Endorse Dodd as Transport Union Picks Clinton
• Clinton, Dodd Win Fi

Press Clips August 29, 2007

Justice @ Smithfield Protest Goes National

Unionists, Activists Converge Upon Shareholders Meeting in Williamsburg

Join hundreds of labor, faith, and social justice leaders in Williamsburg, Virginia at the largest-ever rally in support of Smithfield workers this Wednesday, August 29th.

Justice @ Smithfield Protest Goes National

Pre-Registration for Convention Extended to 9/7

We hope delegates from your local union will join us for our Golden Anniversary / 50th Annual Convention later this month. The initial deadline to pre-register has been extended by one week to next Friday, September 7th.

Pre-Registration for Convention Extended to 9/7