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AFL-CIO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

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Labor Reading Group Taking Nominations for Next Reading Selection

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Food, Labor & More Strikes!

IN THIS EDITION:

Repeal the Tax on Healthcare Plans!
Join the Labor Sing-a-Long at the Common Ground Fair
Discussion on Labor Issues in the Food Service Industry — 9/18
AFT Endorses Climate Strikes

Repeal the “Cadillac Tax” on H

12, Sep, 2019

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Mexican President Promises AFl-CIO Head New Labor Policy

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has met with the head of the largest U.S. labor group, the AFL-CIO.

09, Sep, 2019

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Unions Under Attack as Their Approval Ratings Soar

President Trump took to Twitter on Labor Day to attack AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, slamming him for his criticism of Trump’s trade deals.

09, Sep, 2019

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I Read Every 2020 Frontrunner’s Labor Platform So You Didn’t Have To

Presidential candidates are going all out to win over working-class Americans.

09, Sep, 2019

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Strike Vote, Contract Win & the Spirit of Solidarity!

IN THIS EDITION:

06, Sep, 2019

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The Origins of Labor Day in Maine!

IN THIS EDITION:

Come Celebrate Labor Day with Us!
Support for Unions at Near 50-Year High!
BIW Seeking 1,000 New Workers

30, Aug, 2019

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