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Proposed OSHA Rule Will Make Workplaces Safer

Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on this week's announcement that the Department of Labor will propose a new rule clarifying regulations on authorized employee representation during workplace inspections:

31, Aug, 2023

New Poll—Summer of Strikes: Strong Majority of Voters Support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes, Overwhelmingly Agree with Key Demands

67% of Likely Voters Support Striking Workers, Only 18% Oppose; This support Cuts Across Party Lines, with 68% of Independents Showing Support for Workers

23, Aug, 2023

AFL-CIO: Economy Gains 187,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Little Changed at 3.5%

The U.S. economy gained 187,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.5%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

15, Aug, 2023

AFL-CIO: Biden Administration’s Wage Boost for Construction Workers Is a Win for Working People

Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler commending the Department of Labor’s final rule on Davis–Bacon prevailing wage regulations:

15, Aug, 2023

Hot Union Summer: Building Up New York’s Union Movement

New York is Union Strong because we are united. We share common values and interests, and we care about each other. One of the most important ways we can grow stronger as a movement is to talk with one another.

21, Jul, 2023

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Actors and Writers Explain How Supporters and Fans Can Support Them

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

21, Jul, 2023