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The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a national trade union center that is the largest federation of unions in the United States. It is made up of 61 national and international unions, together representing nearly 15 million active and retired workers. The AFL-CIO engages in substantial political spending and activism, typically in support of progressive and pro-labor policies. .. more

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5h
As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, remember to buy union-made goods! #BetterInAUnion https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
Union-made Thanksgiving | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 7h
Ahead of the holidays, working people are worried about the economy. They’re living paycheck-to-paycheck while giant corporations are raking in record profits.

It doesn’t have to be this way. A union contract is how we start to level the playing field. https://cnb.cx/4inRHL9
Consumer confidence hits lowest point since April as job worries grow
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slumped to 88.7, a drop of 6.8 points from the prior month for its lowest reading in seven months.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 8h
In nearly every state, lawmakers from both parties have passed protections against harmful uses of AI.

Big Tech is trying to tear down these AI safety laws. They want to profit off of unsafe AI while workers pay the price.

We’re fighting to stop them. https://bit.ly/44ibCp1
House Letter Opposing Limitations on State Regulation of AI | AFL-CIO
AFL opposes any policy to add a provision to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would federally ban or curtail states from enacting guardrails against the harmful and dangerous uses of...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 13h
Congrats to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social health care, research and technical workers at the University of California on voting to ratify their new contract! After 17 months of negotiations, this new contract is a testament to the power of our solidarity.
UC Workers Ratify ‘Best Contract Yet’ After Four Strikes and 17 Months of Negotiations
The union representing 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals celebrates what union leaders are calling a historic win.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d
80% of people want AI safety laws in place--but tech billionaires are trying to buy a federal ban on state-level AI safety laws.

America's unions won't back down from the fight to protect workers' jobs, rights, and freedoms from Big Tech. Read our letter to Congress below.
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America’s unions urge Congress to oppose any provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban states from enacting AI safety regulations and guardrails. Leaders should work for working people, not Big Tech. https://bit.ly/44ibCp1

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d
Our bipartisan bill to reverse President Trump’s union-busting executive order is getting a vote in Congress!

Tell your reps: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act and save 1 million federal workers’ union rights. https://act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/pass-pawa-house/
Tell your representative to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call your rep: 855-493-4407 | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d
Dismantling the Department of Education — a move ripped right from the Project 2025 playbook — is an attack on students, parents, working families and teachers who rely on its essential resources.

The Trump admin is playing games with our kids’ futures. https://to.pbs.org/3LUs2xH
Schools fear disruptions as White House begins dismantling Department of Education
Much of the Education Department’s work now will be spread across four other federal departments. For President Donald Trump, it’s a step toward fully closing the department and giving states more pow...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d
A collective voice, job security, fair wages and more. THAT’s the union difference.

It’s #BetterInAUnion!
afscme.bsky.social AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 1d
When workers have a union, they’re not standing alone. They have someone in their corner. They have a voice. They have security. That’s the union difference.

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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 1d
When workers have a union, they’re not standing alone. They have someone in their corner. They have a voice. They have security. That’s the union difference.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d
Good luck to our NWSLPA union members as they compete in the championship tonight!

Women’s soccer is union STRONG!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d
Whether on the field or the factory floor, every worker deserves a safe workplace and dignity and respect on the job.

All of America’s unions stand in solidarity with USL players as they stand up and fight for the pro standards they deserve.
Stand up for pro standards. We stand with the USLPA.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d
An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.

A billionaire does.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d
Working people deserve an economy that makes sure they get their fair share of the profits THEY create, not one where Elon Musk can hoard more wealth than every elementary school teacher combined. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2025/musk-package-tesla-trillion/
Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary teacher combined
See how Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s new payment package compares with other occupations in the United States.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d
We have the bill AND the bipartisan support to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers!

It’s time to get it done.

Tell your representatives: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d
It’s time for Starbucks to give baristas the fair contract they deserve.

All 15 million members of America’s unions have your backs, @sbworkersunited.org. One day longer, one day stronger! ✊

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 4d
"Facing Unprecedented Labor violations, Starbucks Workers Overwhelmingly Agree to Strike Indefinitely"

Now that's what we call a headline! 🤭 #NoContractNoCoffee

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Facing Unprecedented Labor Violations, Starbucks Workers Overwhelmingly Agree to Strike Indefinitely
Unfair wages, chronic understaffing and hundreds of ULPs have led to a Starbucks Workers United super-majority vote to strike.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d
America’s unions urge Congress to oppose any provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban states from enacting AI safety regulations and guardrails. Leaders should work for working people, not Big Tech. https://bit.ly/44ibCp1

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d
The Union Veterans Council denounces the reckless and violent rhetoric from President Trump after he threatened the lives of members of Congress, including decorated veterans and intelligence officers.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are on strike at corporate stores across the country, fighting for a fair contract and to stop Starbucks’ union-busting.

America’s unions stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas nationwide! #NoContractNoCoffee

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for everyone who supports working people. We can help restore union rights to the more than 1 million federal workers.

Call your reps NOW and tell them to pass the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act! https://act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/pass-pawa-house/
Tell your representative to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call your rep: 855-493-4407 | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d
Gutting the Department of Education is an attack on our kids’ futures and the resources, programs and protections that help millions of students succeed in the classroom and in their careers.

This move won’t “streamline” education — it jeopardizes it.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d
On #TransDayOfRemembrance, America’s unions mourn and honor our friends, family and coworkers whose lives were tragically cut short by hate. We stand against all forms of discrimination and violence everywhere.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 6d
What President Trump and Secretary McMahon are doing is not reform—they're abandoning the responsibility to help all students seize their potential.
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Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies | CNN Politics
The Department of Education on Tuesday announced a further dismantling of the agency by transferring much of its remaining workload to other federal agencies in a bid to convince Congress the departme...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d
80% of Americans want strong guardrails for AI.

Advances in AI must respect workers’ rights, make their work safer and level up their skills. Our AI principles make sure working people actually benefit from AI instead of being harmed by it. go.aflcio.org/ai-principles
AI needs to make workers' lives better. Here's how. | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d
Gutting the Department of Education will risk the resources, programs and protections that give millions of students across the country the opportunity to succeed.

This move doesn’t “streamline” education, it jeopardizes our kids’ futures. https://wapo.st/4o3pmuQ
Trump administration announces dismantling of parts of Education Dept.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.

No contract? NO COFFEE!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d
President Trump’s March executive order was the worst act of union-busting in history — 1 MILLION federal workers lost their union rights.

The Protect America’s Workforce Act will reverse this. Congress must vote for this bill. https://bit.ly/4pnlMgd
House Republicans Just Broke With Trump Yet Again
Thanks to five GOP members, a House majority is now forcing a vote to block Trump from breaking federal unions.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d
The Protect America’s Workforce Act, our bipartisan bill to restore union rights to 1 million federal workers, is getting a vote in Congress!

Call your reps NOW and tell them to pass this bill and reverse the Trump admin’s union-busting executive order. https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
Tell your representative to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call your rep: 855-493-4407 | AFL-CIO

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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 6d
The pay gap hasn’t grown like this since the ’60s. One group is holding the line: women in unions. Take a deeper look: www.afscme.org/blog/unions-...

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AFT @aft.org · 7d
Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education doesn't streamline or reform education - it abandons America's students.

Tell your lawmakers to protect public education for all.
Tell your lawmaker: Protect public education!
Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education doesn't streamline or reform education - it abandons America's students. Tell your lawmakers to protect and strengthen American public educ...
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