Every week, the AFL-CIO will be bringing you a roundup of the important news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. These articles are direct to you via https://www.aflcio.org/Blog
GM Silao Facility Workers Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of the SINTTIA Union After a highly watched election, change has come for workers at the General Motors (GM) facility in Silao, Mexico. On Feb. 3, the workers voted resoundingly to be represented by the National Independent Union for Workers in the Automotive Industry (SINTTIA), a newly […]
Celebrating Black History Month: What Working People Are Doing This Week Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here’s a look at the broad range of activities we’re engaged in this […]
Economy Gains 467,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Steady at 4% The U.S. economy gained 467,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In response to the January job numbers, AFL-CIO Chief Economist William Spriggs said: Mercifully, local government employment […]
Black History Month Profiles: Jesse Johnson This year, for Black History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFM Calls on Congress to Pass Fair Pay Legislation for Musicians Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. […]