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Petition to Protect Workers' Right in Vermont!

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Higher unionization rates benefit all workers, both union and non-union. Vermont is only the 14th most union-dense state in the U.S., surpassed by nearby states New York, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. We can do better!

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Mother’s Day is about appreciating the care, sacrifices and support mothers provide to their families every single day. We see you, we support you and we thank you.

12, May, 2023

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Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on May Day: The Fight for Justice Is a Global One

This May Day, the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO recounts the chilling effect the Haymarket Square massacre in Chicago had on union activism.

01, May, 2023

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25 Things You Need to Know from the 2023 Death on the Job Report

This 2023 edition of Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect marks the 32nd year the AFL-CIO has produced a report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers.

26, Apr, 2023

SIGN: Confirm Julie Su for Labor Secretary

Julie Su’s record speaks for itself. As a young attorney representing trafficked Thai garment workers outside of Los Angeles, she won $4 million in stolen wages. Her case set a huge precedent, and that was just the beginning of a storied career.

24, Apr, 2023

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Starbucks Founder Howard Shultz’s Congressional Testimony: Lies Detected

On Tuesday, Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Shultz testified in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.

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Explainer: Report on Union Members

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How to Form a Union 101

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2021 Executive Paywatch

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Am I Safe at Work?

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Petition to Protect Workers' Right in Vermont!

Petition: Pass the Richard L. Trumka PRO Act

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Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on May Day: The Fight for Justice Is a Global One

25 Things You Need to Know from the 2023 Death on the Job Report

SIGN: Confirm Julie Su for Labor Secretary

Starbucks Founder Howard Shultz’s Congressional Testimony: Lies Detected

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