The Union Label and Service Trades Department (ULSTD), AFL-CIO, supports our union siblings as they face more blatant union-busting from the Trump administration. “An attack on one is an attack on all,” says Rich Kline, ULSTD...
Read MoreAt the end of January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual report on union density, revealing that the percentage of workers in a union remained flat in 2024 despite significant organizing wins across various sectors of the economy.
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The labor movement has grown even stronger with the return of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to the AFL-CIO. After nearly two decades outside the national federation, SEIU’s decision to reaffiliate marks a renewed commitment to solidarity and collective action for working people.
Read MoreOne week into his second term, President Donald Trump fired National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo — who had been a powerful advocate for workers during her tenure as an appointee — and board...
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April Verrett was elected president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in 2024. She brings to her office bold leadership, strategic vision, and a relentless commitment to workers’ rights. Under her guidance, SEIU continues to amplify the voices of essential workers, advocating for dignity, fair wages, and safe workplaces across diverse industries.
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