John F. Kennedy is credited with popularizing the aphorism “a rising tide lifts all boats,” to suggest that investing in economic development can benefit everyone who participates in the economy. In the labor movement we’ve seen...
Read MoreOn January 9, the US Department of Labor issued a final rule that could prevent employers from misclassifying workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions...
Read MoreEdward Smith (1954-2024), chairman and CEO of ULLICO passed away on January 3, 2024, with his family by his side. Smith, began his career with Illinois LiUNA Local 773 at the mere age of thirteen, working his way through the...
Read MoreBy Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President We are looking back with gratitude at a dynamic, thrilling and unprecedented year for working people and our labor movement. Every day, we grew stronger and built power that will propel us into...
Read MoreAfter 118 days of being on the picket lines, SAG-AFTRA leaders announced on November 8, that they had approved a tentative agreement with the major studios. The months-long strike affected thousands of workers and crippled much...
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