The Label Letter is the official newsletter of the Union Label & Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO. It is published bimonthly and includes the Do Buy and official AFL-CIO Boycott Lists. Subscriptions are available to members only. With the exception of copyrighted material, permission to reprint is hereby granted, but credit to the source is appreciated.
Hawaii & Citizens United: Change Doesn’t Always Start in Washington
When the U.S. Supreme Court decided Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in 2010, it fundamentally changed the role of money in American elections. The ruling held that corporations, labor unions, and other organizations have a First Amendment right to spend...
When Money Speaks Louder Than Workers
The American labor movement has always believed in a simple principle: democracy works best when every voice has an opportunity to be heard. That principle applies in the workplace, where workers have the right to organize and bargain collectively. It also applies at...
The Time Has Come to Modernize America’s Labor Laws
For too long, working people have watched their rights swing back and forth depending on who occupies the White House. One administration strengthens workers’ ability to organize and bargain collectively. The next rolls those protections back. A new National Labor...
Your Union Voter Checklist Make Your Plan Before Election Day
Casting your ballot is easier when you plan ahead. Spend a few minutes now to make sure you’re ready when it’s time to vote. ✔ Confirm You’re Registered Registration deadlines vary by state. Don’t assume you’re still registered because you’ve voted before. If you’ve...
Every Election Matters: Make Your Plan to Vote
Every election matters. It’s easy to focus on races for President or Congress, but many of the decisions that affect working people are made much closer to home. From the school board and city council to county commissioners, state legislators, governors, members of...
