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.
Wisconsin Unions Triumph Over ACT 10:A Milestone for Labor Rights
In a landmark victory for organized labor in early December, Wisconsin unions successfully overturned major provisions of Act 10, the 2011 law that took away collective bargaining rights from most public service workers in the state. This achievement restored essential rights to thousands of Wisconsin public employees
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Added to Official Boycott List
On January 9, 2025, the AFL-CIO added Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to its official boycott list at UNITE HERE's request. Some 700 members of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 — guest-room attendants, cocktail and food servers, porters, bellmen, cooks, bartenders, and...
Across the Labor Movement, Women are Leading and Workers are Winning
This issue of the Label Letter presents a brief history of women in the Labor Movement and salutes the many women who have achieved leadership roles in labor organizations at every level.
Industry-Leading Boeing Contract Delivers Historic Wage Increases for Frontline Workers
In a landmark agreement, 33,000 Boeing frontline workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Districts 751 and W24, have ratified a union contract that sets a new standard for wages in the aerospace industry. This contract offers a compounded wage increase of 43.65% over four years, a $12,000 ratification bonus, health care improvements, and strengthened retirement benefits.
Longshoremen Strike Ends After Just Three Days
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) officially ended its nationwide strike after securing a tentative agreement on wages with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). The strike began on October 1, 2024, and disrupted cargo movement across 36 ports from Maine to Texas. Over 45,000 dockworkers participated in the walkout, demanding higher wages and protections against automation in the shipping industry.
