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.
SAG-AFTRA: ‘We worked hard… didn’t cave… got the deal we needed’
After 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 of the Los Angeles entertainment...
The Tough Got Going
Renowned NFL coach Vince Lombardi, famously said, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Well, some tough unions and their tough members got going and confronted and won against their billionaire employers. The victory of the UAW in its fight for a share of...
Shawn Fain: A Fierce Leader for Today’s UAW
Shawn Fain, the current President of the United Automobile Workers (UAW), has emerged as a prominent voice in advocating for the rights and well-being of his members and all workers across the United States. He is a surprise leader – ascending to office in a run-off...
Two Hotels Removed from Boycott List
The Union Label and Service Trades Department received notice that Chateau Marmont and Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX have settled their disputes with Unite Here. The two hotels have been removed from the AFL-CIO official boycott list.
UAW Stand Up Strike Begins at the Big Three
On September 14 at 11:59 p.m., about 13,000 members of the United Auto Workers engaged in the first wave of Stand Up strikes expected at the Big Three auto makers: Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. Members of UAW Local 2250 in Region 4, who work at the GM...
