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Labor 2024: It's Better in a Union

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Workers have a clear choice in this election: Move forward by building on our record wins of the last four years or go back to an all-out assault on our unions under corporate control. We’re not going back.

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Since the Biden-Harris administration took office, the U.S. economy has added nearly 16 million jobs—including nearly 800,000 manufacturing jobs. Under President Biden and Vice President Harris, the U.S. economy experienced the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years.

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Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

Americans are experiencing the greatest technological transformation of the modern era. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing how we live, work and communicate.

03, Nov, 2023

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UAW Workers at Mack Truck on Strike!

19, Oct, 2023

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AFL-CIO Values Statement

Today's diverse, inclusive labor movement advances the hopes and aspirations of all working people to build a stronger, more equitable America. When workers unite in a union we turn low-paying jobs into good jobs that pay family-supporting wages.

19, Oct, 2023

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President Edwards at MD & DC Council of NALC

President Edwards speaks with union workers at the MD & DC Council of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

12, Oct, 2023

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President Edwards Wins 2023 Influential Marylander Award

Congratulations to President Donna S. Edwards on winning recognition by The Daily Record as a 2023 Influential Marylander.

22, Sep, 2023

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