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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans
Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans
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Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Illegal Firing of Federal Workers During Shutdown
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Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Illegal Firing of Federal Workers During Shutdown
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop firing thousands of federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown — siding with AFGE and AFSCME, who sued to block the mass layoffs. Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers
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Legislative Synopsis 2025 - Maryland Labor Secures Key Victories in 2025 Legislative Session, But Big Fights Remain
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Legislative Synopsis 2025 - Maryland Labor Secures Key Victories in 2025 Legislative Session, But Big Fights Remain
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly session was a busy one for labor, with the State Fed tracking 647 bills, testifying on 80+, and helping pass 28 bills directly impacting workers and unions. Download a copy of the 2025 Legislative Synopsis here. Key Wins: Collective Bargaining: Secured bargaining
Read More > Legislative Synopsis 2025 - Maryland Labor Secures Key Victories in 2025 Legislative Session, But Big Fights Remain
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CALL: Tell Your Representative to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Union Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: News Workers in Lancaster, Harrisburg Ratify First Union Contract; Secure Raises, More Affordable Health Care
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minneapolis Teachers Ratify Contract with School District
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‘This Is Everyone’s Win’: The Working People Weekly List
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staffers at Iconic D.C. Concert Venues Win Voluntary Union Recognition
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National Native American Heritage Month Profile: Zuben Ornelas
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: The NewsGuild of New York Reaches Tentative First Contract Agreement for Journalists at the Daily News
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National Native American Heritage Month Profile: Sunnie Patterson
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UPTE and the University of California Reach Tentative Contract Agreement for 21,000 Workers




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