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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

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.

Legislative Synopsis 2025 - Maryland Labor Secures Key Victories in 2025 Legislative Session, But Big Fights Remain

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.  

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

Trump’s EO on DC Targets Residents, Doesn't “Beautify” Anything — A Message from MD DC AFL-CIO

In just 192 days of his second term, President Trump has already signed 176 Executive Orders (EOs) — just shy of the 220 he signed during his entire first term. That number alone should raise eyebrows — and questions.

Trump’s EO on DC Targets Residents, Doesn't “Beautify” Anything — A Message from MD DC AFL-CIO