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Baltimore-DC Building Trades and Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO 2023 MGA Legislative Reception

23 Mar, 2023 Read More >

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President Edwards with AFGE and ATU labor leaders for Communities in Action discussion

13 Dec, 2022 Read More >

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CWA Organizing UPDATE: Kudos to Washington-Baltimore News Guild (TNG-CWA Local 32035)!

27 Jul, 2022 Read More >

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Workers from coast to coast are standing together for better wages, working conditions, benefits and more. The number of people involved in major work stoppages last year increased nearly 50%. This year, we’re on track to break that record.

27, Jul, 2023

2023 Legislative Synopsis

Who We Are and What We Do

27, Jul, 2023

Labor for Biden Event

President Biden has invested in infrastructure, strengthened workers’ rights, protected our retirements, boosted Buy American rules, helped families through a pandemic, lowered prescription costs and more.

Above all, he has championed unions.

16, Jun, 2023

We’re fighting for a better future for working moms

Mother’s Day is about appreciating the care, sacrifices and support mothers provide to their families every single day. We see you, we support you and we thank you.

12, May, 2023

A historical illustration of the Haymarket Riots in black and white featuring workers protesting in front of a building and smoke

Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on May Day: The Fight for Justice Is a Global One

This May Day, the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO recounts the chilling effect the Haymarket Square massacre in Chicago had on union activism.

01, May, 2023

A sheet metal worker and a female worker with flair

25 Things You Need to Know from the 2023 Death on the Job Report

This 2023 edition of Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect marks the 32nd year the AFL-CIO has produced a report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers.

26, Apr, 2023