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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

28 Aug, 2025

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

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

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New BLS Data: Union Membership Grows by More than 200,000 in 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today showed union membership in the United States grew by more than 273,000 in 2022, despite fierce and often illegal corporate union-busting.

19, Jan, 2023

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This weekend, we are celebrating the great civil rights leader and our union brother. And we remember the lesson he always emphasized: The fight for civil rights and worker rights are intertwined.

17, Jan, 2023

New Year, New Fights

It’s a new year and we’re ready to support working people across the country—what about you? We’ll keep sharing ways you can protect union values. Take the pledge now that you’ll continue to take action.

13, Jan, 2023

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

President Edwards meets with ATU Local 689 President, Raymond Jackson (Left), AFGE, Jennifer Hamilton (Right Center) and ATU Local 1300 President, Michael McMillan at the White House for a Communities in Action discussion.

13, Dec, 2022

2022 Legislative Synopsis

The 2022 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session:

12, Oct, 2022

2021 Legislative Synopsis

The 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session:

Dominated by COVID-19

12, Oct, 2022