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Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide for 2025

09 Dec, 2025

Find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America. Shipping gifts this year? Make sure to ship using a union carrier like the U.S. Postal Service or UPS. Apparel and Accessories Beauty Products Big Spender Books, Stationery Stores and Subscriptions Games and Toys

AFL-CIO Stands in Solidarity with Striking Starbucks Workers

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CT AFL-CIO Convention Unanimously Re-Elects President Ed Hawthorne & Secretary-Treasurer Shellye Davis

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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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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.

08, Aug, 2025

UALE Summer Webinars: Training & Tools for Union Members

The United Association for Labor Education is hosting a Summer 2025 Webinar Series and you and your members are invited to attend! All trainings will be held on Zoom.

16, Jul, 2025

Worker Bee: Special Edition – The Buzz of Solidarity

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SOLIDARITY ALERT: IAM on Strike at Pratt & Whitney

Members of the Machinists Union have overwhelmingly voted to go on strike at Pratt & Whitney!

04, May, 2025

100 Days of Speaking Truth to Power

In the past 100 days, President Trump, Elon Musk and their unaccountable DOGE have fired or targeted for firing at least 121,000 federal workers. They’ve been ripping up u

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SOLIDARITY ALERT: IAM on Strike at Pratt & Whitney

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A Joyful, Safe, and Restful Holiday Season: In the States Roundup - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 234 Reaches Tentative Contract with SEPTA - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: More Than 750,000 Philadelphia Domestic Workers Have New Labor Protections - Dec 8

Safeguards Against Unsafe Working Conditions: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 5

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Los Angeles Times Journalists Approve New Agreement - Dec 5

Worker Wins: A Crucial Step Toward Achieving Parity - Dec 4

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Workers Ratify First Union Contract - Dec 4

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minneapolis Airport Food Service Workers Reach Tentative Deal; Secure Highest Wages in Airport’s History - Nov 25

‘Reading Opens the World’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Bus Drivers Get Big Raises in New Island Transit Contract - Nov 24