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IAM Local 1746 Members Continue 30-Year Tradition of Giving Back

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Bookstore Workers in North Haven Stand Together for a Strong, First Contract

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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

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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

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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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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.

23, Oct, 2025

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).

06, Oct, 2025

Fred Redmond in Hartford for AFL-CIO's "It's Better In a Union" bus tour

Fred Redmond Joins Connecticut Unions to Call for Education Funding at AFL-CIO Bus Tour Stop

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond joined the Connecticut AFL-CIO and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for a roundtable

27, Aug, 2025

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

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19 Dec

Stagehands Strike at Warner Theatre

The stagehands at the Warner Theatre in Torrington are on strike!

5:00PM - 8:00PM

Warner Theatre
68 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790

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Worker Wins: We’re Just Getting Started - Dec 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Flight Attendants at Flight Services Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract - Dec 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Adler Planetarium Staff Vote to Join AFSCME - Dec 18

Not One More: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Dec 17

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SMART-TD Reaches Tentative Agreement with SEPTA - Dec 17

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Unifi Fresno Workers Vote to Join IAM Union - Dec 16

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