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Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide for 2025

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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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Trumka Gets World Peace Prize for Labor Leadership

Richard L. Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, was presented Tuesday with the inaugural “World Peace Prize for Labor Leadership.” The event took place at the headquarters of the AFL-CIO, in Washington, D.C., in the George Meany Conference Room.

22, Jun, 2018

A union is still the best option for workers

The war on the American worker appears to escalate every day. The U.S. Supreme Court will deliver a decision on Janus v. AFSCME that many believe will upend almost five decades of precedent and eliminate fair share fees for all public-sector workers.

15, Jun, 2018

Fun Ethical Essentials for Father’s Day

There is no instruction manual for actually becoming a parent, but we know a thing or two about the kinds of things that dads are into. With Father’s Day coming up fast, Labor 411 has a few suggestions for your Dad Essentials Kit.

15, Jun, 2018

The Las Vegas Union That Learned To Beat The House

Monie Stewart-Cariaga recently decided to leave the townhouse she’s renting to buy a new home. For a single cocktail server, she couldn’t be in a better position to do it.

13, Jun, 2018

Retiring UAW President Williams: Union Stronger Than Four Years Ago

With growing membership, a budget back in the black and a strike fund that is rising by the year, the Auto Workers are much stronger than they were four years ago, retiring union President Dennis Williams says.

13, Jun, 2018

Why is wealthy Westport trying to gut police pensions?

Police in Westport, Connecticut are resisting an attempt to slash their pension and partially replace it with a 401(k)-style plan.

12, Jun, 2018