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USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

Lisa Pedersen of Revere, Massachusetts, has been a United Steelworkers (USW) member for 34 years. As “the first girl in [her] area” when she started as a gas leak investigator and repair person for the National Grid, Pedersen is used to being a leader.

08, Apr, 2021

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

Today, the AFL-CIO and GBAO released a nationwide poll of registered voters that found more than three-quarters of Americans support workers’ efforts to organize a union at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

05, Apr, 2021

Nevada Legislature Updates 3/29/2021

29, Mar, 2021

NNCLC News Update 3/25/2021

This week's NNCLC news in labor includes the first hearing for SB245, the current status of Right to Return in Nevada, and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's ongoing assault on the USPS (and how you can make a difference!).

25, Mar, 2021

American Rescue Plan Guide

Curious about what the American Rescue Plan does?

It's full of unexpected benefits - for example, COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistan

25, Mar, 2021

AFL-CIO Collaboration Develops Target Date CIT Funds for DC Plans

“This suite of target date CIT funds is a welcome addition to the lineup of financial products which carry the AFL-CIO name,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. “Defined benefit plans remain the bedrock of a secure retirement.

24, Mar, 2021