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"Solidarity for the next 250" Labor Day 2026 theme

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Union Solidarity: Jerry Kelleher, United Association Local 99, Chuck Carver, AFSCME Local 1110 President, State Representative Sharon Chung (American Federation of Musicians member), Matt Strupp, IBEW Local 197 President, and John Penn, retired LIUNA Local 362, stand with striking AFSCME 1110 workers at Illinois State University on April 10.

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AFSCME 1110 wins new contract at Illinois State U after 27 day strike

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AFSCME 1110 President Chuck Carver addresses the Feb 6 educators' rally

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Educators rally for full funding

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Kamala Harris and Liz Shuler: Unions can help America build back better after COVID-19

This Labor Day, America’s working families are facing unprecedented challenges.

07, Sep, 2020

At 65%, Approval of Labor Unions in U.S. Remains High

As Labor Day approaches and economic conditions in the U.S. remain tenuous, Americans' 65% approval of labor unions is once again the highest it has been since 2003.

03, Sep, 2020

Labor Unions Plan to Turn Out an Army of Poll Workers for the Election

A lack of poll workers can lead to a lack of available polling places ― and voter disenfranchisement. Given that the pandemic has made door-knocking infeasible in so many areas, labor groups are diverting some of that energy and resources to the poll worker cause.

03, Sep, 2020

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, on Thursday morning accused President Trump of breaking his promises to bring more manufacturing and infrastructure jobs to working Americans.

03, Sep, 2020

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Belonging to a union is not a panacea for all that plagues workers during a pandemic, as many hospital and other workers short on protective gear can attest.

01, Sep, 2020

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

One way to view President Donald Trump’s executive actions last week on COVID relief is that they represent unlawful overreach.

17, Aug, 2020