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The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, recognizes the City Council’s appointment of Hyun Kim as Tacoma’s next City Manager

04 Mar, 2026

The role of city manager carries significant responsibility in shaping how policies are implemented, how public resources are managed, and how the municipal workforce is supported. We recognize the weight of this position and the expectations that come with it. Tacoma has a proud labor-forward

Tacoma-Pierce County Labor Bodies Endorse Yolanda Lewis for City Manager

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Union Sues Trump Administration for Making Government Employees Work Without Pay

A federal employee union sued the Trump administration Monday over the government shutdown, claiming it is illegal for agencies

03, Jan, 2019

Autoworkers Ready to Fight GM Over its Callous Layoffs

Last week was a bad week for autoworkers and the future of our domestic industry. On Nov. 26, General Motors (GM) announced its decision to halt production at the Lordstown, Ohio, and Hamtramck, Mich., assembly plants, idling thousands of workers.

10, Dec, 2018

Progressive Marriott Union Contract Could Have Ripple Effects

A series of settlements hammered out over the past few weeks between Marriott and its striking workers in Boston and seven other cities are ushering in groundbreaking benefits that could set a precedent not just for the service industry but for workers nationwide.

07, Dec, 2018

UAW Challenges GM Plan to Idle Four U.S. Plants

The United Auto Workers is formally challenging General Motors Co.'s plans to idle four U.S. plants next year.

07, Dec, 2018

Retired AFM Member Takes Advantage of Union Plus Rebate

When Gary Williams began shopping for new cell phones as holiday gifts for himself and his wife Dena last year, he quickly realized it was time to switch carriers. Williams is a retired member of American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 674 and a Union Plus Credit Cardholder, which gives him access to AT&T® discounts and benefits. When he learned about the AT&T smartphone rebate available to him, choosing AT&T was a no-brainer.

04, Dec, 2018

The Backlash to the GOP’s Union-Bashing Has Begun in Earnest

Has the Republican Party’s grand experiment in union-busting finally come to an end?

28, Nov, 2018