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Retired USW Member Discovers Union Plus Mortgage Veteran’s Grant

When retired USW member and Army veteran Jim Blank discovered Union Plus recently, he was pleasantly surprised to learn he could still benefit from its programs. He received a $1,000 Veteran’s Grant when he purchased a house for his daughter through the Union Plus Mortgage Program.

Retired USW Member Discovers Union Plus Mortgage Veteran’s Grant

05 Aug, 2019

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05 Aug, 2019

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Trump Pick Scalia Becomes 2020 Target for Labor Unions

Democrats and organized labor aim to make Eugene Scalia, the pick to lead the Labor Department, a target in 2020 in hopes of testing President Trump’s support among rank-and-file union voters.

Trump Pick Scalia Becomes 2020 Target for Labor Unions

05 Aug, 2019

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05 Aug, 2019

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Labor Puts Candidates On Notice: ‘Let’s Be Honest About The Democratic Party’s Record’

The president of the AFL-CIO labor federation spoke at a closed meeting with representatives from the entire field of 2020 Democratic presiden

Labor Puts Candidates On Notice: ‘Let’s Be Honest About The Democratic Party’s Record’

29 Jul, 2019

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29 Jul, 2019

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“One Job Should be enough”—Airline Food Workers Take Their Struggle Public

With political support from Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep.

“One Job Should be enough”—Airline Food Workers Take Their Struggle Public

29 Jul, 2019

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29 Jul, 2019

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Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

No advocates for workers’ rights or labor were especially surprised last week when President Trump nominated Eugene Scalia for secretary of Labor, succeeding the utterly discredited Alex Acosta.

Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

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Retired USW Member Discovers Union Plus Mortgage Veteran’s Grant

Trump Pick Scalia Becomes 2020 Target for Labor Unions

Labor Puts Candidates On Notice: ‘Let’s Be Honest About The Democratic Party’s Record’

“One Job Should be enough”—Airline Food Workers Take Their Struggle Public

Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Illinois State University Faculty Union Secures Tentative Agreement - Apr 11

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Texas Federal Workers & Members of Congress Sound the Alarm during Virtual Town Hall

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Retired USW Member Discovers Union Plus Mortgage Veteran’s Grant

Trump Pick Scalia Becomes 2020 Target for Labor Unions

Labor Puts Candidates On Notice: ‘Let’s Be Honest About The Democratic Party’s Record’

“One Job Should be enough”—Airline Food Workers Take Their Struggle Public

Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights

AFL-CIO News Feed

Introducing Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network - Apr 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Local Lodge 2003 Members Ratify Strong Tentative Agreement at Fort Novosel - Apr 16

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Equator Coffees Workers in California Join UFCW - Apr 15

MAKE A CALL: Tell Congress to Stop the Cuts to NIOSH in Washington and beyond! - Apr 14

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: AFT - Apr 14

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Avelo Flight Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU - Apr 14

Worker Wins: We Want Our Coworkers to Thrive - Apr 11

Every Worker Deserves a Union: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Illinois State University Faculty Union Secures Tentative Agreement - Apr 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals Ratify New Contract - Apr 9