Editors' Blog
AFL-CIO rejects Colombia FTA
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Proposed Colombia Trade AgreementApril 06, 2011We are deeply disappointed that the Obama Administration has signaled that it will move forward to submit the proposed U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement to Congress for a vote in the near future. In our view, the situation in Colombia remains unacceptably violent for trade unionists, as well as for human rights defenders and other vulnerable populations.
Labor: Hundreds of thousands speak as one
Hundreds of Thousands of Students, Teachers, Clergy, Community Members and Union Members Proclaim "We Are One" on Anniversary of King AssassinationApril 04, 2011
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Cesar Chavez Day
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement commemorating the legacy of Cesar Chavez (March 31):
April 4: National Day of Action
From Jobs with Justice:
Michigan lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to protect workers rights
The text is simple:
Wisconsin AFSCME members donate $50,000 to help Japanese earthquake victims
Wisconsin workers represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are donating $50,000 to the earthquake relief fund established by the Japanese trade federation RENGO.
