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Community Members Rally in Support of Nurses Across from Cooley Dickinson Hospital on 11/14/25

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Nurses at Cooley Dickinson Rally, Ask for Community Support

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November 2025 Newsletter: Smith College Dining Workers Rally, WMALF Endorses Municipal Candidates, and River Valley Co-op Opens Bargaining

04 Nov, 2025

Headlines inside: ‘Smith Works Because We Do’: Dining and Housekeeper Union Rallies Against Unfair Wages Upcoming Area Labor Federation Events About the Western Ma Area Labor Federation Fight Back School to Discuss Issues Facing Western MA Labor and Working Class Community The Basics of Running a

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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WMALF Education Committee November Trainings Focus on Educating Members About Unions, Labor History

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Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

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WMALF Endorses Hampden County Municipal Candidates

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29, Oct, 2025

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

23, Oct, 2025

The WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council Ward 2. Vote Tuesday, November 4th!

WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2

The Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation is happy to announce its endorsement of Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2. Al Simon has been a tireless advocate for school funding and other unionized public services in Northampton.

16, Oct, 2025

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

06, Oct, 2025

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CALL: Tell Your Representative to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Union Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: News Workers in Lancaster, Harrisburg Ratify First Union Contract; Secure Raises, More Affordable Health Care - Nov 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minneapolis Teachers Ratify Contract with School District - Nov 18

‘This Is Everyone’s Win’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 17

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Recent News

WMALF Education Committee November Trainings Focus on Educating Members About Unions, Labor History

US Labor Movement 101 - Union Member Education Series

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

WMALF Endorses Hampden County Municipal Candidates

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

AFL-CIO News Feed

CALL: Tell Your Representative to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Union Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: News Workers in Lancaster, Harrisburg Ratify First Union Contract; Secure Raises, More Affordable Health Care - Nov 19

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minneapolis Teachers Ratify Contract with School District - Nov 18

‘This Is Everyone’s Win’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 17