Western MA Area Labor Federation

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Building Working Class Power Across Western MA

The Western MA Area Labor Federation is a coalition of over 60 unions, and serves as the regional body for the AFL-CIO in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin & Berkshire Counties.

We organize to build strong unions across the area.

Unions are the backbone of working class political power. We are working to build a movement that can take on bosses and win better lives for working families.

Education & Training

The WMALF’s Education Committee runs training programs to support our local unions and develop worker leaders.

Political Action

The WMALF works to elect pro-union, pro-worker candidates across the four counties. We also support ballot measures that will improve conditions for working families.

Union Solidarity

We show up for our affiliate unions and other unions in the area during their contract campaigns and other actions. If you need support, reach out to the organizer!

New Organizing

We work with the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) and our affiliate union organizing departments to bring new workplaces into the Labor Movement.

News

Berkshires Labor Film Screening: Matewan

Matewan Screening @ the North Adams Public Library Start: Wednesday, February 11, 2026•05:30 PM Location: North Adams Public Library, 3rd Floor Community…

@professionalstaffunion is on the picket line today until 5 pm. Tell Chancellor Reyes: hands off our COLA, FAIR CONTRACT NOW https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUYlyBiEZTu/ Join us this Saturday to stand against ICE. We're excited to announce many new co-sponsors for our rally in Springfield. On Saturday, the WMALF held our 2026-27 strategic planning meeting in Holyoke. With over 35 people present; including rank & file members, staff organizers, and elected Union leaders; we discussed our plans to build a stronger labor movement. Join local unions next Saturday to tell ICE to stay out of our communities. Working People stand against ICE. Join the WMALF and North Adams Public Library for a Screening of Matewan: a classic movie on working class struggle and the fight against racism. Professional Staff Union (MTA) has been fighting for a contract since 2024. Join your union siblings for a practice picket Thursday, February 5th! Join the Western MA ALF's (AFL-CIO) Pioneer Valley Assembly meeting tonight for a discussion of how labor can help defend our communities from ICE. In the wake of the Minneapolis General Strike and yet another murder committed by ICE (this time against a union VA nurse), we need to get organized. Last month, Starbucks workers across Massachusetts went on strike! Now, you have an opportunity to learn about how the union was formed! Join us tomorrow in Pittsfield for a screening of Partners and Q&A with the film-makers.