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…

Don't miss your chance to sign-up! We have eight slots left for our in person introductory stewards training on February 21st in Springfield. Register today at WMALF.org/edu Calling union leaders, members, and elected officials: join the Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) for our annual legislative breakfast. Moving remarks from WMALF Delegate and @seateachers member Declan! Our duty is simple: to organize, to support our community, and to win. RALLY MOVED TO CITY HALL @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/ 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 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!