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WESTERN MASS LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO ANNOUNCES RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RAIL WORKERS AND DEFENDING THE RIGHT TO STRIKE

10 Jan, 2023

The Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation voted unanimously at their January
membership meeting last night to condemn in the strongest possible terms the Biden
Administration’s conduct of December 2, 2022. In the resolution, the WMALF states that the

THE WESTERN MASS LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO ANNOUNCES ANTI- WAR RESOLUTION ON THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE

13 Apr, 2022

Last night the Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO joined a growing number of labor organizations in passing a resolution calling for the withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine and the resolution of the conflict through intensive diplomatic negotiations t

Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation Calls On President Biden to Cancel All Student Debt

12 Jan, 2022

Springfield, MA — The Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, a coalition of more than 60 public and private sector unions from across Western Massachusetts, voted unanimously Monday night to pass a resolution calling on President Joe Biden to cancel all student debt by executive or

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USW Member Uses Union Plus Legal Program To Stand Up for Workers' Rights

Lisa Pedersen of Revere, Massachusetts, has been a United Steelworkers (USW) member for 34 years. As “the first girl in [her] area” when she started as a gas leak investigator and repair person for the National Grid, Pedersen is used to being a leader.

08, Apr, 2021

New Poll: 77% of Americans Support Amazon Union Drive

Today, the AFL-CIO and GBAO released a nationwide poll of registered voters that found more than three-quarters of Americans support workers’ efforts to organize a union at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

05, Apr, 2021

AFL-CIO Collaboration Develops Target Date CIT Funds for DC Plans

“This suite of target date CIT funds is a welcome addition to the lineup of financial products which carry the AFL-CIO name,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. “Defined benefit plans remain the bedrock of a secure retirement.

24, Mar, 2021

Unions Eager for Swift Action from New Labor Secretary

“Millions of workers still do not have the strong COVID-19 protections they need to be safe at work.

23, Mar, 2021

Senate Confirms Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary

Walsh's confirmation was a victory for AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who rallied his federation of 56 unions to back the Boston mayor soon after Biden won the election in November. "It's difficult to overstate the importance of this moment," Trumka said.

22, Mar, 2021

Women Labor Leaders Meet with Harris

An important meeting was held Thursday at the White House as the first female vice president, Kamala Harris, gathered with women labor leaders. The vice president called together the small group to discuss tackling the pandemic, creating an equitable recovery and getting women back to work.

19, Mar, 2021