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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

Elections 2021: See Our Complete List of Municipal Endorsements

31 Oct, 2021

We are pleased to announce our endorsements for Mayoral, City Council, and School Committee races for 2021.

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Liz Shuler Elected AFL-CIO President

The AFL-CIO Executive Council today elected Liz Shuler, a visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, to serve as president of the federation of 56 unions and 12.5 million members. Shuler is the first woman to hold the office in the history of the labor federation. The Executive Council also elected United Steelworkers (USW) International Vice President Fred Redmond to succeed Shuler as secretary-treasurer, the first African American to hold the number two office. Tefere Gebre will continue as executive vice president, rounding out the most diverse team of officers ever to lead the AFL-CIO.

20, Aug, 2021

We mourn Richard Trumka, and will fight in his memory

The world lost a tireless fighter for working people on Aug. 5, when AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka passed away.

20, Aug, 2021

Rich would want us to not miss a beat

On the morning of August 5, the nation, the American labor movement, and workers across the globe were rocked by the sudden, unexpected loss of a great man, an incredible leader, and a lifetime fighter for justice, AFL-CIO President Richard Louis Trumka, or “it’s just Rich” as he would so often c

20, Aug, 2021

The Western Mass Area Labor Federation Endorses in Northampton Mayoral, City Council, and School Committee Races

The Western Mass Area Labor Federation (WMALF), representing over 30,000 workers from across Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its endorsement of Gina-Louise Sciarra for Northampton Mayor; Jesse Hassinger for Northampton City Council, Ward 4; Aline Davis for Northampton School Committ

19, Aug, 2021

The Western Mass Area Labor Federation Endorses Rebecca Lisi for Holyoke Mayor and Guy O’Donnell for Holyoke City Council Ward 5

The Western Mass Area Labor Federation (WMALF), representing over 30,000 workers from across Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its endorsement of Rebecca Lisi for Holyoke Mayor and Guy O’Donnell for Holyoke City Council, Ward 5.

19, Aug, 2021

Announcing Springfield 2021 Municipal Endorsements

The Western Mass Area Labor Federation (WMALF), representing over 30,000 workers from across Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its endorsement of Justin Hurst, Jesse Lederman, and James Ryan for Springfield City Council At-Large; Melvin Edwards for Springfield City Council Ward 3; Jy

19, Aug, 2021