AFL-CIO Endorses Obama, Launches ‘Meet Barack Obama’

AFL CIO 4 years ago Region: United States

The AFL-CIO yesterday endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president. The AFL-CIO General Board, which voted to endorse Obama, includes presidents of all 56 unions in the AFL-CIO, as well as Executive Council members ... more

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Arrests of Zimbabwe Union Leaders a ‘Flagrant Violation’ of Human Rights

AFL CIO 5 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

 by James Parks On May 8th, the two top officials of Zimbabwe’s union movement were arrested by Zimbabwe police and charged with “inciting people to rise against the government and reportin... more

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More Than 1,000 Workers Join AFSCME

AFL CIO 4 years ago Region: United States

Posted by James Parks to AFL-CIO NOW   Some 1,043 workers from New York to New Mexico, including child care workers and bus drivers, recently gained a voice on the job by joining AFSCME.  In New York, 400 ... more

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