Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO Endorses Josh Kaul for Reelection to Attorney General in 2022

(Wisconsin Rapids, September 15, 2021) -- Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsement of Attorney Genera

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This Labor Day, the American People Agree: Let’s Build Back Better with Unions

Union Approval Highest Since 1965

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Labor Day 2021

Labor Day is a time to celebrate and honor working people and all we do to keep our communities thriving.

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO Congratulates AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and New Leadership Team

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, issued the following statement of congratulations to Elizabeth H.

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Join the Union Mask Brigade

WI AFL-CIO on Thursday, July 9 2020 - 3:32pm

20 years after mine disaster, Brookwood miners are still fighting for safety

Liz Shuler on Thursday, September 23 - 6:37pm

Twenty years ago today, on a Sunday afternoon in Brookwood, Alabama, 32 coal miners descended 2,000 feet below the ground into the Jim Walter Resources Blue Creek No. 5 Mine for a routine maintenance check.

We Need A Modern Labor Movement That Brings Good Jobs

Liz Shuler on Monday, September 20 - 11:17am

Flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recently, I spotted the ramp workers on the tarmac, busily unloading bags and doing safety checks on the plane in 115 degree heat. Most passengers were anxious to deplane, ready to head to baggage claim, not giving a second thought to the work happening all around them to make their journey happen.

AFL-CIO President Shuler on Jobs and the Economy

C-SPAN on Tuesday, August 31 - 6:11pm

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the economy and jobs with the Christian Science Monitor. She also reflected on becoming the first woman to lead the union. The organization’s previous president, Richard Trumka, passed away in August 2021. Other topics discussed included workers' rights legislation and the upcoming midterm elections.

Watch the segment on C-SPAN.

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AFL-CIO Blog

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Take Action

Pass the Pro Act

The Protecting the Right to Organize Act passed the House on March 9 with bipartisan support, and President Biden has repeatedly urged Congress to send it to his desk. The Senate is the final obstacle.

Rights and Protections for All Working Families

Millions of undocumented immigrants, who are vital to our economic recovery, still live in fear because of our outdated and inhumane immigration system. It’s time to put an end to this injustice. Tell your senators to pass a budget that includes a broad pathway to citizenship.