Jobs and Economy
Years after the official end of the recent recession, America is still in a jobs crisis. Although job growth is slowly picking up steam--with steady private sector job creation--we still have a long way to go. Job losses came on top of decades of inadequate job growth, wage stagnation and growing inequality. The U.S. economy is increasingly imbalanced, with the top 1 percent holding more than 40 percent of the nation’s wealth.
The AFL-CIO is ready to work with anyone—business, government, investors—who wants to create good jobs and help restore America's middle class and challenge policies that stand in the way of giving America the chance to go back to work. The union movement is partnering with such organizations as the Clinton Global Initiative to find innovative ways to create good jobs that support workers and their families.
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On October 5th, in more than 100 cities across the country, folks who are tired of Congress’s obstructions and delays are coming together to demand action on immigration reform.
Join CUNY Research Foundation Central Office Staff for a contract rally, where the group will demand to be respected as a union. They are seeking good-faith negotiations, equal pay for equal work, and higher wages.
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Two car washes that have recently voted to join RWDSU are now fighting for their first contracts. The managers have been harassing union supporters. Workers also have complained about health and safety conditions.
New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez recently released the following statement regarding the Bloomberg administration’s decision to use non-union labor to develop the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area:
Join the NY Metro APWU Postal Union for an emergency meeting, rally, and march to save the post office. Speakers will include Congressman Jose E. Serrano, and Jonathan Smith, President of the NY Metro Area Postal Union.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Voters Showed Up in Record Numbers To Support Labor's Endorsed Candidates
By Vincent Alvarez
Please join us in supporting the 60 Walmart workers who were unjustly fired after standing-up and speaking-out.
Since publicly launching their campaign, workers report winning a series of workplace victories, including raises, more hours, and most recently, a repaired air conditioner on the hottest day of the year.