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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Oct 28, 2022 | News Story

On Tuesday, workers at the flagship Starbucks NYC Roastery on 9th Avenue in Manhattan walked off the job, beginning a strike in response to health and safety issues including mold and bedbugs.

Oct 28, 2022 | News Story

On Monday, workers at Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (VOCAL-NY), a statewide grassroots membership organization that builds power among low-income people directly impacted by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness, announced their intention to unionize with Legal

Oct 28, 2022 | News Story

Last Friday, Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) staff announced their decision to form a union with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), presenting a letter to Executive Director Andy Reicher and Chair of the Board John Warren with a 3-day deadline to voluntarily reco

Oct 28, 2022 | News Story

On Monday, Netflix’s Music Supervisors, in collaboration with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking a union certification election.

Oct 21, 2022 | News Story

Stand with the Dodo Union in their fight for a fair contract! In a strong act of solidarity the Dodo Union delivered a strike pledge to parent company Vox Media signed by 100% of the bargaining unit.

Oct 21, 2022 | News Story

Starbucks workers at the Williamsburg Starbucks Reserve went on a one day strike Saturday over unfair labor practices and Starbucks' refusal to come to the table and negotiate in good faith.

Oct 21, 2022 | News Story

Unionized employees of HarperCollins Publishers have authorized another strike by 95.1% vote. The strike will commence on November 7 if the publisher does not agree to a fair contract.

Oct 21, 2022 | News Story

On Tuesday, members of 32BJ SEIU went on strike at the super luxury residential building 108 Leonard Street, a 166-unit condo in the Tribeca section of Manhattan also known as the Clock Tower building.

Oct 21, 2022 | News Story

The ActBlue Tech Workers Union/CWA has been voluntarily recognized by ActBlue Technical Services’ management after a neutral third party verification confirming that a majority of eligible workers have signed union authorization cards.

Oct 21, 2022 | News Story

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