Trade

For too long, our nation’s trade and investment policies have reflected the influence of powerful corporate interests. They protect what’s important to corporate America but do little or nothing to safeguard the rights of workers and the environment here and around the world. They fuel a race to the bottom in living standards. That needs to change. We need policies that support good jobs at home and sustainable development abroad.  We need to enforce the laws already on the books and stop blatant abuses by some countries that stack the decks against U.S. workers.

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Jan 28, 2015 | News Story

If you're planning a party for Super Bowl XLIX this coming Sunday, make sure you're stocked-up with these union-made goods!

May 19

Friday, May 9 – Monday, May 19

The Workers Unite Film Festival is a celebration of Labor through film.

Please click here for more information and to view the full schedule of screenings.

Feb 10, 2014 | Press Release

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Jan 24, 2014 | News Story

On Tuesday, a group of labor, community and elected leaders gathered for a news conference to protest the fast-tracking of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a proposed trade deal that would kill American jobs, and eradicate environmental protections that working men and women have fought to ma

Jan 21

STOP FAST TRACK ON THE TPP
PRESS CONFERENCE

Opposing Fast Track on So-Called “Free” Trade Agreements That Destroy Jobs and Eliminate Environmental and Consumer Protections

Nov 25

Protect Good Jobs, Consumers and the Environment: Stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) “Free” Trade Deal

Nov 14

Join members of the Civil Service Technical Guild, AFSCME Local 375, DC 37 to speak against the waste of taxpayer dollars outsourced to high-paid consultants.  Money direly needed for repairs is being spent on private contractors.  It hurts the residents, the workers, the city and the taxpayers.

Sep 12, 2013 | Press Release

Voters Showed Up in Record Numbers To Support Labor's Endorsed Candidates

Sep 5

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Aug 13, 2013 | Press Release

The New York City Central Labor Council, along with the National AFL-CIO, NYS AFL-CIO and Organizing 2.0, will offer a day of trainings on digital strategies and online communications.  These courses will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 9:30am to 5:00pm at 275 Seven