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Virginia AFL-CIO Statement on Justice for George Floyd and Our Response to the Events of the Past Few Days

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VIRGINIA AFL-CIO: VIRGINIA WORKERS – THERE’S STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

06 Nov, 2019

(Richmond, VA –November 6th) The Virginia AFL-CIO would like to congratulate all the union-endorsed candidates who won elections across the Commonwealth. Elections in Virginia happen every year, but this election by far was the most important election for Virginia’s working families. A lot is at

Protect Workers’ Retirements from Wall Street’s Crypto Gambling

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Virginia AFL-CIO Statement on Governor Spanberger’s Veto of Collective Bargaining Legislation

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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Statement on Minneapolis ICE Killing

The Virginia AFL-CIO made the following statement in response to the killing of an unarmed woman at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis:

08, Jan, 2026

Human Rights Day | An image with the words, "Safety Dignity Freedom | Rights are for Everyone. No Exceptions."

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

10, Dec, 2025

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

23, Oct, 2025

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

06, Oct, 2025

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

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08, Aug, 2025

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