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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.

Virginia AFL-CIO and Virginia State Building Trades Celebrate Newport News City Council's Unanimous Vote for Collective Bargaining Task Force

03 Jul, 2024

The Virginia AFL-CIO and Virginia State Building Trades are thrilled to announce a landmark decision by the Newport News City Council to establish a task force dedicated to exploring collective bargaining opportunities for workers in Newport News.

A New Way to File Taxes

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2021 Executive Paywatch

High Paid CEOs and the Low Wage Economy

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Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2021

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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Millions of undocumented immigrants, who are vital to our economic recovery, still live in fear because of our outdated and inhumane immigration system.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.

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Buy Union for the Holidays!

It’s that time of year! No matter what you celebrate or how, we know many of you are looking for that perfect gift for your friends and family.

01, Dec, 2023

This Is the Story of How Workers Win

It has been a monumental month for American labor.

UAW ratified powerful new contracts with each of America’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios.

22, Nov, 2023

Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

Americans are experiencing the greatest technological transformation of the modern era. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing how we live, work and communicate.

03, Nov, 2023

AFL-CIO Values Statement

Today's diverse, inclusive labor movement advances the hopes and aspirations of all working people to build a stronger, more equitable America. When workers unite in a union we turn low-paying jobs into good jobs that pay family-supporting wages.

19, Oct, 2023

2023 Endorsed Candidates

View the 2023 endorsed Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate candidates list below.

10, Aug, 2023

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

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

Virginia AFL-CIO and Virginia State Building Trades Celebrate Newport News City Council's Unanimous Vote for Collective Bargaining Task Force

A New Way to File Taxes

2021 Executive Paywatch

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Rights and Protections for All Working Families

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This Is the Story of How Workers Win

Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

AFL-CIO Values Statement

2023 Endorsed Candidates

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Local 627 Members Agree to Three-Year Contract with Cincinnati Metro - Jul 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Optimum in West Virginia Ratify New Contract - Jul 25

Fighting Back Against Union Busting: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jul 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Alaska State Employees Association Wins Big Pay Bumps for Wildland Firefighters - Jul 24

Thank You, Joe: In the States Roundup - Jul 23

Worker Wins: A Historic First - Jul 23

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Equity and Off-Broadway League Ratify New 4-Year Contract - Jul 23

The Rise of the ‘Union Curious’: The Working People Weekly List - Jul 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Bethesda Game Studios Workers Join Communications Workers of America - Jul 22

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood Workers Unionize - Jul 18