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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 Makes Endorsements in the 2024 Election Cycle

20 Aug, 2024

The Virginia AFL-CIO COPE Committee Makes Senate and Congressional Endorsements for the 2024 Election

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.

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Rights and Protections for All Working Families

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A New Way to File Taxes

The average taxpayer spends a whopping $200-plus a year on tax prep services. I bet we can all think of better things we could do with that money instead.

05, Apr, 2024

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

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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 Makes Endorsements in the 2024 Election Cycle

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

2021 Executive Paywatch

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Am I Safe at Work?

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Check Your Voter Registration Status

Rights and Protections for All Working Families

A New Way to File Taxes

Buy Union for the Holidays!

This Is the Story of How Workers Win

Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

AFL-CIO Values Statement

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