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

01 Jun, 2020 Read More >

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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

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

10 Dec, 2025 Read More >

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Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

Registered apprenticeships are the gold standard of job training programs. They provide workers with life-changing skills and a pathway to good jobs that support families and lift communities.

18, Nov, 2024

Urgent Union Update

Bargaining a good contract is a union’s top priority. We’ve identified significant ways that this election will affect your union contract.

25, Oct, 2024

Virginia AFL-CIO Makes Endorsements in the 2024 Election Cycle

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

20, Aug, 2024

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

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.

03, Jul, 2024

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