Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Petition: We’re on strike for our health

We’re walking out on strike today, along with our co-workers at Maximus call centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and Virginia, to fight for our health and dignity! Sign our community support letter. Hi John,   Tod…

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August 4, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Reduce Inflation ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Tax corporations and the megarich. Invest in clean energy. Cap prescription drug prices. This is why 73% of voters support the Inflation Reduction Act. It will help working people across the country. Hi John,   The Inflat…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Support freight rail workers 💪

Since 2015, rail corporations have made $146 billion while cutting 45,000 jobs. Freight rail workers are understaffed and dangerously overworked. They’ve been fighting for a contract and a raise for three years. …

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 4:06 PM

CEO-to-worker pay ratio rises to 324-to-1

Historic corporate profits, profiteering corporations and a runaway CEO pay have created the perfect storm for “greedflation.” Learn more in our latest AFL-CIO Executive Paywatch report. Hi John,   Wall Street elites blam…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 3:31 PM

John, your name is missing. Add it now → Free Brittney Griner

WNBPA member and our union sister Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than 140 days. Hi John,   On Feb. 17, WNBA star, Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) member and our uni…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Justice Delayed, but Finally Delivered

We welcome home an American patriot this week who was unjustly deported six years ago. Ivan Ocon, a brave Army veteran, won the right to return to the United States. He was sworn in as a U.S. citizen in a ceremony held in El Paso, Texas, today. …

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Have a union-made holiday!

Stay at union hotels and buy products made with union labor! Support workers’ rights as you’re planning for your July 4th holiday. We have tools to make it easy. Hi John,   When you travel, are you stayin…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 7:56 PM

50th Anniversary of Title IX

When Title IX became law, it was a major civil rights victory. Reaching far beyond college sports, it prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Today, we celebrate our progress and pledge to continue the fight. Hi John,   Title IX (pronounced “Title N…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 3:32 PM

REMINDER: AFL-CIO Convention Livestream

President Biden and Stacey Abrams will be featured speakers today at the 29th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention. Watch and see how you can help us Build the Movement to Meet the Moment. In case you missed it, the AFL-CIO Convention is hap…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Invitation: AFL-CIO Convention Livestream

President Biden, Secretary Marty Walsh and Stacey Abrams are featured speakers at the 29th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention. Hear from workers, activists and labor leaders June 13 to June 15. Hi John,   Be part of the ac…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Invitation: Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly

On June 18, we’ll come together in Washington, D.C., to continue the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work. There are 140 million poor people in this country, so we’ll march to demand a living wage, affordable health care and housing. …

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Write a Letter: Support the Vox Media Union

Workers at Vox Media are bargaining their second contract. They’re determined to get a fair deal, but they need our support. Send a letter to the CEO telling him to agree to a fair contract! Workers at Vox Media are currently bargaining t…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Invitation: AFL-CIO Unity Summit

Civil rights are workers’ rights. We’re building a labor movement that focuses on equality for everyone, no matter your race or background. Join us in Philadelphia for the AFL-CIO Unity Summit on June 11! Hi John,   We’re building a labor movement that fo…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Invitation: Young Worker Town Hall

Young workers nationwide are speaking out for better working conditions. Join AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on May 26 at 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET. Hi John,   You’re invited to watch the Young Worker Town Hall with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on May 26 at 4 p.m…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Gun violence is a labor issue.

If elementary schools aren’t safe from gun violence, no workplace is safe. Working people lose loved ones to gun violence every day. Unions are the community—so this is our issue and we must take action. John,   Ten days ago: A shooting at a Tops Friendly…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM

I’m on strike today. Can I count on your support?

Today, workers went on strike at Maximus for better pay and affordable health care. Maximus is a multibillion-dollar company, and the CEO makes 208 times more than the median employee. Hi John,   Today, my co-workers and …

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 10:03 PM

⚽ Equal Pay for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team! ⚽

Thanks to the power of a union contract, the men’s and women’s national soccer teams will finally receive equal pay for equal work for the first time in history! Hi John,   For women in sports, it’s been a fight for decad…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 7:27 PM

PETITION: Cancel Student Debt

Working people suffered endlessly during the COVID-19 pandemic and cannot be asked to sacrifice even more. Temporary pauses aren’t enough—cancel student debt. Sign the petition now! Hi John,   After all the hardship we have endured during the COVID-19 pan…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Rebuilding Worker Power

All working people—regardless of immigration status—must have the right to organize for living wages, safe work conditions and dignity on the job without fear of retaliation. Sign the petition. Sign our petition: Protect immigrant workers…

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  Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 4:25 PM

John,​​ we’re all in this together

I just met with Starbucks and cannabis workers in New Jersey. They organized, they voted and they won their unions! Working people are united: We fight together. And we win together. John,   I sat down with Starbucks and …

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 5:01 PM

340 workers die each day.

Safe jobs is a fundamental right. On Workers Memorial Day, we remember our union siblings who have lost their lives and livelihoods due to workplace injury or illness. And we demand stronger safety protections on the job. …

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  Nicole Pollard, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Important News About Federal Student Loan Payments

The pause on student debt repayment has been extended through August 31. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Nicole Pollard, AFSCME · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Important News About Federal Student Loan Payments

The pause on student debt repayment has been extended through August 31. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 3:01 PM

⚽ Tell FIFA: Don’t Leave Workers Behind ⚽

John, will you join me and remind FIFA that there is no World Cup 2026 without workers?   John, Join me and remind the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) that there is no World Cup 2026 without workers. …

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April 11, 2022 at 4:15 PM

PETITION: Building a Better America

John, Building a Better America is a plan to secure our economy and future. It puts our working families first by solving problems we face each and every day. Will you tell the Senate you support this plan? Building a Better America is Pr…

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April 7, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed

We made history today. Judge Jackson is the first Black woman to be confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Thank you for calling, writing and taking action. This is our victory. Hi John,   Over the past mont…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 8:18 PM

Petition: Recognize the Condé Nast Union

Workers at Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Epicurious, Glamour, GQ, Self, Teen Vogue, Them, Vanity Fair and Vogue are uniting with one powerful voice. We support them! Hi John,   The Condé …

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March 23, 2022 at 4:41 PM

PETITION: Support Maximus workers on strike

Maximus workers handle the phone lines for Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. They’re going on strike today for livable wages and paid sick leave for all. Sign the petition and support their fight! Hi John,   Maximus w…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 3:04 PM

PETITION: Confirm Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court!

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court. She is committed to equal justice and fairness. Sign the petition: Confirm Judge Jackson now! Hi John,   Today is our day of actio…

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March 8, 2022 at 10:02 PM

International Women’s Day

We’re using the power of our unions to make women’s voices heard. We’re speaking up about issues that matter to us, our co-workers, families and communities. And we’re building a labor movement that lifts up all women. Hi John,   Women wo…

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February 25, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Members at GMG Union deserve a fair contract!

Support journalists at Jezebel, The Root, Lifehacker, Kotaku, Jalopnik and Gizmodo! Their contract expires Monday, and they’re fighting for fair wages, inclusive health care and editorial independence. Hi John,   The GMG …

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February 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Sign the petition and tell Oshkosh Defense: We can build it here!

Oshkosh Defense won the contract to build USPS’ Next Generation Delivery Vehicle. Tell the company: Build it here and keep good union-made jobs in Wisconsin. Sign the petition now! Hi John,   The U.S. Postal Service’s (US…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Petition: Protect airline employees!

Violence against airline employees has increased to unprecedented and unacceptable levels over the past two years. Tell the Department of Justice to act and protect these front-line workers! Hi John,   The Department of Justice must protect airline employ…

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February 10, 2022 at 3:02 PM

✉️ Pass the Postal Service Reform Act! ✉️

This bipartisan legislation will financially stabilize the U.S. Postal Service. It will lift unfair funding requirements and guarantee six days of mail delivery for consumers. Hi John,   Tell your senators to pass the Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076)…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Black History Month!

Today is an important day for both the Black and Asian American communities. This year, let it be a reminder that our communities have always lived, worked and struggled together. We will not be divided. Hi John,   Today is Lunar New Year and the first da…

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January 28, 2022 at 4:14 PM

ACTION: Restore Tax Fairness for Arts Workers 📨📨📨

Don’t punish arts workers for doing our jobs! We need a tax code that lets us deduct common business expenses. Send a letter to your members of Congress and tell them: Support arts workers and tax fairness! Hi John,   The…

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  Nicole Pollard, AFSCME · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Student Loan Webinar: How to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Please join us next week for an important webinar to find out how AFSCME members can qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 9:46 PM

PETITION: Sideline the filibuster and protect voting rights

The choice is clear: Sideline the filibuster, not the hopes and aspirations of the American people. The U.S. Senate must protect democracy and protect our right to vote. Hi John,   Our democracy is under attack. The Sena…

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January 11, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Speakers announced for the MLK Conference

We’ll hear remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, Actor Michael B. Jordan and Judge Greg Mathis. We’ll also have musical performances from Tom Morello, PJ Morton and Brittney Spencer. Hi John,   Join us Jan. 16–17 for…

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  Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 4:38 PM

Remembering Jan. 6

One year ago, extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol, violently attacking our democracy. This attack continued as state legislatures targeted Black communities with voter suppression laws. Dear John,   On Jan. 6, an angry mob attacked the U.…

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  Nicole Pollard, AFSCME · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 4:14 PM

A Big Win: Federal Student Loan Payments Restart after May 1, 2022

If you have federal student loans, there are some important deadlines and updates you should know about. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Nicole Pollard, AFSCME · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM

A Big Win: Federal Student Loan Payments Restart after May 1, 2022

If you have federal student loans, there are some important deadlines and updates you should know about. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Thank You, John.

I am so honored to be able to do this work with all of you. ? John, It’s truly been a year like no other for America’s labor movement. From the picket lines to the bargaining tables, w…

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December 18, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Register Now: 2022 MLK Conference

The 2022 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference will be held Jan. 16–17, 2022. The theme is Honoring Our Past and Protecting Our Future. Save the date! Registration is now open for the 2022 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin…

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December 16, 2021 at 6:10 PM

PETITION: Build Back Better Now

The Build Back Better Act would help working people. It would create union jobs, protect workers’ rights and lower health care costs. Sign the petition to tell the Senate: Pass the Build Back Better Act now! Hi John,   Th…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Save the Date: 2022 MLK Conference

The 2022 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference will be held Jan. 16–17, 2022. The theme is Honoring Our Past and Protecting Our Future. Save the date! Watch Video Invitation Hi Joh…

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  Caleb at AFL-CIO · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Build Back Better Explained

There’s a lot of talk about the Build Back Better Act, but here’s the bottom line: It will help working people. It will create union jobs, protect workers’ rights and lower health care costs across the country. Hi John,  …

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 6:30 PM

#Strikesgiving Update: Don’t Cross the Wirecutter Digital Picket Line

Pledge to support the Wirecutter Union virtual picket line by not shopping during the strike (Nov. 25–29).   Hi John, After two years of negotiations with management at The New York Ti…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Strike Update: November

Workers are still on the picket line fighting for the fair treatment they deserve. We are rising up across the country, and our momentum is stronger than ever. Find a strike near you and support workers! Hi John,   You thought Striketober was over? Not at…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 9:39 PM

Infrastructure bill: What it means for you

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is an incredible investment in working people. This will create good union jobs and help repair our crumbling infrastructure. Check out a few facts about the bill. Hi John,   Wit…

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