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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Happy National Voter Registration Day

It’s important to check your voter registration status early, so you are ready when Election Day rolls around. Hi John,   The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. It’s the beating heart of our country’s civi…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 9:24 PM

SOLIDARITY ALERT: Hawaii nurses are locked out

These nurses have been working without a contract since Dec. 1, 2023. Send a letter to Gov. Green. Hi John,   Last week, 600 nurses at the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children went on a one-day unfair labor pr…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 9:29 PM

SAVE THE DATE—Virtual event: Women’s Summit

Mark your calendar to join union women across the country to discuss their crucial role in this historic election season. Hi John,   Union women have never been more important than we are right now in mobilizing for the N…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 6:37 PM

9/11 responder and survivor health funding

Workers exposed to a toxic mix of dust and fumes from the collapse of the World Trade Center have suffered from serious illnesses due to their exposure. Now funding for their medical care is in jeopardy. Hi John,   More t…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Labor Votes Debate Bingo

Download the Labor Votes Bingo card ahead of tonight’s presidential debate. Which policies will help working-class folks and balance the scales so everyone has a chance to get ahead? Hi John,   This election is crucial for working people.…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
September 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Workers are not going back

Happy Labor Day! Let’s not take this holiday for granted. It’s time to do what unions do best—mobilize. Hi John,   This Labor Day, America’s workers are organizing and mobilizing like never before. Will you join us?   This has been a monumental year for A…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM

SOLIDARITY ALERT: Fair contract for 🏔️ Sandia National Labs workers

OPEIU Local 251 members’ contract expires next month. They need our help to demand a fair contract from management. Hi John,   Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU) Local 251 represents more than 550 workers at Sandia…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM

There’s a Labor Day event ACTUALLY close to you!

Apologies, it looks like a glitch in the system had a Minnesota event listed as a Virginia event. Hi John,   Apologies, it looks like a glitch in the system had a Minnesota event listed as a Virginia event.    While we know you’re committed to the cause,…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 4:54 PM

There’s a Labor Day event near you!

You’re cordially invited to join us for a Labor Day event in Virginia. Hi John,   Labor Day is about more than BBQs and mattress sales (as much as we love them, too!). This is the labor movement’s holiday—to celebrate wor…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Finally—union merch is at your fingertips!

Buy a T-shirt to tell the world: It’s better in a union! Hi John,   We know you love unions. And we know you love union merch. We’ve heard your calls for union gear that’s comfortable, high-quality and union-made.    Just…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Re: Virtual Event: State of the Unions ✊

We wanted to make sure you saw our invitation to our State of the Unions event starting today at 11 a.m. ET. Hi John,   We wanted to make sure you saw our invitation to our State of the Unions event starting today at 11 a…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Virtual Event: State of the Unions ✊

It’s time to celebrate the state of unions in America. Tune in Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET Hi John,   The labor movement is a force to be reckoned with this Labor Day. On Tuesday, we’ll be holding our second annual State of the…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 9:24 PM

SOLIDARITY ALERT: 17,000 AT&T Southeast workers on strike

We wanted to make sure you saw this important update from striking workers at AT&T Southeast. John — We wanted to make sure you saw this important update from striking workers at AT&T Southeast.  Please sign their…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 8:40 PM

U.S. Women’s Soccer making history again

The U.S. women’s soccer players are among the greatest in the world. Now they’ve won big at the bargaining table. Hi John,   Just weeks after some members of the NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA) won gold with Team USA a…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Labor in bright lights for Vice President Kamala Harris

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) started today in Chicago, and workers from across the labor movement are in attendance to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. John,   The Democratic National Convention (DNC) start…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Did you hear what Trump said about workers last night?

Greedy bosses aren’t just laughing at workers in smoke-filled backrooms anymore. They’re broadcasting it for the world to hear. Hi John,   Last night, after a whole lot of technical difficulties and delays, billionaire Tesla/SpaceX CEO El…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 3:40 PM

CEO Payflation Strikes Again

It would take more than five career lifetimes for workers to earn what CEOs receive in just one year. Hi John,   Do you know how long the median employee in America would have to work in order to earn what a CEO makes in …
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Save the Date: Jan. 9, 2025, MLK Conference

We’ll be in Austin, Texas, Jan. 9–12 for the 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. Hi John,   We’ll get right to it—we know it’s early, but this event is too important to miss. Please hold the date for…
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 1:48 PM

☎️ TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET: Labor for Harris 2024

Union members and supporters, don’t miss this important event. We want to make sure you see this invitation in time for this evening. Hi John,   We want to make sure you see this important invitation before this evening. Please RSVP to join us! …
  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 8:43 PM

☎️ EVENT: Labor for Kamala Harris

The AFL-CIO enthusiastically endorsed Kamala Harris for president in 2024! On Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, we invite you to hear from workers and labor leaders and learn how to get involved. John,   Union members know there has been no greater champion in the …