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3 days to the deadline...

20 Mar, 2023

Don't miss out on an opportunity for a great job as the Director of the NWPA Area Labor Federation in Franklin, PA. There are just 3 days left to get your resume and cover letter submitted for consideration. If you take the job, you will enjoy lots of travel in the beautiful scenery, networking with

HOW CORPORATED GREED DESTROYED...

18 Feb, 2023

Dear Rosann, Unionized rail workers warned of a “ticking time bomb.” They called out mass layoffs and overburdened workers. They watched in horror as safety regulations were blocked. Now, toxic chemicals from Norfolk Southern’s train derailment could poison an Ohio region for years. Our most recent

We Need to stop the Kroger-Albertsons Merger

10 Feb, 2023

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PA AFL-CIO Scholarship Essay Contest

Every year the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Education Committee holds a Scholarship Essay Contest for graduating high school seniors and post-secondary students from affiliated union families. This year's contest theme is the life and legacy of the late National AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

17, Dec, 2021

U.S. Labor Movement's Next Frontier is the Tech Industry, AFL-CIO's Shuler Says

The U.S. tech sector is the next frontier for labor organizing, and its workers are starting to understand the collective power unions have, President of the AFL-CIO Liz Shuler said on Friday at the Reuters Next Conference.

13, Dec, 2021

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PA AFL-CIO Stands with Ironworkers at Erie Strayer

For more than two months, members of Ironworkers Local 851 have been on strike at Erie Strayer. The company refuses to budge to provide the basics for their workers.

10, Dec, 2021