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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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Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Wolf’s Eighth Budget Address

(HARRISBURG, PA) Today, Governor Tom Wolf delivered his final budget address. The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder, issued the following statements:

08, Feb, 2022

MAKE A CALL TO SAVE THE USPS

PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE AND MAKE A CALL IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR UNION MEMBERS AT THE USPS. THEY NEED YOUR HELP TO SAVE THE USPS.

07, Feb, 2022

PA AFL-CIO Kicks Off Labor 2022 Campaign

On Wednesday, January 12, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO hosted their first Labor 2022 retreat of the new year in Hershey, PA. The meeting convened affiliate union leaders from across the Commonwealth to discuss the strategy for the 2022 campaign cycle.

13, Jan, 2022

The Badass 50: #21 Liz Schuler

"We are building pathways and support structures to grow a bold, inclusive, and transformative movement — I think that's pretty badass," says Shuler, the first woman elected president of the AFL-CIO

12, Jan, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania Governor

(Harrisburg, PA) – Today, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s Executive Council, on behalf of nearly 700,000 union workers across the Commonwealth, unanimously endorsed Attorney General Josh Shapiro for Governor.

12, Jan, 2022

2021 CHRISTMAS PROJECT WAS A SUCCESS

On Saturday, December 18th, the NWPA ALF hosted a Christmas Party for the members of Ironworkers 851 who were on strike at Erie Strayer; it was made possible with the assistance of more than 70 Unions/union organizations, numerous members, businesses, and volunteers.

10, Jan, 2022