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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

Erie-Crawford CLC Scholarships

21 Dec, 2022

The Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council offers three scholarships to the members or dependents of their affiliated local unions. Please review the application for the details. We encourage everyone eligible to apply. The deadline for application is April 21st. We encourage all eligible members and

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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

Labor Leader of the Week: Richard Womack

Communications Workers of America union member and longtime trade unionist Richard Womack was sworn in as a member of the Delaware County Council on January 3, 2022. He has worked at the National AFL-CIO for twenty-four years and recently served as assistant to President Richard Trumka

07, Jan, 2022

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Statement on January 6 Anniversary

The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, President Rick Bloomingdale, and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder issued the following joint statement on the one year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection:

06, Jan, 2022