News

Starbucks Boycott

30 Aug, 2026

Sanctioning a Boycott of Starbucks in Support of Starbucks Workers United Baristas WHEREAS, More than 12,000 Starbucks baristas across the United States have organized with Workers United-SEIU in order to secure fair wages, adequate staffing, sufficient hours, workplace protections, and a voice on

2026 Indiana-Armstrong CLC Scholarship

03 Jul, 2026

Congratulations to Melina Fry and Grace Bowersox on being awarded the 2026 Indiana-Armstrong Central Labor Council Scholarships. Melina is a Pre-Law student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society with minors in Political Science and Sociology. Melina is the

2026 Indiana-Armstrong CLC Scholarship

23 Jan, 2026

The Indiana-Armstrong CLC Scholarship application for 2026 is now available! Click here for more information on eligibility and the application.

Recent

2020 Christmas Project UAW 1311 outdoor Party

The smiles to the faces of children warmed the heart and lifted the spirits of our union brothers and sisters on strike in western Pennsylvania. On Sunday, Dec.

23, Dec, 2020

2020 Christmas Project USW 1016 Drive-Thru a Success

Success is sweet especially when it brings smiles to the faces of children and warms the heart and lifts the spirits of our union brothers and sisters on strike in western Pennsylvania.

19, Dec, 2020

BLS: On-the-job Deaths Reach Highest Level in 12 years

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said: “Instead of increasing lifesaving measures aimed at protecting working people at our workplaces, the Trump administration consistently rolled back existing safety and health rules and has failed to move forward on any new safety and health protections.

17, Dec, 2020

TWU Member Pursues Urban Planning Degree with Help of Union Plus Scholarship

This past fall, Transport Workers Union (TWU) member Gregory Harasym began a master’s program in city and regional planning with a concentration in transportation.

17, Dec, 2020

Industry Groups, Unions Hail Buttigieg Pick for Transportation Secretary

Transportation industry groups and unions were quick to applaud the selection of Pete Buttigieg as President-elect

17, Dec, 2020

AFL-CIO Praises Biden Trade Pick Tai as 'Worker Champion'

“Katherine Tai’s nomination signals a stark departure from the failed practices of the past.”

11, Dec, 2020