On July 26 Americans will mark the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA prohibits discrimination and works to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live a fulfilling life. 56.7 million The number of people in the United States with
Read moreFor the past few years, the AFL-CIO’s Leadership Institute (LI) has offered the opportunity for young workers to get valuable leadership development by serving as young worker trainers. The LI brings together leaders, staff, board members and community partners of state federations and labor councils, with the goal of building capacity, creating space for planning
Read moreMillennials grew in households where parents worked hard, made a decent living to buy houses and had health insurance that afforded them ability to stay well and thrive. Their parents were able to have these benefits because of union contracts. Like Kashana Cauley mentions in her article, “Belonging to a union is a form of
Read moreAfter attending the PA State Council of Machinists Meeting, LL 847 Executive Board members decided to bring the issue of healthcare to their members back home. They embarked on a campaign to demand fair and affordable healthcare legislation. The house passed a horrible healthcare bill earlier this year. Knowing the Senate was developing its own
Read moreMembers of Houston Texas local lodge 811 Human rights committee along with coworkers, family and friends volunteered at Grace’s Nursing Home. The group played BINGO, served snacks and distributed gift bags to the elderly. Gift bags included lotions, slippers, reading material and stuff animals. The staff of the facility stated the residents spirits were truly lifted
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