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The era of the male dominated labor movement is behind us. Women make up half of the labor workforce, according to the AFL-CIO. In 10 years, they predict women will make up 50 percent of union members, too. WATCH: Women Set to Change Labor Union Landscape AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, one of the highest ranking
Read moreThis year’s AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil and Human Rights Conference theme is “Change the Rules, Be the Power” and will take place January 15-18 in Washington, DC. Register before Wednesday, January 13 for the $175 young worker/student rate or the $300 attendee rate. More than 800 labor and civil rights activists have
Read moreFormer IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger, left, administers the oath of office to new International President Bob Martinez, Jr. (Photo by Bill Burke / Page One Photography) Bob Martinez, Jr., officially became the 14th International President in the IAM’s 127-year history after taking his oath of office at IAM Headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD. Martinez
Read moreThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced its endorsement of former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. “Secretary Clinton shares AFGE’s vision for a strong and vibrant government workforce that has the necessary tools and support needed to deliver vital programs and services to the American public,” said AFGE
Read moreIn addition to creating the largest global trade agreement since NAFTA, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) threatens to provide unprecedented perks and protections for pharmaceutical companies while threatening the sustainability of public health programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Older Americans should be very concerned about this deal,” warned Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach, Jr.
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