AFL-CIO News
Women's History Month Profiles: Linda Hunt For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Linda Hunt of UNITE HERE. Linda Hunt is a fierce advocate for workers. She was elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 2024 by a resounding 64%. As a dedicated food server for 45 years, a… [...]
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYU Faculty Reach a Tentative Agreement to End Work Stoppage Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Contract Faculty United-UAW (CFU-UAW) members reached a tentative agreement with New York University (NYU) administrators on Wednesday after two days on strike.The union represents approximately 950 full-time, nontenure track faculty at the institution. While the agreement is still pending ratification, it includes wins like substantial salary increases,… [...]
Worker Wins: A Long Time Coming Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. Fast Food Workers at Connecticut Service Plazas Ratify First Union Contract; Secure Strong Wages, Other Benefits: Food service workers across Connecticut’s 23 service plazas on Route 15, I-95 and I-39 voted overwhelmingly in favor of their first-ever union contract, which will include strong wages, improved time off and scheduling, and other enhanced benefits. “This is a watershed moment for everyone involved—from the workers, to our staff, to Connecticut workers and the labor movement as… [...]
Women's History Month Profiles: Natasha Scott Lawson For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Natasha Scott Lawson of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART). Natasha Scott Lawson is a dedicated advocate for equity and diversity in the trades, with 28 years of experience… [...]
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: WNBA Players Unanimously Vote Yes on New CBA Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. WNBPA members voted unanimously to ratify their new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), securing transformative landmark provisions for women’s sports.The seven-year contract establishes a historic revenue-sharing model, immediately quadrupling the salary cap for the 2026 season. It will be reviewed annually based on league and team revenue growth. Other bargaining… [...]