AFL-CIO News
Hope Will Never Be Silent: What Working People Are Doing This Week Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' Equity:Applications are now open for Rialto West in New York, NY. This new affordable housing opportunity in Hell's Kitchen with 157 permanently affordable housing units will serve low- to moderate-income households. Sign up for a webinar on how to apply today: https://bit.ly/4396WB1[image… [...]
Pride Month Profiles: Mariela Duran For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Mariela Duran of the Bricklayers (BAC). “Being part of the BAC has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” Mariela Duran said. “From day one, I have always been treated with respect, professionalism, and equality. I’ve never felt excluded or judged for being myself; instead, I’ve been given opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed in every aspect of… [...]
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nevada Administrative and Clerical Workers Join AFSCME 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. More than 3,500 Nevada state employees in administrative and clerical roles voted to join AFSCME Local 4041.The new bargaining unit covers administrative assistants in all state agencies, departments, state colleges and universities, as well as other assistants, clerks and clerical staff. Once the Employee Management Relations Board certifies the election… [...]
Happy Pride Month! In the States Roundup It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations. California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:IT'S ELECTION DAY!Did you know that California law protects your right to take time off of work to go vote?Under the law, you may take up to two hours off to vote without losing any pay.Don't miss your chance to exercise your right to vote! https://t.co/KAN6yjKNdg to find… pic.twitter.com/DYNDUpye6e— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) June 2, 2026Florida AFL-CIO:🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨The… [...]
Pride Month Profiles: Eliana Holgate For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Eliana Holgate of AFSCME. Eliana Holgate has been a leader for AFSCME Local 6359 since its inception. She was an organizing committee lead for Howard County Library Workers United and bargained their first contract. She has been devoted to defending members’ rights, working as a union steward, chapter chair and local vice president. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:45 Tags: Pride [...]