Minnesotans ‘exhilarated’ by president’s speech
AFL-CIO delegates from Minnesota unions were enthused by President Obama’s speech to the labor federation’s national convention Tuesday.
Steelworkers laud Obama decision to enforce trade law against China
The United Steelworkers are applauding President Obama’s decision to address surging exports of tires from China that violate international trade rules and undermine the domestic tire industry.
Organizing
AFL-CIO makes history with new leadership team
Delegates to the national AFL-CIO convention made history Wednesday by electing a team of top officers that includes two women and the youngest person ever elected to a major AFL-CIO position. Delegates also issued strong declarations in support of diversity, a strong economy and improved living standards for all workers.
Policy
Scenes from the AFL-CIO convention, Sept. 15
The appearance by President Barack Obama was clearly a highlight of Day Three for AFL-CIO convention delegates.
Unions march for single payer health care
President Barack Obama will address some 3,000 AFL-CIO convention delegates Tuesday in Pittsburgh, as union members step up their demand for action on health care.
Organizing
Minnesotan sounds off for working families at AFL-CIO convention
It’s not often you hear the words “cheerleader” and “labor movement” in the same sentence. Former Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Allison Drusch embodies both as a member-activist for Working America.
Spector pledges action this year on EFCA, health care
U.S. Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania, who switched from the Republican to Democratic parties, drew strong applause at the AFL-CIO national convention when he pledged action on both health care and the Employee Free Choice Act this year.
Organizing
Scenes from the AFL-CIO convention, Sept. 14
On the second day of the AFL-CIO convention, delegates heard from Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, and union members — led by filmmaker Michael Moore — spoke out for single payer health care.
Government
Obama stirs AFL-CIO convention with message of hope
In a speech frequently interrupted by standing ovations and loud applause, President Barack Obama called on unions to work with him to reform health care, rebuild the economy and “make real the promise of the United States of America.”
Organizing
Scenes from the AFL-CIO convention, Sept. 13
Minneapolis Labor Review editor Steve Share has captured some of the sights and sounds of the first day of the AFL-CIO convention.