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The AFL-CIO’s Labor 2018 program, in which the BCTGM and our members were actively engaged, was the driving force for victories for union-friendly candidates in key battleground states and congressional districts across the country. In many races, Union members and their families put labor-endorsed candidates over the top. Working people across the country helped send 900—and counting—union members to the halls of power. By putting working people in leadership roles, we will win better lives for...

09 November, 2018

This is re-posted from the AFL-CIO NOW Blog. Working people recognize the high stakes in the 2016 presidential election. On one side, you have Donald Trump, who supports "right to work," which takes away power from working people, and thinks your wages are too high. On the other side, you have Hillary Clinton, who has a long history of advocating for families and working people. She believes that paid family leave, earned sick days, fair schedules, equal pay...

26 July, 2016

FACT: In January 2014, 13 states raised their minimum wage; since then these states added more jobs and have lower unemployment rates than the 36 states that did not raise the minimum wage. FACT: The U.S. Government could save $7 billion dollars if companies just paid employees a higher minimum wage.* FACT: Federal minimum wage is $7.25 – and some states actually have a lower state wage of $6.25 an hour. How can anyone, alone or with a family, survive on minimum wage? FACT: They can’t. But together we are...

21 October, 2014

Check out the latest AFL-CIO Labor 2014 video that prominently features many union members out canvassing, phone banking, at rallies, and political events in states all over the country. From Alaska to Kentucky, working people are getting out the VOTE and making a difference!  Let's get out and VOTE!    ...

01 October, 2014

“The re-election of Barack Obama represents a major victory for this nation and working people. “President Obama has spent the past four years fighting to level the playing field for the American middle class.  He has stood with working people and the labor movement time and time again on workers’ rights, workplace health and safety, job creation and economic growth.  Today, that fight continues. Now it is time to stand with our President, united, to pursue...

07 November, 2012

Here are SIX SIMPLE STEPS you can take on Election Day to protect your voting rights. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE LOCATION of your polling place and your correct precinct. Many have changed, and a vote at the wrong place may not be counted. BRING IDENTIFICATION TO THE POLLS, preferably a government-issued photo ID with your registered address. Check your state’s website NOW to ensure you have the proper ID. Several states have passed strict photo ID...

01 November, 2012