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AFL-CIO Launches “Workers First Initiative on AI”

“AI is on the brink of reshaping our world and economy,” the federation said in announcing the plan. “It’s too important to leave solely in the hands of Big Tech CEOs and billionaires.”

Honoring Our Veterans and the Leadership They Inspire

On this Veterans Day and every day, we thank you for your service to our country and to our students. Your example reminds us that leadership is not just about authority; it is about service, sacrifice, and the pursuit of something greater than ourselves.

Get Vaccinated

Get vaccinated for yourself, your friends and your family. Add your name saying you got vaccinated, and the AFL-CIO will send you a sticker. Union-made, obviously!

Voting Rights Front and Center

The burgeoning slew of GOP threats to voting rights, state by state—almost 400 pieces of legislation and counting—are a threat to the entire labor agenda.

Juneteenth—A New Beginning

This year, Juneteenth takes on a special significance, the historic signing by President Biden making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

A Statement on Reopening Schools

Yes, let’s reopen our schools. But let’s also rethink how our schools operate.

FCC Order Distributing $7 Billion for Student, Educator Home Internet Access

Internet access is coming to more students with the FCC approving an order that sets up a $7 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, authorized in the American Rescue Plan.

To Help Kids, Do Things Differently or Else

The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for exacerbating inequities in our schools and for students falling through the cracks.