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Honoring Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and the Ongoing Fight for Justice

18 Jun, 2024

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a monumental day marking the liberation of enslaved Black people in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it didn't immediately free everyone in Confederate territory.

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There Is No Way Forward Without Organized Workers

For two weeks last month, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) went on strike. Just as in 2012, the strike was widely acknowledged as a victory for the union.

18, Nov, 2019

“Our Members Vote with Their Pocketbook”

Ali Velshi talks with AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka about his union’s successes in the 2019 elections, and how his members are viewing the 2020 presidential campaign.

18, Nov, 2019

Unions Are Pushing Members To Run For Office ― And It’s Paying Off

Labor unions are seeing a surge of support.

18, Nov, 2019

Automation of Jobs: The Rise, Risks, and Unknowns

“I say this to everyone in the media world who I talk to,” says Darren Atkins, wrapping up our phone interview: “Please, absolutely do not portray this as a hidden agenda to get rid of staff.”

18, Nov, 2019

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18, Nov, 2019

AFM Member Says Union Plus Credit Card is Regular Gig

Longtime AFM member, Daniel Cerveny, loves working as a keyboardist. He also loves working for his local union as its Secretary Treasurer and promoting the benefits of AFM membership. One of his favorite selling points is the Union Plus Credit Card, which he uses regularly, and which offers special benefits for union members.

01, Nov, 2019