Labor news feed
Press releases and feeds from across the movement, tagged by topic — including AI & automation.
From Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO 3550) at UMich
The Graduate Employees’ Organization at the University of Michigan is facing an overly broad subpoena for union records amidst ongoing political and legal battles.
ReadRevenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress
More than three dozen nominees for open House and Senate races have backgrounds as labor union representatives or members, as the party centers its messaging on working-class voters and affordability and union candidates invoke pro-worker themes far more often than non-union rivals.
ReadNLRB Orders Nexstar To Bargain In Union Certification Row
The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Nexstar Media Corp. violated federal labor law by refusing to bargain with its employees' union.
ReadCollege Athletes Voice Opposition to Protect College Sports Bill
The AFL-CIO released a press statement regarding college athletes voicing their opposition to the Protect College Sports Bill.
ReadAFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors
The AFL-CIO commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks while calling for continued health care coverage for responders and survivors.
ReadSecond Unit at unWired Broadband Wins Union Recognition Following Battle With Company
A second unit of workers at unWired Broadband successfully won union recognition following a dispute with the company.
ReadAFL-CIO President Liz Shuler Named to TIME’s Fourth Annual List of the TIME100 AI
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler was recognized on TIME's annual list for her work regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor force.
ReadMinnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Peggy Flanagan for US Senate
The Minnesota AFL-CIO, representing over 300,000 working people, has officially endorsed Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan for the U.S. Senate.
ReadVideo Game Workers and Allies Rally Across North America Against XBOX Layoffs
Hundreds of CWA-represented video game workers held coordinated rallies to protest layoffs and demand fair first contracts at Microsoft gaming studios.
Read49th Annual UALE Summer School for Women in Unions
The United Association for Labor Education hosted its 49th Northeast Regional Summer School for Women in Unions at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. Participants engaged in workshops covering collective bargaining, organizing, and workplace safety.
ReadORGANIZING WIN! Workers at the Mystic Seaport Museum have voted to form a union with AFSCME Council 4!
Workers at the Mystic Seaport Museum successfully voted to unionize, joining AFSCME Council 4. The victory was highlighted by the Connecticut AFL-CIO as part of ongoing organizing efforts in the state.
ReadUS Department of Labor finds child labor and wage violations at 3 San Antonio bakery and café locations
The U.S. Department of Labor identified child labor and wage violations at three San Antonio bakery and café locations.
ReadUS Department of Labor cites Maine hardwood pulp mill more than $700K for exposing workers to chemical hazards
The Department of Labor issued over $700,000 in citations to a Maine wood pulp mill following an investigation into a deadly gas release. The investigation found that the employer failed to protect workers from severe chemical hazards.
ReadPierce County Central Labor Council Endorses Pierce Transit Ballot Measure
The Pierce County Central Labor Council has unanimously endorsed a transit ballot measure aimed at expanding service across Pierce County.
ReadFollowing Constitutional Convention, AFL-CIO Releases Labor Movement’s Agenda to Build Worker Power, Fight Corporate Greed and Strengthen Democracy
The AFL-CIO released a comprehensive agenda following its constitutional convention aimed at increasing worker power and addressing corporate influence. The platform focuses on strengthening democratic processes and advocating for labor interests.
ReadAFL-CIO Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal Reporting Requirements for Unions
The AFL-CIO filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging new reporting requirements imposed on labor unions. The federation argues these requirements are illegal and intended to burden union operations.
ReadMember Spotlight: Welcker Taylor (IAFF)
A member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) shares his perspective on the importance of union involvement and the value of his work.
Read2026 November Election Endorsements
The Denver Area Labor Federation has announced its endorsements for Adams County candidates, including Thomas Swingle for Assessor and Josh Zygielbaum for Clerk & Recorder.
ReadUnion-First Candidates Gain Ground in Texas While Union Popularity Surges
The Texas AFL-CIO is backing 16 union-first candidates for office in the primary election, marking the largest slate of labor candidates in recent memory.
ReadTexas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High
The Texas AFL-CIO reported that union membership in the state has reached its highest level in 25 years.
ReadTexas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High
Texas reported a 25-year high in union membership, with significant growth in the private sector including healthcare and construction. The report notes that workers are increasingly turning to unions to address concerns regarding AI and job security.
Read2026 RESEARCH STAFF BARGAINING PORTAL
Research staff at the University of Washington are currently in negotiations with administration for a new contract covering compensation and workplace rights.
ReadSpokane Regional Labor Council Endorsements 2026
The Spokane Regional Labor Council has released its list of labor-endorsed candidates for local races, including candidates for County Commissioner, Clerk, and Auditor.
ReadVermont Proposal 3, Right to Collective Bargaining Amendment (2026)
Vermont voters will consider a constitutional amendment in 2026 that aims to establish a fundamental right to collective bargaining.
ReadMassachusetts Question 2, Permit Collective Bargaining for Committee for Public Counsel Services Employees Initiative (2026)
This 2026 ballot initiative seeks to grant collective bargaining rights to employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Massachusetts.
ReadMaryland Question 1, State Employee Collective Bargaining and Budget Amendment (2026)
Maryland voters are set to decide on a state ballot measure regarding collective bargaining rights and budget amendments for state employees in the 2026 election.
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