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After Trumka’s Death, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Faces a Crossroads

After Trumka’s Death, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Faces a Crossroads

For years, influencing political outcomes has been the priority. Some are calling for more emphasis on basic organizing.

Richard Trumka, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Chief, Dies at 72

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Richard Trumka, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Chief, Dies at 72

A third-generation coal miner from Pennsylvania, he had led the labor federation since 2009.

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Amazon Faces Wider Fight Over Labor Practices

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A second union vote may be held at an Alabama warehouse, and new tactics by the Teamsters and other groups aim to pressure Amazon across the country.

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Covid Variant Adds to Worker Anxieties

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Some see an undue rush by employers to get workplaces back to normal, whether by dropping precautions or imposing new rules.

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Building Solar Farms May Not Build the Middle Class

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Some of the wealthiest companies in the world are investing in the green economy. But they’re not investing in paying union wages.

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