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Documents released on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks show that city officials encouraged workers to return to Ground Zero despite knowing the risks of asbestos exposure, and new polls demonstrate continued widespread support for labor unions.Read more

By AFSCME International Staff September 11, 2026 Tags: Collective BargainingUnion Difference Workers' Rights Share: Workers who live in states with anti-union laws – the so-called “right-to-work” states – earn on average 6.7% less than those who live in states favorable to collective bargaining, a new report shows. That translates to...Read more

By Patrick Moran September 11, 2026 Tags: Our Stories From the President Share: Among the images burned into our memories of 9/11 are those of panicked, dust-covered New Yorkers fleeing the World Trade Center. What fewer cameras memorialized that day was the heroism of the public service workers who rushed...Read more

Twenty-five years later, the lessons of Sept. 11 continue to shape how fire fighters prepare for major disasters – and how the IAFF works to protect them during and after the response.Read more

The World Trade Center Health Program provides monitoring and treatment to nearly 150,000 responders and survivors nationwide – care the IAFF and its allies fought decades to secure.Read more

Amazon workers allege pregnancy discrimination; federal unions challenge USDA reorganization; NYC warns of silicosis risks.Read more

By AFSCME Council 31 September 9, 2026 Tags: Momentum Collective BargainingUnion Difference Organize Share: AFSCME members who work for the Chicago History Museum voted overwhelmingly last month to approve their first union contract, which includes higher wages, better benefits, improved paid leave, and more. They are members of Chicago History...Read more

Wynn Las Vegas employees allege anti-union retaliation; Amazon faces a class action over pregnancy accommodations; H-1B demand plunges following a six-figure visa fee.Read more

The historic Tesla strike ended on 19 August, after 1,027 days. On 27 October 2023, some 40 mechanics walked out of 10 workshops across Sweden. Nearly three years later, their union, IF Metall, has not achieved its goal: a collective agreement with Tesla’s Swedish subsidiary, TM Sweden.Read more

By AFSCME Staff September 8, 2026 Tags: Union Difference Workers' Rights Share: AFSCME and a coalition of unions have sued the Trump administration over two new personnel rules that would harm federal workers. Specifically, the lawsuit seeks to block rules that would overhaul long-standing worker discipline and performance rules in...Read more

In today’s News and Commentary, workers and unions across America celebrate Labor Day, California’s SEIU Local 1000 prepares for a strike authorization vote, and New York City creates the Office of Worker Power. On Monday, labor unions and workers gathered in cities across the United States in celebration of Labor...Read more

It’s no secret that our weak, outdated labor law is failing the millions of workers who want unions at their workplaces.  Republicans have repeatedly blocked federal legislation to strengthen the law.  This untenable situation has been made worse by President Trump destroying the independence of the National Labor Relations Board,...Read more

Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of August 24 - 28, 2026 dbridge@nlrb.gov Mon, 09/07/2026 - 14:29 ...Read more

Eighth Circuit finds DOL order violates Seventh Amendment; 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor go on strike.Read more

Encore casino workers strike; President Trump commutes sentence of former Philadelphia IBEW leader; Durham labor activist ends his hunger strike against Amazon.Read more