(HARRISBURG, PA) Following the first of three debates between the candidates for U.S. President, Joe Biden kicks off a train tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO proudly welcomes back Joe Biden to our Commonwealth. “Joe Biden has shown again and again that he knows the challenges facing working people today. Read More

As we face this public health crisis, participating in the census now helps secure future funding for our communities. Census participation will help ensure our communities get their fair share of funding for schools, hospitals, and other education and health programs we need for strong families. Read More

HARRISBURG, PA – President Donald J. Trump will gather at the Pittsburgh International Airport in Moon Township for a rally this evening. The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, representing more than 700,000 workers statewide, issued the following statements: “We have been appalled by the gross negligence displayed by President Trump’s response to the crises our country faces because of his failed handling of COVID-19. Read More

(HARRISBURG, PA) – One year ago, the union members of UAW Local 1311 walked out on strike at Langeloth Metallurgical in Washington County, PA. They could not have imagined what the next year would bring them. Collective action has been on the rise in workplaces and communities, inspired by stories just like those of our UAW brothers and sisters. In the twelve months since the workers took to the picket line at Langeloth, they have braved the Winter weather, the Summer heat, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They have stood strong in solidarity, and their fellow Pennsylvania unions are with them “Their determination is worthy of our respect. Union members want a safe workplace and a voice on the job, pure and simple. Even before the pandemic, in a plant that processes molten metal, safety should always be a chief concern for workers and their employers. Workers want a say in the work that they do and recognition of their years on the job. Read More