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Union Community Voter Registration Drive

12, Jun, 2018

Labor's Endorsed Candidates

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is proud to endorse 11 union members running for the State Legislature this Fall. Each of these endorsed candidates has a history of fighting for working people and we look forward to hitting the streets in support of their campaigns.

05, Jun, 2018

Support John Drinkwater for State Senate

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is excited to have our long-serving Legislative Director, John Drinkwater, running for State Senate in the 1st Middlesex District. In the words of our president, Steven A. Tolman, "This man is the most honorable man I've ever worked with.

05, Jun, 2018

John Drinkwater Campaign Kickoff

Join endorsed candidate John Drinkwater in kicking-off his campaign for State Senate. John is a member of OPEIU Local 6.

The Old Court

29-31 Central St, Lowell

Wednesday June 13th from 6-8pm.

05, Jun, 2018

Why the Salary Question is Bad for Women and People of Color

A federal court in Philadelphia struck down a new city law that barred employers from asking job candidates about their salary history. The ruling has serious ramifications for the fight to narrow the gender wage gap.

30, May, 2018

Everything You Need To Know About Graduate Student Unions

Graduate student unions are in the news again, with campuses across the US deciding to allow--and not to allow--graduate students to unionize.

30, May, 2018