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A New Way to File Taxes

The average taxpayer spends a whopping $200-plus a year on tax prep services. I bet we can all think of better things we could do with that money instead.

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Buy Union for the Holidays!

It’s that time of year! No matter what you celebrate or how, we know many of you are looking for that perfect gift for your friends and family.

01, Dec, 2023

This Is the Story of How Workers Win

It has been a monumental month for American labor.

UAW ratified powerful new contracts with each of America’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios.

22, Nov, 2023

Protecting Workers’ Interests in the Tech Revolution

Americans are experiencing the greatest technological transformation of the modern era. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing how we live, work and communicate.

03, Nov, 2023

Today's diverse, inclusive labor movement advances the hopes and aspirations of all working people to build a stronger, more equitable America. When workers unite in a union we turn low-paying jobs into good jobs that pay family-supporting wages.

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The Rochester Labor Council delegates meeting meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July, August and December).

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Rochester, NY 14623

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Next Up Regular Meeting

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Rochester, NY 14607

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