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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.

19, Oct, 2023

Find a strike near you

Workers from coast to coast are standing together for better wages, working conditions, benefits and more. The number of people involved in major work stoppages last year increased nearly 50%. This year, we’re on track to break that record.

27, Jul, 2023

Upcoming Events

05 Aug

Next Up Regular Meeting

The AFL-CIO Next Up Young Worker Program is a place for young people and their unions, progressive allies, students and community groups to join to

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Spot Coffee
200 East Ave.
Rochester, NY 14607

29 Aug

Steuben-Livingston Labor Council

The Steuben-Livingston Labor Council meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month at 6pm.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

02 Sep

Labor Day Parade

The Rochester Labor Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, September 2, 2024. As one of the m

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Union Street and East Avenue

Various Kick off Line ups depending on union