The AFL-CIO is an expression of the hopes and aspirations of the working people of America.

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) works tirelessly to improve the lives of working people. We are the democratic, voluntary federation of 63 national and international labor unions that represent more than 15 million working people.

The AFL-CIO is a democratically governed federation of 63 unions, each with its own distinct membership and unique voice. Our members have come together to build and support the rights of working people. In pursuit of these goals, we also fight to …

Elizabeth H. Shuler is president of the AFL-CIO, the democratic federation of 63 national and international unions that represent more than 15 million working people. Shuler is the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.

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When working people come together, they make things better for everyone. Joining together in unions enables workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace.

Apr 2, 2025 · Elizabeth H. Shuler is president of the AFL-CIO, the democratic federation of 63 national and international unions that represent more than 15 million working people. Shuler is the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.

The AFL-CIO and Cornell University are sponsoring a Strategic Corporate Research Summer School on June 23-28, 2024. The application deadline is May 1. The course is designed for students and others who want to make corporations accountable by working as researchers in unions and social change organizations.

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Despite two-thirds of Americans supporting raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, it has stood at $7.25 an hour since July 2009 when it was last increased. Since then, it has lost 14.8% of its purchasing power to inflation (in 2018 dollars), and 28.6% less than it was at its peak in terms of purchasing power in 1968. In fact, had the federal minimum wage kept pace with …