14 Worker Struggles To Pay Attention To This Labor Day
Sure, to some people #LaborDayIs about barbecues and fashion rules. But #LaborDayIs also about, you know, labor. Today, workers across the country are struggling for decent wages, safe workplaces,...
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Next week the Senate is expected to vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), federal legislation that would prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender...
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In February, University of Missouri defensive end Michael Sam became the first openly gay player to be considered for the NFL draft. If he is drafted, he will make history by becoming the first openly...
View ArticleUnions Celebrate LGBTQ Progress; Look Toward Continuing Challenges
In celebration of LGBTQ Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO and Pride At Work hosted a panel discussion Monday that surveyed efforts by various unions in advancing LGBTQ rights and discussed ongoing...
View ArticleIndiana’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law ‘Condones Discrimination’
The Indiana legislature passed and Gov. Mike Pence (R) signed a bill last week that critics, from human and civil rights groups to corporate CEOs to professional athletes, say opens the door to legal...
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