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HARRISBURG, PA — Union Energy held its inaugural board meeting on December 4, 2024, in Harrisburg, where representatives from over a dozen unions, the PA AFL-CIO, and the PA Building …
Pioneering the Future: Union Energy Unites for Clean Energy Jobs and Bold 2025 Goals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO has thrown its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, for the upcoming election. The endorsement, announced …
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses Harris and Walz, Citing Pro-Worker Record Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, the Executive Council of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO convened to vote on endorsements for candidates in the upcoming elections across Pennsylvania. The union’s leadership has thrown …
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Announces Pro-Labor Endorsements for Upcoming Elections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Saturday evening, former President Donald Trump was attacked during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political and labor leaders, emphasizing …
Trump Attacked at Butler Rally, Sparks Bipartisan Condemnation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO praised the legislature for passing House Bill 1032, known as Solar for Schools. Introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, the bill will create a grant …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Fund Solar Panels in Schools, Creating Jobs and Saving Money Read More
HERSHEY, PA — Angela Ferritto has been re-elected as president of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, alongside her running mate Maurice Cobb, who retains his position as secretary-treasurer. Their re-election took place …
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Re-elects Leadership Amid Resurgence of Labor Movement Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to elect Maurice Cobb as its new Secretary-Treasurer. Cobb steps into the role following the resignation of George …
Maurice Cobb Elected as New Secretary-Treasurer of Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, hundreds of Pennsylvania union representatives joined elected officials in a significant gathering to advocate for state-wide workplace safety standards. A rally cry heard throughout the …
Push for Uniform Workplace Safety Standards in Pennsylvania: Legislators Rally to Extend OSHA Protections to Public Sector Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant endorsement that could sway the upcoming special election for Pennsylvania’s 140th District, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Executive Council has backed Jim Prokopiak, a veteran of …
PA AFL-CIO Throws Weight Behind Prokopiak in Crucial District 140 Special Election Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Executive Council has thrown its support behind Bob Casey for the U.S. Senate. The endorsement comes …
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses Bob Casey for U.S. Senate, Recognizing His Commitment to Workers’ Rights Read More