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TODAY: "We Are One" rallies in Massachusetts to support Wisconsin workers!

WHAT: Rallies in Massachusetts for teachers, firefighters, nurses, construction workers and all who are under attack by governors and state legislatures

WHEN: TODAY, Tuesday, 2/22 at 4 PM. TWO LOCATIONS, SIMULTANEOUSLY:

WHERE: Massachusetts State House in Boston, MA and Springfield City Hall Steps in Springfield, MA.

Value and Choices Part 2

Watch this video of Governor Deval Patrick accepting the nomination of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO at the 53rd Annual COPE Convention.

Values and Choices Part 1

Elections are about choices. And choices are about values. Watch the video to learn more about Charlie Baker's inconsistent values when it comes to unions.

Mass AFL-CIO President lauds Massachusetts positive growth in union membership in 2011

Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman found reasons for optimism in the recently-released Bureau of Labor statistics report, showing that Massachusetts has achieved an increase in union membership after having suffered a decline from 2009 to 2010 associated with the Great Recession.

Nurses Pack Hearing, Renew Call for Staffing Bill - State House News Service

Nurses from around the state, joined by a slew of legislators, urged passage of a nurse staffing law, saying they have battled too long for a bill they say would save patients’ lives.

Testimonial for Mass. AFL-CIO President Emeritus Robert Haynes - February 17th

A Testimonial for Robert J.Haynes, President Emeritus of the Mass. AFL-CIO, will be held at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, MA February 17, 2012 from 6:00–10:00PM.

Letter from Edward Kelly, President, PFFM

Executive Secretary Rogers,

Congressman Keating Highlights the First Mass. AFL-CIO COPE Political Roundtable of 2012

On Friday January 20th, labor leaders and activists from all around Massachusetts joined Congressman Keating, newly elected Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman and others to discuss the political agenda for 2012.

Show Your Union Pride on Your License Plate! Apply Now for a "Solidarity" Plate from the Pro-Labor Alliance

Statement on Special Senate Election

"The labor movement stood on principle in this election and we will do so every time we have the chance"