Massachusetts AFL-CIO

The role of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO is to serve as the unified voice of all organized workers in the Commonwealth and to be a voice for all working people, those in unions and those not yet organized. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families—by working for economic, social and racial justice in the workplace, in our communities, our state and in our nation. Our vision is of a fair and just society that benefits all working people, not a system that’s rigged in favor of the wealthy few.

We Mourn the Passing of Joe Faherty

On behalf of our 500,000 members across the Commonwealth, we are sad to learn of the passing of Joseph C. Faherty, who served as president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO from 1990-1998. Mr.

AG Healey Issues Statement in Response to Court Decision Denying Uber and Lyft’s Motion to Dismiss

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey today issued a statement in response to a decision from Suffolk Superior Court Judge Kenneth W.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Statement to Court Decision Denying Uber and Lyft’s Motion to Dismiss

Statement from the Massachusetts AFL-CIO after Suffolk Superior Court Judge Kenneth W.

President Tolman Statement on the Confirmation of Mayor Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor

“President Biden’s nomination of Mayor Marty Walsh demonstrates his promise to be the “strongest labor president” in American history.

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Can my employer force me to return to work?

Read the Employment Rights Coalition's guidelines about returning to work during Governor Baker's COVID-19 reopening plan. 

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LGBTQ Rights and Labor Rights are Intrinsically Linked

The core principle of organized labor in America has always been a commitment to fairness and opportunity for all working people — it’s why collective bargaining agreements have long included robust and durable protections that reflect a commitment not only to union members, but to the common good of all our communities and the people who live and work in them.

On Infrastructure and Clean Energy, America Must Play to Win

The Rural Electrification Act was signed into law 85 years ago this month. It was a visionary infrastructure program for the 20th century, the centerpiece of a federal energy investment strategy that brought growth and prosperity to the South, the West, and across rural America. Because of these investments, generations of Americans were wealthier, healthier and led better lives.

On Infrastructure and Clean Energy: America Must Play To Win

Today’s energy infrastructure challenges are no less daunting. We must invest quickly and decisively to reduce emissions and stem climate change, and to improve our lagging competitiveness. New infrastructure must also deliver results on social equity, inequality, and systemic racism, 21st century crises whose solutions cannot be deferred.

UAW Member in Kentucky Loses Job, Gains Help From Union Plus

In 2020, Union Plus was able to give more than $2 million in hardship help to union members, plus some end-of-year gifts for extraordinary union members who were nominated by their communities. One hardship grant recipient was Beau Bittner. Bittner, a member of the UAW, worked on the line at an automaker factory in Louisville, Kentucky, performing torque inspections and ensuring the quality of big-name trucks and SUVs. He comes from a long line of union members and is heavily involved in his UAW local union.

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Stop Wage Theft!

Stop Wage Theft in Massachusetts!

The epidemic of wage theft has become business-as-usual in far too many industries in Massachusetts. Tell your legislators to pass HD1959/SD1179 now!

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Urge Legislators to Support a Just Transition

In the coming decades, Massachusetts must make significant investments in a clean energy infrastructure in order to reach net-zero carbon emissions, but working people can't be left behind. Urge legislators to support climate legislation that will ensure green jobs are good jobs and that helps transition workers out of the fossil fuel industry.

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