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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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November 2025 Newsletter: Smith College Dining Workers Rally, WMALF Endorses Municipal Candidates, and River Valley Co-op Opens Bargaining

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04, Nov, 2025

WMALF Education Committee November Trainings Focus on Educating Members About Unions, Labor History

US Labor Movement 101 - Union Member Education Series

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

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03, Nov, 2025

WMALF Endorses Hampden County Municipal Candidates

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29, Oct, 2025

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

23, Oct, 2025

The WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council Ward 2. Vote Tuesday, November 4th!

WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2

The Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation is happy to announce its endorsement of Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2. Al Simon has been a tireless advocate for school funding and other unionized public services in Northampton.

16, Oct, 2025

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November 2025 Newsletter: Smith College Dining Workers Rally, WMALF Endorses Municipal Candidates, and River Valley Co-op Opens Bargaining

WMALF Education Committee November Trainings Focus on Educating Members About Unions, Labor History

US Labor Movement 101 - Union Member Education Series

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

WMALF Endorses Hampden County Municipal Candidates

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2

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Worker Wins: Through Collective Action, Working People Can Win Life-Changing Wages and Benefits - Jan 8

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Boston Firefighters Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement with City - Jan 8

Fight to Lower Health Care Costs: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jan 7

VOTE THIS WEEK: Tell Your Representative to Stop Health Care Price Spikes - Jan 7

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Professional Hockey Players’ Association Members Approve Deal with ECHL - Jan 7

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Recent News

November 2025 Newsletter: Smith College Dining Workers Rally, WMALF Endorses Municipal Candidates, and River Valley Co-op Opens Bargaining

WMALF Education Committee November Trainings Focus on Educating Members About Unions, Labor History

US Labor Movement 101 - Union Member Education Series

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

WMALF Endorses Hampden County Municipal Candidates

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

WMALF Endorses Al Simon for Northampton City Council in Ward 2

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: Through Collective Action, Working People Can Win Life-Changing Wages and Benefits - Jan 8

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Boston Firefighters Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement with City - Jan 8

Fight to Lower Health Care Costs: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Jan 7

VOTE THIS WEEK: Tell Your Representative to Stop Health Care Price Spikes - Jan 7

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Professional Hockey Players’ Association Members Approve Deal with ECHL - Jan 7