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It’s better in a union-and on a t-shirt!

We know you love unions. And we know you love union merch. We’ve heard your calls for union gear that’s comfortable, high-quality and union-made.

28, Aug, 2024

CEO PAYFLATION STRIKES AGAIN!

Do you know how long the median employee in America would have to work in order to earn what a CEO makes in a single year?

You may be surprised.

08, Aug, 2024

AFL-CIO Unanimously Endorses Kamala Harris for President | AFL-CIO

AFL-CIO Unanimously Endorses Kamala Harris for President

July 22, 2024

23, Jul, 2024

President Kushnir on Violence at Trump Rally

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Violenece has no place in our political process. All people, regardless of background and political ideology, must condemn the cowardly act of political violence that occurred on Saturday at a Trump ally in Pennsylvania.

15, Jul, 2024

🚨 Scholarships Closed 🚨

The Hudson County Central Labor Council would like thank all of the interested students for submitting applications for the 2024 Ed Pulver/Donna Benjamin Memorial Scholarships by the end of business on July 1, 2024.

02, Jul, 2024

Read More > 🚨 Scholarships Closed 🚨