As trade unionists we believe that every person has the right to affordable, quality health care. Sadly, 45 million people in the U.S. are still without health care coverage and tens of millions more lack adequate coverage. According to the Citizens Health Care Working Group, established by Congress, having held public hearings across the country, the … Read More

César E. Chavez, the founder and former President of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO, stood as one of the heroic figures of the 20th century who inspired millions in our nation into action for economic justice, civil rights and political empowerment; and César E. Chavez led the historic “Si Se Puede” non-violent movement … Read More

Whereas, the tobacco and alcohol industries have aggressively targeted the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community through advertisements, donations, and sponsorships of LGBT events and organizations and Whereas, cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol, have a long proven link to serious health problems, such as emphysema, lung cancer, liver failure, cirrhosis of the liver, substance abuse, and … Read More