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Search × What Unions Do Form a Union What We Care About Take ActionBlog Press AFLCIO.tv Union Plus BenefitsBlog Press AFLCIO.tv Union Plus Benefits Toggle Search Form Search Search What Unions Do Form a Union What We Care About Take Action May Day: Justice for Workers, the Climate, Migrants Climate disasters and conflicts are displacing people from their homes, and are increasing risks for working people and all our families. In the face of those challenges, we stand united in our fight for justice for all workers at home and abroad. Take Action Workers Memorial Day Report Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2024 April 23, 2024 Over the last 50 years, there has been significant progress toward improving working conditions and protecting workers from job injuries, illnesses and deaths. Federal job safety agencies have issued many important regulations on safety hazards and health hazards like silica and coal dust, strengthened enforcement and expanded worker rights. These initiatives undoubtedly have made workplaces safer and saved lives, but much more progress is needed. Blog Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Gilbert Galam May 1, 2024 Blog Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Abe Lagrimas Jr. May 2, 2024 Take Action Call: It’s Time to Give Women a Raise Women are paid 78 cents for every dollar paid to men nationally, adding up to more than $11,000 a year. It’s long past time. Women should get equal pay for equal work. Call for Pay Fairness Stay Up-to-Date With The AFL-CIO Get Email Updates Sign Up How to Form a Union Every worker deserves the right to bargain over their salary and working conditions. Union members earn better wages and benefits than workers who aren’t in unions. Learn more about how to organize. Learn about the Union Difference. Learn the value of collective voice. AI-Fueled CEO Pay CEOs are rushing to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses while worker wages fall behind. Learn more The Toll of Neglect Read the Report The 2023 edition of the Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report shows how too many workers remain at serious risk of workplace injury, illness and death. 343 The number of workers who died each day due to hazardous working conditions. 120,000 The estimated number of workers who died from occupational diseases. 705 The number of worker deaths caused by workplace violence in 2021, a 23% increase over the previous year. 5,190 The number of workers who died on the job in the United States in 2021. Legislative Scorecard How Did Your Lawmakers Vote? What Unions Do Building Worker Power Collective Bargaining Protecting Workplace Rights Recent Union Organizing Wins Blog Worker Wins: We Deserve Safe Working Conditions April 3, 2024 Did You Know According to an October 2023 survey, 41% of Amazon workers have been injured on the job. What We Care About See all issues Civil Rights Corporate Greed Gender Equality Global Worker Rights Immigration Infrastructure Labor Law Workplace Health and Safety AFL-CIO Now View more posts Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Moe Elhady May 13, 2024 For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today’s profile is Moe Elhady of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Mohamad "Mike" Beydoun May 12, 2024 For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today’s profile is Mohamad "Mike" Beydoun of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Eunice How May 11, 2024 For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today’s profile is Eunice How of UNITE HERE. Get Email Updates Sign Up Text WORK to 235246 to opt in to mobile messages from the AFL-CIO. Message and data rates apply. 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