CEO pay is still skyrocketing.
The average CEO pay at S&P 500 companies increased 21%, from $18.9 million in 2024 to $22.8 million in 2025. Meanwhile, Americans are struggling over every bill, every purchase and every paycheck.
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Union members are celebrating a voter registration week of action. Get ready to vote on or before Nov. 3!
Protect College Athletes
The Protect College Sports Act would disempower athletes, snuff their compensation and bust their union-organizing efforts.
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The 2026 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.
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AFL-CIO Now
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Norma Gomez Sanchez of the Bricklayers (BAC).
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement.
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features J. Philippe Abraham of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
