COVID-19

What We’re Doing

Media Hit

Richard Trumka on the Labor Movement's Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (MSNBC)

Media Hit

Richard Trumka on the COVID-19 Pandemic (CNBC "Closing Bell")

Legislative Alert

AFL-CIO Urges Congress to Adopt Emergency Legislation to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

The AFL-CIO urges Congress to pass emergency legislation to protect the health, safety and financial security of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Release

New Guidelines Issued by Trump’s CDC Dangerous to Frontline Workers

The CDC weakening its protection guidelines in the face of a pandemic is unconscionable. America’s health care workers have shown true courage by tirelessly working the frontlines during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. These workers are among the most at risk of contracting the virus and if they are not properly protected, the effects could be devastating.
Statement

A Petition to Secretary Scalia for an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Infectious Disease

The AFL-CIO urges Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia to protect the health and safety of workers in the United States from occupational exposure to infections diseases, including COVID-19, by issuing an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Infectious Disease.
Legislative Alert

Letter to Representatives Urging Them to Support Emergency Funding to Help Protect Workers Responding to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak

The AFL-CIO urges the House of Representatives to support emergency funding to support the efforts of public health agencies to respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, to help health care workers and first responders safely care for individuals during this public health emergency, and help public-facing workers stay safe as they provide essential services.