President Donald Trump

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Greed Over Good: Oreos
Legislative Alert

Letter to Senators Opposing the Supreme Court Nomination of Neil Gorsuch

A thorough review of Judge Neil Gorsuch's record demonstrates that he is far more likely to rule in favor of corporate interests and against the interests of working men and women. He routinely rules against workers in health and safety cases; he regularly rejects the claims of employees seeking relief from discrimination in the workplace; and he frequently denies workers' efforts to secure earned wage and benefits.
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Richard Trumka Says Trump Has Been Slow to Battle Currency Manipulation and Remake Trade Deals (Wall Street Journal)

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Acosta Testimony Raises Serious Questions and Doubts

Statement by AFL-CIO President Trumka on the testimony of Labor Secretary nominee Alex Acosta to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions:

Alex Acosta’s testimony today raises serious questions and doubts whether he is committed to making life better for working families. Mr. Acosta’s nomination was a major improvement over the previous nominee, based on his qualifications, yet he offered no indication that he would use those qualifications to stand up for workers.
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Peg Seminario interview with NPR on Congress Undoing Rule That Pushes Companies To Keep Good Safety Records

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Damon Silvers Says Trump's Proposed Infrastructure Budget Cuts Will Harm America's Working People (Charlotte Observer, Paywall)