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The Role of Kentucky's Central Labor Councils 🇺🇸

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Central Labor Councils (CLCs) are the local chapters of the AFL-CIO here in Kentucky. These vital labor bodies are where different unions come together to collaborate on issues that matter to them and their communities. They play a crucial role by providing essential services to the labor movement, such as endorsing candidates for local public office and supporting new organizing efforts.


Your Local CLC

Each CLC in Kentucky represents a specific geographic area, typically spanning multiple counties. They are governed by their own elected leadership, who are responsible for maintaining their contact information and scheduling meetings and events. You'll find a wide range of these details listed to help you connect with your local CLC.


Ashland Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO: Mason, Lewis, Fleming, Greenup, Carter, Boyd, Elliott, Lawrence, Johnson, Martin, and Pike.

Bluegrass Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO: Owen, Franklin, Scott, Harrison, Nicholas, Bourbon, Bath, Montgomery, Powell, Clark, Madison, Garrard, Lincoln, Boyle, Mercer, Jessamine, Woodford, and Fayette.

Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO: Meade, Hardin, Bullitt, Nelson, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, and Spencer.

Northern Kentucky, AFL-CIO Labor Council: Henry, Trimble, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and Robertson.

Owensboro Council of Labor, AFL-CIO: Daviess, Mclean, Ohio, and Hancock.

Tri-County Council of Labor, AFL-CIO: Union, Webster, Henderson, and Hopkins.

Western Kentucky AFL-CIO Council of Labor: Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, Fulton, Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Lyon, Trigg, Caldwell, and Crittenden.