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Gary Clemons, union member and veteran, has been elected State Senator for Kentucky's 37th District.

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Press Release: Gary Clemons Wins Special Election for Senate District 37

16 Dec, 2025 Read More >

Paducah rally photo by BERRY CRAIG

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Forward Kentucky: Reports from the 'Families First' rallies in Paducah and Jackson

30 Jul, 2025 Read More >

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Today's AFL-CIO Daily Brief: AFL-CIO Tour Bus Races Through Derby City with BOSK Workers Ahead of Their Landmark Election

28 Jul, 2025 Read More >

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Kentucky Health News: All about your coronavirus vaccine card

26, Apr, 2021

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Vice: Striking Telecom Workers Are Building a Community-Owned ISP

Thanks to Ariana Levinson for sending us this. She can be reached via email at a.levinson@louisville.edu

By KARL BODE

25, Apr, 2021

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Louisville Courier-Journal: 'Major disruptions': Churchill Downs valets demand contract as Kentucky Derby Week begins

EDITOR'S NOTE: For photos, videos and more news coverage go to the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council Facebook page.

25, Apr, 2021

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Mourn the dead, fight for the living and pass the PRO Act

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

Since 1989, unions have been observing April 28 as Workers Memorial Day.

23, Apr, 2021

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On Opening Day of Kentucky Derby Week, Protest to Support Churchill Downs Valets in Fight for Fair Contract

Thanks to Bill Londrigan for sending us this.

LOUISVILLE -- A group of workers and members of SEIU Local 541, essential to successful horse races, enters Derby Week without a contract.

23, Apr, 2021

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New York Times: Why Trump Is Still Their Guy

You don't hear from his as much. But as far as the G.O.P. is concerned, the former president rules.

By THOMAS B. EDSALL

23, Apr, 2021

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