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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

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

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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

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Kentucky ARA donates to union tornado relief fund.

The Kentucky Alliance for Retired Americans has made a donation to the Union Member Disaster Relief fund for brothers and sisters adversely affected by the tornadoes that devastated parts of the state on the night of Dec. 10.

17, Dec, 2021

Tornado fails to budge the USW 'Rock of Labor'

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

The powerful tornado that ravaged Mayfield last Friday night left the 1880s-vintage Graves County courthouse in shambles, tearing away the cupola and most of the second floor.

17, Dec, 2021

Calloway County Democratic Party: We stand with Western Kentucky

The Calloway County Democratic Party would like to express its sincerest condolences to those affected by the tornadoes on December 11, 2021.

17, Dec, 2021

Today's AFL-CIO Press Clips

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water

WTOP

17, Dec, 2021

Lexington Herald-Leader: Just like COVID, KY tornadoes show us that most vulnerable workers need protecting

By LINDA BLACKFORD

In just one week here in Kentucky, we’ve learned so much about so many things.

17, Dec, 2021

Lexington Herald-Leader: Why were jail inmates working in the Mayfield candle factory when the tornado hit?

By JOHN CHEEVES

One of many questions about the tragic destruction of the Mayfield candle factory in the Dec. 10 tornado is why seven Graves County jail inmates were working alongside more than 100 other employees.

16, Dec, 2021