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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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From Forward Kentucky: Can Beshear hit big-league pitching?

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HB 500 is another one of the bills attacking Kentucky working families. Please take the time to call your representative to vote no on HB 500. Kirk

This passed Committee yesterday despite many organizations and people testifying on record as to the negative impact on all workers in Kentucky. Call the Capitol to voice your opinion.

29, Feb, 2024

Here's more reaction to McConnell's announcement that he's stepping down as GOP Senate head

The Atlantic:Mitch McConnell Surrenders to Trump

29, Feb, 2024

Today's AFL-CIO Press Clips

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin workers vote to unionize

The Badger Herald

29, Feb, 2024

From Sylvia Goodman: Another bill to strip Kentucky worker protections advances in legislature

Employers wouldn’t have to provide meal or rest breaks, pay employees for travel time or provide seventh day overtime under a bill that passed a House committee Wednesday.

By SYLVIA GOODMAN

28, Feb, 2024

From the ARA: Social Security and Medicare Are on the Chopping Block

Extremists in Congress are demanding a vote on legislation that would make it easier to slash Social Security and Medicare. Some are even threatening to shut the government down if they don’t get their way.

28, Feb, 2024

The 17 worst things Mitch McConnell did to destroy democracy

By JOAN McCARTER

Mark Sumner also contributed to this story.

28, Feb, 2024