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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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By Randi Weingarten

President, AFT

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From our friends at the Union Veterans Council

On June 6th, 2025, thousands of veterans, military families, and their allies will assemble on the National Mall and around the country to ensure America keeps its promise to veterans.

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From the Center for American Progress: The Trump Administration Ended Collective Bargaining for 1 Million Federal Workers

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Shuler on the House GOP budget bill

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US judge blocks Trump's plan to dismantle Education Department

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23, May, 2025

Team AFL-CIO REPORT: Project 2025 and DOGE effects

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