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Join us for 2013 Workers Memorial Day Dinner

Every year in late April, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces. This year the struggle continues to create good jobs in this country that are safe and healthy and to ensure the freedom…

Support Striking Bombardier Learjet Workers

IAM Local Lodge 639 (Bombardier Learjet) workers are on strike! The Membership has spoken with 79% Voting in Favor Of A Strike. The company’s five-year proposal offered no raises in the first year and a 1 percent raise in each of the following four years. The major sticking point, however, was a significant raise in the…

GOTV Day of Action 9/22

Be there! Click on the image below to download and print a PDF version for easy distribution. Note: While the event is being co-sponsored by the Sedgwick County Democratic Party, labor volunteers will only be asked to walk in districts of AFL-CIO endorsed candidates.

Labor Gives Back.

We are pleased to pass along this special “Thank You, AFL-CIO” video – from Brian Gallagher, thanking all AFL-CIO Union members nationally for their commitment to service, and to the AFL-CIO leadership for their volunteers, generosity, and their continued support of the workforce and our communities in partnership with United Way.

Labor Day of Action – Sept 8

Join us for Labor Day Picnic – This Saturday!

The Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation, AFL-CIO would like to invite you to our Annual Labor  Day Picnic at the Machinists Hall, 3830 S. Meridian on Saturday, September 1st from noon-4:00 PM. This year we are joining with the IAM L.L. 839 car show, plus offering our usual free food, fun, prizes, and bingo! The event is…