One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Today, we take a moment to thank the fearless women who fought tirelessly for our right to vote. Let's uphold their legacy by mobilizing women in the 2020 election.

#100YearsOfVoting

The 2020 Census is underway and is now due by Sept. 30, 2020. Nearly 90 million households have yet to be counted. It's vital that every household participate.

The crucial demographic data documented in the survey has a far-reaching impact on how the federal government distributes resources to our communities, ranging from Medicaid and food stamp funding to infrastructure investment and even the size of your state’s congressional delegation.

Take five minutes today to do your part and fill out the 2020 Census online, over the phone or by mail using the information on the postcard you should have received in your mailbox by April 1. Visit my2020census.gov for more information on how to fill out the short form with big implications.

Vincent Clemons (OPEIU) has been working as a day maintenance staffer with the AFL-CIO’s Facility Management since October 2011. He is a very responsible employee who takes great pride in his work. Vincent works with other Facility staff to keep the building clean and ensure smooth operations. He is eager, open to learning new things and a good team player, always willing to go the extra mile and ready to help everyone. His positive attitude is a welcome sign to those he interacts with, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. His managers and colleagues appreciate Vincent’s impeccable work, dedication and willingness to do whatever it takes

New Iberia, La. – More than 150 helicopter pilots and mechanics represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Locals 107 and 407 at Bristow Helicopters are shocked by the company’s unilateral decision, announced Wednesday afternoon, to close two Louisiana facilities in both New Iberia and Galliano, resulting in the loss of more than 350 good-paying, family-sustaining jobs.

In June, Bristow completed a merger with Era Group that brought together two workforces, the OPEIU pilots and mechanics at Bristow and nonunion pilots and mechanics at Era. OPEIU has initiated a process with the National Mediation Board for the union to represent a joint workforce of Era and Bristow pilots and mechanics.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s “compromise” to extend enhanced unemployment insurance by just one week is an insult to working people struggling to make ends meet. Call your senators today at (866) 832-1560 and tell them to protect working people and pass the HEROES Act.