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The Kansas AFL-CIO is the state federation of labor representing over 95,000 members of 300 unions througout Kansas. The mission of the Kansas AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families—to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state and the nation. To accomplish this mission, we work to...read more...
We’re watching closely to see if the U.S. Senate begins its debate on health care this week. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will unveil the Senate bill tonight and we could see the first vote to begin debate as early as Saturday. Read More>>
Today at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and other leaders joined together to call for urgent action to create jobs and rebuild the economy. In a live webcast panel discussion, the consensus was clear: Without quick action, an entire generation could be mired in economic turmoil. The nation can, and must, put people back to work—while addressing critical needs for the future of our communities. Read More>>
With successful passage of a historic health care reform bill this weekend, experts are weighing in on the benefits that the bill would bring to working families. Read More>> HEALTH CARE REFORM Voter Registration in Kansas is now more accessible than ever before! Get started here.
Unions in Kansas City gathered outside Congressman Dennis Moore's (3rd Hse Dist.) to show support.
Health Care Rally in your Area! In a key congressional district to passing Health Care Reform, come show Congress Dennis Moore your support for thsi important issue. Congressman Dennis Moore (3rd Dist., Ks) meets with Labor Leaders over the August break. More photos here Healthcare Reform AFL-CIO Now Blog -- Recent News Stories
Despite the worst economic slump in decades, companies continue to heap millions of dollars in pay, bonuses and perquisites on CEO for poor performance, according to the latest data for 2008. The 2009 PayWatch site highlights 10 of these worst CEO pay practices through case studies and includes a comprehensive database of new CEO pay figures. To see the complete AFL-CIO Press Release click laborweb.aflcio.org/sites/preview/index.cfm AFL-CIO’s 2009 Executive PayWatch Highlights 10 of the Worst CEO Pay Practices Popular Website Includes Latest CEO Pay Data; Bailout Bonuses; etc. KS State Legislature The Kansas State Legislature convened on January 12, 2009 and the work they do directly effects working Kansans. To find out more about the work they are accomplishing during their annual 90 day session click on the link above to find out more... |
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