Rally to Protect Public Services and Public Workers

Saturday, January 19th 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Independence Mall Visitors Center (North side of Market between 5th and 6th)

In addition to President Eiding, featured speakers will include:

• Vice-President Arlene Holt-Baker (AFL-CIO)
• President Lee Saunders (AFSCME)
• President Randi Weingarten (AFT)
• Reverend Al Sharpton

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One week to go!  All hands on deck to Get Out the Vote!

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Tens of thousands of working people will gather this Saturday at 11:00 am on Eakins Oval on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the Workers Stand for America rally.

It's time to take a stand for working people -- sign the Workers Bill of Rights and join us at the rally on Saturday!

Join us Wednesday May 23rd at 11:30 AM at MSB Plaza located at 15th and JFK in Center City Philadelphia.

The start of the school year is just a month away, and thousands of low-income and homeless kids in the Philadelphia area need our help -- they deserve to start the new school year with a new backpack full of the school supplies every student needs in order to succeed.  The Philadelphia AFL-CIO is working again with the United Way's Stuff the Bus campaign to deliver backpacks to kids in area shelters -- and we need you to share some of your time to make it happen!  Click to find out more. Read more >>>

Earlier today, the 250 HPAE/AFT Local 5103 members who work at American Red Cross/Blood Services centers in the Philadelphia area took to the streets in their ongoing efforts to win a fair contract.

On April 4th, hundreds of union members and activists from over 2 dozen unions were joined by community allies to participate in worksite actions, rallies, and public leafleting.