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PA AFL-CIO Stands with Federal Workers Through Government Shutdown

The shutdown of the federal government has gone on for 20 days. More than 800,000 workers continue to be denied their paychecks. Over 12,000 Pennsylvania families have face financial uncertainty because of Washington’s political games. It is time to end this shutdown. Read More

Unemployment Compensation Information for Furloughed Federal Workers

You may be eligible for Unemployment Compensation during the Shutdown. The Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation has posted an alert for federal employees. Employees that will NOT be reporting to work and will not be paid by their federal employers. This group is considered to be furloughed and may be eligible for unemployment compensation. Read More

Enroll Now for 2019 Lehigh Valley Labor Activist Academy

This program consists of four short courses that equip and inform labor activists and leaders to meet the challenges facing today’s labor movement. The courses are also designed to develop critical thinking skills and to increase the capacity for building power. Read More