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Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

In March, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies.

Now representatives in Congress have introduced the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would overturn Trump’s executive order.

We are asking every single American who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers to join a union to call their member of Congress right now.

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Recent News

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Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

Last night, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies.

28, Mar, 2025

We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. And while we celebrate Black labor leaders and union members, both past and present, who have advanced real change, we won’t ignore the moment we find ourselves in right now.

19, Feb, 2025

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Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

Registered apprenticeships are the gold standard of job training programs. They provide workers with life-changing skills and a pathway to good jobs that support families and lift communities.

18, Nov, 2024

Urgent Union Update

Bargaining a good contract is a union’s top priority. We’ve identified significant ways that this election will affect your union contract.

25, Oct, 2024

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SUPPORT VANDERBILT GRADUATE WORKERS

In case you hadn't heard, Vanderbilt Graduate Workers' United has filed for a union election!

25, Oct, 2024

Upcoming Events

31 Aug

Labor in the Pulpit

Labor and faith organizations have a long history of shared relationships, tied together by our common bonds: social justice, equality, the dignity

10:00AM - 11:30AM

First Baptist Church Capitol Hill

625 Rosa Parks Blvd

Nashville, TN 37203

04 Sep

Labor Movie Night "Harlan County USA"

Doors will open at 6:30pm. We will screen the film starting at 7pm, followed by a half hour of discussion from about 7:45pm to 9:15pm.

6:30PM - 9:00PM

Belcourt Theatre

2102 Belcourt Avenue

Nashville, TN

06 Sep

Workers Labor Day 2025 Solidarity March and Celebration

The Central Labor Council of Nashville/Middle TN will host its 12th Annual Solidarity Day.

9:30AM - 12:00PM

Walk of Fame Park

121 4th Avenue South