Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

What is the Central Labor Council?

We are more than 20,000 working families in Nashville & Middle TN, represented by more than 40 affiliated local unions and community organizations. We are united for dignity, respect, and fairness on the job and in our community. Join with us because together we're much stronger than we are alone!

Defend the Vote! Webinar Friday, 10/30

Do you have a plan to vote? Do you have a plan after that?

Our Endorsed Candidates for the November General Election

The upcoming election may be one of the most important in our lifetimes. Can we count on you to join us in casting your vote for our endorsed, pro-labor candidates?

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Demand COVID-19 Relief

The HEROES Act has been sitting on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s desk for months, but now he wants to ram through a Supreme Court nomination. Tell your senators we need COVID-19 relief, not a Supreme Court power grab.

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Make Sure the Needs of Working People Are Met During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The labor movement is working nonstop to ensure workers devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic receive the protections and support needed during this challenging time. Get involved and make sure the needs of working people are heard.

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Recent News

Control the Virus and Protect Workers—and the American Economy Will Roar Back

Over the past few months, President Donald Trump’s performance has been both unprecedented and unpresidential.

Application for November 2020 Music City Construction Careers Class Now Available

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting application for our November 2020 class! Applications are available online or on paper by request to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until October 31. We encourage anyone interested in our program to apply now or contact Sam Petschulat at 615-426-6671 with any questions or for any further details. We are so excited for this upcoming class and to bring so many talented new individuals into our program and into the labor movement!

Get Out the Vote with the Central Labor Council

With only a few weeks left, it's more important than ever to get out the vote for pro-labor candidates! That's why every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now until November 3, we have volunteer opportunities to reach out to voters in your community. Join us for these text banking, phone banking, and general volunteer opportunities to ensure that we elect those who will have our backs as we continue working to build our movement. We hope you can join us! For any questions or to learn more, contact Sam Petschulat at [email protected].

Join Us Making Workers Voices Heard at the Nashville Presidential Debate

With the November elections right around the corner, all eyes are on Nashville for the final Presidential debate. Join us as we march to Belmont University campus to make workers' voices heard! More details about meetup point and route to be announced soon. Check back here for updates!

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AFL-CIO Blog

AM I SAFE AT WORK?

Help workers demand safer workplaces.

Executive Paywatch

High Paid CEOs and the Low Wage Economy

Read the Report

Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2020

PowerTools

A resource for union members and organizers.

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