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AK AFL-CIO

@ak-afl-cio.bsky.social
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Alaska's largest labor organization, fighting for the rights of workers, and uplifting the dignity of work. 🔗 bit.ly/m/AK-AFL-CIO

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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Labor Month, in review. 📋
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📋 Did you know that if you are eligible to vote and get a PFD, you are registered to vote? Check your status and make sure your information is accurate at myvoterportal.alaska.gov
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Paid sick leave. Minimum wage. Workplace safety standards. None of it happens without workers showing up at the ballot box, in testimony, and in the streets. Political engagement can even be those uncomfortable, informative conversations with loved ones.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Why are big corporations lobbying in statehouses and courtrooms across the country, coordinating a push to weaken unions? CEOs are pushing for fewer protections, harder organizing, and less power for the working people. Alaska has fought these attacks before and won.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day, but here in Alaska, our voices matter every day. It's not too late to make sure you're ready for this election.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our third week of Labor Month focuses on the 1%, and some call it the Billionaire Class.  Whatever you call it, we know that CEO pay is up while worker wages are flat.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
✈️ Real numbers, real contract.  Alaska Airlines flight attendants, represented by AFA-CWA, just ratified a new contract covering 7,000 workers. Double-digit raises. Boarding pay. A bigger 401(k) match. Higher per diems.  95% voted yes. 91% of members showed up to vote.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎒Our kids went back to school. That doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.  Swipe through for a refresher on the union terms you should actually know, and what they mean for you. #CollectiveBargaining #KnowYourRights
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day, Alaska 🎉 Weekends, paid holidays, and workplace safety protections. Working people organized and fought for many of the rights we rely on today. Alaska AFL-CIO is still doing that work today. Enjoy the day off. You earned it.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Building the pipeline that transformed Alaska took years, thousands of workers, and one of the largest labor mobilizations in state history. Pipefitters. Operating engineers. Teamsters. Electricians. Laborers. Nearly every trade had a hand in it, and every worker was union.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
To kick off Labor Month, we look back at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the biggest union-built projects in state history and still shaping Alaska’s workforce today. More than just a project to move oil, TAPS moved Alaska’s labor movement forward.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is Labor Month 💪 For decades, the Alaska AFL-CIO has stood with working people across this state, organizing, bargaining, and fighting for fair opportunity.  All month, we’re looking back at where we’ve been and looking ahead at where we’re going.  Follow along 👀
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Here's a number worth sitting with. 📉 Union membership was at its highest right after World War II. That's also when income inequality in America was at its lowest.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
⏰ 1 WEEK to go! The Alaska AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention is almost here. Wednesday and Thursday, August 26-27 at Hotel Captain Cook. Bring your questions, your energy, and your union pride. See you there! 🙌
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
$10.6 TRILLION in corporate tax cuts since 2001.💰 Nearly $2 trillion went straight to the richest 1%, while our schools and public services keep getting slashed.  Is this economy working for you? akaflcio.org/cse
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Paid sick leave didn't just happen. Alaska voters passed it, 58–42. Lawmakers tried to gut it. We fought back. One year later, it's still standing because Alaskans fought for it. #AlaskaAFLCIO
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
📰 Worth a read! Alaska AFL-CIO President Joelle Hall makes the case for why paid sick leave has been a win for Alaska’s workers, one year in. Check it out and share it with someone who needs the reminder. 👇 adn.com/opinions/2026/07/28/opinion-one-year-in-alaskas-paid-sick-leave-law-is-working
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our Labor Walk program for the 2026 election cycle is kicking off in Anchorage on July 18th. Knocking on doors and talking to union members is the #1 way to get out the #UnionVote!
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
From the Last Frontier to all 50 states, working people have helped build this country for 250 years. Wishing our members and their families a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The Alaska AFL-CIO responds to Dunleavy's veto of HB 78 and calls on lawmakers to override.
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ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 @asealocal52.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
“I believe it is possible for Alaska to be a premier place to live and work again. But public employees deserve better than this. The state must do better by its workforce. It must enact HB 78, the bill that creates a modest, shared-risk pension for public employees.” - Heidi Drygas, ASEA Exec. Dir.
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Opinion: The solution to our state’s staffing crisis? A secure retirement for our public employees.
Alaska is losing public workers faster than it can replace them.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Union members are hitting the doors and getting out the #UnionVote. Last Saturday, we were joined by pro-worker candidate Sydney Scout for Assembly! Together, we can elect assembly members who will support Alaska's working families! #UnionStrong
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ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 @asealocal52.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
"Without experienced public employees, that work becomes far more difficult. Restoring a defined benefit retirement system will not solve every workforce challenge Alaska faces. But it is a meaningful and practical step toward rebuilding the stability that public service careers once offered..."
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
"Our schools are losing teachers faster than they can replace them. Police and fire departments are struggling to fill positions. Across state and local government, key offices face constant turnover."
adn.com
Opinion: A strong Alaska requires a strong public workforce aided by a defined benefits plan
House Bill 78 aims to rebuild stability in public service and strengthen the workforce that keeps Alaska running.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
This Sunday is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming municipal election here in Anchorage!
adn.com
How to register to vote in the 2026 Anchorage municipal election
Sunday is the deadline for Anchorage residents to register to vote in the April municipal election.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Labor walks are back this Saturday! Show up and help us elect pro-worker candidates to the Anchorage Assembly! #UnionStrong #1u
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
BREAKING NEWS🚨 250 workers on the north slope just voted to unionize with the United Steelworkers! #UnionStrong
adn.com
North Slope workers for ConocoPhillips vote to unionize
A vote on Monday supported the creation of unions for the ConocoPhillips’ Kuparuk and Alpine fields, and the Willow field.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
As you get ready for #SuperBowl weekend, make sure to buy union-made goods! aflcio.org/SuperBowl
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Knowing your rights on and off the job is vital. ✊ Tomorrow from 6 PM to 7 PM the ACLU of Alaska is hosting a 'Know Your Rights" training on interacting with immigration law enforcement.
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Know Your Rights Training: Immigration and interacting with immigration law enforcement
Join the ACLU of Alaska for a 'Know Your Rights' training on Thursday, February 5th from 6-7 PM on Zoom. This training is geared toward impacted community members, specifically non-citizen Alaskans, to help them understand their rights when interacting with ICE at home, in public, or while detained. Attorneys will also discuss the importance of...
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Our labor movement could not exist without the work of Black union members and leaders. During #BlackHistoryMonth and every month, America's unions fight for racial justice in the workplace and beyond.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
New year, new legislative session, and the same unwavering commitment to advocating for Alaska's working families. ✊ #UnionStrong
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Federal workers react to Rep. Begich's "No" vote on the Protect America's Workforce Act. "Congressman Young always said that the unions weren't the enemy. They were the canary in the coal mine telling Congress when things were wrong in the facilities or the agency."
alaskapublic.org
Alaska federal employee unions want their rights back. The U.S. House passed a bill to do that.
20 Republicans helped deliver the rebuke of President Trump. Rep. Begich wasn't among them. Traditionally, the Alaska delegation has been among the most labor-friendly of GOP members of Congress.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Our Brothers and Sisters in Utah led an effort that forced lawmakers to repeal a statewide ban on collective bargaining for public employees. Further proof the workers want unions. #UnionStrong ✊
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Utah lawmakers repeal controversial public union collective bargaining ban
A repeal referendum driven by a wave of union signature gathering was set to be on the 2026 ballot, but lawmakers decided to just do away with the law for now.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
THE FINAL PUSH We are close to getting a vote in the House on the Protect America's Workforce Act, a bill that would REVERSE Trump's union-busting and RESTORE collective bargaining rights for 1 million federal workers. We need your help. Call Rep. Nick Begich today!
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
"If Providence administrators have their way, this staffing reduction will take effect in early December. We are grappling with the likelihood that the quality of our care will quickly deteriorate." www.adn.com/opinions/202...
adn.com
Opinion: When hospitals choose cuts over care, communities pay the price
Staff reductions in the Progressive Care Unit could put some of Alaska’s sickest patients at risk, frontline nurses say.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
#NoContractNoCoffee
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Are you a current or former employee of the federal government? The ADN wants to hear from you!
adn.com
Alaska’s federal workers have had a tumultuous year. We’d like to hear about it.
Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of civil servants in the country.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
In one of the wealthiest countries in the world, nobody should go hungry. Join us tomorrow and fight for the one in 10 Alaskans who receive food assistance through the SNAP program. ✊ #UnionStrong
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
This past weekend, the Alaska Public Pension Coalition took its town hall roadshow to Nome, Alaska! Public employees deserve a dignified retirement. Defined benefit pensions provide just that. #PensionsForPublicService
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
UA Unions are standing up to Trump's attempt to take over America's system of higher education! #UnionStrong #1u
adn.com
University of Alaska unions preemptively ask regents not to sign Trump administration compact
The compact opposed by UA faculty unions has been rejected by most of the universities directly contacted by the Trump administration.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
"I believe the Tradeswomen program is a model: working together, collaborating, and building a stronger industry that supports hard-working families." - Shea Taylor, career construction laborer and member of Alaska Laborers Local 341. #UnionStrong
adn.com
Opinion: Tradeswomen build nations
Union-funded maternity leave is a game changer for women in the trades — in Alaska and nationwide.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
At every turn, President Trump has tried to extort American universities to do his bidding. His new "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" is the next phase of his plan. Sign this petition and tell the University of Alaska Board of Regents not to sign this bogus contract!
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Reject the Federal Higher Education Compact to Maintain UA’s Autonomy
The new federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education mandates that universities surrender their autonomy and give control of key authorities, such as hiring, curriculum, research, and student enrollment to the U.S. Federal Government, which is contrary to the Alaska Constitution. As stakeholders in the University of Alaska system, we are writing to preemptively request that the UA Board of Regents reject the opportunity to sign the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Our food bank for workers impacted by the federal government shutdown is now open. Workers affected by the shutdown are encouraged to swing by the Anchorage IBEW union hall to pick up what they need. DM us with any questions you may have.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
#ThrowbackThursday to the AFA-Alaska picketline, where flight attendants stood shoulder-to-shoulder and fought for a fair contract! Their efforts led to a record contract that included higher wages and quality-of-life provisions. Collective bargaining works! #UnionStrong #1u
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Our Month of Guns raffle is just around the corner. Get your tickets NOW before it's too late! #UnionStrong
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Alaskans help Alaskans; it's what we do. This article covers several ways you can help Western Alaska communities devastated by Typhoon Halong.
alaskapublic.org
Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have killed one person, left two missing, displaced hundreds and destroyed or damaged dozens of homes.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
With the final count complete, working families in the Golden Heart City won big!💛 Congratulations to our endorsed candidates who won their recent elections. #UnionStrong Fun Fact: Three of the endorsed candidates were graduates of our Arthur A. Almon Labor Candidate School!
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
We are still seeking donations for our temporary food bank for federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Bring any donations to the Anchorage IBEW hall anytime between 9 AM and 4 PM.
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AK AFL-CIO @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Big win for working families in the Golden Heart City! 💛 #UnionStrong
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