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The AFL-CIO called for a new direction for U.S. "trade promotion authority," also known as "Fast Track," one that ensures that Congress approves trading partners before negotiations begin, includes objectives that benefit all, not just multinational corporations, and gives Congress the ability to strip out provisions that fail to meet these objectives.

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA International President Sara Nelson was elected Monday to the AFL-CIO Executive Council.

Judge Orders Christie to Pay Up in Pension Lawsuit; Is It Really China or Us?; Congressional Recess = Meetings on Fast Track; Reich Rallies Troops at AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting; AFL-CIO: Today's Trade Policies are Undermining Working People; AFA-CWA's Nelson Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council; Bargaining Update; and more.

FairPoint workers in New England and Cablevision ratify contracts, AT&T Mobility Puerto Rico in tough bargaining for a new contract.

Organizing victories at AT&T Mobility and Cricket.