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Rep. Wild Reintroduces Philippine Human Rights Act to Stop Attacks on Labor Activists
News
June 17, 2021
The Act suspends security assistance to the Philippines until President Rodrigo Duterte's regime ends its brutal campaign targeting labor leaders and activists.
CWA Condemns Colombian Government's Attacks on Protestors, Urges Biden Administration to Intervene
Press Release
Rising economic stresses, deepening inequality, and the COVID-19 public health crisis of 2020-2021 have made workers' demands for fairness and freedom more urgent, yet they have met only brutal suppression.
Asian American Heritage Month
News
May 14, 2021
The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO, sends heartfelt greetings during this Asian American Heritage Month.
Guilty Verdict in Chauvin Trial is a Step Toward Justice, But It Is Not Enough
Press Release
Today's verdict finding Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd is a step toward justice for Floyd, his family members, and all those who have been affected by his brutal murder. But it is not enough.
CWA Statement on Atlanta Murders and Surge in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Press Release
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Asian American communities around the country have been targeted by groups and individuals who are driven by white supremacist and misogynistic beliefs and encouraged by right-wing politicians and media figures. The tragedy in Atlanta occurred in a climate of anti-Asian hate and scapegoating.