In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to grant emergency relief to the Trump administration regarding federal worker firings, the AFL-CIO joined other groups in opposing the decision, arguing that the firings were illegitimate and harmful to workers' rights.

AFL–CIO President Liz Shuler issued a statement denouncing President Trump's executive order aimed at ending collective bargaining for federal unions involved in national security, describing it as a punitive measure against unions and vowing to fight the attack on workers' rights.

The AFL–CIO actively contributed funds via its special interest group 'Putting Alaskans First', donating $5,000 to oppose a candidate in the local Anchorage elections. This effort is part of a broader pattern of union involvement in financing progressive campaigns in the region.

The AFL-CIO PAC donated $109,500 in the 2023-2024 cycle, with over 96% directed to Democratic candidates, reflecting a commitment to progressive and anti-authoritarian political outcomes.

The AFL-CIO unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election. In its press release, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler highlighted Harris' pro-labor record, ranging from taking on Wall Street and corporate greed to championing worker organizing and protecting vulnerable communities. The endorsement explicitly frames the contest as a fight against authoritarian, anti-worker politics.

The AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously voted to reaffirm its support for re-electing President Biden and Vice President Harris, emphasizing a commitment to worker-friendly policies and rejecting corporate greed.

The AFL–CIO published its annual Legislative Scorecard, evaluating the 2023 voting records of U.S. House and Senate members on issues crucial to protecting and strengthening labor laws. The scorecard aims to hold representatives accountable for their support (or lack thereof) for workers' rights, health care, education, and broader democratic values.

The BLS report revealed that union membership increased by 139,000 in 2023, driven by significant worker wins including new contracts that secured double-digit wage increases. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler condemned union-busting efforts by large corporations and highlighted the surge in union support among younger workers.

The OpenSecrets profile on AFL-CIO outlines the organization's annual lobbying efforts, including data on bills lobbied in 2024. The report emphasizes the federation's work supporting progressive policies and labor rights, showcasing its commitment to advancing worker protections and social justice.

The AFL-CIO and Microsoft announced a new partnership aimed at integrating worker insights into AI development, offering educational sessions for workers, and jointly shaping public policy to ensure a worker-centered approach to technological change.

The AFL-CIO and Microsoft have formed a groundbreaking partnership to integrate workers' voices in AI development. The initiative includes worker education sessions, direct feedback mechanisms, and joint policy advocacy aimed at ensuring that technological advances benefit labor. The partnership emphasizes union neutrality frameworks and worker-centered design in technology.

AFL-CIO published an article emphasizing that workers must be included in the design, development, and implementation of AI technology to protect labor rights and ensure ethical deployment, warning against unchecked corporate practices.

AFL-CIO successfully pressured Customs and Border Protection to issue a withhold release order blocking cotton and tomato goods linked to forced labor from China's Uyghur Region, and it called on the Biden administration to enforce further measures to eradicate labor abuses in global supply chains.

At its 28th Constitutional Convention, the AFL–CIO passed Resolution 47, condemning fascist, neo-Nazi, and white supremacist groups and denouncing the political encouragement these groups receive. The resolution expressed solidarity with counter-protesters who took to the streets for equality, reinforcing the union’s commitment to defending workers’ rights and democratic values.

The AFL-CIO, representing over 12.5 million workers across 60 unions, voted to endorse President Biden and Vice President Harris for the 2024 election. This historic, earliest-ever presidential endorsement by the labor federation has sparked a massive mobilization effort, reinforcing pro-worker policies and signaling a strong, progressive stance against authoritarian alternatives.

During its Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative event on January 14, 2023, AFL–CIO leaders facilitated small-group discussions where union members strategized on combating voter suppression and far-right authoritarian tactics. The seminars, led by Associate General Counsel Raven Hall and Senior Field Representative Jocelyn Woodards, promoted political education, lobbying for expanded voting rights, and community mobilization against oppressive policies.

The AFL-CIO has published its legislative agenda prioritizing the modernization of labor laws and the expansion of workers' rights. The agenda calls for reforms including fair wages, safer workplaces, and updated economic policies designed to protect all working people, thereby reinforcing progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

The AFL–CIO, representing over 12.5 million workers through its 55 affiliates, delivered testimony emphasizing the need to enforce bans on imports produced by forced labor in Xinjiang. The testimony highlighted decades of worker and human rights abuses in China's Uyghur Region, critiqued corporate practices and weak enforcement measures, and urged U.S. authorities to update trade laws and rigorously enforce existing measures to prevent corporate complicity in forced labor practices.

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka issued a statement applauding the CBP's decision to issue a Withhold Release Order banning the entry of cotton-made products linked to forced labor practices in Xinjiang, and called for further comprehensive legislative measures, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, to ensure ethical supply chains and safeguard workers' rights.

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka praised the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to issue a Withhold Release Order against cotton-made goods tied to the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. The statement highlighted the importance of addressing systematic forced labor abuses in the Uyghur Region, while calling for comprehensive legislative action to clean up tainted supply chains.

The AFL-CIO has mobilized international coalition efforts and is actively supporting U.S. trade legislation against forced labor practices in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. Their advocacy, which includes backing key legislative milestones such as the unanimous Senate passage of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act on May 14, 2020, aims to pressure governments and multinational companies to end business relationships tied to forced labor abuses.

The AFL–CIO announced its commitment to work with international labor and human rights groups to pressure multilateral institutions and the U.S. government to enact trade actions and legislation aimed at ending forced labor and other human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. The organization is also coordinating with a broad coalition to influence corporate purchasing practices and support bills such as the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.