Alaskans help Alaskans; it's what we do. This article covers several ways you can help Western Alaska communities devastated by Typhoon Halong.

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!

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.

Big win for working families in the Golden Heart City! 💛 #UnionStrong

Alaska's labor movement is establishing a temporary food bank to support federal workers impacted by the shutdown. We are beginning to accept donations starting Monday, October 6th at 9 AM.

Medicaid cuts would be disastrous for rural communities. Patients in Alaska are asking if they’ll lose the care they rely on. Shannon Davenport, President of the Alaska Nurses Association, is speaking out: leaders in Washington must protect patients & keep the govt open.

Statement from the Alaska AFL-CIO on the current government shutdown:

Thank you to everyone who came out to our film screening of @americandreamdoc! If we stand together, we can change the rules of the economy to benefit working people. The billionaire class only wins when we are divided. ✊ Let us know what labor movie you want us to screen next year in the comments.

A union is the #1 tool workers have to level the playing field. When fewer workers are in a union, the billionaire class puts more and more money in their own pockets. The only effective answer to organized greed is organized labor! ✊

Looking for a free ticket to the screening of "The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales"? Stop by our office in Anchorage to claim yours! Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Make sure to tune in to today's episode of Labor Live at 12:05! 🎥

We strongly support the introduction of the Protect America's Workforce Act in the Senate and thank Sen. Lisa Murkowski for signing on as a co-sponsor. We urge Sen. Dan Sullivan to sign on as a co-sponsor and for Rep. Nick Begich to co-sponsor the companion legislation in the House. #UnionStrong

Since the 1970s, there has been a significant increase in the gap between worker productivity and wages. In other words, workers are becoming more efficient and not benefiting from the rise in their productivity. Where is that created wealth going? The top 1%. #LaborMonth2025 #UnionStrong #1u

Right-to-work laws are about as anti-worker as they come. They do nothing but lower wages and jeopardize the safety of workers. Don't let the flashy messaging fool you, "Right-to-Work" means the "Right-to-Work-For-Less." #LaborMonth2025 #1u

The Juneau School District claims it "closed" its afterschool program. However, it is also continuing the program under the same name, with the same hours, same price, and same locations, using a third-party contractor. All while claiming that it is not contracting out. 🤔

The labor movement grieves all those who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001—including more than 600 members of our union family—and urges leaders to take the necessary steps so first responders and survivors can continue to heal. aflcio.org/press/releas...

On today's episode of Labor Live at 12:05, we will be joined by organizers from CAUSE-UAW and hear about their efforts to form a union for staff across the University of Alaska System. Tune in LIVE on our Facebook and YouTube pages! #LaborMonth2025

Alaska AFL-CIO President Joelle Hall spoke powerfully today at the "Workers over Billionaires” Mat-Su United for Progress rally in Palmer, AK. Three clips totaling less than 8 minutes. Please watch even if you're not an Alaskan (but especially if you are).

"Join the union! Everyone I've asked wished they had joined the union a lot sooner." - Lyndon Tulimasealii, Operating Engineers Local 302 Apprentice. #UnionStrong #LaborMonth2025 #UnionDifference

The #UnionDifference means workers earn more. In fact, union members make up to 18% more than their non-union counterparts. #1u #UnionStrong

Last week's #TownHall was a huge success! Nearly 500 Alaskans attended, made their voice heard, and put our congressional delegation on notice. The "Big Beautiful Bill" will be disastrous for our state, and we won't forget the "yes" votes of those who supported it. #UnionStrong #1u

Through collective bargaining, union members negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. #1u #LaborMonth2025

This week, staff from the Alaska AFL-CIO visited the UAA/APU Consortium Library Archives to explore the past. We pored through boxes of old letters and documents, gaining a fresh perspective on the history of our labor movement. What did we find? You'll have to watch! 📽️ youtu.be/_A9ThUJSK04

Don't miss "American Dream and Other Fairytales" at Bear Tooth Theater. Support local civic action and see a film that sparks important conversations. Tickets: https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1288829/ #FilmNight #AmericanDream

Labor Live at 12:05 is back! As we kick off #LaborMonth2025, Kim Hays joins the program to discuss our recent trip to the Labor Archives at the UAA library. You won't want to miss it!

Our organization was chartered amid the construction boom of WWII. Seattle labor unions had an outsized influence on Alaskan construction projects. Creating a territorial Labor Federation gave us a seat at the table to advocate for local hire. #LaborMonth2025

The National Labor Relations Act expanded the right to organize a union to most private-sector workers. While this cornerstone document has been whittled away by corporate interests, the NLRA is the single most expansive piece of labor rights legislation in American history. #1u #LaborMonth2025

Absolutely gorgeous and warm day for Juneau Central Labor Council’s annual community picnic for Labor Day! Such good turnout, we didn’t have a bunch of leftovers to bring to Glory Hall afterwards. @asealocal52.bsky.social @ak-afl-cio.bsky.social #LaborDay

While the history of the American Labor Movement is long, there are a few key moments that changed the course of its trajectory. #LaborMonth2025 #1u #UnionStrong

Alaska AFL-CIO President Joelle Hall shares here thoughts as we celebrate #LaborDay. #UnionStrong #1u

Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the achievements of organized labor and the countless individuals who have fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, and workers' rights. Let's continue to stand together in solidarity and strive for a better future for al... #LaborDay #Solidarity #UnionProud

Sitka city workers are getting 8% raises over the next three years. Yet another example of the #UnionDifference! https://www.kcaw.org/2025/08/27/sitka-assembly-approves-union-agreement-with-pay-increases-for-city-employees/

Mark your calendar! We are co-hosting a town hall to discuss the impact of the new federal budget law on Alaska. We need you to show up and make your voice heard!

🎬 Bear Tooth Theater is hosting "American Dream and Other Fairytales"—a documentary that challenges us to rethink the American Dream. Proceeds benefit Alaskans Take a Stand. Get your tickets: https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1288829/ #AmericanDreamDoc #Alaska #CivicAction

Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will cost workers $1,200 per year, while the wealthiest will see an extra $13,600 per year. The big ugly bill is a tax on working families so the rich can become even richer. We need an economy that works for us, not billionaires.

After some tech troubles the University of Alaska Board of Regents is hearing public comment. The first 10 callers have all addressed that UA is taking 20% of all grad student union dues as an admin fee, which is *much* higher than other unions at UA and across the west coast. #akleg #alaska

Statement from Alaska AFL-CIO President Joelle Hall on today's successful override vote:

Still riding high on the energy from our May Day rally. #1u #UnionStrong

Electric May Day celebration in Anchorage, Alaska yesterday! Our community came together to stand up for workers in every sector and demand answers from our federal delegation. One Union. One Alaska. One Fight. ✊ #MayDay #UnionStrong #1u

List of #Alaska May Day protests, 21 at last count! Way to turn out Alaska! #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay Anchorage Bethel Cordova 4/30 Girdwood Gustavus 5/3 Haines Healy Homer Juneau Ketchikan Kodiak Nome Petersburg Palmer Seldovia Sitka Skagway Soldotna Talkeetna Valdez Wasilla

Kodiak Island, Alaska May Day Rally! #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @meidastouch.com photo credit: Jone Suleski

Healy, Alaska May Day Rally! #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @meidastouch.com

Did you know that wage theft costs U.S. workers $50 billion annually? On today's episode, Rep. Andrew Gray joins the program to discuss his efforts to protect Alaska's workers from wage theft. #akleg #UnionStrong www.youtube.com/live/MQ_9EK5...

One good argument for defined benefit over defined contribution plans is that it protects you from this bullshit.

BREAKING NEWS: Hundreds of thousands of federal employees woke up this morning to the news that President Trump has revoked their right to bargain collectively. This is an all-out attack on workers' rights! ✊ Below is a list of all government entities impacted by the EO.

Working people are fed up with a system where CEOs make 238x what workers make. That’s not the future that working people deserve, and we’re fighting for a better one. America’s unions are standing up every day against corporate greed.

We had a great turnout at last Saturday's labor walk! This upcoming Saturday will be the last labor walk before the April 1st election. Let's make it the most attended labor walk of the cycle! ✊ #UnionStrong Saturday, March 29th at 10 AM Anchorage IBEW 1547 Hall Breakfast will be provided! 🥞