Videos

The AFL-CIO held a rally in support of a ballot recount in the Florida election for president.

Mr. Sweeney spoke about the level of economic prosperity in the United States. He said that the gap between the wealthy and the working middle class was growing, workers were overburdened, a…

The AFL-CIO held a meeting discussing the post election results.

Vice President Gore and labor officials spoke at an annual Labor Day rally. Among the issues they addressed were creating a living wage, improving health care for seniors and children, provi…

Labor leaders briefed the media on an initiative for the 2000 election to advance the interests of millions of transportation workers. Among the topics addressed in the initiative were highw…

John Sweeney and other labor leaders talked about the House of Representatives' vote to grant permanent trade relations to China. They said that they were disappointed in the vote but would …

Opponents to permanent trade relations with China spoke to reporters and others about their opposition to the legislation. Among the issues they discussed were human rights in China, the aff…

Participants spoke about the inhumanities of child labor and their goals of ending it worldwide. They discussed the negative effects it has on both the children involved and the economy of t…

On Earth Day, politicians, celebrities and activists held a rally on the Mall to raise awareness of environmental issues.

Union leaders and others urged Congress not to enact legislation granting China permanent normal trade relations, saying that such a status would take American jobs, do nothing to curb human…

A coalition of national environmental, labor, religious and social justice groups held a rally calling on Congress and the International Monetary Fund to cancel debts of the world’s poorest …

Participants in a panel convened by Clinton Administration talked about the problem of HIV and AIDS, particularly as they affect the workforce. They also talked about the acute problem in Af…

The World Economic Forum hosted a panel discussion on Open Markets and Fee Trade. The panel talked about globalization, free trade, emerging markets and the global economy.