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Welcome to LaborStrong. A platform for Labor Union members, leaders, and allied organizations to stay informed on all things labor. We believe in the power of people coming together. Help us support and advocate for unions across the country as we work toward fairness and equality in the workplace.
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For decades, the message was simple: go to college and the rest will follow. But more Americans are questioning whether a four-year degree is the only path to a strong career.
With rising student debt and growing demand for skilled workers, apprenticeships and the trades deserve a closer Read morelook.
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Did you know union members had median weekly earnings of $1,404 in 2025—$230 more per week than nonunion workers?
Over 52 weeks, that weekly difference would add up to nearly $12,000.
Unions don’t just protect workers—they give workers a collective voice to fight for better Read morewages, healthcare, and the financial security every worker deserves.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Union Members—2025,” Table 2. Figures represent median usual weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers. BLS notes that earnings differences may also reflect factors such as occupation, industry, age, firm size, and geographic region.
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We're all set up in San Diego for the IBEW Convention! Stop by booth 927 to say hello and grab some great LaborStrong swag!
The Bills have a new home — and union workers helped build it. As the new Highmark Stadium hosts its first regular-season game tonight, we’re recognizing the skilled tradespeople who helped make it possible.
Around 6,000 workers put in roughly 5 million labor hours to bring the stadiumRead more to life. That’s work worth celebrating, no matter which team you root for.
Did you help build it? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Source: New York State Governor’s Office; Buffalo Bills
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Still feeling the energy from last week in NYC. ✊
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From 10 delegates in St. Louis in 1891 to approximately 3,000 delegates gathering 135 years later, IBEW’s International Convention reflects a remarkable history of growth, solidarity, and skilled work.
As IBEW comes together for its 41st International Convention, we recognize the Read moregenerations of electrical workers who have helped build the Brotherhood—and those shaping its future.
Here’s to 135 years of IBEW history. ⚡
#IBEW #IBEW41 #UnionProud #SkilledTrades #LaborHistory #LaborStrong
Historical photo courtesy of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Contemporary photo: U.S. Department of Labor / Taylor Balkom.
We remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and all those forever impacted by that day.
Today we celebrate the workers who build, move, power, and strengthen our communities. Happy Labor Day from LaborStrong!
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LaborStrong will be there! ✊ We’re looking forward to attending the NYC Labor Day Rally & March on September 8.
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