AFL-CIO

The AFL-CIO, or the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, is a large umbrella organization that represents many labor unions in the United States. Founded in 1955, it advocates for workers' rights, fair wages, safe working conditions, and better benefits. The AFL-CIO works to unite different unions to strengthen their bargaining power with employers and to influence public policy in favor of labor. It plays a significant role in promoting social justice, equality, and labor laws at the national level, making it a key player in the American labor movement.