Trending National Issues

While the Alaska AFL-CIO remains focused on issues at the local level, we recognize that national policies and actions affect working Alaskans as well. Check here for the latest news on national issues.


The disparity between CEO pay and that of their workers remains at an all-time high.

Wage Theft

May 10, 2017: Newly published study find employers steal $15 billion a year from their employees by failing to pay the minimum wage.

New Study Shows "Right-To-Work" Harms Workers