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Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO Fighting for veterans. Fighting for the working class.

IBEW Local 29 what a rally! Our national leadership joined with Allegheny/Fayette Union Veterans Council to show our sol...
10/07/2026

IBEW Local 29 what a rally! Our national leadership joined with Allegheny/Fayette Union Veterans Council to show our solidarity and support to those striking IBEW members. Fair wages, stronger safety standards and the right to organize are the bedrock of organized labor!

AFL-CIO

Great turnout yesterday at the North Shore Federation of Labor - Cleveland’s Unions AFL-CIO! A group of us union vetera...
10/06/2026

Great turnout yesterday at the North Shore Federation of Labor - Cleveland’s Unions AFL-CIO! A group of us union veterans sat down with Brian Poindexter to discuss the real issues facing veterans in our local communities, inside the VA, and across our workplaces. 🇺🇸🔨

Brian demonstrated a clear understanding of where union veterans stand. He fully supports passing a clean Major Richard Star Act so combat-injured retirees receive the full pay and disability compensation they rightfully earned—without toxic offsets. He also stands firm with us in opposing the TCAVA, rejecting any attempt to pay for veteran programs by cutting earned benefits or privatizing the VA.

On top of that, Brian’s commitment to passing the PRO Act shows he is dedicated to protecting workers' rights and securing strong union jobs for veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce.
Thank you to Brian Poindexter for a productive discussion and for standing in solidarity with working-class veterans! ✊
AFL-CIO

09/24/2026

We stand in solidarity with Tammy Duckworth on protecting our fellow veterans who are detained or deported!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation changed forever.

On September 11, 2001, 2,977 innocent lives were taken—among them union first responders who ran toward danger without hesitation, building trades workers who immediately joined the recovery, and everyday working people whose lives were cut short.

The tragedy of that day reshaped America's consciousness and sent a generation of working Americans into uniform to defend our nation. A quarter-century later, the weight of that loss remains heavy, but our commitment to honor their memory, support our veterans, and stand united as working people remains unbroken.

Today, the Union Veterans Council pauses in solemn remembrance. We will Never Forget. 🇺🇸

Built to Serve. Backed by Union Power. 🛠️🇺🇸The freedom, infrastructure, and strong communities we enjoy today were built...
09/05/2026

Built to Serve. Backed by Union Power. 🛠️🇺🇸

The freedom, infrastructure, and strong communities we enjoy today were built by working people and defended by veterans. They aren't two separate groups—they are one and the same.

Every year, thousands of military members transition into the civilian workforce. The Union Veterans Council AFL-CIO works to ensure that transition leads directly to good-paying union jobs, fully funded VA healthcare, and true worker protections.

This Labor Day weekend, we honor the working-class veterans who continue to power this country forward.

In Sunny Orlando representing the UVC at the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen 54rh national convention. Fun fact, the T...
07/21/2026

In Sunny Orlando representing the UVC at the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen 54rh national convention. Fun fact, the Transportation industry has a significant number of veterans working in it. Because veterans understand the safety and technical know how to get the work done!

Congrats on your 125 years!

debate is on Congress.gov now! Your Union Veterans Council was mentioned, on record, as opposition to this legislation...
07/16/2026

debate is on Congress.gov now! Your Union Veterans Council was mentioned, on record, as opposition to this legislation. The attacks on VA workers and Veteran benefits are in this legislation!

WE demand a clean

🇺🇸 Union Veterans in Action on Capitol Hill! 🇺🇸​Yesterday, the Union Veterans Council delegation spent the day in Washin...
07/15/2026

🇺🇸 Union Veterans in Action on Capitol Hill! 🇺🇸

​Yesterday, the Union Veterans Council delegation spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting with Representatives to advocate for working-class veterans, our families, and our local communities. We provided the information on why is a bad bill and asked them to sign Congressman Mark Takano discharge petition for the clean

​From the Cannon, Longworth, and Rayburn House Office Buildings, we brought the voices of union halls directly to congressional offices.

​Thank you to all the representatives and their staffs for hearing our message. When union veterans raise their voices, we build a stronger future for all who served! 🤝🛠️

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Don’t let the slick political spin fool you. The House Committee wants you to believe that the "Take Care of America’s V...
07/13/2026

Don’t let the slick political spin fool you. The House Committee wants you to believe that the "Take Care of America’s Veterans Act" (TCAVA) protects our community, but a future benefit cut is still a cut. Section 108 raids $57 billion from the next generation of disabled veterans by gutting standalone ratings for tinnitus and sleep apnea—all to pay for programs Congress should be funding cleanly. Worse yet, they've completely hidden Section 420, which strips collective bargaining rights from thousands of dedicated VA mental health professionals.

We reject the false choice between expanding benefits and gutting worker rights. Tomorrow morning, our delegation of union veterans and AFL-CIO advocates is hitting Capitol Hill to look lawmakers in the eye and demand accountability. Pass a CLEAN Major Richard Star Act—no poison pills, no benefit raids, and no union-busting. ✊🇺🇸

The countdown is down to 24 hours. Tomorrow morning, our delegation of union veterans and AFL-CIO advocates hits the hal...
07/13/2026

The countdown is down to 24 hours. Tomorrow morning, our delegation of union veterans and AFL-CIO advocates hits the halls of Congress. We are bringing the raw reality of the shop floor and the front lines directly to lawmakers' desks.

We are demanding absolute protection for VA workers and a full rejection of the TCAVA benefits gutting. Drop a ✊ in the comments if you're standing with us from home! Call your Reps and demand a no vote on TCAVA and yes to the Richard Star Act Discharge Petition! Find them https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

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