News

News from the Central Labor Council of Middle Tennessee.

A banner with the words, "Tell the Senate to Vote No on the Clarity Act."

News

Protect Workers’ Retirements from Wall Street’s Crypto Gambling

04 Aug, 2026 Read More >

News

Statement on the Passing of Vonda McDaniel, President of the Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

02 Jul, 2026 Read More >

Human Rights Day | An image with the words, "Safety Dignity Freedom | Rights are for Everyone. No Exceptions."

News

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

10 Dec, 2025 Read More >

Recent

Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

The national union that represents workers in meatpacking and food processing jobs, the United Food and Commercial Workers, says the administration should enact enforceable standards instead of guidance that requires protections like protective equipment, physical distancing, daily testing for wo

29, Apr, 2020

screen_shot_2020-04-07_at_7.47.01_pm.png

What Central Labor Councils Do

We hope that each of you, your families, and coworkers are safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. Many of our lives and plans have been disrupted in in untold ways, but we hope they have also brought opportunities for reflection and closeness with your loved ones.

28, Apr, 2020

Workers Share At COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

Last Thrusday, April 23, workers from across the state joined together to testify about their experiences working and organizing under COVID-19. Labor council and TOSHA representatives also shared information about resources available to workers during the current crisis.

28, Apr, 2020

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

The AFL-CIO warned Tuesday that workplaces were still far too dangerous to consider reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, even as some governors are starting to lift restrictions in order to get businesses up and running again.

21, Apr, 2020

Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

This has been a month like no other in modern American history. We are in a war against an invisible virus that has required most people to stay home to fight it.

20, Apr, 2020

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

"Once again the CDC is putting profits over people with its latest recommendations that downgrade worker protections at a time when they are needed most," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.

13, Apr, 2020