Oregon's Strong Voice for the Middle Class

Take Action Dec. 10

AFL-CIO President Richard Turmka is going to be answering questions on what the AFL-CIO is doing nationally to help improve the economy and create jobs.

Submit a question, vote on questions that have already been asked, and tune in on Tuesday, December 15th, at 1pm, to see his answers.  It's all at the AFL-CIO's website.

You'll learn more about what we're doing to help your friends and family get back to work, and about what we'd like to do but need you help talking to your Congressmen to make happen.

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