New AFL-CIO Leader Promises to Carry on Trumka Legacy

Liz Shuler, the new head of the AFL-CIO, discusses her vision and priorities following the passing of Richard Trumka. She emphasizes continuing Trumka's legacy by advocating for workers' rights, focusing on the PRO Act, and ensuring union jobs in infrastructure projects. Shuler highlights the importance of grassroots movements and engaging younger workers in the labor movement. She also addresses the challenges of declining union membership and the need for legislative changes. As the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, Shuler aims to inspire more women to see the labor movement as a viable path.

Who succeeded Richard Trumka as the head of AFL-CIO?

• Michelle Obama

• Nancy Pelosi

• Liz Schuler

• Kamala Harris

What is one of the main goals of the AFL-CIO under Liz Schuler's leadership?

• Expanding international trade

• Fighting for the PRO Act

• Increasing corporate profits

• Reducing taxes

What is the AFL-CIO's approach to ensuring jobs created by infrastructure investments are beneficial?

• By cutting costs

• By outsourcing jobs

• By attaching labor standards to investments

• By reducing labor standards

What does Liz Schuler believe is essential for a good job?

• High salary

• Flexible hours

• Union representation

• Remote work options

What is a significant challenge mentioned in getting legislation passed in Congress?

• Lack of public support

• The filibuster

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from the President

What is the current trend in private sector union representation?

• Increasing rapidly

• Fluctuating

• Stable

• Decreasing

What is the AFL-CIO's strategy to combat the decline in union membership?

• Focus solely on legislative changes

• Rely on corporate partnerships

• Combine legislative efforts with grassroots organizing

• Ignore the decline

How does the AFL-CIO plan to engage younger workers?

• Through grassroots organizing

• By offering higher salaries

• By reducing work hours

• By providing free education

What is the AFL-CIO's stance on technology's impact on work?

• Embrace it without restrictions

• Ignore it

• Fight for guardrails and protections

• Ban all technological advancements

What unique perspective does Liz Schuler bring as the first female president of AFL-CIO?

• Emphasis on women's leadership

• Focus on international relations

• Reducing union membership

• Prioritizing corporate interests