Reunion of Labor Forces

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has rejoined the AFL-CIO after two decades, creating a larger coalition that aims to amplify the voice of nearly 15 million workers across various sectors. This merger comes at a politically charged moment, just before Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, and signals a strategic move to bolster labor's strength in the face of an administration perceived as unsupportive of union interests. Leaders from both unions expressed that this partnership had been contemplated for years, indicating a proactive approach to enhance their collective impact on workers' rights. This reunion underscores the ongoing challenges faced by organized labor as they seek to regain influence and advocate for the needs of low-wage workers, many of whom are immigrants.