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Through political advocacy and leadership, the Nevada State AFL-CIO works to improve the lives, opportunities, and working conditions of Nevada's working men and women. We represent more than 150,000 union members and their families across the state.

For media inquiries, contact the Nevada State AFL-CIO at chernandez@nvaflcio.com.

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The Nevada State AFL-CIO Announces Enthusiasm for Brightline West After Senator Jacky Rosen Secures Federal Funding

06 Dec, 2023

The Nevada State AFL-CIO Announces Enthusiasm for Brightline West After Senator Jacky Rosen Secures Federal Funding

Statement from Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez Regarding Brandished Firearm

16 Nov, 2023

Susie Martinez, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Nevada State AFL-CIO, issues the following statement concerning an alarming incident where a man brandished a firearm against a UA Local 525 member on the picket line:

Nevada State AFL-CIO Welcomes Oakland A’s to Las Vegas

16 Nov, 2023

Las Vegas, NV – Today marks a historic moment as the MLB unanimously greenlights the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to the vibrant city of Las Vegas.

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Nevada State AFL-CIO and NNCLC Applauds Tentative Agreement between Teamsters 533 and Keolis Transit

Reno, Nev. - Today, after more than 56 days on strike without pay, members of Teamsters Local 533 have reached a tentative agreement with Keolis Transit and will vote on the offer this Thursday, December 2.

30, Nov, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO Praises Passage of Build Back Better Act for Nevada’s Union Families

Las Vegas, Nev. — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Build Back Better Act (H.R.

19, Nov, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO Urges Supports Freedom to Vote Act for Workers’ Future

Las Vegas, Nev. — The Senate recently introduced the Freedom to Vote Act, a revised version of the For the People Act, to protect Americans’ freedom to vote in each and every election.

17, Nov, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO: Apprenticeships Are NECESSARY to Nevada’s Recovery

Las Vegas, Nev. — Today marks the start of the 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place November 15 to 21, 2021.

16, Nov, 2021

President Joe Biden Signs Nevada State AFL-CIO-endorsed Infrastructure Bill Into Law

Las Vegas, Nev.— Today, President Joe Biden signs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) into law.

15, Nov, 2021

Nevada State AFL-CIO Supports Teamsters 533 in Third Strike Against Keolis Transit

Las Vegas, Nev. — Today, at 11 a.m., Teamsters Local 533, an affiliate of the Nevada State AFL-CIO, begins its third strike against Keolis Corporation, the for-profit operator of RTC Washoe.

09, Nov, 2021