About us

Our Central Labor Council is a coalition of unions. It is the official organization of the National AFL-CIO in South Central Iowa. South Central Iowa Federation of Labor represents 15 counties in South Central Iowa.

The goals of South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO are social and economic justice. Achievement of these goals is made possible through the collective strength of our affiliates. By combining the talent, energy, activism and sense of justice of all of our affiliates, the Central Labor Council seeks to promote legislation that will enable the government to be responsive to the needs of working people and their families. The Central Labor Council seeks to:

· secure legislation which will protect and promote collective bargaining, the rights of workers, farmers and consumers and the security and welfare of all the people;

· help workers and local unions to secure improved wages, hours and working conditions;

· promote and encourage all unorganized workers to join unions;

· promote the sale and use of union-made goods and union services through the use of the Union Label;

· promote the Labor Press and carry on a sound and responsible public relations program;

· encourage workers to register and vote, to exercise their full rights and responsibilities of citizenship and to perform their rightful role in the political life of their local, state and national communities.

· unify and coordinate the efforts of AFL-CIO unions and serve as a representative on issues that affect our members as workers and as citizens.