Indiana AFL-CIO

Brett Voorhies was unopposed for a third term as president during the recent statewide AFL-CIO convention.

The Indiana AFL-CIO is criticizing Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to withdraw the state from federal programs providing an extra $300 in weekly payments to unemployed workers and expanded jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Almost 100 workers in Indiana drove laps around the Statehouse as part of a national Workers First Caravan for Racial and Economic Justice. Its sponsored by labor unions across the state and led by the AFL-CIO.

Indiana AFL-CIO President Brett Voorhies says labor leaders gave Trump the benefit of the doubt when he was elected. They've been disappointed so far.