Tuesday, Sept. 25 National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, Sept. 25, is National Voter Registration Day, and volunteers, celebrities and organizations across the country will hit the streets to sign up eligible voters.

With new laws designed to suppress the vote in many states, voter registration – and education about new voting requirements – are crucial.

Want to make sure all your friends and family are ready to vote this November? Send them to www.aflcio.org/register. They can register online and the process is simple and quick. If you're not sure you’re registered, go ahead and register now. Visit www.aflcio.org/register to double check.

The AFL-CIO My Vote, My Right website offers hands-on information on voter registration, voter ID laws and steps to take to protect your right to vote on Election Day. Find out what you need to know to make sure your vote counts this year.

Get information on your voting rights by state, voter registration and more at the AFL-CIO’s MyVoteMyRight.org. Have questions about your voting rights? Call 866-Our-Vote (866-687-8683).