For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Yan Yan Teague of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA).
Yan Yan Teague is a member of AFA-CWA Local 27019 and an Alaska Airlines flight attendant. Her appointments as the inaugural chairperson for the AFA-CWA Human Rights Committee and to the National CWA Women's Committee are testaments to her unwavering commitment to human rights and her dedication to making a positive impact on the world. Before becoming a flight attendant, Teague worked with AmeriCorps through the United Way of King County, Washington, showcasing her passion for creating meaningful change in people's lives.