Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Rosina Barrientos of AFSCME.
Rosina Barrientos, a development specialist 3 and proud AFSCME member, helps Nevada families access crucial resources like Medicaid and food assistance. As a bilingual public service worker, she helps families navigate language barriers to ensure their children receive the care and support they need. Barrientos also works tirelessly to protect these vital programs from dangerous cuts that could hurt working families, publicly advocating against proposals that prioritize tax breaks for billionaires over the needs of the community.