Kenneth Quinnell

Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.

Throughout Pride Month, the AFL-CIO will be taking a look at some of the pioneers whose work sits at the intersection of the labor movement and the movement for LGBTQ equality. Our next profile is Mara Keisling.

On Tuesday, Washington, D.C., voters will have an opportunity to vote on Initiative 77, sponsored by the Restaurant Opportunities Center, and supported by a wide array of progressive and labor organizations. The opposition to the increase is led by the National Restaurant Association (NRA). With a lot of misinformation being thrown about by wealthy anti-worker organizations, here is what you need to know about the initiative, that would eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers and give many working families a much-needed raise.

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s this week’s Working People Weekly List.

Throughout Pride Month, the AFL-CIO will be taking a look at some of the pioneers whose work sits at the intersection of the labor movement and the movement for LGBTQ equality. Our next profile is Miriam Frank.