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A Fundamental Human Right Grounded In International Law: The Working People Weekly List

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
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Pride Month Profiles: Ashley Page

For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Ashley Page of AFGE.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Members Ratify Historic 4-Year Agreement with Weyerhaeuser; Secure Economic Gains

IAM District W24 members overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year labor agreement with Weyerhaeuser, securing major economic gains for 1,160 union members across Washington and Oregon.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Members of The Animation Guild Ratify Contract with Netflix

Feature animation production workers, members of The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), ratified their first contract with Netflix. Some 89% of members of the bargaining unit voted on the contract, with 89% in favor.
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Worker Wins: Taking Their Destiny Into Their Hands

Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Planned Parenthood’s Largest Health Care Affiliate Vote to Join SEIU

More than 400 front-line health care workers at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte have voted to join Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521.