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Black History Month Profiles: Denise Moore

For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Denise Moore of ITPEU/OPEIU.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses at Portland Legacy Hospitals Organize with the Oregon Nurses Association

Nearly 2,300 nurses at three Portland Legacy hospitals (Legacy Emanuel, Randall Children's Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital) voted to unionize with the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA), an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Voting results showed nearly unanimous support from nurses at all three facilities, with about 599 nurses at Randall Children's Hospital, 1,095 nurses at Legacy Emanuel and 596 nurses at Good Samaritan. The nurses will now negotiate their first union contracts.
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Black History Month Profiles: Allen D. Jones

For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Allen D. Jones of the Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT).
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Black History Month Profiles: Lois Carson

For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Lois Carson of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4).
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Black History Month Profiles: Wade Dennis

For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Wade Dennis of the Utility Workers (UWUA).
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Defend Our Democracy: 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.