Kenneth Quinnell

On March 22, the Pierce County Labor Council supported a rally by Tacoma Arts Museum workers who are seeking recognition for the union they have chosen to form with AFSCME Council 28. Pictured here is Carrie Morton, a store manager at the museum and an organizing committee member. Some 70 supporters showed up to support the union outside the museum. The workers have been seeking recognition since last October.

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.

On Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed historic legislation to restore workers’ rights and increase wages. The bills include requirements for state contractors to pay union-level wages, strengthening the state’s anti-discrimination law by adding LGBTQ+ protections, and a repeal of “right to work.”

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Today's profile is Desirae Beatty of the United Steelworkers (USW).

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Today's profile is E. Faye Butler of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA).

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active 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 Dewanda Mitchell of AFGE.