Kenneth Quinnell

Michael Sacco, the longest-serving president in Seafarers (SIU) history, announced his retirement. “I am in good health and good spirits,” he stated. “But I have often heard that you simply know when it’s time to retire, and this is the time.”

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 Orlando Riley of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).

Fire fighters in Orion Township, Michigan, members of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 5342, recently ratified their first contract. The local formed in August 2021 and immediately began working with the city on a first contract. Representatives of Local 5342 said the negotiations were amicable, but there were numerous issues to iron out.

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 Bruce Davis of AFSCME.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) announced a new round of Innovation Grants last week. Nearly $500,000 in funds will be distributed to educators, students and communities, bringing AFT’s total Innovation Fund investments to $1.6 million since the start of the pandemic.

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 Capt. Mario James of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).