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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Mikayla Robinson

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Mikayla Robinson of UAW.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UVC Prepares the Labor Movement to Observe Memorial Day

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
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Working People Respond to Elementary School Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

After another mass shooting, this time at Robb Elementary School un Uvalde, Texas, working people across the country are saying enough is enough and are calling for action by the U.S. Senate that would prevent gun violence and protect children, working people and everyone else from this scourge. Here's what working people are saying:
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Sumi Haru

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Sumi Haru of SAG-AFTRA.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nurses and Techs in Newark Strike Against Management’s Demands for Givebacks

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
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Workers' Leverage is Here to Stay: 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.