Kenneth Quinnell

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.

Yesterday, we lost not only an acting legend, but an activist whose work addressed many issues, including those that working people face daily. Asner is most known for an unparalleled acting career, which spanned from his much-beloved Lou Grant role in the 1970s and '80s to his memorable performance as Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's animated film "Up," to more than 100 other roles in television, film and video games. He served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild and received the organization's Life Achievement Award. His seven Emmys are the most ever awarded to a male actor; he has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame; and he was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame. Few actors have ever accomplished as much on the screen as Asner.

Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.

It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter.