Kenneth Quinnell

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.

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.

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 Shereese Slate of IATSE.

Workers at the Design 710 cannabis dispensary in Atlantic City, New Jersey, joined UFCW Local 152. The five workers, who are employed as budtenders, unionized by majority card check. UFCW Local 152 plans to meet with these workers to begin the process of obtaining a first union contract. Over the last year, cannabis workers in New Jersey have been joining UFCW Local 152 across the state, including workers at the Botanist in Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic City, MPX/iAnthus grow facility in Pleasantville, MPX/iAnthus dispensary in Atlantic City, and Columbia Care Cannabist facility in Vineland.

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 Lisa Shelton of AFSCME.