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Black History Month Profiles: James Allrich

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 James Allrich of the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Restaurant Workers in Kentucky Join UFCW Local 227

Workers at two restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky, recently joined UFCW Local 227. More than 20 workers at Feast BBQ and more than 15 workers at Royals Hot Chicken are employed as front and back of house service crew, dishwashers, cooks, and shift leaders. The workers are concerned about insufficient wages and scheduling, and poor treatment by management.
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Solidarity with Flight Attendants: In the States Roundup

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 X (formerly Twitter).
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Black History Month Profiles: Javonta Gatson

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 Javonta Gatson of the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts (BAC).
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Graduate Researchers and Postdocs at Caltech Vote to Form Union

More than 2,000 graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers at Caltech voted to join California Institute of Technology Graduate Researchers and Postdocs United (an affiliate of the United Auto Workers). More than 76% of the graduate students voted for the union while nearly 83% in favor of the union. The workers want to secure rights and protections in the workplace, improve compensation and health care, and provide support for academic parents.
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Worker Wins: There Is Power in a Union

Our latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.