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.

Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

Last year, union members partnered with the Des Moines chapter of Homeless Veterans Stand Down to fill backpacks with winter clothing and other essentials to distribute to those in need. District 6 expanded their commitment to this cause in 2025 by holding another event with the national organization where members donated $1,150 that went to feeding and getting critical resources to former service members in the area who are experiencing homelessness.

“Our veterans deserve more than gratitude, they deserve action,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “I’m proud of the IAM members in District 6 who stepped up to honor their service by ensuring they and their families receive the support they need.”

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 65 of our affiliates. Next up is the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).

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

As the shutdown enters its ninth day, the rent, mortgage and bills keep coming for America’s workers.