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A Series of Firsts: Worker Wins

Kenneth Quinnell
October 24, 2018
Worker wins
NNU

Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with more victories for working people in digital media and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.

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Reaching the Unorganized

Department for Professional Employees Staff
October 19, 2018
NPEU
DPE

The results of a recent Department for Professional Employees (DPE) campaign with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) demonstrate that low-cost social media advertising is an effective way to generate quality organizing leads.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Baldemar Velásquez

Kenneth Quinnell
October 15, 2018
Baldemar Velásquez
NC State AFL-CIO

Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling labor leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to our movement. Today's profile features Baldemar Velásquez.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Linda Chavez-Thompson

Kenneth Quinnell
October 12, 2018
Linda Chavez-Thompson
Wikimedia Commons

Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling labor leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to our movement. Today's profile features Linda Chavez-Thompson.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Henry L. 'Hank' Lacayo

Kenneth Quinnell
October 10, 2018
Hank Lacayo
CSUCI

Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling labor leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to our movement. Today's profile features Henry L. "Hank" Lacayo.

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