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Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: What Working People Are Doing This Week
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.
Women's History Month Profiles: Sandy Thompson-Wallace
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's 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 Sandy Thompson-Wallace of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: LIUNA, IUOE Call for Investment in Minnesota’s Water Infrastructure
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.
Unwavering Support: The Working People Weekly List
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.
Women's History Month Profiles: Cindy Estrada
This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's 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 Cindy Estrada of the UAW.
In 2014, Cindy Estrada became the first woman and first Latina to lead the UAW’s General Motors Department. She broke the glass ceiling again in 2018, when she began leading the UAW Stellantis and Organizing departments. As a dedicated organizer and activist, Estrada continues to honor the legacy of UAW members fighting for equality for all, fair wages, safe workplaces and support for the communities in which we all live and work.