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  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Atlanta Firefighters Sign First Union Contract May 20, 2026
  • Thank a Union: In the States Roundup May 19, 2026
  • Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Malia Aperto May 19, 2026
  • Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Michigan Science Center Workers Vote to Join the UAW May 19, 2026
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Atlanta Firefighters Sign First Union Contract

Kenneth Quinnell
May 20, 2026
Alvin Rashad [left] and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shake hands as IAFF General President Edward Kelly looks on [back row, third from right].

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.

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Thank a Union: In the States Roundup

Kenneth Quinnell
May 19, 2026
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.

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Malia Aperto

Kenneth Quinnell
May 19, 2026
Malia Aperto

For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Malia Aperto of the Laborers (LIUNA).

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Michigan Science Center Workers Vote to Join the UAW

Kenneth Quinnell and Sydney Roberts
May 19, 2026
UAW members pose for photo.

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.

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Investments Into Good Jobs in the South: The Working People Weekly List

Kenneth Quinnell
May 18, 2026
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.

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