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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Dennis Chong

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans 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 Dennis Chong of AFGE.
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Women's History Month Profiles: Blue Catlett

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.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: All Hands on Deck in Tight Virginia Election: UNITE HERE’s Massive Canvass Operation Bets on Bread-and-Butter Issues

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.
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Shuler to Virginia AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast: Voting Is Our Superpower

The 2021 election is so important for the labor movement in Virginia and working people everywhere.
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Letter to Sen. Mark Warner Urging Him to Support the Vitally Important PRO Act

Letter to Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) about the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO Act), a transformational piece of legislation he has yet to endorse, which would allow more working people to bargain for higher wages, better benefits, safer working conditions and and other vital benefits.
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Local 2328: Union Holds Workers Memorial Day Event at VA Medical Center

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.