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 Moe Elhady of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW).
Moe Elhady is proud to call himself a UAW member for the past 25 years. He currently works as a machine technician at Ford's Livonia Transmission Plant where he is a member of UAW Local 182. Moe is a staunch supporter of the labor movement who communicates with passion and humor. He is also the treasurer for Michigan APALA.