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Profiles in Courage: Celebrating AAPI Labor Activists

… of hate crimes and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, we take an important pause to voice our support of our brothers, sisters and friends in the AAPI community. The AAPI community has played an important … this country and has given the labor movement many of its true heroes. This community is our community, and we are proud to celebrate these seven labor activists—all of whom have advanced the cause of worker justice.  … Ai-jen Poo : Ai-jen Poo … the Filipino American Political Alliance until his passing in 1977. … Maf Misbah Uddin : In 1988, Maf Misbah Uddin began work as an actuary in New York City. He became active in the Accountants, Statisticians and Actuaries Local 1407, becoming …
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#SaveThePostOffice: 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 … Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Maria W. Stewart. Let’s honor their work and make sure our voices are heard this November! #100YearsOfVoting pic.twitter.com/QLelPx5rQE — Georgia AFL-CIO … — Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) August 23, 2020 Oklahoma State AFL-CIO: Today marks the 100 year anniversary of Women's Right to Vote! One of our own, Cassandra Hammond from LiUNA 107, will be speaking in a Roundtable to celebrate Women's Right …
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7 Labor Activists You Should Know About for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

… accomplishments, culture and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Today, we are going to take a deeper look at members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community who have advanced the cause of worker … United. In 2010, DWU was key in the passage of New York's Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, the first law in the country to guarantee domestic workers labor protections. The next year, DWU helped organize the first national meeting of domestic … the Filipino American Political Alliance until his passing in 1977. … Maf Misbah Uddin : In 1988, Maf Misbah Uddin began work as an actuary in New York City. He became active in the Accountants, Statisticians and Actuaries Local 1407, becoming …
Speech

Liz Shuler Acceptance Speech at the AFL-CIO 2017 Convention

… you for your support. Thank you for your vote. It’s been an honor serving as your Secretary-Treasurer and I look forward to another four years with my partners Rich and Tefere.  To my brother Lonnie Stephenson, thank you for nominating me. I … electricians who travel sometimes joke that IBEW stands for “I’ve Been Every Where.”  Since you elected me in 2009, our work together really has taken me everywhere. (And my husband Dave can attest to that...thank you honey).  Yes, … communities, like responding to disasters and showing the union cares...if we demonstrate value, we become essential. And right to work becomes irrelevant, because workers will want to join us. Earlier, I said I was breathless. It’s because I feel …
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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Air Traffic Controllers Association

… Air Traffic Controllers Association. … Name of Union :   National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). Mission :   To advance the status, professionalism and working conditions of all air traffic controllers and other aviation … activity. Current Leadership of Union :   Paul Rinaldi has served as president of NATCA since 2009. He is the sixth person to hold that position. In July 2018, Rinaldi won re-election to serve an unprecedented fourth three-year term. Prior to being … Gilbert and 10 regional vice presidents make up NATCA’s National Executive Board. Number of Members : 15,878. Members Work As : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers, traffic management coordinators and specialists, …
Executive Council Statement

On the Retirement of William H. Young

… young shop steward in San Luis Obispo Branch 52 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, filed a grievance to protect the rights of one of his branch members.  It turned out to be the beginning of a remarkable career in the modern union movement. It was not long before Young's union sisters and … Region 1 in San Francisco, they chose him to be regional administrative assistant and then national business agent.  His work in California was so widely respected that he was asked in 1990 to come to NALC headquarters in Washington, D.C., where …
Legislative Alert

Letter Opposing Michael Brennan's Nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals

… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to oppose the nomination of Michael Brennan to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. There are … Judiciary Committee questionnaire, however, the Administration selected him prior to the Commission even beginning its work. Moreover, when the Commission considered his nomination, Mr. Brennan failed to receive the required support of five of … Seventh Circuit nominee, no less than Mr. Brennan himself staunchly defended in an opinion editorial Senator Johnson’s right to exercise the blue slip. In his words, “There are [] two senators from Wisconsin from different political parties, so …
Press Release

Worker Wins Update: Workers Make Gains in Workplace and Ballot Box

… Make Progress at Virginia Manufacturer : Workers at the Steel Fab manufacturing company in Lebanon, Virginia voted to become members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers on September 19 th . Texas Machinists Vote for a Union: … County to create an immigrant advocacy center, to help thousands of legal immigrants achieve full citizenship and the right to vote. Hudson County, NJ is home to 93,000 legal permanent residents who are currently eligible to become citizens, … agents who have been part of a 19 year long organizing effort. Bike Share Workers Organize in New York City, Begin Work in Washington, DC : Approximately 200 NYC Bike Share workers became members of Transport Workers Union Local 100 in New …
Press Release

Remembering Labor Economist William Spriggs

… The AFL-CIO is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved chief economist, William Spriggs. Bill’s service to working people in the United States and around the world, and to our nation whom he served as assistant secretary of … Reserve Bank of Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, Bill stated: “I hope we will not chase endlessly for the right instrument to identify some narrow policy goal that on the margin might lift wages by 2 percent, all else equal, but …
Press Release

Worker Wins Update: Southern Edition

… WASHINGTON, DC – Despite facing a difficult political climate and Right to Work, workers across the South have stood up in the past year to fight for better wages and working conditions. “Working …