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Redmond: The Labor Movement Must Do What's Right

… be a leader of the national AFL-CIO. I am, at heart, still a regular guy—a Black kid from the south side of Chicago trying to navigate my way through life—working in the aluminum mill—getting involved in the Steelworkers local—and then leading it—and always trying to do the right thing for our members. That’s the key. To do what’s right. Whether it’s for an individual, a community or a country. To do what’s right. That’s our guiding light in the labor …
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Working Families Deserve Access to Unrestricted Health Care

… 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 … day. Here’s today’s story. … Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed this morning that the leaked draft of a majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade did come from someone at the court. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released this statement on social media: “Access to health care without fear and intimidation is every person’s right. We must be able to control our own bodies—which has a direct impact on economic justice and the ability of working …
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Redmond: Voter Suppression Is Discrimination

… A. Philip Randolph Institute Conference: Thank you Lance [Holmes] for the warm introduction. Before I begin I’d like to thank Jerry [King] and all of the APRI chapters here in Michigan for the incredible work you’re doing. And thank you to everybody whose work makes this conference possible. I’m thrilled to be joining you here … always be a regular guy...a Black kid from the south side of Chicago who navigated my way through life by trying to do the right thing. That’s the key. To do what’s right. Whether it’s for an individual, a community or a country. And that’s our …
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Gebre: We Must Be Steadfast in our Solidarity to Fully Realize Dr. King’s Dream

… In my 27 years in the labor movement, Dr. King’s vision has inspired and propelled me forward. His words meant so much to me as a young political refugee and immigrant in a new country. As I look back on my first union job, I remember feeling … the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, efforts are underway across the country to strip communities of color of our right to vote. Immigrants continue to work in the shadows with no clear path to citizenship. And millions of people nationwide are working for poverty wages, in …
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Shuler: The Labor Movement Is Committed to Racial Justice

… March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and championed the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. We recognize the work so many of you have done over the decades to stand up to racism in systems of justice and politics—our workplaces and economies. Through visionary clarity, working … progress we celebrate is because those who have been cut out or marginalized, have nevertheless fought on—demanded their right to a voice, to a say in shaping this country. But after so many attacks by the wealthy and powerful, we’ve reached a …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Tamaki Corella

… 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 Tamaki Corella of UAW. … Tamaki … Local 276 in Arlington, Texas, working for General Motors. Corella was part of the 2019 strike and walked the picket line to fight for justice. …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Joy Kimura

… 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 Joy Kimura of the Laborers. … As …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Sabrina Liu

… 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 Sabrina Liu of the United … Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) in 2019 after years of hard work. As an immigrant herself, she dedicates her time to helping other immigrant workers fight back against oppression and unfair and unsafe working conditions. In 2020, she …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Rosalee Agas-Yuu

… 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 Rosalee Agas-Yuu of OPEIU. … Rosalee Agas-Yuu is a transport nurse at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, flying from Honolulu to the other Hawaiian islands to transport critically ill children and babies. In addition, she is a strong union leader and …
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Gary Lam

… 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 Gary Lam of the Theatrical Stage … involved in the training initiatives in his local, which focus on reaching younger and less-experienced nonunion workers to help sharpen their skills and set them up for success in the entertainment industry. …