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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Jefferson County Public Library Workers Are First to Form Union Under New Colorado Law

Jefferson County Public Library workers made Colorado history last week by becoming the first group to organize a union under the state’s new collective bargaining law for county employees. The workers voted to form a union with AFSCME Council 18. The 350 library workers won their union election on March 7 with 81% voting yes. Workers are seeking to address low wages and workplace safety.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Joseph "Jo-Jo" Martinez

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Joseph "Jo-Jo" Martinez.
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Labor Exchange: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Colorado AFL-CIO President Josette Jaramillo (KGNU)

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Shuler: AFGE Is United for Safer Workplaces

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler's recorded remarks for the AFGE Veterans Affairs Council Health and Safety Conference.
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Shuler: Colorado Labor Is a Powerful Force for Good

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler's remarks by video to the Colorado AFL-CIO Convention.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Sheila Ivy Traister

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.