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Women's History Month Profiles: Kristin Donner
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. Today's profile is Kristin Donner.
At the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) District 2 convention in 2019, Donner helped write and pass two resolutions supporting gender equality and worker wellness. By taking action as an active member of the Animation Guild/IATSE Local 839, and her district, she set District 2 on the path forward.
Kenneth Quinnell
Sun, 03/21/2021 - 13:18
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Women's History Month Profiles: Joannie McDuffey
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. Today's profile is Joannie McDuffey.
McDuffey has been a Theatrical Stage Employee (IATSE) Local 100 member since 2017. "Joannie is a dedicated hardworking A2 who is a pleasure to work with. I am proud to have her represent Local 100 in celebration of Women’s History Month," said Local 100 President Greg Calvin.
Kenneth Quinnell
Sat, 03/20/2021 - 10:36
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Stop AAPI Hate: 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 federations on Twitter.
Alabama AFL-CIO:
Be strong! #BAmazonUnion #1U https://t.co/BEQD9YCIoF— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) March 18, 2021
Alaska AFL-CIO:
Women's History Month Profiles: Jeannette Bradshaw
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. Today's profile is Jeannette Bradshaw.
Bradshaw is an incredible asset to the labor movement in Michigan. She serves as secretary-treasurer of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO and recording secretary/registrar of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 58. She recently drew national attention for her steady leadership of Michigan's Board of State Canvassers, chairing a lengthy meeting and bipartisan vote certifying Michigan's 2020 presidential election results.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:30
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Women's History Month
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Orange County Labor Federation Flips County Supervisor Seat for Working Families
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.
The Orange County Labor Federation successfully flipped a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, as former county Supervisor John Moorlach conceded the race to worker champion Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley.
Anti-worker Republicans have now lost their 4-1 supermajority status on the board, and Foley’s win introduces a new era, one with a competitive 3-2 partisan dynamic. It’s the first time in decades that Democrats have two seats on the powerful board, which influences everything from homelessness to mental health services to the pandemic.
Working families fought to elect Foley by running ground campaigns and ads against Moorlach and for Foley. Financial support came from the Orange County deputy sheriffs union and from unions representing Orange County...
Women's History Month Profiles: Stephanie Brown
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. Today's profile is Stephanie Brown.
Brown is the longest tenured employee at the Michigan AFL-CIO. She is a committed union activist and serves as steward for the staff union, OPEIU. Brown is integral to all the operations of the state labor federation. She is always quick with a kind word of encouragement or to answer any question.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 03/18/2021 - 09:30
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UWUA Contributes to Report on Post-Military Career Opportunities
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.
The American Legion unveiled a report on Monday offering recommendations to help educators, employers, veterans and service members translate skills earned in the military into post-military career opportunities. The Utility Workers (UWUA) director of veterans affairs and workforce development, Rick Passarelli, is one of the report authors. In addition to offering promising solutions for employers and educators, the report spotlights existing model programs and public-private partnerships that benefit veterans today, including the union’s Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP).
“It’s our hope this report and the partnerships we’ve forged through UMAP can clear the way for many more veterans to navigate into good, family-supporting post-military careers like those offered...
Unacceptable: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
Actors' Equity:
Last week we reaffirmed our support of the #AAPI community in the face of violence inspired by bigotry & hate. In light of last night's events, we reiterate that these crimes are UNACCEPTABLE. Perpetrators of racist violence cannot be tolerated or excused. https://t.co/5lR4wGP7V6 pic.twitter.com/ZX2V6O0nFE
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) March 17, 2021
AFGE:
All VA workers who have elected union representation deserve to have a voice in the workplace, REGARDLESS of their job title.
Support those who care for our veterans by calling your members of Congress and telling them to pass the VA Employee Fairness Act. #1u @VetAffairsDems pic.twitter.com/O6pjjJc1fr
— AFGE (@AFGENational) March 17, 2021...
Comic Book Answers: Why Do Workers Need a New ‘Bill of Rights’?
A comic book developed by the North Carolina State AFL-CIO aims to answer the question of why we need a new “Bill of Rights” in this country to turn the tide of economic and societal forces back in favor of working people during the current pandemic and beyond.
The ‘Bill of Rights’ We Need Now More Than Ever
America’s labor movement continues to lead the response to the coronavirus pandemic and to fight for economic opportunity and social justice for all working people—including fighting for policies and principles that, had they been in place at the start of the current crisis, would have lessened the disruption to lives and livelihoods caused by COVID-19.
Back in 2017, at the national AFL-CIO convention in St. Louis, delegates passed Resolution 1: Workers’ Bill of Rights, which declares that all working people have the right to:
A good job with fair wages;
Quality health care;
A safe job;
Paid time off and flexible, predictable scheduling;
Freedom from discrimination;
To retire with dignity;
Education;
The...
Women's History Month Profiles: Jacquie Sweeney
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. Today's profile is Jacquie Sweeney.
Sweeney, a member of UMWA Local 717, is the embodiment of a woman taking charge in the workplace. When her employer of nine years, Remington Arms, went through bankruptcy, she rallied members of the local to come together and fight for what they deserve. For the past year and a half, Sweeney has served as recording secretary for Local 717.
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 09:30
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