Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Rachele Smith

For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians 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 Rachele Smith of UNITE HERE.

Rachele Smith began as a front desk agent organizing the union at her hotel with her co-workers. She has been bringing the message of working people to the public and building power in Arizona through her work in communications over the last eight years. Her profound dedication and leadership to Worker Power continues to inspire new leaders and helps build the movement.