Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Kevin Ancog
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Kevin Ancog
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. Today’s profile is Kevin Ancog of AFSCME.
United Public Workers (UPW) Hawaii member Kevin Ancog is a building maintenance worker at the Department of Defense in Honolulu, where he has worked for nearly 20 years. He developed his leadership skills and discipline during his 23 years in the Army National Guard, where he was a well-respected and trusted leader. Ancog is chief steward and chair of UPW/AFSCME’s education committee, helping his fellow union members understand their rights and benefits.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 05/08/2025 – 08:59
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO President Celebrates Historic Worker Rights Milestone in Vermont
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO President Celebrates Historic Worker Rights Milestone in Vermont
Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
On May Day, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler visited Vermont, where she witnessed the passage of a historic constitutional amendment and attended a May Day rally on the State House lawn. Proposal 3 would enshrine the right to form a union and collectively bargain into the state constitution, just as Illinois did in 2022.The Vermont House took the final legislative action last week needed to make this a reality by passing the amendment in a landslide 125–15 vote. This effort has been a four-year legislative process, with the last step being a ballot measure that Vermont voters will decide in November 2026. President Shuler sat in the gallery with Vermont union leaders for this exciting moment in state history and was introduced to the entire House by Vermont Worker’s Caucus co-chair Rep. Conor Casey. After the vote, more than 1,500 people gathered on the State House lawn in Montpelier for the Vermont State Labor Council’s May Day rally.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 05/08/2025 – 08:49
Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medicaid
Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medicaid
Right now, Congress is considering a reckless budget package that would make the 2017 tax giveaway to billionaires and giant corporations permanent, and expand the tax cuts for the rich by cutting $1.5 trillion from essential programs like Medicaid.
Medicaid is the single largest source of health care coverage in the United States, and a major source of funding for hospitals, community health centers and nursing homes.It’s Medicaid—not Medicare—that is the primary payer for 63% of nursing home residents. It’s Medicaid that pays for 42% of births in the United States each year. And it’s Medicaid that provides health care for nearly half of all children in our country. The proposed cuts would tear health care away from millions of people, including kids and our most vulnerable Americans. It would raise health care and insurance costs for everyone else. And massive cuts to Medicaid would cause hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home-health agencies to close or downsize, especially in rural and lower-income communities—causing 477,000 health care jobs to be lost in 2026 alone.We would all suffer the consequences if Medicaid is harmed. Call your representative at 231-400-0602 to tell them, “no cuts to Medicaid,” or click here and fill out the form to be connected. The domino effects of these cuts would be severe and wide-reaching. If you spoke out to protect the Affordable Care Act, we need you to speak out even louder to protect Medicaid.
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 05/07/2025 – 16:34
Recent Polling Shows Registered Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Public Postal Service, Expanding Services
May 8, 2025In February, the APWU commissioned a national survey to better understand the public’s sentiment on the public Postal Service and attempts at privatization. Here are the key takeaways
In February, the APWU commissioned a national survey to better understand the public’s sentiment on the public Postal Service and attempts at privatization. To maintain an unbiased survey, the union commissioned the help of two firms from opposite ends of the political spectrum, the liberal Hart Research company and conservative North Star Research. Hart Research and North Star worked with the APWU to conduct a survey of registered voters to provide a deep exploration of their attitudes on the Postal Service and the question of postal privatization. To see how attitudes have moved or changed, the survey also included questions from a survey conducted on privatization in 2018.
Key Findings
1. American voters oppose Postal Service privatization by an overwhelming 34-point margin.
60% of voters oppose privatization.
Embracing privatization is also likely to be a political liability for candidates.
2. Opposition to privatization is broad, crossing partisan and demographic lines, and is notably strong in rural communities.
Opposition substantially exceeds support in every region of the country.
65% of voters under 35 voice the strongest opposition to privatization.
58% of rural voters oppose privatization, which is surprising given the 23 point Republican lean in the 2024 Elections.
94% use USPS to receive online purchases, 91% for sending and receiving letters, 88% to receive bills, and 70% for catalog purchases.
3. Voters worry that privatization will lead to higher prices at a time when inflation concerns remain elevated.
56% of voters believe that privatization would result in higher prices
Voters predict that privatization also would have a negative rather than positive effect on the quality of postal services in their community (40% worse, 25% better).
72% of voters are very unfavorable to the idea of closing many local Post Offices (a likely consequence of privatization).
4. Voters have a very positive view of the U.S. Postal Service, and they believe that it does a good job or meets their needs, so privatization does not speak to an appetite for change or address a perceived problem.
74% of voters have a positive view of the Postal Service and 81% have a favorable view of postal workers.
96% of voters say that mail service is important for their family, including 68% who say it is very important.
86% rely on USPS to receive bills
5. Voters embrace several alternative non-privatization policies that would strengthen USPS finances.
77% of voters favor making office supplies available for purchase in Post Offices.
72% favor making hunting and fishing licenses available for purchase.
60% favor making magazines and newspapers available for purchase.
The survey results indicate that the outlook is good in our ongoing fight against privatizers trying to sell off our public Postal Service for profit. We should remain steady in our message – the U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale!
The public is overwhelmingly on our side across partisan, demographic, and geographic lines. Additionally, 84% of voters indicate that the messenger who they want to hear from about fighting privatization is postal workers who know the ins-and-outs of our treasured public institution. So, we encourage you to make your voice heard at town halls, rallies, and with op-eds in your local newspapers. Even speaking with your friends, family, and neighbors can go a long way in educating our communities about the dangers of privatization. Together we will protect and preserve our public Postal Service.
Click here to read more about the Voters’ Views on Privatization of the Postal Service survey or download the PDF below.
Voters’ Views on Privatization of the Postal Service
Recent Polling Shows Registered Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Public Postal Service, Expanding Services0
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Frito-Lay Teamsters Ratify First Contract
(VENTURA, Calif.) – Members of Teamsters Local 186 have ratified the first new collective bargaining agreement at Frito-Lay in 35 years. The 75 workers are employed as route service sales representatives, route service sales associates, merchandisers, and warehouse staff. “These brave men and women fought hard all the way to the finish line, and the […]
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Teamsters Call on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to Sign HB 25-1122
(DENVER) – Following its passage out of the Colorado State Senate, Teamsters are demanding that Gov. Jared Polis sign HB 25-1122. The legislation would require the presence of a trained and licensed human safety operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) operated for commercial use. “Gov. Polis has the opportunity to show Coloradans that he’s willing […]
Read More....Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 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:Join us for the next Embracing Equity Series Event: “Out of The Shadows: Our Unique Mental Health Challenges,” a mental health panel moderated by Sean Hayden, host of Stage Combat: The Podcast.Advance registration required! Sign up on the member portal: https://t.co/71lOT0fHH4 pic.twitter.com/8GOXFz9FEJ— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) May 3, 2025AFGE:This is the largest and most significant challenge to Trump’s attempt to remake the government without congressional approval.Here’s what you need to know ⬇https://t.co/MquNHrBrPq— AFGE (@AFGENational) May 7, 2025AFSCME:Saving Medicaid from reckless cuts was the purpose of a trip 70 AFSCME members made to Capitol Hill last week. https://t.co/vyhmxRr4Mk— AFSCME (@AFSCME) May 6, 2025Alliance for Retired Americans:Today’s Senate vote to confirm Frank Bisignano as SSA Commissioner is deeply troubling for seniors.Read our statement to learn more: https://t.co/q6bzNQ22j2 pic.twitter.com/3jsq914RWi— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) May 6, 2025Amalgamated Transit Union:Stay informed about the latest news, campaigns, politics, and all the issues impacting our Union, our members, and our industry by subscribing to our e-newsletter, the ATU Dispatch today at https://t.co/2zRvpNDZrE #1u #canlab pic.twitter.com/HPiW9qZ0xm— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) May 7, 2025American Federation of Musicians:President Trump, in his Fiscal Year 2026 Budget request, has called for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA is essential to our livelihoods and our democracy. Without it, communities across the country, both rural and urban, will lack access to arts… pic.twitter.com/UMderdRkW8— AFM (@The_AFM) May 3, 2025American Federation of Teachers:As we continue to celebrate healthcare professionals this #NationalNursesWeek, today we want to thank the thousands of nurses and healthcare professionals working in our schools to keep kids healthy.Happy #NationalSchoolNurseDay, and thank you for all you do! @AFTHealthcare pic.twitter.com/FjHV3A08qz— AFT (@AFTunion) May 7, 2025American Postal Workers Union:☎️ 🚨 Call the APWU Legislative Hotline and urge your House Rep. to vote NO to cuts for federal and postal workers’ retirement. This week the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved significant cuts to our retirement. This measure will now be included in the…— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) May 2, 2025Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Evaluate your mental well-being on a routine basis just like you are advised to do for your physical health. pic.twitter.com/MUv57w515T— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) May 5, 2025Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:039: BCTGM Sugar Locals on Milling, Refining and Having a Voice at the Table https://t.co/oLUReY4CnN— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 27, 2025Boilermakers:Listen up! America’s Work Force Union Podcast spoke with the Founder/CEO of Bartlett Maritime Corporation, Capt. Ed Bartlett Jr. and mentioned their partnership with the Boilermakers https://t.co/svS6vSKEMA— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) May 6, 2025Bricklayers:Although falls are the leading cause of death in construction and these deaths have increased over the last 10 years, every fall is preventable. Learn how: https://t.co/5L9JzwysA0#StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #1uSafety #workplacesafety— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) May 6, 2025Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:Happy May Day from CBTU International Under 40 Leaders! pic.twitter.com/1JeiGRl8pc— CBTU International Under 40 Leaders (@Under40Leaders) May 2, 2025Coalition of Labor Union Women:Every four years, CLUW elects officers. Interested in running? Email info@CLUW.orgPresidentExecutive Vice PresidentTreasurerCorresponding SecretaryRecording Secretary pic.twitter.com/4NNq0jveJn— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 19, 2025Communications Workers of America:Rain or shine, Michigan @CWAUnion shows up! Fiber is faster, more reliable, and built to last. Don’t let greedy satellite companies tell you otherwise. #ProtectOurWork #CWAStrong pic.twitter.com/M78DC6cih2— CWA District 4 (@D4CWA) May 6, 2025Department for Professional Employees:DPE applauds the release of @USTradeRep’s Special 301 Report, which details the findings of USTR’s review of global IP protection and enforcement. Read our full statement: https://t.co/cdoWxaVueK pic.twitter.com/hoeAT6PXcD— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) May 7, 2025Electrical Workers:“If you think: ‘I work in the private sector. This doesn’t affect me,’ then think again. When public-sector workers lose their rights, it opens the door for anti-union forces to target everyone.” https://t.co/h41N6AbG0t pic.twitter.com/TKAn83cEx8— IBEW (@IBEW) May 6, 2025Fire Fighters:💛💙🔥 Support @MDAorg research by donating to #FilltheBoot and help people with ALS live longer, more independent lives.https://t.co/FYsG2Qc0Gw pic.twitter.com/NyIqQhea7r— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) May 6, 2025Heat and Frost Insulators:Building brotherhood—one catch at a time. 🐠When the weather’s right, you’ll find Local 132, out of Honolulu, Hawaii, not just working together but diving.“Once we hit the water, our stresses and worries fade away and we’re able to focus on one thing: spearfishing,” says Local… pic.twitter.com/apeKpwxTTx— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) May 2, 2025International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:WATCH: Our Local 110 brother Jeremy braved a torrential storm and spoke truth to power during a Kentucky May Day rally: “The labor movement is about more than just wages and benefits. It’s about justice, it’s about dignity, it’s about human rights.” pic.twitter.com/wVToA6euDt— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) May 7, 2025International Labor Communications Association:We want YOU to submit to the 2025 Labor Media Awards!Submit by May 30 and pay $60/entry, or submit by July 1 and pay $80/entry.Learn more about the contest and submit here: https://t.co/9YGKIYAudh pic.twitter.com/0xnlDbGthw— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) May 5, 2025Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:🎬🔥 Join the DC Labor Film Fest! Don’t miss the screening of LA COCINA — a gripping, tragicomic drama by Alonso Ruizpalacios that takes us inside the heat and hustle of a Times Square restaurant, where undocumented workers fight for dignity and the American dream.— LCLAA (@LCLAA) May 6, 2025Laborers:What’s happened in the #First100Days?Delays. Canceled projects. Rolled-back protections.The impacts on workers and union jobs are REAL! 🎯 #1u 👀WATCH: pic.twitter.com/QoBmXa5mQT— LIUNA (@LIUNA) May 2, 2025Major League Baseball Players Association:Congratulations to the Players who reached 10 Years of Service Time this March and April! Learn more about their journeys, and follow along each month as we recognize the newest members of this elite club, at: https://t.co/PSrTsomFxe pic.twitter.com/J5k86e0Dvw— MLBPA (@MLBPA) April 30, 2025Major League Soccer Players Association:As we step into may, the MLSPA recognizes #AAPIMonth and celebrates the significant contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to both soccer, the labor movement, and well beyond 💙 pic.twitter.com/0qxv97Ibcr— MLSPA (@MLSPA) May 2, 2025Mine Workers:Happy Birthday Mary Harris “Mother” Jones. Born 1830, in Ireland, to become one of the most renowned women within the UMWA history and a prominent labor organizer and activist. Her presense lives on when her name is spoken. “Pray for the dead, and fight like hell for the living.” pic.twitter.com/N3JhIsc7XL— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) May 1, 2025Musical Artists:Contract Negotiations Began Today at the Metropolitan Opera: https://t.co/0CyLqRki7y pic.twitter.com/yydrJQNu3A— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) May 6, 2025National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA is proud to recognize #AAPIHeritageMonth. We celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans to the United States, labor rights, and our Union. pic.twitter.com/rzGlmlZc2Z— NATCA (@NATCA) May 6, 2025National Association of Letter Carriers:Private shippers have been wanting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years. We say #HellNo to handing them the keys! The Postal Service is for the people, and we’ll #FightLikeHell to protect the universal service all Americans rely on! 🔗 https://t.co/3CCvZzPPUj pic.twitter.com/aIHBxu9RHX— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) May 7, 2025National Domestic Workers Alliance:We’re showing up for the final vote on the POWER Act in Philly!If it passes, 750K+ workers could gain:✅ Anti-retaliation rights✅ Relief for abuse✅ Bad Actors Database✅ Paid sick time✅ Worker Justice FundLet’s win this! pic.twitter.com/1VjQxiVQQc— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) May 7, 2025National Nurses United:This is what democracy looks like! ✊ pic.twitter.com/R7iZWwK5OZ— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) May 6, 2025NFL Players Association:Shoutout to @Chargers TE @haydenrhurst on this #CommunityMVP Friday 👏 In its 6th year, the @HHFoundation81 golf tournament raised $118,250 in benefit of mental health programs for youth, military vets & more — with $89K going toward the Youth Crisis Center in Jacksonville 💙 pic.twitter.com/jRnhbLuKXt— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 2, 2025North America’s Building Trades Unions:Arizona is stepping up by investing in Registered Apprenticeships that lead to real careers, real wages, and real union jobs. This is how we build the future right. https://t.co/1bVhhm60CO— The Building Trades (@NABTU) May 7, 2025Painters and Allied Trades:Taxpayer-funded projects should not support contractors who break the law and exploit workers. Yet at the Oak Grove development in Norwalk, CT, subcontractors with egregious labor violations are still being used by AP Construction We’re calling on Norwalk Housing Authority to… pic.twitter.com/9zk4pDJglt— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) May 5, 2025Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:It’s PSRW, time to show gratitude for nation’s civil servants, what they do to keep nation running. But there’s been barrage of actions taken by gov aimed at federal workers. But that will not stop PASS from celebrating stellar service they provide! #PSRWhttps://t.co/F04BimIWuw— PASS (@PASSNational) May 4, 2025Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:.@Local_1102 RWDSU members at Animal Care Centers of NYC — on the front lines of caring for the city’s most vulnerable pets and strays — have won a new 3yr union contract that reflects their essential work and unwavering compassion. #1U Read more:https://t.co/QEmWKFMJ6V pic.twitter.com/og0KJIpTn7— RWDSU (@RWDSU) May 7, 2025Roofers and Waterproofers:On National Skilled Trades Day, we salute the men and women who put in the hard work, day in and day out, to build, fix, and protect what matters.#SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #RooferPride pic.twitter.com/DeI2xZbOqK— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) May 7, 2025SAG-AFTRA:TAKE 5 🎬 You never know who you can get to join your project! 😉 Learn about the Ultra Low Budget Agreement, or UPA, from @StaceyTravis777, Chair of SAG-AFTRA’s Low Budget Committee, and Olga Rodriguez-Aguirre, Executive Director for Entertainment Contracts. #Take5SagAftra pic.twitter.com/LZJGXNDdR3— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 7, 2025Seafarers:Proud and grateful to have been part of the SHIPS for America press conference today. Thank you, @RepTrentKelly @SenMarkKelly @SenToddYoung @RepGaramendi #SHIPSforAmerica #1u #Maritime pic.twitter.com/5sqrrbmPx8— Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) April 30, 2025Service Employees International Union:🛑 No cuts to Medicaid. Call Congress now! #CodeBlueForMedicaid #SaveMedicaid pic.twitter.com/EudBdNw7WP— SEIU (@SEIU) May 7, 2025Solidarity Center:”Solidarity isn’t about funding—it’s about people. LO Norway is helping continue Solidarity Center programs in Palestine and Ukraine to ensure workers have a voice, fair wages and safe jobs.✊🌍 #GlobalSolidarity #WorkerRights— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) May 2, 2025The NewsGuild-CWA:NEW: “Trump’s unlawful executive action to stop funding America’s public media is another attack on our 1st Amendment rights,” says NewsGuild-CWA president @gaufre.Defend local news: Become a monthly donor to your local @NPR | @PBS station.https://t.co/CBOZFDXgO8— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) May 5, 2025Theatrical Stage Employees:Join us for Safety and Health Week 2025 with a hop-on & hop-off webinar rebroadcast marathon! The Education Department will host two webinar rebroadcasts on Thursday, May 8. All IATSE workers are welcome to join! A schedule of events is as follows:Safety Awareness While Working… pic.twitter.com/jMdvhXvYhJ— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) May 6, 2025Transport Workers Union:Congrats to TWU Locals 2001 & 2055 for fighting back against NYS’s @MTA and its concessionary demands. Members ratified – with 98% in support – a new contract with @MetroNorth rail, proving again that when workers fight We Win!— TWU (@transportworker) May 2, 2025Transportation Trades Department:We are thrilled to introduce @TTDAFLCIO’s new PAC Administrator and Legislative Aide, Jeffrey Robb! Originally from Ohio, Jeffrey worked on state, local, and national campaigns. Join us in welcoming him to the transportation labor movement. pic.twitter.com/AqvT373jH3— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) May 6, 2025UAW:Stellantis could ramp up U.S. vehicle production right now just by utilizing the excess capacity at its active factories. Instead, the company continues to offshore jobs to low-wage, high-exploitation countries. It’s time for Stellantis to stop stalling and to invest in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/3cknYIPtUL— UAW (@UAW) May 5, 2025Union Label and Service Trades Department:For those of us who were paying attention, there was nothing quiet about it. Federal workers deserve better! https://t.co/asYGBPwgzh— Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) May 1, 2025Union Veterans Council:On June 6, we rally in D.C. 🇺🇸 Unite for Veterans, Unite for America – The Bonus Army 2025Join us as we fight back against the attacks on vets’ jobs & benefits.✊ Sign up: https://t.co/LU1zIPHTmx#Unite4Vets #BonusArmy2025 #VeteransRise #UnionStrong— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) April 23, 2025UNITE HERE:We are BACK outside the Wilson Building with @unitehere23 and the Building Trades to stand up for i82, stadium workers, and good jobs at RFK! https://t.co/03Pyn8corT pic.twitter.com/6wYsTZ7xa7— UNITE HERE Local 25 (@UHLocal25) May 6, 2025United Food and Commercial Workers:#MomsEqualPayDay, marks how far into the year moms must work to earn what working fathers made the previous year.At UFCW, we fight every day to close this gap through strong contracts & respect for the essential work moms do.Want to learn more? Visit https://t.co/5EteFz3G3H pic.twitter.com/xVQuzs21co— UFCW (@UFCW) May 6, 2025United Steelworkers:For AANHPI Month, we’re highlighting members who are doing big things in the labor movement! Greta Jianjia Cheng helped 2,100+ Pitt grad workers unionize with 98% support. Now she’s bargaining for better support for international students, health care, housing, and inclusion. pic.twitter.com/rN42jZDRUi— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) May 7, 2025Writers Guild of America East:We’re proud to share we’ve reached a tentative agreement with CBS News Chicago! None of this would have been possible without your public support for our union. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/p5RPhqaxDJ— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) May 5, 2025
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 05/07/2025 – 10:04
Help Stamp Out Hunger – Saturday, May 10, 2025
May 7, 2025We encourage your participation in the annual NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive taking place on Saturday, May 10.
We encourage your participation in the annual NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive taking place on Saturday, May 10. Each year on the second Saturday in May, Postal workers come together to collect and donate millions of pounds of food for local food banks from doorsteps across the country.
Postal customers in over 10,000 cities and towns, states and U.S. territories are asked to put non-perishable food donations in a sturdy bag and place the bag near their mailbox prior to their regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 10.
To determine if a NALC Branch covers your area, please use the search tool here: https://www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive/branch-lookup
Help Stamp Out Hunger – Saturday, May 10, 20250
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For First Time, Uber and Lyft Drivers in Emerging Coalition Unite at Illinois Capitol to Demand Right to Unionize
SPRINGFIELD, IL — On Wednesday, May 7, rideshare drivers from across Illinois gathered at the Howlett Secretary of State Building in Springfield to call on state lawmakers to support upcoming legislation that grants app-based drivers the right to collectively bargain under the union of their choice. The event, organized by the Illinois Drivers Alliance, featured
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Kristy Pham
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Kristy Pham
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. Today’s profile is Kristy Pham of the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
Kristy Pham is a member of Communications Workers (CWA) Local 9510. Currently, she serves as the District 9 representative of the CWA National Minority Caucus, the secretary-treasurer of Local 9510 and the chair of the Women’s Committee. Her union experience includes roles as a shop steward and executive board member. In 2022, Pham was honored as the Orange County Labor Federation Delegate of the Year. Pham is a passionate advocate for equity, fair wages and social justice.
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 05/07/2025 – 08:55