Union Workers and Mesothelioma This year thousands of Americans will be diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. As union workers, you and your family have a higher risk of exposure. The sad truth is that companies knew about the dangers of asbestos exposure, but remained silent. Now, afterRead more
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- These Brave WorkersThese Brave Workers Today we’re sharing the story of Barbara Westbrook, a worker in Chester, Virginia, who handles calls for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare. She walked off the job this week on her first strike. Here’s why: “I’m striking because no one should have to be forced to choose between paying a bill and putting […]
- Pride Month Profiles: April GigettsPride Month Profiles: April Gigetts For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ union members who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is April Gigetts of AFSCME. April Gigetts began her union career as a carpenter with Carpenters […]
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes VoteService & Solidarity Spotlight: SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes Vote 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. In a […]
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- These Brave Workers
- Pride Month Profiles: April Gigetts
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes Vote
- Workers Will Not Be Deterred: The Working People Weekly List
- Pride Month Profiles: Olivia "Liv" Yelton
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: National Institutes of Health Fellows File to Join UAW
- Pride Month Profiles: Alicia Mijares