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Pride Month Profiles: Meg Jansen Pride Month Profiles: Meg Jansen For Pride Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ Americans who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today's Pride Month profile is Meg Jansen of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Meg Jansen is an active member who works as a barista at Giant Eagle. She submitted the winning design for UFCW OUTreach’s Pride T-shirt design contest. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 06/17/2022 - 10:00 Tags: Pride — Jun 17
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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO Sports Council to Be the Voice of Union Athletes Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO Sports Council to Be the Voice of Union Athletes 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. With more and more professional athletes joining together in unions, our labor movement is founding the AFL-CIO Sports Council. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler announced the formation of the new council, which will strengthen union athletes across the sports industry. Founding members of the Sports Council include NFL Players Association (NFLPA), United Football Players Association-USW, NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA), USWNT Players Association (USWNTPA) and USL Players Association-CWA (USLPA-CWA). “We love the sport that we play, but the issues that our members face are universal ones,” said NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke. “As we come together to form the new AFL-CIO Sports Council, our capacity to win justice on the field for players, and to act in solidarity with workers off the field, will only increase.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 06/17/2022 - 09:32 — Jun 17
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Pride Month Profiles: Brian Gambino Pride Month Profiles: Brian Gambino For Pride Month, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ Americans who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Today's Pride Month profile is Brian Gambino of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) member and First Officer Brian Gambino developed his passion for aviation at a young age, growing up under the final approach path for runway 22L at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. His interest became what is now a 16-year career at three ALPA carriers, and his passion is just as strong now as it was at the start. Outside of flying, Brian spends his time advocating for change through the work of the NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ aviation community. As the organization's president, he leads the charge on diversity, equity and inclusion issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in aviation. Whether he's traveling in a JetBlue Airbus crossing the Atlantic or leading a seminar on inclusion, you’re sure to see Brian living out his passion with a smile on his face. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 06/16/2022 - 09:42 Tags: Pride — Jun 16
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Organize & Rise: In the States Roundup Organize & Rise: 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. Alaska AFL-CIO:
The Alaska AFL-CIO could not be more excited to welcome @LizShuler as the first ever woman to be elected President of the @AFLCIO #1u pic.twitter.com/Qgwm1ZRGaH— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) June 13, 2022
Arizona AFL-CIO:Apple employees "struggled with COVID, rude customers, mental health, unhappiness with wages, and lack of advancement." Listen in about Apple unionization: https://t.co/5NwyblGKIa— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) June 13, 2022
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:"Wall St didn't build this country. The middle class built this country. And UNIONS BUILT THE MIDDLE CLASS!" -- @POTUS speaking to #AFLCIOConv https://t.co/kgFcuk4ytu— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) June 14, 2022
Colorado AFL-CIO:LISTEN TONIGHT Labor Exchange 6:00 PM MDT -KGNU 88.5 FM 1390 Denver/Boulder https://t.co/fuXuspt1UVJoin the conversation with Hilary Glasgow, leader of Colorado WINS Local 1876, the state employees union in a special live taped episode!https://t.co/HN5UOU23Lo pic.twitter.com/KcVv7QR77w— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) June 13, 2022
Connecticut AFL-CIO:Thank you to TEDxNewHaven for standing against worker retaliation and union busting! https://t.co/82R7IQIXwt— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) June 13, 2022
Georgia State AFL-CIO:The @USDOL under the leadership of our brother, @SecMartyWalsh, is collecting #UnionStrong stories from across the country. Let’s tell them the stories of the Georgia Labor Movement! #1u https://t.co/sEOCMnqk6i— Georgia AFL-CIO // Pass The #ProAct (@AFLCIOGeorgia) June 14, 2022
Indiana State AFL-CIO:Our Secretary Treasurer Shawn Christ is representing Hoosiers at the @AFLCIO Convention in Philadelphia! #aflcioconv Always proud to stand beside President @LizShuler. ✊🏽✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/yQYSrCripa— Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) June 10, 2022
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:Labor Energy Partnership Publishes White Papers on Building a Domestic Union-Made Offshore Wind Supply Chain https://t.co/FEV68xU0cO— Iowa AFL-CIO (@IowaAFLCIO) June 14, 2022
Maine AFL-CIO:Great interview with IBEW member Kilton Webb about his union's work on labor climate policies!“You can’t make things better if you don’t train the next generation of workers. And you can’t just hire any company to do this work, we need union training." https://t.co/3MSBNnpMFF— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) June 14, 2022
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO:And congratulations to @STRedmond as Secretary-Treasurer of the @AFLCIO! #1u— Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO (@MDDCStateFed) June 12, 2022
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:We applaud the court's ruling and are proud to have done our part within a broad coalition of consumer, civil rights, labor, and other advocates who united to resist and oppose this cynical ballot initiative scheme. Full statement by President Steven A. Tolman below. #1u #mapoli https://t.co/8cKeRmxUPd pic.twitter.com/THihFyokHk— Massachusetts AFL-CIO // Build Back Better (@massaflcio) June 14, 2022
Michigan State AFL-CIO:#HeckWoodWill #Labor2022 https://t.co/Uwa1EV5MmK— Michigan AFL-CIO 💉💪 (@MIAFLCIO) June 7, 2022
Minnesota AFL-CIO:Frontline workers: You went above and beyond to protect our communities and save lives during the pandemic. Now, it's time to get the support you deserve. Visit: https://t.co/fDUcsaTCFa #FrontlineWorkerPay #1u https://t.co/IbB2YlO27p— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) June 8, 2022
Missouri AFL-CIO:Join President Hummel and Secretary-Treasurer Berry in helping children of need of back-to-school supplies on June 22! pic.twitter.com/63PNEbye5n— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) June 13, 2022
Nevada State AFL-CIO:Thank you to the @MineWorkers for inviting our Executive Secretary Treasurer Susie Martinez to speak at their 56th Constitutional Convention! #UnionStrong (1/5) pic.twitter.com/pXabEYyo3D— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) June 6, 2022
New Hampshire AFL-CIO:House Education's Interim Study Comm. on HB 1229 has a considered discussion about how to assure schoolchildren have healthy meals at school. @AFTNewHampshire @AFSCME93 @SEIU1984 @NHNEAPrez @UAW2322 @PFFNH @Local_789 @NTULocal1044 @AFTunion #NHpolitics pic.twitter.com/LLKgnveo4u— NewHampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) June 13, 2022
New York State AFL-CIO:Our nurses show up for us every day, and this week the NYS Senate and Assembly showed up for them. THANK YOU for passing these bills to protect our nurses from mandatory overtime! Full statement from NY's union movement: https://t.co/DTouJcb6pE pic.twitter.com/iuiczteKRQ— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) June 3, 2022
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:Our 65th Annual Convention at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills in our dynamic state capital! We hope you will say “Count me in!” to join us there on Thursday and Friday, September 29th and 30th. Learn more at https://t.co/SyGkkNUiBC #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/zI4nEQYo8h— NC State AFL-CIO // #OrganizeTheSouth (@NCStateAFLCIO) June 10, 2022
North Dakota AFL-CIO:Powerful workers speaking up at our Fargo Union Organizing event with @Shut_downAmazon ALU Pres Chris Smalls, David Gutsche with @HPBWorkersUnite, Lola Rubens and Marshall Steele with @starbucksunion and @MNAFLCIO Pres @bernieburnham4! #1u pic.twitter.com/ryOYYVr6t8— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) June 8, 2022
Ohio AFL-CIO:Thanks @TimothyDSnyder for joining the #AFLCIOConv to remind us how fragile our Democracy is and that as a labor movement, we should care about #Ukraine because it’s the working people fighting, suffering and dying on the front lines. pic.twitter.com/sOV1cFEN6X— 🇺🇦 Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) June 14, 2022
Oregon AFL-CIO:Any statement issued by corporate or management that says you can’t discuss your compensation is ILLEGAL. #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/M6cF6mtud1— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) June 14, 2022
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Our President Angela Ferritto opened Day 2 of the 29th @AFLCIO Constitutional Convention! #AFLCIOConv #UnionStrong #UnionProudWatch here: https://t.co/UIX8hNcgDm— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) June 13, 2022
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:Join us and the @ri_trades Women's Council for a Juneteenth Freedom Celebration! ✊✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #juneteenth2022 #1u #BLM pic.twitter.com/t2Ek1Novi1— Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) June 10, 2022
Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council:Enjoying the chance to spend time with fellow Southern Region leaders at the @AFLCIO Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia! #AFLCIOConv #1u pic.twitter.com/4qdAPT9AGf— Tennessee AFL-CIO (@tnaflcio) June 14, 2022
Texas AFL-CIO:Did you know that you can stream the Lone Star Labor Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or anywhere you listen to podcasts? Tune in to our latest episode with partners from the first unionized Starbucks in Texas! @sbwuatx45lamar @SBWorkersUnited #1u #TXUnionStrong https://t.co/aQVmwUoiBg pic.twitter.com/dwEBM7ED0C— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) June 14, 2022
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:Pres. Larry Brown (@lebrown1one) and ST @aprilr_sims repping Washington State labor at #AFLCIOConv! pic.twitter.com/TQZtJFEGgG— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) June 12, 2022
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Alabama Amazon union organizers get standing ovation at @AFLCIOconv https://t.co/Lf8CaYtMkl— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) June 14, 2022
Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:38 — Jun 15 -
Biden Declares Unyielding Support for the Labor Movement as We Fight to Build an ‘Economy That Works for Working People’ Biden Declares Unyielding Support for the Labor Movement as We Fight to Build an ‘Economy That Works for Working People’ “It’s good to be home,” President Biden began, as he took the stage at the AFL-CIO Convention. He heralded labor’s fight to transform our economy, including winning passage of the American Rescue Plan and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “The infrastructure law is about more than rebuilding our infrastructure, it’s about rebuilding the middle class,” Biden said. Delegates rose in applause as he called on Congress to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will allow more workers to have a voice on the job. Biden also spoke about what his administration is doing to blunt the economic impact of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, which has caused gas and food prices to skyrocket in recent months. “When we work to bring down gas and food prices, we can save families’ money on other items,” he explained. “We can change the dynamic for working-class families” by expanding affordable child care and capping the price of insulin. “We can do all this. All I’m asking is the largest corporations and wealthiest Americans to begin to pay their fair share of taxes,” he said. Biden pointed out that the tax rate on America’s workers is much higher than the effective tax rate on greedy corporations and billionaires. And while anti-union senators propose to sunset Social Security and Medicare, and undermine the Affordable Care Act’s protection for people with pre-existing conditions, Biden made clear that he and the labor movement will always stand in their way. “We’re not going back to the false promise of trickle-down economics. We’re going forward.” “We’re counting on you again to build this country for all of us,” the president told the assembled delegates. “I promise you, I’m going to keep fighting for you. Are you prepared to fight with me?” The answer from workers in the hall was unanimous and in one collective voice: “Yes!” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:04 Tags: AFL-CIO Convention — Jun 15
AFL-CIO Blog
- Pride Month Profiles: Meg Jansen
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFL-CIO Sports Council to Be the Voice of Union Athletes
- Pride Month Profiles: Brian Gambino
- Organize & Rise: In the States Roundup
- Biden Declares Unyielding Support for the Labor Movement as We Fight to Build an ‘Economy That Works for Working People’