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Native American Heritage Month Profiles Native American Heritage Month Profiles Throughout Native American Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Native Americans have made to the labor movement and toward expanding the rights of working people. Here are the profiles we've featured this year:
- Donna Lahr, PASS
- Robert Gilson, CWA
- Russell Denny, USW
- David Midthunder, IATSE
- Eric Moore, IATSE
- DeLanna Studi, SAG-AFTRA
- Patricia Salway, AFGE
- Christina Riley, LIUNA
- Richard Reynolds, LIUNA
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Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Richard Reynolds Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Richard Reynolds Throughout Native American Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Native Americans have made to the labor movement and toward expanding the rights of working people. Today's profile features Richard Reynolds of LIUNA. "I enjoy being a part of the Laborers union, not only as a source of income for myself and family, but it's also helped me over the years learn so many different skill sets," said LIUNA member Richard Reynolds. "Along with using many different hand tools to equipment, I've gotten the chance to work with many companies and learn their trade, including road work, dirt work, pipe laying, scaffolding, and bridge work. I've gained lifelong friendships and skill sets in this workforce, and it helped me be a better worker every day." Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:12 — Nov 27
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Medieval Times Buena Park Workers End Strike, Return to Work Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Medieval Times Buena Park Workers End Strike, Return to Work Working people across the United States have stepped 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. Show performers and stable hands at Medieval Times in Buena Park, California, ended their nine-month strike and returned to work Wednesday morning without a contract agreement, said the union representing the workers, the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). The union made an “unconditional offer to return to work.” “We felt that it was in our best interest to continue to try to work toward the collective bargaining agreement while returning to work,” said Erin Zapcic, who plays a queen at the Buena Park castle and serves as a union steward. “Our fight’s not over, and just because we’re going back to work doesn’t mean we’re not 1000% committed to getting a collective bargaining agreement that makes Medieval Times as safe and equitable as it possibly can be.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:02 — Nov 27
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This Is the Story of How Workers Win This Is the Story of How Workers Win It has been a monumental month for American labor. UAW ratified powerful new contracts with each of America’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios. The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (UNITE HERE) reached its best tentative agreements ever with three Las Vegas titans: Caesars, MGM and Wynn. And just last week, the Detroit Casino Council reached a terrific tentative agreement for thousands of casino workers in Michigan. This is all incredible news with deals that will provide life-changing gains for America’s workers. And it was made possible by the unwavering strength of union members standing united for a better future, with all of our union family and people across the country standing in solidarity with them. This moment is even bigger than these huge victories. This is about a labor movement. We’ve seen more than 300 strikes so far this year, involving more than 450,000 workers. Every industry. Every state. Working people are reclaiming their power, taking on the companies that have given them the short end of the stick for too long:
- Look at WGA, who won an extraordinary deal for Hollywood writers with the major film and television companies.
- Look at OPEIU, IFPTE, and SEIU, who won a groundbreaking deal for health care workers with Kaiser Permanente.
- Look at the Teamsters, who won a historic deal for delivery and warehouse workers with UPS.
- Look at Starbucks stores all over this country. Two years ago, there were zero unions. Today, we have more than 360. And last week, the Red Cup Rebellion was the largest strike in Starbucks history.
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Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Christina Riley Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Christina Riley Throughout Native American Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Native Americans have made to the labor movement and toward expanding the rights of working people. Today's profile features Christina Riley of LIUNA. Graduating from the Northwest Laborers Apprenticeship program and continuing with ongoing training has paved the way for Christina Riley to have a successful career with endless opportunities for growth. She is grateful for the chance to mentor other members and serve as the co-chair of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Tribal Committee, where she collaborates with local tribes. Having been a member of Laborers (LIUNA) Local 252 for 17 years, she has witnessed LIUNA's dedication to the tribes, and she is proud to be a part of it. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 11/22/2023 - 09:16 — Nov 22