AFL-CIO News
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Norma Gomez Sanchez Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Norma Gomez Sanchez of the Bricklayers (BAC). "My name is Norma Gomez Sanchez, and I am a member of Bricklayers Local 13 in Nevada. Joining this union has been one of the greatest opportunities of my life. It has transformed me into an independent, stronger and more resilient woman—a multifaceted warrior who fears nothing. I feel truly blessed, proud and grateful to God for… [...]
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NHLPA Goals & Dreams Celebrates Bob Goodenow’s Legacy Through $50,000 Equipment Contribution, 5-Year Commitment to Clark Park Coalition 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. The charitable arm of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), NHLPA Goals & Dreams, and the Clark Park Coalition hosted a special community hockey event in Detroit to celebrate the legacy of former longtime NHLPA Executive Director Bob… [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Here's who we've featured so far:Omar F. Algeciras of AFGERichard Fuentes of AFSCMEJ. Philippe Abraham of AFTNorma Gomez Sanchez of BAC Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:20 Tags: Hispanic Heritage Month [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: J. Philippe Abraham Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features J. Philippe Abraham of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). J. Philippe Abraham serves as the secretary-treasurer of NYSUT and an AFT vice president, bringing more than three decades of union leadership to the labor movement. He has championed social justice, equity and leadership development, helping to expand NYSUT’s Members of Color Affinity and Action Project and BIPOC Pathways to Leadership Program while working… [...]
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Job Application Loyalty Question After Unions File Suit 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 Friday, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal agency job applicants to write an essay about their favorite Trump administration initiative, siding with AFGE, AFSCME and the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE), an affiliate of SEIU, in their lawsuit.Unions filed… [...]