AFL-CIO News
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 Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:28 [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]