AFL-CIO Blog

  • National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Javier Pierrend
    National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Javier Pierrend Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling labor leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to our movement. Today's profile features Javier Pierrend. Javier Pierrend is a bright light! He is a very talented photographer and videographer who helps highlight AFSCME's members and their stories. He is a member of AFSCME's United Staff Union and was previously a member of the Electrical Workers (IBEW). In addition to his work, Pierrend spends his time with his fiance Joseph and their two dogs. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/23/2021 - 10:00 — Sep 23
  • Service + Solidarity Spotlight: LEP Releases Report on Clean Energy Infrastructure in the Ohio River Valley
    Service + Solidarity Spotlight: LEP Releases Report on Clean Energy Infrastructure in the Ohio River Valley 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. The Labor Energy Partnership (LEP), an effort led by the AFL-CIO and the Energy Futures Initiative, released a new report on Tuesday focused on building clean energy infrastructure in the Ohio River Valley region that preserves and creates good union jobs. This report comes on the heels of a workshop hosted by the LEP in July, when it convened leaders from sectors, including government, labor and industry, to discuss hydrogen and carbon capture and storage projects. This was an exciting step toward the LEP’s goal of hosting a series of place-based workshops that drive the will of leaders to take on local, equitable solutions to the climate crisis that support and grow union jobs. Click here to read the report. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/23/2021 - 09:30 — Sep 23
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Ernie Sandoval
    National Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Ernie Sandoval Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling labor leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to our movement. Today's profile features Ernie Sandoval. Ernie Sandoval is a young member of the APWU who volunteered as a shop steward. Through his diligence and training, he eventually became his local's clerk craft director. When he isn't working as a postal clerk, filing grievances and protecting the APWU-USPS collective bargaining agreement, he trains in jiu-jitsu. He knows that to be the best version of himself, he must consistently work to better his craft. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/22/2021 - 09:30 — Sep 22
  • Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Trade Unions in the Americas Demand Humane Responses for Forced Migrants from Haiti
    Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Trade Unions in the Americas Demand Humane Responses for Forced Migrants from Haiti 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 response to the escalating humanitarian crisis for Haitians and other forced migrants, Fred Redmond, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, vice president of the United Steelworkers (USW) and president of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, issued a statement: “As a labor movement fighting for democracy, racial justice, the rule of law, and human and trade union rights, our unions will continue to push our governments to do right by the Haitian people and by all working people in the Americas. We will also continue to organize for mutual aid and defense, and take action to help Haitians and other forced migrants access the support and protections they need and deserve.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/22/2021 - 09:19 — Sep 22
  • Proud to be Union: In the States Roundup
    Proud to be Union: 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. Alabama AFL-CIO: Alaska AFL-CIO: Arkansas AFL-CIO: California Labor Federation: Colorado AFL-CIO: Connecticut AFL-CIO: Florida AFL-CIO: Indiana State AFL-CIO: Iowa Federation of Labor: Kentucky State AFL-CIO: Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO: Michigan AFL-CIO: Minnesota AFL-CIO: Missouri AFL-CIO: Nevada State AFL-CIO: New Hampshire AFL-CIO: New Jersey State AFL-CIO: New York State AFL-CIO: North Dakota AFL-CIO: Ohio AFL-CIO: Oklahoma State AFL-CIO: Oregon AFL-CIO: Pennsylvania AFL-CIO: Rhode Island AFL-CIO: Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council: Texas AFL-CIO: Virginia AFL-CIO: Washington State Labor Council: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 09/21/2021 - 15:55 — Sep 21