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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Gilbert Galam Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Gilbert Galam For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Gilbert Galam of AFGE. Gilbert Galam is a transportation security officer who serves as AFGE Local 1230 secretary and legislative political coordinator. He is also the AFGE District 12 Young Organizing Unionists for the Next Generation (Y.O.U.N.G.) coordinator and the vice chair of AFGE’s Asian Pacific Organized Workers Empowering Representation (A.P.O.W.E.R.). Galam became active in his local once he saw how unfairly workers were being treated and wanted to make a difference at his agency. He brings his contagious enthusiasm to the table for the labor movement. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:27 — May 1
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: House Cafeteria Workers Get Better Pay, Protections Under New Contract Service & Solidarity Spotlight: House Cafeteria Workers Get Better Pay, Protections Under New Contract 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. House cafeteria workers with UNITE HERE Local 23 are celebrating a new contract that raises wages and improves working conditions. The new contract includes a $3 hourly pay bump in the first year, a raise of $7.50 over five years, access to health insurance at no cost under the agreement beginning in 2026, increased pension contributions, protections for trans and nonbinary workers, and protections for employees who are victims of family or intimate partner violence, sexual assault or stalking. “It started out, we were all thinking it was going to be tough,” said Rickie Toon, a cook in the Ford House Office Building. “Just to see the support from other people coming in and helping us out. The company had no choice but to listen.” Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 05/01/2024 - 09:17 — May 1
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Memorializing Lost Workers: In the States Roundup Memorializing Lost Workers: 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 X (formerly Twitter). Alabama AFL-CIO:
Corporate-backed, Out-Of-Touch Lawmakers Are The Real Leeches: Alabama AFL-CIO President Responds to Gov. Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter Lies About Unions #StandUpUAW #AFLCIO #Alec #alpolitics-Press Release: https://t.co/mqj3QuXXyx-Website: https://t.co/31UPyrHCBE — Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) April 27, 2024
Alaska AFL-CIO:The Alaska AFL-CIO was proud to stand with @agwa_uaw members fighting for a first contract. @UA_System, quit stalling and give your graduate workers a fair contract! pic.twitter.com/kXSi9GUheY — Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) April 30, 2024
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Young workers, DYK your rights on the job?A new law—AB 800—ensures you will!This #WorkplaceReadinessWeek (4/29–5/3) high schoolers will learn they have same rights as adult workers—including the right to join a union!Check out our WRW resource guide: https://t.co/2E8LNhEdg2 pic.twitter.com/yzkeDFZSAU — California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) April 29, 2024
Connecticut AFL-CIO:.@AFSCMECT4 held their #WorkersMemorialDay ceremony this morning to honor and remember workers that lost their lives from on-the-job injuries. #1uSafety pic.twitter.com/PXjjwRWyNZ — Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) April 29, 2024
Florida AFL-CIO:😤😤😤 https://t.co/tDKg1IFAD6 — Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) April 26, 2024
Georgia State AFL-CIO:Early Voting has started!!! #vote #Georgia #Atlanta #Election2024 #yourvoicecounts https://t.co/iUOJdLpZIo — Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) April 30, 2024
Illinois AFL-CIO:It was a full house at @LER_Illinois' board meeting.@RepCasten discussed the Biden administration's worker-centered policies, and @ILDeptofLabor Director Jane Flanagan and Climate Jobs Institute Director Richard Benton addressed what's happening here at home in Illinois.#1u pic.twitter.com/4Cv5BiYo9V — Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) April 29, 2024
Indiana State AFL-CIO:With Workers Memorial 2024 upcoming this Sunday, we reflect back on the first event held April 28th, 1970 to commemorate the enshrinement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law. Since it came into effect, worker safety regulation has dramatically improved. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/k1v9bU7x1u — Indiana AFL-CIO (@INAFLCIO) April 26, 2024
Maine AFL-CIO:Important segment on the Mainers who died or were injured on the job and how we can address these preventable accidents featuring IBEW 567 member Kilton Webb. https://t.co/t08aMmSOSJ #WorkersMemorialDay — Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) April 30, 2024
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Today is Workers Memorial Day. Friday, we gathered with @MassCOSH, families, and workers to mourn those we have lost and call for greater worker protections for all. Today and everyday we remember the 62 lost workers and stand for nameless, unknown workers who we also lost. https://t.co/8dqLNNnyvg pic.twitter.com/R0wkUJ6LU9 — Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) April 28, 2024
Michigan State AFL-CIO:That union-made stage sure is a beautiful sight.Draft weekend made possible by union workers. Shoutout to the crew – from IATSE stagehands to the crane operators – who built a record-breaking draft. And of course, shoutout to @NFLPA fighting for players on and off the field✊ https://t.co/xQBw8nSNQX — Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) April 28, 2024
Minnesota AFL-CIO:#WorkersMemorialDay observances in the region continue this weekend and early next week. https://t.co/s8l1MWbGNq — Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) April 26, 2024
Missouri AFL-CIO:An organization called LEANSTL, Laborers Escaping Addiction Now, is working to help offer resources for mental health and addiction to construction workers across the region. Watch the story here: https://t.co/WAhjFag1Sq — Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) April 29, 2024
Nevada State AFL-CIO:Thank you Senators for brining awareness and shedding light on this issue! https://t.co/f79bXvhC2t — Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) April 29, 2024
New York State AFL-CIO:ICYMI: Workers’ Compensation Should Cover Mental Injury, Too by President Mario Cilento in the @timesunion https://t.co/B7VUrwdKQr — NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) April 29, 2024
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:Jeremy wraps things up. Thank you for joining the 2024 #WorkersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/G7zbqLiBw4 — NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) April 28, 2024
' Ohio AFL-CIO:Too many politicians talk about the @MineWorkers members and their families. @SherrodBrown is one of the few public servants on a first-named basis with them. Thanks for walking the walk for workers and not just talking the talk. pic.twitter.com/pV4Qd8fUTn — Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) April 25, 2024
Oregon AFL-CIO:Thank you to everyone who joined us today to canvass for Dan Rayfield for Oregon Attorney General & Lisa Fragala for Oregon House District 8!Join us at an upcoming #Labor2024 event: sign up at https://t.co/B1B90w8pfV #OregonLabor #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/o8WiwrcVa8 — Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) April 28, 2024
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Yesterday @AlleghneyLabor held their #WorkersMemorialDay ceremony to mourn all our brothers and sisters who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and renew the fight for strong safety and health protections. #YearOfTheWorker pic.twitter.com/zhDDBdk8Ea — PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) April 30, 2024
Rhode Island AFL-CIO:📢 On International Workers Day, Rhode Island Hotel Workers stand united for fair contracts! Join @UNITEHERE26 at Omni Providence Hotel on May 1, 5:00 p.m. Let's raise standards for workers & guests, reverse cuts, and ensure dignity in the workplace. #FairContract #WorkersRights pic.twitter.com/jmKBSyCkN5 — Rhode Island AFL-CIO (@riaflcio) April 29, 2024
Texas AFL-CIO:“The white leaders of this state, installed by corporate backers, started feeling the heat of a growing movement for economic and racial justice in this state.” — President @RickTxAFLCIO at today’s rally in support of DEI pic.twitter.com/mkhzIYiCzu — Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) April 29, 2024
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:🚨🗣️ calling all union supporters! Join our striking @IBEWlocal46 Limited Energy siblings as they rally for a fair contract. 🗓️ Tuesday, April 30⏰ 3-5pm📍Gasworks Park, Seattle Let’s make sure management knows Washington is a union state ✊ pic.twitter.com/G6t0r5Uo2k — Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) April 26, 2024
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Workers' Memorial Day; Milwaukee event honors those who died on the job https://t.co/3AlvLdlXrg — WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) April 29, 2024
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 11 Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 11 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. Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of nonperishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC's) annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States. The need is great, but you can help. We invite you to join letter carriers and our partner organizations in the fight to end hunger in our communities by participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Simply leave your donation of nonperishable food in a bag near your mailbox on the second Saturday in May, and your letter carrier will do the rest. To donate through your food bank, please use our search tool here. For more information, visit Stamp Out Hunger in America. Watch this video for more: Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:05 — Apr 30
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 556 Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 556 Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract 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. Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556 ratified a four-year contract that includes a 22.3% raise on May 1, $364 million in retroactive wages, industry-first paid maternal and parental leave, additional compensation for extra time spent on the ground while on duty, higher pay for irregular operations, premium pay for an extended duty day, pay protections for flight attendants who experience an on-the-job injury, and provides holiday pay for three more holidays: July Fourth, Memorial Day and Labor Day. The contract was approved, with 81% of votes in favor. “This deal provides significant raises and critical quality-of-life improvements for TWU’s Southwest Flight Attendants who worked through historic operational meltdowns and a global pandemic,” said TWU International Executive Vice President Alex Garcia. “TWU Local 556 won quantifiable compensation throughout all phases of the day that will put real money into our Flight Attendants’ pay checks. This is the least they deserve after years of hard work and negotiations.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:02 — Apr 29
AFL-CIO Blog
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: Gilbert Galam
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: House Cafeteria Workers Get Better Pay, Protections Under New Contract
- Memorializing Lost Workers: In the States Roundup
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is May 11
- Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 556 Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract