AFL-CIO Blog

  • Women's History Month Profiles: Joannie McDuffey
    Women's History Month Profiles: Joannie McDuffey This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Joannie McDuffey. McDuffey has been a Theatrical Stage Employee (IATSE) Local 100 member since 2017. "Joannie is a dedicated hardworking A2 who is a pleasure to work with. I am proud to have her represent Local 100 in celebration of Women’s History Month," said Local 100 President Greg Calvin. Kenneth Quinnell Sat, 03/20/2021 - 10:36 Tags: Women's History Month — Mar 20
  • Stop AAPI Hate: In the States Roundup
    Stop AAPI Hate: 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: Georgia AFL-CIO: Indiana State AFL-CIO: Iowa Federation of Labor: Kentucky State AFL-CIO: Maine AFL-CIO: Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO: Massachusetts AFL-CIO: Michigan AFL-CIO: Minnesota AFL-CIO: Missouri AFL-CIO: Montana AFL-CIO: New Hampshire AFL-CIO: New Jersey State AFL-CIO: New York State AFL-CIO: North Carolina State 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: West Virginia AFL-CIO: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/19/2021 - 13:30 — Mar 19
  • Women's History Month Profiles: Jeannette Bradshaw
    Women's History Month Profiles: Jeannette Bradshaw This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Jeannette Bradshaw. Bradshaw is an incredible asset to the labor movement in Michigan. She serves as secretary-treasurer of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO and recording secretary/registrar of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 58. She recently drew national attention for her steady leadership of Michigan's Board of State Canvassers, chairing a lengthy meeting and bipartisan vote certifying Michigan's 2020 presidential election results. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:30 Tags: Women's History Month — Mar 19
  • Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Orange County Labor Federation Flips County Supervisor Seat for Working Families
    Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Orange County Labor Federation Flips County Supervisor Seat for Working Families 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 Orange County Labor Federation successfully flipped a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, as former county Supervisor John Moorlach conceded the race to worker champion Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley. Anti-worker Republicans have now lost their 4-1 supermajority status on the board, and Foley’s win introduces a new era, one with a competitive 3-2 partisan dynamic. It’s the first time in decades that Democrats have two seats on the powerful board, which influences everything from homelessness to mental health services to the pandemic. Working families fought to elect Foley by running ground campaigns and ads against Moorlach and for Foley. Financial support came from the Orange County deputy sheriffs union and from unions representing Orange County Fire Authority firefighters and hotel and restaurant workers. Gloria Alvarado (IBT), executive director of the Orange County Labor Federation, said, “Congratulations to Supervisor-elect Katrina Foley on a resounding victory. Thank you to all our locals for your countless hours of work and support in making this victory possible. The result of this election shows the power of working families in Orange County, historically known as a conservative bastion within Southern California. We know Supervisor-elect Foley will hit the ground running, and we look forward to working with her and her team to make our county fairer for working families. Thank you to all our brothers and sisters in labor that volunteered and helped the labor federation efforts.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 03/19/2021 - 08:32 Tags: COVID-19, Community Service — Mar 19
  • Women's History Month Profiles: Stephanie Brown
    Women's History Month Profiles: Stephanie Brown This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Stephanie Brown. Brown is the longest tenured employee at the Michigan AFL-CIO. She is a committed union activist and serves as steward for the staff union, OPEIU. Brown is integral to all the operations of the state labor federation. She is always quick with a kind word of encouragement or to answer any question. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/18/2021 - 09:30 Tags: Women's History Month — Mar 18