Pride Month Profiles

For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States.

Here's who we've featured so far:

• Ashley Page of AFGE
• Eliana Holgate of AFSCME

Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:44

Tags: Pride

Pride Month Profiles: Eliana Holgate

For Pride Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various LGBTQ+ workers who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Eliana Holgate of AFSCME.

Eliana Holgate has been a leader for AFSCME Local 6359 since its inception. She was an organizing committee lead for Howard County Library Workers United and bargained their first contract. She has been devoted to defending members’ rights, working as a union steward, chapter chair and local vice president.

Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:45

Tags: Pride