Women's History Month Profiles: Angela Dameron

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 Angela Dameron of AFSCME.

Angela Dameron is a testament to union strength. Over her 43-year career at the University of Michigan, she has served as a steward, executive board member and now president of AFSCME Michigan 925’s largest local, 1583, working tirelessly to grow it to more than 3,000 members across multiple campuses. Her relentless dedication ensures that front-line, essential university employees always have a powerful voice at the bargaining table.

Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:23

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Women's History Month Profiles: Valerie Matsunaga

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 Valerie Matsunaga of SAG-AFTRA.

Pharmacist, educator and SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local board member Valerie Matsunaga represents labor history in action—advancing worker voice in health care and the arts. Through servant leadership at Kahului Union Church, Maui County Sister Cities Foundation and the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, she models faith-based service. A USA Weightlifting Masters competitor at the local, national and international levels, she embodies resilience—physical and professional—demonstrating that disciplined perseverance sustains community, career and life. 

Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:23

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