05/14/2026 - 5:30pm
Paid Family Leave Is Long Overdue: 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.
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Maine AFL-CIO:
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Michigan State AFL-CIO:
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
Missouri AFL-CIO:
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
New York State AFL-CIO:
Oregon Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Texas AFL-CIO:
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:09
05/14/2026 - 11:00am
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Rachele Smith
For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians 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 Rachele Smith of UNITE HERE.
Rachele Smith began as a front desk agent organizing the union at her hotel with her co-workers. She has been bringing the message of working people to the public and building power in Arizona through her work in communications over the last eight years. Her profound dedication and leadership to Worker Power continues to inspire new leaders and helps build the movement.
Kenneth Quinnell
Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:32
