Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles

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.

Here's who we've featured so far:

• Saia ‘Ahau of AFGE
• Angie Nguyen of AFSCME

Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:37

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Angie Nguyen

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 Angie Nguyen of AFSCME.

Angie Nguyen grew up in Vietnam, moving to California in 1993 when her family started a new life with help from the Humanitarian Operation Program. Nguyen has been a member of the United Domestic Workers (AFSCME Local 3930) since 2008, a member of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance since 2021, and a delegate of the Orange County Labor Federation. Through the union’s activities, Nguyen believes that a stronger union and strong community can fight and bargain for home care providers, ensuring they have the same rights as other workers.

Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:30