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Recent Posts
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Tag Archives: IAM&AW
Washington State Labor Council Convention Passes Resolution in Support of Native American Workers and Council FIRE
The Washington State Labor Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of Council FIRE and Native American Workers. This is a strong step toward a voice for Native issues within the labor movement, and for Council FIRE to achieve full … Continue reading
Council FIRE Support Letter to Standing Rock Sioux
To: David Archambault II Chair, Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council Dear Sir and Brother, The leadership of the Council for First Inhabitants Rights and Equality (Council FIRE) stand in unanimous support of the Standing Rock Sioux, their right to speak … Continue reading
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Endorse Council FIRE
From Council FIRE Founder and President, Kevin Cummings I bid a good day to each of you, and hope this note finds you well. It is with a very happy heart that I let you know that I received a … Continue reading
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IAM&AW Steps Up to Support Native Rights
The labor movement has a strong record of advocating for minority groups and women, through allied organizations like the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), the Coalition for Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), … Continue reading
