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Heart of the Movement: Stories from activists and leaders

Whether they go the extra mile to help other workers win a voice at work, take time out from their busy schedules to get out the vote or take the initiative to improve their workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, our members are the heart of the union movement.


 Stan Kiino, AFA-CWA
Unions Build Pride
  
 Sheila Perez, IFPTE
Breaking Glass Ceilings
  
 Debby Zabarenko, The Newspaper Guild-CWA
Every Reason to Join a Union
  
 Todd Towns, TWU
From Apathy to Activism
  
 George Calko, USW
Labor and Environment Teamwork
  
 Castulo Benavides, FLOC
Death Threats Don't Deter Him
  
 Andre Wilson, GEO/AFT
Winning 'Equity and Access'
  
 Terry Walls, IAM
'Unions Are the Best Thing to Come Along Since Sliced Bread'
  
 Joanne Borts, Equity
'A Union Maid Through and Through'
  
 Danny Feeney, IAFF
'Get Involved or Don't Complain'
  
 Marie Justice, UMWA
Her Name Says It All
  
 Paula Dorsey, AFSCME
Members Are the Union
  
  
  
'I'll Never Work Nonunion Again'

Workers tell how unions have improved their lives:



 

 
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