Sarah Jenkins
IBEW Local 103 • Electrician
"I take pride in lighting up the skyline I helped build from the ground up."
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Marco Rossi
USW Local 1219 • Steel Worker
"The union isn't just a contract; it's a family that looks out for your safety every single day."
Elena Vasquez
AFT Local 2 • Public Educator
"Teaching the next generation of workers is the highest honor I can imagine."
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From the 8-hour workday to safety regulations, our predecessors fought for the dignity we have today. Explore the milestones of the American labor movement.
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