Kenneth Quinnell

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans 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 Cynthia Ishizaki of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).

On Saturday, a majority of the Disney amusement park character workers voted to unionize with Actors’ Equity Association. The vote was 953-258. The workers are seeking to address safety concerns, increase wages, adjust scheduling policies and have easier access to health insurance.

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States.

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans 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 Amy Leong of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA).