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History has long been portrayed as a series of "great men" taking great action to shape the world we live in. In recent decades, however, social historians have focused more on looking at history "from the bottom up," studying the vital role that working people played in our heritage. 

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement.

Caption: Members of the Washington, D.C. IBEW Local 1200 preparing to work the CBS Super Bowl Broadcast from Atlanta

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) passed 30 years ago and guaranteed 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year to working families.

Working people in unions value the hard work and craftsmanship that goes into the products and services we make and provide.

That's why buying "Made in America" products is an important act of solidarity that promotes good jobs in the United States. 

PA AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Shapiro Commitment to Economic Growth for Pennsylvania

Shapiro Prioritizes Union Jobs