Union Organizing

Policy Committee    February 3, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3 — In the wake of a union resurgence – including widespread public support not seen in more than 50 years – union leaders from Allegheny County and across the state met with members of the PA House Democratic Policy Committee for a roundtable discussion Friday in Pittsburgh.  The event was hosted by Reps. Dan Miller and Emily Kinkead, both of Allegheny County. 

• Hosts: Rep. Dan Miller, Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny)
• Testifiers:
  • Darrin Kelly, President, Allegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Angela Ferritto, President, PA AFL-CIO
  • Maria Somma, Organizing Director, United Steelworkers
  • Silas Russell, Executive Vice President, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
  • Sam Williamson, Western Pennsylvania District Leader, 32BJ SEIU
  • Wendell Young IV, President, UFCW Local 1776

Agenda + Testimony

• Hearing agenda and list of participants: Union Organizing

Media Release

• Policy Roundtable: Union leaders discuss importance of organizing, February 3, 2023

Photos

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