Labor Rights Advocate Leader and Founder of United Workers Dies

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The Washington metropolitan region, D.C., has lost one of its most respected voices in the struggle for justice, equity and dignity. Arturo Griffiths, founder and former executive director of U.S. Workers, recently passed away, leaving an indelible legacy of activism, compassion and community empowerment. For decades, Arturo was at the forefront of the struggle for the rights of immigrants and workers. His leadership helped form one of the regio…