Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Albert Hernandez

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today’s profile features Albert Hernandez.

Albert Hernandez, a steward for AFSCME Local 2960 in Phoenix, wants his neighbors to be politically engaged. How does he start the conversation? Through music. An avid saxophone player, Hernandez uses his music to connect with his neighbors and start vital conversations.