Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Erica Cervantes

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 Erica Cervantes of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).

"I'm very grateful to be a member of ATU Local 416 because they make sure our company provides equal opportunities for all employees. ATU also gives me security to be myself, to show my personality and who I am as a person."