- Welcome to the WILL Empower Apprentice Class of 2026-2027
- Remembering Vonda McDaniel
On behalf of the WILL Empower network of leaders, we offer condolences to Vonda McDaniel’s family, to the vast Tennessee labor community, and to the many leaders touched by her love and brilliance across the movement. Vonda McDaniel had a gift for making each person she encountered feel special, as if she had endless time
- WILL Empower Graduates Eighth Class of Apprentices
The WILL Empower community gathered to celebrate the 2025 / 26 class of apprentices in a virtual graduation ceremony in early June. The eighth class included 13 apprentices, with 25 mentors, in eight states. The WILL Empower apprenticeship program has now graduated 74 people through the program, many of whom are working as organizers, researchers,
- Apprentice Spotlight: Kimmon Williams
Kimmon Williams first learned about unions from her friend, whose father was a postal worker and union member. Williams began her labor activism by joining rallies and recalls the joy she felt while being surrounded by, and singing with the community. Now, more than a decade later, Williams is the Secretary of the Labor Heritage
- Apprentice Spotlight: Lizzy Prichard
Lizzy Prichard is currently an organizer with the Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 792 in Toledo, Ohio. OPEIU represents and advocates for over 100,000 members in the US and Canada, ensuring that they are afforded dignity in their workplace. Prichard first gained experience organizing while working in the service industry. An assistant
On behalf of the WILL Empower network of leaders, we offer condolences to Vonda McDaniel’s family, to the vast Tennessee labor community, and to the many leaders touched by her love and brilliance across the movement. Vonda McDaniel had a gift for making each person she encountered feel special, as if she had endless time
The WILL Empower community gathered to celebrate the 2025 / 26 class of apprentices in a virtual graduation ceremony in early June. The eighth class included 13 apprentices, with 25 mentors, in eight states. The WILL Empower apprenticeship program has now graduated 74 people through the program, many of whom are working as organizers, researchers,
Kimmon Williams first learned about unions from her friend, whose father was a postal worker and union member. Williams began her labor activism by joining rallies and recalls the joy she felt while being surrounded by, and singing with the community. Now, more than a decade later, Williams is the Secretary of the Labor Heritage
Lizzy Prichard is currently an organizer with the Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 792 in Toledo, Ohio. OPEIU represents and advocates for over 100,000 members in the US and Canada, ensuring that they are afforded dignity in their workplace. Prichard first gained experience organizing while working in the service industry. An assistant