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Shapiro’s life of work is built on decades of boldly organizing and leading on equity and justice.
Forbes: From Mental Health to Class Solidarity: Workforce Trends to Watch in 2025 by Aparna Rae
“Evelyn Shapiro, an Organizational Development and Labor Leader notes, “There’s a shift needed at all levels of leadership. Employees are expected to check their humanity at the door, but that’s no longer acceptable…Respect is non-negotiable, and people are willing to leave high-paying jobs if they’re treated poorly. It's not just about wages; it’s about valuing employees as humans.” read article
US Attorney General’s Office: …Company Sentenced for Federal Tax Evasion
Shapiro’s collaboration with DOJ and OR Attorney General’s office on contractor targeting immigrant workers results in first of their kind Racketeering & RICO charges and prison time for the offending business owner. read article
Shapiro’s key collaboration in this investigation removed a bad actor that illegally targeted immigrant construction workers. read article
Fox 13: Officer Goes Undercover to Nab Deadbeat Contractor
Shapiro coordinated this felony case with police and prosecutor’s office. read article
“Shapiro… agrees that criminal prosecutions go further than civil penalties when it comes to educating the public.... Shapiro….worked with Seattle police to coordinate the undercover sting that snagged Williams. ‘….to increase the public sentiment that this… is theft, and it is unacceptable.’”
Northwest Labor Press: A Sister to Lead the Brotherhood
“She’s the first woman ever elected to head a regional council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in the United States.”