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Votes, Banks, and Rock and Roll
By Joshua Freeman Two organizations that come from different eras and different universes have joined forces to register voters and promote political involvement among New Yorkers. On Monday, the Amalgamated Bank and Rock the Vote announced a partnership to register voters for the November election. The bank will distribute voter registration forms in its twenty…
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Fair Workweek Campaign Coordinator
Join the next wave in the movement for economic justice in America. Across the country, workers in growing sectors like retail, restaurants and healthcare struggle with unpredictable schedules with fluctuating part-time hours that wreak havoc on their lives and cause economic insecurity. These “just-in-time-scheduling” trends erode earning potential and bargaining power to achieve equal pay,…
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1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Seeks Researcher
1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest, fastest growing and most progressive union in the United States, representing over 300,000 hospital, nursing home, homecare and human service workers. The members of 1199 SEIU are driven by a mission to achieve affordable, quality healthcare for all. We are currently looking for researchers based in…
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Opening with New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC)
The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is a coalition of 70 labor, community, and environmental organizations advocating for safe, secure jobs and a healthy, sustainable environment. WEC seeks a full time, experienced Campaign Organizer based in our Trenton area office. The position begins in September or October 2014. The person hired will organize and expand a dynamic…
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