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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • 3 Positions at The Working World in NYC

    The Working World is a non-profit offering a new way for people to take control of their economic lives and change the heart of the working equation. We turn the financial system on its head and offer socially conscious investment to businesses and factories owned and operated democratically by workers themselves. It’s an idealistic vision,…

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  • Northeast Nurses Association Seeks Regional Organizing Director

    The Northeast Nurses Association (“NENA”) is seeking a seasoned organizer to serve as Regional Organizing Director to take responsibility for new organizing campaigns, serve in a leadership position with respect to program and other staff, and play an integral role in NENA. The ideal candidate will take an active role in all organizing efforts; and…

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  • Internship Opportunities with AFT (DC – Ongoing)

    The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and represents nearly 3,000 local affiliates nationwide, 43 state affiliates and 1.6 million members. Five divisions within the AFT represent the broad spectrum of the AFT’s membership: pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional…

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  • COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR for Working Families Party (BROOKLYN)

    The New York Working Families Party and Working Families Organization are seeking a talented and energetic communications director. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, a sophisticated campaign strategist, and seasoned new media tactician. Background: Working Families is New York’s progressive grassroots party that fights for the 99%. Formed by a coalition of labor unions,…

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