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Responses to Nick Unger’s “Another Look at Labor in Dark Times – Part 3”
On July 3rd, we posted Part III of Nick Unger’s series on union structures, labor history and union member consciousness. What follows is a response to that piece. From Martin Morand, Professor Emeritus, Industrial and Labor Relations, Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Nick’s (rare?) compliment (“Morand is right”) encourages me to plunge in and ahead. Yes,…
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Seeking Executive Director for New Chicago Worker Center Alliance
Raise the Floor, a dynamic new alliance of Illinois-based worker centers founded in 2014, seeks an Executive Director. Raise the Floor (RTF) unites Chicago-area worker centers to ensure that low-wage workers have access to quality jobs and are empowered to uphold and improve workplace standards. RTF achieves its mission by providing research, communications and legal…
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The Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) Seeks Staff Representative for New Jersey
The Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) is seeking a Staff Representative. The Staff Representative will work with Local officers, Representatives (shop stewards), and members to maintain strong, activist union locals. HPAE is a progressive health care union with a dynamic and successful organizing program; membership has tripled in the last 15 years. We currently…
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Trainer/Consultant with The Midwest Academy
POSITION SUMMARY The Midwest Academy, a national training institute for progressive organizations, is seeking a full-time Trainer/Consultant. Our strong preference is to have this position located in Chicago, but there may be some flexibility; please indicate your willingness to locate in Chicago. The Trainer/Consultant will work with other Midwest Academy training staff to conduct our five-day Organizing for Social…
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