Redefine unions as people who woRk

Bust the myth of the third party by making working people the face of every event and activity. Make evident that our unions are diverse, member-driven organizations.

stand foR the puBlic good and high-quality woRk

put ouR values into motion

Demonstrate that when working people have a voice, it improves the quality of patient care, our childrens education, public safety, the cars we build and the buildings we construct, and makes our country better. Stand for quality, high performance standards and productivity and build them into our culture.

Show our commitment to good jobs, democracy and equality with deedsand not just words. Demonstrate the effectiveness of collective action.

uphold the highest ethical standaRds

Be a Real community paRtneR and Build laddeRs to the middle class foR all woRking people

Run responsive, transparent organizations that show we demand as much accountability from ourselves as we demand from elected leaders and CEOs.

Create partnerships with local organizations in our neighborhoods and communitiesworking with faith, immigrant, low-income and business groups. Demonstrate our active support for workers who are organizing and highlight their efforts to gain a voice and win good living standards, whether through traditional collective bargaining or other approaches. Grow Working America to reach working people who dont have a union on the job. Develop dynamic networks and programs for young workers. Shine a light on how businesses treat their employees so consumers can make informed decisions.

help woRkeRs advance and pRepaRe foR the joBs of tomoRRow

Showcase our world-class training programs in the industries and technologies that will make America work again and help us regain our world leadership with the best-prepared, highest quality workforce. Expand our programs to provide the skilling and reskilling Americas workers need to advance. Share best practices and training with all working people.

collaBoRate to solve pRoBlems

innovate

Show that while we always will fight for what counts, we collaborate to solve problems and help our industries succeedto secure workplace improvements, product innovation, community change and local and national investments.

Show how were changing to adapt to the future with bargaining agreements that bring back jobs, new models of representation (worker centers, Working America, etc.), innovative contracts and approaches that challenge outdated practices and work rules. Showcase our investments in green technology, rebuilding infrastructure for the future and other innovations.

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