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AFL-CIO—You have a voice! Make it heard!
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Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO—The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, (BCTD) provides essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated national and international unions in order that, through inter-trade solidarity, organized construction workers achieve a powerful voice in government, in bargaining, and in their communities.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics—A good resource for statistical information about work, working, and workers. Materials are useful in preparing an organizing campaign, and going into contract talks.
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The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)—A union-based research and advocacy organization. This site presents some informative fact sheets on specific construction hazards.
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Executive Paywatch—Corporate Executives pay is tied to stock performance. Sometimes they influence value of stock in their companies at the expense of working Americans.
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Helmets to Hardhats—Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is dedicated to helping National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military members connect to quality career and training opportunities in one of America’s most challenging and rewarding industries – the construction industry
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Hightower Radio is a voice for working Americans. Catch Jim Hightower’s commentaries in "RealAudio" format. His populist perspective on government, the media, and the power of huge corporations is a welcome addition.
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Hit Home—Affordable Home Mortgages for Union Members Presented by the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust and Countrywide Home Loans.
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Justice for Roofers—Campaign web site regarding fight for justice in Arizona.
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Mike Rowe Works--America's biggest skilled labor advocate Mike Rowe offers a website on all things construction. Find the latest tools, tips and trade secrets, as well as country-wide job listings and discussion on current issues affecting the trades.
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National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH)—Providing national and world leadership to prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.
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National Labor College (NLC)—National Labor College provides working people the opportunity to realize their aspirations for higher education in a format which emphasizes both academic excellence and the realities of career and family. NLC offers Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs, as well as union skills classes and safety and health training.
The International Union, in conjunction with National Labor College, offers certain approved labor studies institutes during the academic year to elected full-time officers and full-time business representatives and organizers. The subjects offered are specifically oriented to the construction industry.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration—OSHA is the 800 pound gorilla of worker’s safety. Unfortunately, she’s losing weight--but this is still a very useful site.
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Shop Union Made—An Official Site of the Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
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Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)—Working to guarantee everyone a place to hunt and fish.
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Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA)—The goal of the USA is to create an outdoor hunting and fishing club exclusively for union members and their families.
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Union Plus, AFL-CIO—Building a strong foundation for union members and their families through benefit programs.
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U.S. Department of Labor—Looking out for labor's interest.
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