Alliances & Advocacy

JWJEF is a national organization network Organization with 39 coalitions in 26 states across the country. We believe that all working people should have collective bargaining rights, labor and employment protections, employment security and a decent standard of living. In partnership with a diverse universe of partners and allies we are creating innovative solutions to the socio-economic challenges working families face today. Our core strategies for advancing our collective efforts are three-fold: 1) lead and incubate campaigns that combine innovative communications strategies, solid research and policy innovations, and grassroots base-building and mobilization; 2) shape public discourse about workers' rights and the economy to advance collective bargaining as a solution to inequality; and 3) build and support a network of coalitions that provide a permanent infrastructure for working people to build power, wage strategic campaigns, mobilize, organize and negotiate.

THE BERKSHIRE INNOVATION CENTER EXPANDS THE INNOVATION CAPACITY AND GROWTH POTENTIAL OF BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING ADVANCED CAPABILITIES TO MANUFACTURERS IN THE BERKSHIRES REGION - PRIMARILY SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES (AND STARTUPS) IN LIFE SCIENCES, THE LIFE SCIENCES SUPPLY CHAIN, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE AND ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR WITH THE ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE OF SPURRING ECONOMIC GROWTH, JOB CREATION.

AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TO COMBAT ANTI-UNION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING SO-CALLED RIGHT-TO-WORK POLICIES, "PAYCHECK PROTECTION" LAWS AIMED AT RESTRICITNG UNION INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS, ATTEMPTS TO WATER DOWN OR REPEAL PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES, AND EFFORTS TO BAN PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS.

To facilitate the establishment and implementation of a workforce development system for the region.

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WISCONSIN'S CONSTRUCTION WORK TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, THE VITALITY OF ITS COMMUNITIES, AND THE LIVES OF ITS CITIZENS.

CHARLOTTE WORKS SERVES JOB-SEEKERS AND BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A SKILLED WORKFORCE THAT MEETS EMPLOYER NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS JOB-SEARCH WORKSHOPS, INDIVIDUAL COACHING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO JOB-SEEKERS FOR EMPLOYERS. CHARLOTTE WORKS PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED RECRUITING ASSISTANCE, LABOR MARKET INFORMATION, TRAINING GRANTS, AND ACCESS TO AND ASSISTANCE WITH STATEWIDE DATABASE OF CANDIDATES LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKILLED AND IN-DEMAND WORKFORCE BY ENGAGING BUSINESSES, ALIGNING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, EMPOWERING, AND CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND FOSTERING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.

TO CARRY OUT AND ADMINISTER THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE WORLD CLASS WORKFORCE ABLE TO FUEL A VIBRANT ECONOMY IN THE FULTON, MONTGOMERY AND SCHOHARIE COUNTIES, NEW YORK REGION.

COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS BROUGHT TOGETHER AND COMMITTED TO ADVANCING ONE COMMON GOAL: JOB CREATION AND INVESTMENT IN MINNESOTA THROUGH THE GROWTH OF RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRIES.

ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SYSTEMIC CAUSES OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND TO RESEARCH THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE LAID- OFF AND LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN EASTERN MAINE.

To support labor and community organizing in Long Island.

THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER FOR JOBS AND THE ECONOMY IS TO PROVIDE AN OBJECTIVE AND DEFINITIVE SOURCE OF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CLIMATE TRENDS IN CALIFORNIA, THE CHANGING STRUCTURE OF CALIFORNIA'S INDUSTRY AND JOBS MIX, AND RELATED IMPACTS FROM STATE PUBLIC POLICY.

MINNESOTA JOBS COALITION IS ORGANIZED TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PROMOTE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT REGARDING POLICIES THAT LEAD TO JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.

Northwest Forest Worker Center is a nonprofit organization that empowers forest workers and harvesters of non-timber forest products (mushrooms, berries, floral greens, etc.) in northern California, Oregon and Washington to improve their lives and livelihoods. The mission of the Northwest Forest Worker Center is to promote forest stewardship that is respectful of all workers and harvesters and the land.

ASSOCIATION FOR RESPONSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION (ARAWC) IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF EMPLOYERS, WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM PROVIDERS, AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE TEXAS WORK INJURY PROGRAM, AND ITS DISTINCT, PROVEN ADVANTAGES.

To provide information and resources to help create healthy, livable neighborhoods while respecting the right of existing residents to benefit from the progress and developments taking place within their communities.

IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL WORKERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL AND LANDSCAPING INDUSTIRES IN ILLINOIS THROUGH OUTREACH LITIGATION, COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND REFERRALS.

CODING IT FORWARD CREATES NEW PATHWAYS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY-CAREER TECHNOLOGISTS IN PUBLIC INTEREST TECHNOLOGY.

The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity works to achieve an equitable, inclusive and healthy society, culture, and economy where the most vulnerable, disenfranchised and marginalized have equal opportunities and access to the resources and tools needed to achieve a dignified quality of life.

VOZ IS A WORKER-LED ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS DIVERSE DAY LABORERS AND IMMIGRANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS AND PROTECT CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZING, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. VOZ OPERATES THE MLK JR. WORKER CENTER, WHICH CONNECTS HUNDREDS OF PORTLAND DAY LABORERS PER MONTH TO LOCAL EMPLOYERS. VOZ OFFERS SKILLS, HEALTH, SAFETY, ARTS, CULTURE, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TO OVER 300 DAY LABORERS PER YEAR.

TO COMBINE BIG DATA AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS WITH GRASSROOTS CONTACT METHODS TO PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH HIGHLY TARGETED, RELEVANT INFORMATION TO MAKE INFORMED CIVIC DECISIONS.

Public policy awareness, education and lobbying

To promote excellence in the field of corrections through public education

THROUGH STRATEGIC RESEARCH, POLICY INITIATIVES, AND CAMPAIGNS, THE MODEL ALLIANCE AIMS TO PROMOTE FAIR TREATMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE FACTORY FLOOR.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Pay Our Interns POI seeks to ensure individuals from all backgrounds are represented across industries impacting their communities, and to develop pathways for advancement. In doing so, POI creates a more equitable workforce, more diverse leadership across sectors, and a more just world.

WE ARE A COALITION OF OVER 100 LABOR, FAITH, COMMUNITY AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVISTS FIGHTING FOR WORKERS RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, ESPECIALLY WITH THOSE MOST AFFECTED BY OUR ECONOMIC SYSTEM.

Educate and Advocate for DCs day laborers and low wage workers and build civic engagement among DC immigrant population

TO RESEARCH, NETWORK AND COMMUNICATE WITH AND ON BEHALF OF AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SUPPORT OF THEIR LONG-TERM WELL-BEING.

PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 501(C)4 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES BENEFICIAL TO WORKING FAMILIES.

Animal Rescue Program - CFP of NC Inc is a no kill animal rescue organization to serve its community. Continuously monitoring kill shelters to save as many as we can; treat medical issues; find homes.

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO WORK IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THAT CONSISTENTLY MAINTAIN ABOVE-AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION ACTIVITIES BY ATTRACTING TECHNOLOGICAL AND CREATIVE ARTS COMPANIES TO LOCATE WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES, AND TO CULTIVATE A PIPELINE OF DIVERSE TALENT WHO HAVE BEEN UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE ARTS SECTORS BY BEING A CONNECTOR BETWEEN TARGETED CORPORATIONS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Powher Networking Group falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Rochester Workers Center Inc. falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Top Chinese Inc. falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

American Eagle Pilots Association falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Power Success falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

International Longshoremens Maritime Association Inc falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

National Capital Region Society of Healthcare Engineers falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Tuesday Forum falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

American Ingenuity falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Neca-Ibew Local 538 Labor Managment Cooperative Committee falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Aim Hire Inc. falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

ADVANCING PEOPLE AND EMPOWERING MANUFACTURING THROUGH AN INDUSTRY-LED PARTNERSHIP CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WORKFORCE, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

West Haven Police Department Retired Officers Association falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Totally Wow Org Inc. falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

New York City Coalition of Operating Engineers Inc falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Essential Beginnings Corporation falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

International Union Educational League Inc. falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.