Working for America Institute

The Working for America Institute (WAI) is a non-profit organization that is an allied organization of the AFL-CIO. It promotes economic development, develops new economic policies, and lobbies the United States Congress on economic policy.

Working for America Institute
Full nameWorking for America Institute
Founded1958
Head unionNancy Mills, executive director
AffiliationAFL-CIO
Office locationWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
Websitewww.workingforamerica.org

It was established in 1958 as the Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI) of the AFL-CIO. The AFL-CIO changed its name, structure and goals in 1998 as part of a large AFL-CIO restructuring.

WAI receives financial support from the federal government, private foundations and the AFL-CIO.

References

  • Gilroy, Tom. "Labor to Stress Get-Out-the-Vote Among Members in Fall Elections." Labor Relations Week. October 21, 1998.


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