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We are a diverse and powerful coalition of unions committed to a better life for working people. If you believe in justice and equality, then a career in the labor movement is right for you.

 

Current Job Openings

Center for Transformational Organizing (CTO)

Senior Researcher—Washington, D.C. (Headquarters) or Southern Region

Civil, Human and Women’s Rights

Civil Rights Lead Program Specialist

Clean Energy Jobs

Energy Specialist

Data, Analytics and Infrastructure

Associate Director of Data Systems and Engineering

General Counsel

Fellowship

Meetings and Travel

Senior Events Coordinator

Political and Field Mobilization

National Campaign Coordinator

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Additional Opportunities

Become a Union Organizer

Union organizers are on the front lines of activism, building power while engaging in the important social and economic issues facing working families. Organizers are a resource for working people who are interested in forming a union. The Organizing Institute develops and promotes the craft of organizing. We recruit and train new organizers; collaborate in solidarity with community allies; and share innovations and strategic campaigns for social justice.

Become a Strategic Researcher

Strategic corporate researchers work for labor unions, environmental justice groups and community-based organizations. Strategic researchers provide insights on corporate ownership, finances, organizational structure and connections and help progressive organizations understand the sources of corporate power.

Strategic Corporate Research Summer School, June 23–28, 2024

The AFL-CIO and Cornell University are sponsoring a Strategic Corporate Research Summer School on June 23-28, 2024. The application deadline is May 1. The course is designed for students and others who want to make corporations accountable by working as researchers in unions and social change organizations. The course offers a regular track and an advanced track with an additional research and writing requirement. It is open to individuals applying on their own and to individuals sponsored by unions and other organizations. Scholarships are available to non-sponsored individuals who qualify. Inquire if interested in obtaining course credit. For more info, email [email protected], call (607) 391-1242, or go to the course website.