Common Sense Economics - Take The Quiz And See How You Rate!

IBEW International Web Site - For up to date news on the IBEW

IBEW 11th District Website

Another World Is Possible!   - Visit the Mobilization For Global Justice site at: Globalize This!

Families USA - The consumer voice for health care offers lots of information and works actively for policies that are good for families.

Public Citizen - Founded by Ralph Nader, focuses attention on consumers, energy, good government and other issues.

The Heart Of The Labor Movement, by the AFL-CIO

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Tools to use

NLRB On-Line Forms - Just fill in and print

Union Communication Services - The source for the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Steward Update Newsletter Service, Graphic Services, News Services, and Extensive Labor Book Resource.

CyberSolidarity -  Get Your Union On The Web,  Guidelines and Web Authoring Tools for Labor Unions and Human Rights Activists.

Rick Flores, UAW member, labor cartoonist and publisher of Workers' Communications Press (WCP), started a labor cartoon and graphic clip art service designed specifically for labor news publications.  For a few sample packets or more information on his service, visit the WCP website

Politics

Become A Political Activist!!! Sign up for the political Activists list with the IBEW. 
Get information on current political issues, then take the action needed to protect workers interests.  Join the local's PAC, and get involved.     

Research

Labor Research Association
A New York City-based non-profit research and advocacy organization that provides research and educational services for trade unions.

Other Items Of Interest

Workers Compensation Insurance - Stay Tuned to the latest workers' compensation news, participate in forums, sign petitions, take surveys and read stories from injured workers.

United for a Fair Economy -- The group formerly known as Share the Wealth, United for a Fair Economy has been targeting corporate welfare for years.  They publish a great manual called The Activist Cookbook.

Union privilege - Money saving benefits for union members and their family

The Union Label - Latest Boycott List, Label Letter, Locate Union Made Products, and Union Hotel Guide.

Wal-Mart Silences Workers' Voices - Giant Retailer Uses Legal Maneuvers to Stall Union Election at Wal-Mart Supercenter