we are the service employees international union (seiu), a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public sector and property services who believe in and fight for our vision for a just society: where all workers are valued and all people respected—no matter where we come from or what color we are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come.

the afl-cio is an expression of the hopes and aspirations of the working people of america. we resolve to fulfill the yearning of the human spirit for liberty, justice and community; to advance individual and associational freedom; to vanquish oppression, privation and cruelty in all their forms; and to join with all persons, of whatever nationality or faith, who cherish the cause of democracy and the call of solidarity, to grace the planet with these achievements.

non-union autoworkers in the south and across the country are standing up to form their union and win a voice on the job. on april 17-19, vw workers will be the first to have their union election. are you in?

the usw is 1.2 million working and retired members throughout the united states, canada and the caribbean, working together to improve our jobs; to build a better future for our families; and to promote fairness, justice and equality.

labor notes is also a network of rank-and-file members, local union leaders, and labor activists who know the labor movement is worth fighting for. we encourage connections between workers in different unions, workers centers, communities, industries, and countries to strengthen the movement—from the bottom up.

get involved in the union! the apwu represents more than 200,000 usps employees and retirees, and nearly 2,000 private-sector mail workers.

create change in your community. find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and other volunteers! together, we'll help make the world more just, inclusive, and democratic.