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.
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| Full name | Working for America Institute |
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| Founded | 1958 |
| Head union | Nancy Mills, executive director |
| Affiliation | AFL-CIO |
| Office location | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Website | www |
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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