Summary
American Rights at Work (ARAW) was a U.S. self-described nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for workers and their right to form unions without interference.
| Company type | Conglomerate |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 U.S. |
| Founder | AFL-CIO |
| Headquarters | U.S. |
ARAW received funding from unions affiliated with both the AFL-CIO and the Change to Win coalition, but its board of directors and day-to-day activities are not controlled by either labor group.[citation needed]
American Rights at Work merged with Jobs With Justice in 2012.[1]
Leadership edit
The chair of the organization's board, David Bonior, took a leave of absence in December 2006 to chair the presidential election campaign of former U.S. Senator John Edwards.[2] Other board members include Julian Bond and Bradley Whitford.
The executive director of ARAW is Kimberly Freeman Brown.[3] The founding executive director was Mary Beth Maxwell.
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References edit
- "American Rights At Work: Labor laws not strong enough." Workers Independent News. July 7, 2005.
- Castillo, Juan. "Workers at Labor Forum Recount Tales of Abuse by Their Employers." Austin American-Statesman. October 19, 2005.
- "Democracy at Comcast, Free Choices at Work - Making the Case for the Employee Free Choice Act." Center for American Progress.
- Gaffney, Mark. "American Laws Violate Workers' Rights." Detroit News. December 16, 2005.
- Gallagher, John. "Laboring After Congress; Bonior Builds Solidarity Stumping for Union Cause." Detroit Free Press. April 10, 2004.
- Greenhouse, Steven. "Labor, Under the Gun, Meets to Plot Strategy." New York Times. February 25, 2003.
- "Human Rights at Work." The Nation. December 26, 2005.
- Knowles, Francine. "Report Says Deck Stacked Against Union Organization." Chicago Sun Times. December 7, 2005.
- Landrum Jr., Jonathan. "American Rights at Work to Investigate Abuses at Workplace." Associated Press. October 14, 2005.
- Lester, Will. "AFL-CIO Leaders Recruit Groups to Get Out Word About Workers' Plight." Associated Press. October 25, 2005.
- Pickler, Nedra. "Edwards Taps Bonior to Lead Future Presidential Campaign." Associated Press. December 5, 2006.
External links edit
- American Rights at Work website