Leading the Next Generation of Union Members

Over the last several decades, as union membership has declined, labor and union education has been severely deprioritized throughout the country, leaving many young people with little - or no - basis for understanding when it comes to unions and union careers. The New York City Central Labor Council, the United Federation of Teachers, and other NYC unions are working to address this and broaden the horizons for students interested in union careers. 

On October 17th, the CLC and UFT hosted Future in Focus: Exploring the World of Organized Labor and Unionized Careers event; CWA Local 1180 joined several other unions tabling, presenting, and talking with students about unionized careers in New York City, as well as collective bargaining and the impact of organized labor on our society.