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Working for America Institute
Non-profit organization From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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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,[dubious – discuss] private foundations and the AFL–CIO.
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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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