Seafarers International Union

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, based in Washington, D.C., has approximately 22,000 members participating in 11 regional district councils throughout the United States. Members enjoy participation in the National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension, health and safety programs, as well as training and apprenticeship opportunities and cooperative labor-management research and education efforts. The union also sponsors the Roofers Political Education and Legislative Fund and works with various groups on safety and health issues. Organizing new members is a top priority, which the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers demonstrates through Construction Organizing Membership Education Training.

The Latin America Working Group (LAWG) is a Washington, DC-based organization dedicated to promoting peace, justice, and human rights in the Americas. Through their campaigns and advocacy efforts, they strive to protect the rights of migrants and refugees, defend human rights defenders, and advance land, economic, and environmental rights in the region. With a team of dedicated staff and a network of coalition partners, LAWG conducts in-depth analysis, publishes reports and policy memos, and organizes events to raise awareness and mobilize action. Their goal is to empower individuals to take action and speak up for human rights, contributing to positive change in Latin America.Generated from the website