Worker Resources
William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center As we
enter the new century, the only way to keep up with change is
with education. The William W. Winpisinger Education and
Technology Center is the IAM's most visible sign of our
commitment to provide a world class educational facility to train
future IAM leaders.
The Winpisinger Center teaches what it is to be a trade unionist.
By studying labor history and the role unions play in our
society, students learn that unions are more than service
organizations. We are part of a larger movement toward economic
and social justice with dignity on the job.
Paywatch - The National AFL-CIO's new website on CEO pay. Shows how CEO pay is skyrocketing; details what the top executives make--and how long it would take you to make that much. Also indicates what you can do about this scandal and how to "talk back."
AFL-CIO Union Plus Money-saving benefits for union members & their families
Pension Benefit Guaranty The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. is using a new Internet site to help workers locate pension money owed to them. The PBGC lists 9,887 workers who are owed more than $19 million in benefits and about 1,400 companies. The site can be searched by name, company or state.
U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics Despite cutbacks in their budget for a number of years, this is still the best source for just about any sort of economic data you're looking for.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Home Page. This site provides information on the agency, technical support, publications and standards. In addition, the site has extensive safety and health weblinks.
Census Bureau This site contains all sorts of data down to the state and county level.
