Human Resources
Workplace Learning & Development
GIC (Group Insurance Commission)
Metlife(Type in "University of Massachusetts" as employer.)
Other UMass Amherst Unions:
GEO, Local 2262(Graduate Employee Organization)Health Resources For Office Workers:
MSP(Massachusetts Society of Professors)
AFSCME, Local 1776
Professional Staff Union (PSA/MTA/NEA)
Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationGood clicks:
Occupational Health and Safety Resource Directory
Typing Injury FAQs
Chapter 150E of the Massachusetts State Laws - the chapter that protects our collective bargaining rights
Search for unions by state Some interesting news links and a state by state listing of unions (they don't have us!).
National Labor Relations Board - Federal agency that administers the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector.
Working Life - A wealth of information about labor unions
Labor Notes The voice of union activists who want to "put the movement back in the labor movement" through rank and file democracy.....plenty of news but you need to subscribe to see alot of it
Jobs with Justice - it's all about justice in the workplace - it's worth it to join the e-mail list!
Behind the Label - Want to know where your clothes are made? This is the site if you're angry about sweatshops and want to see who is protesting and where.
The National Labor Committee for Worker and Human Rights - a watchdog for labor and human rights abuses around the world...some would see this as a sad site but it may inspire you.
AFLCIO and AFLCIO/Women and AFLCIO Labor Day - Newsletters, press releases, statistics, survey, boycott lists, rich with information.
Federal Citizen Information Center - this is a good starting place to find specific government programs.