It is extremely important for young people to have the opportunity to unionize and the option to move up into the middle class. It’s time for workers to get their voice back, and for young people to feel confident about their future.
Yesterday, Van Jones was named as the Obama administration’s Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation. This appointment comes on the heels of some exciting circumstances, events, and conferences that have happened just this year (and we’re only 3 months in). But what does having Van Jones as this special advisor mean, not only for “enviros,” but for community organizers in general?
It's been a week since returning from the Power Shift
conference in Washington, D.C., home of the largest training in Wellstone
Action's history and what most people believe was the biggest lobby day EVER.
Leadership Development
Being a Successful Citizen Lobbyist
Holding Elected Officials Accountable to Our Issues
Action Planning to Win on Issues
Building a Volunteer Program
Meaningful Constituent Contact
