We are a nonprofit alliance formed to promote expanded access to government records, meetings and other proceedings at the state and local level. Our efforts are focused solely on local/state information access. While we do some lobbying (within limits imposed by IRS rules), our primary work is educational. The Coalition was formed in 1996, after a year-long organizing effort.

Our mission is to ensure the equitable resolution of
employment disputes in state government agencies.

As mandated by Virginia law, we:

-administer the employee grievance procedure
-independently hear and decide employee grievances
-provide a statewide workplace mediation program, and
-offer related training and consultation for state employees

1-888-23-ADVICE

AUD is a national, non-profit organization devoted to advancing the principles and practices of internal democracy in the labor movement. It is pro-labor and non-partisan. AUD defends workers' rights to free speech, fair elections, and due process in unions and assists reformers who face retaliation or discrimination. Special emphasis is given to women, immigrants, and workers of color. AUD conducts conferences, workshops, and classes in leadership development and workers' rights.

The Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality is an organization of Richmond, Va., area residents fighting for the survival of our community. Click on the links above to learn more about our history, mission, activities and commentary.

Home of the Democratic Party.

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Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), which has a chapter in Newport News, is a national association of more than20,000 union members that advances the benefits of organized workplaces for women and promotes women's leadership development within the labor movement.