Let's create a better tomorrow, NAUOW.

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing union and non-union workers together across all industries to address the economic, educational, and social challenges facing working adults and their families.

We believe that the interests of working people extend beyond individual workplaces, industries, and employment arrangements. Whether unionized or non-unionized, employees share many common concerns, including fair wages, safe working conditions, affordable childcare, access to continuing education, and the ability to achieve financial stability.

NAUOW provides a platform for workers from all backgrounds and professions to come together, exchange ideas, identify shared challenges, and pursue solutions that support a sustainable and inclusive workforce.

An economy where hard work provides the opportunity for financial independence, family stability, and a better future for every generation.

We envision a North American economic landscape in which a single working individual can earn enough to support a family of four without relying on government assistance. We recognize that achieving this vision requires consideration of wages, the cost of living, access to education, family responsibilities, and the changing economic realities of working people.

Our long-term vision is one in which full-time employment provides a realistic pathway out of poverty, wages remain responsive to inflation, and families have the resources and opportunities to become financially self-sufficient.

> Unity Among All Workers <

We bring union and non-union employees together across all industries to encourage communication, cooperation, and the identification of shared workplace interests. NAUOW also seeks to create an environment where workers can engage in constructive discussions regardless of their employment status, profession, or industry.

> Fair Wages and Better Working Conditions <

Address the challenges of stagnant wages, workplace safety, and unequal employment conditions. We focus on the relationship between earnings and inflation, with the objective of ensuring that workers' purchasing power does not continually decline as the cost of essential goods and services increases.

> Continuing Education for Working Adults <

Support accessible, government-subsidized continuing education and vocational training programs that allow working adults to develop new skills, pursue career advancement, and adapt to changing industries without sacrificing their existing livelihoods.

> Childcare Assistance for Single-Parent Families <

Recognize the financial and practical challenges faced by single parents in the workforce. NAUOW supports the development of childcare subsidies and accessible childcare services that enable working parents to maintain employment, pursue education, and provide stable homes for their children.

> A Pathway from Public Assistance to Financial Independence <

Address the financial difficulties experienced by individuals transitioning from public assistance into full-time employment. NAUOW supports continued access to appropriate welfare assistance until individuals and families have achieved documented full-time earnings above the applicable poverty threshold, with program structures that help prevent sudden losses of essential support.

> Poverty Measures That Reflect Economic Reality <

Promote the consideration of inflation, regional living costs, housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other essential expenses when establishing and updating poverty thresholds. Economic measurements should reflect the financial realities faced by working individuals and families over time.

At the heart of NAUOW's mission is the relationship between employment and economic security.

Full-time employment is an important foundation for financial independence, but employment alone does not necessarily guarantee that a family can afford housing, food, healthcare, transportation, childcare, and education. Inflation and rising living costs can further widen the gap between household earnings and essential expenses.

NAUOW seeks to bring attention to these challenges and examine approaches that support workers as they move toward greater financial stability.

Our vision is an economy where public assistance can serve as a bridge during periods of financial hardship and transition, while accessible education, fair compensation, and sustainable employment create opportunities for families to become self-reliant.

The modern workforce includes millions of people with different occupations, economic circumstances, employment arrangements, and professional goals. Yet many of the challenges they face are interconnected.

NAUOW recognizes that the concerns of a factory employee, a healthcare professional, a restaurant worker, a construction tradesperson, an office employee, and a self-supporting working parent may differ in important ways while also sharing common ground.

By bringing union and non-union workers together, the organization aims to create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, shared research, collaboration, and participation in discussions about the future of work.

We recognize that lasting improvements require an understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges experienced by workers, employers, communities, and policymakers.

The economic conditions experienced by today's workforce will influence the opportunities available to future generations.

Children raised in financially stable households have a foundation from which to pursue education, develop skills, and explore career opportunities. Supporting working families is therefore also an investment in the future workforce and the broader economy.

NAUOW's long-term objectives include examining how sustainable wages, continuing education, affordable childcare, and effective assistance programs can contribute to economic security across generations.

> A stronger understanding of the workforce begins with the participation of the people who make it work.<

North American Union Of Workers welcomes the involvement of union members, non-union employees, working adults, and others interested in the economic conditions affecting the entire workforce.

Participation provides an opportunity to share workplace experiences, identify common challenges, contribute ideas, engage in organizational discussions, and help shape the organization's future priorities.

Whether you are an employee, a skilled tradesperson, a professional, a working parent, or someone interested in the future of employment, your perspective can contribute to a broader understanding of the issues facing working people.

NAUOW exists to bring people together around the shared goal of a workforce in which employment offers a meaningful opportunity for financial security, dignity, and a sustainable future for families.