Sites we like

Below is a list of sites we want to make sure our Cleveland Jobs with Justice
Supporters visit! These are organizations, individuals, and resources that we
hope other activists in our area can link to and support. If you would like to be
linked with us, please Connect with Us!

Jobs with Justice
Check out the National Jobs with Justice website to learn more about
campaigns around the country, or to find out how you can get involved with
Jobs with Justice outside the Cleveland area!

North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor
The North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor, under the direction of Executive
Secretary, Harriet Applegate is the central labor council which does a lot of
great work on issues that impact the lives of working people.

Cleveland Community Shares Community Shares advances social justice in
Greater Cleveland by generating essential operating funds for 35 nonprofit
organizations that are working for positive community change. Funds are
generated through workplace giving programs and other philanthropic
initiatives. Cleveland Jobs with Justice is a proud member of Community Shares.
Check out their site and find out how you can help support organizations like
Cleveland Jobs with Justice in our community!

Unite Here! Union Hotel Guide
Use this guide to find a union hotel where UNITE HERE members are employed.
You'll be supporting good union jobs and will find a friendly face to greet you on
your journey.

UAW Made - Consumer Buying Guide
Across the land, UAW members build cars, vans and trucks. But did you know
that in a factory in Michigan, UAW members also build houses? Or that in a
plant in New York, UAW members prepare and package sugar? Or that in
Missouri, UAW members make men's and women's boots? Or that in Ontario,
UAW members make golf clubs? Well here is the list - check it out!

Policy Matters Ohio
The best think tank in Northeast Ohio! Policy Matters Ohio is a non-profit policy
research organization founded in January 2000 to broaden the debate about
economic policy in Ohio. Their mission is to conduct high-quality research
promoting decisions which benefit the whole community. Given the challenges
of a rapidly-changing economic system, rising wage inequality, new issues in
education, and changes in the way work is organized, it is imperative that Ohio
workers have a voice in the economic debate. Policy Matters provides
real-world analysis focused on issues that matter to low- and middle-income
workers in Ohio. Their findings are accessible to the public, the media, and
policy makers. Check them out!

Wal-Mart Watch
Wal-Mart Watch is a national organization building power in communities to put
pressure on the world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart. Check out their site to learn
more about Wal-Mart, and to find excellent tools and resources for fighting
Wal-Mart's low road race to the bottom.

Wake Up Wal-Mart
Wake Up Wal-Mart is a national organization building grassroots support to
make the world's largest retailer a better corporate citizen. Check out the site
for good facts and information on Wal-Mart, and to find out how you can help
change Wal-Mart's practices in your community.

United Church of Christ
The UCC is a longtime supporter of Jobs with Justice both here in Cleveland and
across the country. Check out their site to see the great work they are doing
for low wage workers and others in need in our communities.

Deborah Van Kleef
Deborah Van Kleef has performed her brand of rootsy rustbelt folk music for
over 20 years, at concerts, festivals, coffeehouses, schools, rallies,
conferences and special events, mainly in Ohio, with occasional appearances in
New York, Washington, DC and California. She served for 10 years on the
Executive Board of American Federation of Musicians Local 1000.