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American Allied Workers Laborers International Union (A.A.W.L.I.U.) was founded over 50 years ago (July 1955) as an independent-international union. This union was created in response to discriminatory practices Americans were experiencing by other unions in the construction trades industry. The International Union is chartered and registered with the United States Department of Labor with authorization to operate in all 50 states in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Unlike traditional trade unions of yesterday and today, A.A.W.L.I.U. primary objective has been to vigorously represent individuals and groups who are members of the protected class, the unorganized victims of institutional classism, racism, sexism, and malign neglect. |
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Since A.A.W.L.I.U. inception 50 years ago, conditions affecting the American worker have changed dramatically. Wages, fringe benefits, working conditions, employee rights/protections, labor laws, rules and regulations have improved the overall status of the American worker and enhanced the quality of life for themselves and their families. However all segments of America's labor force did not benefit from the achievements and successes of the labor movement over the past half century. The great majority of Americans who did not benefit were members of the protected class. With this in mind, A.A.W.L.I.U. will remain committed to its original principles, objectives, and mission in the immediate future and years ahead. To this end, the International Union will undertake the following initiatives to achieve its fundamental goals and objectives. |
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A.A.W.L.I.U. UNION OBJECTIVES
Organize and establish affiliated Locals in cities throughout America.
Plan, Implement, and administer Apprenticeship Training Programs for members of the protected class.
Advocate and lobby for minority/female contractors and subcontractors to obtain contracts for projects funded by local, state and federal government agencies.
Organize the unorganized to effectively participate in all aspects in America's labor force.
Provide technical assistance to minority/female owned businesses in dealing with labor relations issues/ problems involving unions, local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
Advocating and lobbying public policy officials to adopt and/or approve legislation which will improve the quality of life for individuals who are members of the protected class.
Provide direct assistance to community groups and organizations in developing and planning economic empowerment programs and self-improvement projects.
Work with officials and representatives in the Information Technology Industry to create employment/training opportunities for individuals living in low income/disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Provide effective leadership in representing union members concerning collective bargaining, arbritration, and contract negotiations. |
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