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UDR #218 Now Available
OLMS Proposed Rule Extends LMRDA Coverage | OLMS Covid-19 Guidance for Union Elections, Reporting |

DISSENT Magazine and The Chief-Leader write tributes for Herman Benson
(Also included in the DISSENT tribute is an archive of articles written by Herman for

In Memoriam Herman Benson
Read the New York Times’ story on Herman. Benson was an absolutely unique character.

Now Available! Three New Additions to AUD’s Store! Order Them Now!
The Union Member’s Complete Guide (2nd Edition) I Just Got Elected- Now What? (3rd Edition)

“Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings. New ideas must use old buildings.”*
*Jane Jacobs, “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” As the expression goes “everything
UDR #217 Now Available
Union Democracy Advocate J.J. Popio Elected Executive Secretary of Gasworkers 555 | NLRB Will Review
$100 Plus Club News #137
UFT Leadership Election |Review: All We Do Is Talk Steel |Review: Knocking On Labor’s Door
Make Them Proud…
Within the last year, those of us who care deeply about the state of union
Announcing AUD’s CFC Campaign!
AUD is again a participant in payroll deduction plans for various public sector employees. These
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