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News from EPI EPI to host virtual press conference with AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler to share new research on benefits of expanding union membership

On Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, the Economic Policy Institute will host a virtual press conference with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler to propose a bold new vision for working people: tripling union membership. The press conference will coincide with new EPI research quantifying the economic, social, and democratic benefits of increasing union membership to 30%. Participants will also share a policy roadmap to boost union membership, including offering two new proposals to promote collective bargaining and grow union membership.

To RSVP, please register here.

Who:

  • Liz Shuler, President, AFL-CIO
  • Heidi Shierholz, President, EPI
  • Moderated by Naomi Walker, Executive Vice President, EPI

When: Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Where: Zoom. Register here.