Derry Township residents have been informed that Mercury Opinion, an organization operating under the name Working America, AFL-CIO, will begin door-to-door campaigning in Derry Township this week. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is the largest labor federation in the United States, representing nearly 15 million workers, both active and retired. Regarding the situation in Derry Township, police indicated that the organization will not be selling products or soliciting donations.
Police also advised the public to always ask for identification from canvassers and never invite them into their homes
According to the Derry Borough Police Department, door-to-door canvassing will begin this week in a Dauphin County neighborhood. Police also advised the public to always ask for identification from canvassers and never invite them into their homes. Canvassers will be wearing red safety vests and identification badges. For context, the AFL-CIO, founded in 1955 through the merger of the AFL and the CIO, acts as the central spokesperson for more than 60 national and international unions to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions, according to local media.
Issues they address include employment, education, living wages, affordable healthcare…
Regarding the door-to-door canvassing in the Dauphin County neighborhood, local media report that it typically takes place in the late afternoon and evening, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. According to police, Working America is a non-profit organization that focuses on education, legislation, and political advocacy to support the interests of working families. Issues they address include employment, education, living wages, affordable healthcare, retirement security, and more, as detailed by media outlets familiar with the matter.
“All working people deserve good jobs and the power to determine their wages and working conditions” – AFL-CIO
From AFL-CIO (American’s Union) they describe their work as a way of defending labor rights. “All working people deserve good jobs and the power to determine their wages and working conditions. Here are some of the ways working people are uniting to make an economy that works for us all,” they highlight from their website. For the association, Union members work together to negotiate and enforce a contract with management that guarantees the things you care about like decent raises, affordable health care, job security, and a stable schedule.
According to the report, a new service will offer more individualized representation
In this regard, the New York Times recently reported that unions have taken a leading role in challenging the Trump administration’s staff reduction agenda in the courts. According to the report, a new service will offer more individualized representation. The AFL-CIO describes itself as follows: “Unions are teams of individuals coming together to guarantee the things you care about, like decent wages, affordable health care, job security, safe and respectful workplaces, and fair scheduling.”
“When working people come together, they make things better for everyone” – AFL-CIO
According to the cited New York Times article, “More than 1,000 lawyers in 42 states have completed their training to offer their services, organizers reported. The new pro bono group, Rise Up: Federal Workers’ Legal Defense Network, officially launched Wednesday, was created by the AFL-CIO along with several other unions and civil rights groups, including We The Action, a network that connects lawyers with nonprofit organizations.” This is, in essence, the goal of the AFL-CIO, whose motto includes: “When working people come together, they make things better for everyone.”
Finally, regarding Derry Township, local media remind residents that for any concerns related to people campaigning, contact the police department at (717) 534-2202.