www.unitehere.org UNITEHERE' s national web site
http://www.ilo.org  Web site for the global labor rights, links to foreign unions
http://www.labourstart.org News on strikes, etc. worldwide
http://www.unionplus.org Benefit programs available to U.S. union members
www.workerscenter.org  Vermon Workers' Center PO Box 883, Montpelier, VT 05601
                                    T:802-229-0009 F:802-229-9100
                                    Vermont Worker Rights Hotline 866-229-0009 (toll-free)

Labor History

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire  Story of the factory fire that led to formation of OSHA

Buy Union

It is easier than ever to shop on-line for clothing, or other union-made products, made by union workers under fair working conditions! Click on the following links for your Christmas shopping!
http://www.josephabboud.com Men's suits. Look for UNITE HERE label. Available at department stores and suit stores. Brand names: Joseph Abboud.      Made in New Bedford, MA                                                 http://www.brooksbrothers.com  Men's suits. Look for UNITE HERE or Made in USA label. Available in Brooks Brothers stores. Brands: Brooks Brothers, Golden Fleece, Southwick --   Made in Haverhill, MA             http://www.sterlingwear.com/  Authentic navy-style peacoats for the whole family -- union made in East Boston, MA
http://www.nosweatapparel.com/ Shop No Sweat Now! - 100% union-made, sweatshop-free shopping!
http://www.unionjeancompany.com 100% union-made jeans, denim products, Oxford Dress shirts, polo/golf shirts, fleece, tees and more, all made in the USA.
http://www.protexallinc.com/ uniforms and casual clothing, all made by union members in Illinois. Does your employer make you wear non-union uniforms? Tell them to switch to a union source!
Leather Coats Etc. Leather coats and accessories made by union members
DeMoulin Brothers an all-union manufacturer who make band uniforms, as well as formal men's wear, including tuxedo pants, jackets, shirts, and bow ties.
http://www.shopunionmade.org coffee, tools, hardware, all kinds of union-made products!
http://www.justiceclothing.com/thereis/justice/  Buy no-sweat  items on-line

Fight Sweatshops

http://www.behindthelabel.org  Info on sweatshop production by Nike, Gap, etc.

General Information

http://www.usps.com  Find any U.S. Zip code, based on address
http://www.mbta.com Schedules route maps, etc. for Boston MBTA
http://www.refdesk.com Info on anything
http://www.census.gov U.S. Census info; every kind of statistic about U.S.

Government / Politics

http://www.vote-smart.org  From your Zip, find all your national, state political leaders, plus voting records from AFL-CIO, environmental, gun, abortion, etc. groups .                                                      http://www.house.gov/           U.S. House of Representatives                                                       http://www.senate.gov/           U.S. Senate                                                                      http://wcc.state.ct.us/index.html         Information on making a Workers Comp claim in Connecticut

Health Care

MEDICARE and MEDICAID INFORMATION
Info on health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. Includes links to State Medicaid programs: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/people.asp

STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SCHIP)
“Families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid may be able to qualify for SCHIP.
Families that do not currently have health insurance are likely to be eligible, even if you are working. The states have different eligibility rules, but in most states, uninsured children under the age of 19, whose families earn up to $36,200 a year (for a family of four) are eligible.” http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/schip.asp

http://www.aHealthyMe.com This is a non-commercial source of “wellness” advice for all ages, open to all.

Economics 

http://www.workingforamerica.org/  “Green jobs”                                                                                        www.ufenet.org is another excellent link. "Economics from a working person's point of view; en español también                                                                                                                                                      http://www.epi.org/     Research & Ideas for Shared Prosperity / Economic Policy Institute.

Retiree issues 

http://www.retiredamericans.org/       Alliance for Retired Americans