Denver Area Labor Federation (DALF)
Contact: Madison Cassels
Biographical Info
What does your organization do?
DALF works with local and national labor and community organizations around policies and initiatives in support of worker rights. All officers are democratically elected bodies dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level. We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and we strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people—regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
Bulleted list of resources/services that you provide (to the CORE WORKNOW partnership)?
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Navigation for WORKNOW members interested in construction careers for placement in varying positions, especially registered apprenticeships associated with local unions.
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In collaboration with WORKNOW backbone team, providing supportive services like boots, tools, gas, groceryAssistance with union dues/fees and apprenticeship registration fees
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Assistance with CDL class/testing fees
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In partnership with WORKNOW, the Denver Area Labor Federation has compiled an
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Unemployment Resource and FAQ Guide for all WORKNOW members who have been laid off or had their hours significantly reduced during the COVID Crisis.
What’s Required of You (How’s baked in):
Time Commitments to CORE WORKNOW partnership
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CORE Partner Meetings
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Strategic Planning Committee Meetings
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ED Meetings
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Milestone Task Groups
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Enrollment of union incumbent workers
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Navigation services for WORKNOW members, especially those in or interested in union positions
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Trainings for Navigators and Partners around Apprenticeship/Union 101
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Assistance with creation and implementation of Building Inclusive Workforce Series
Categories: Partners