About

Right to Work
Right to work laws make it harder for workers to join unions. They can weaken union power and reduce the funds unions need to negotiate better pay and conditions. Without strong unions, workers can lose bargaining leverage. This often results in lower wages and fewer benefits. These laws also make it easier for companies to fire workers without reason. That creates job insecurity and discourages workers from speaking up. Overall, right to work laws tilt the balance toward employers and away from workers. This hurts workers’ rights and makes work less fair.
Employment atWill
At will employment allows bosses to fire workers anytime without reason. This makes workers unsure of their job. People feel less safe and have more stress. Without job security, workers might avoid speaking up or asking for better pay. They stay quiet to keep their job. Employers can change rules or pay suddenly. Workers have little power to fight back. This system favors bosses, not workers. It can lead to unfair treatment and low morale. When workers fear losing their jobs, they work less well. Overall, at will employment weakens workers’ rights and security.
Labor Unions
Labor unions help workers get better pay. They ask bosses to pay fairly. Unions also pressure companies for safer workplaces. They fight for benefits like health insurance and time off. When workers stand together, they have more power. This stops bosses from taking advantage of employees. Unions give workers a voice on the job. They help keep jobs and defend workers from unfair treatment. Without unions, many workers wouldn’t get the rights they have today.
The Strinking Middle Class
The middle class in the US is shrinking because wages haven’t kept up with the rising cost of living. Many jobs that once paid well now pay less or are insecure. Costs like housing, healthcare, and education grow faster than income. Fewer full-time jobs with benefits are available. Skills needed for good jobs are changing, but many can’t adapt quickly. Debt from student loans and credit cards weighs people down. Small businesses struggle to compete and stay open. Wealth is becoming more concentrated with the rich, leaving the middle behind. All these factors push many people out of the middle-income range. As a result, more Americans fall into low income or become poor.
Our Vision
At Friends of Labor, we envision a future where every worker is empowered, valued, and united. We strive to create a society where labor rights are universally respected, where unions serve as strong voices for all, and where communities thrive through collective strength and solidarity. Together, we will champion the dignity of work, foster equitable opportunities, and inspire a movement that uplifts every individual, ensuring that the promise of a fair and just workplace is realized for generations to come.


