Florida First Coast Coalition of Labor Union Women
About Florida First Coast Coalition of Labor Union Women
Since its founding in 1974, the Coalition of Labor Union Women has served as a vital national organization dedicated exclusively to empowering union women, and the Florida First Coast chapter continues this important mission in Jacksonville, FL and surrounding communities. Built on four core objectives established at the organization's founding convention, the coalition unites women to address shared challenges, develop action programs, and amplify women's voices within the labor movement. The organization's foundation rests on a commitment to increasing women's participation at every level of union leadership and decision-making, recognizing that diverse representation strengthens the entire labor movement. Members stand together on issues that directly impact working women's lives—from securing equal pay and job security to protecting reproductive rights and ensuring safe workplaces free from harassment and violence. The coalition operates as a nonpartisan force within the union movement, bringing together women from diverse unions and backgrounds to organize the unorganized and promote affirmative action and social justice. Through newsletters, member resources, committees, and community events, the Florida First Coast Coalition of Labor Union Women creates spaces where union women can connect, learn, and mobilize for change. The organization remains steadfast in its mission to transform workplaces and communities by centering women's leadership, advocating for comprehensive benefits and protections, and ensuring that women's perspectives shape labor policy and practice.