New America Staff Union Receives Voluntary Recognition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kaitlin Bell, NPEU, kbell@npeu.org, 806-752-0529; Joanne Zalatoris, New America, zalatoris@newamerica.org, 202-847-4830
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2022 – On Friday, April 22, New America officially recognized New America United (NAU) as the union representing over 65 staff at the organization.
“When we began our organizing effort two years ago, we anchored our union in the goals of providing an excellent workplace for all New Americans and embodying our organization’s principles of equity, participatory governance, and economic opportunity,” the NAU organizing committee wrote. “We look forward to working with leadership on a contract that supports our collective aspirations and lays the groundwork for a more inclusive and vibrant New America.”
“New America deeply values its employees and supports the right to organize,” said New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter and New America President & Chief Transformation Officer Paul Butler. “We are pleased to recognize New America United voluntarily. We share NAU’s desire to foster the best work environment possible. We look forward to continuing to work together to build an inclusive and effective workplace, aligned with our values and in service of our mission.”
“Congratulations to New America United,” said NPEU President Katie Barrows. “Voluntary recognition was a collaborative process between NAU and New America management, and we look forward to supporting the union as they negotiate a strong first contract.”
Follow New America United on Twitter at @NewAmericaUnite for updates.
About NPEU:
The Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), a local of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, represents professionals employed at more than 30 nonprofit organizations (and counting), including employees at Economic Policy Institute, the Center for American Progress, and Community Change. NPEU gives nonprofit workers a voice to strengthen their workplaces and continue to do work that makes a difference in people’s lives.
About New America:
New America is dedicated to renewing the promise of America, bringing us closer to our nation’s highest ideals. We’re a different kind of think tank: one dedicated to public problem solving. Our team of visionary researchers, changemakers, technologists, and storytellers study and seize the opportunities presented by dramatic social and technological change. We search for powerful ideas, wherever they are, and collaborate with civic innovators around the country to develop evidence-based solutions.