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1. A.F.L.C.I.O. American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
2. N.E.A-National Education Association
3. A.B.A- American Bar Association
4. A.A.R.P-Association of American Retired Persons
5. N.A.A.C.P-National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
6. Christian Coalition
7. Sierra Club
8. Common Cause
9. N.R.A- National Rifle Association
10. N.A.M-National Association of Manufacturers
11. A.C.L.U-American Civil Liberties Union
12. Public Citizen
13. Moveon.org
A.F.L.C.I.O. American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations. This are unions that work to ensure that all people who work receive the rewards of their work such as decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, respect and fair treatment. They provide an independent voice for working families and ways for working people to be actively engaged in politics and legislation. They also work with federations of unions in other countries toward global social and economic fairness. An issue that AFLCIO shows says a good job that pays wages to support our families and a strong economy that enables everyone to attain and maintain a middle class life are the foundations for a healthy nation and fundamental for America’s working families. But so many more elements affordable health care, retirement security, quality education for our children, job safety and civil and workplace rights are essential for all working people.

1. Since 1857, N.E.A-National Education Association has crusaded for the rights of educators and children. They say every child deserves a quality education. They also work on projects like Democracy Day and 2010 Census. This is a strong, united team is making a difference for America's children. Some issues are no child left behind act, professional pay, education funding, minority community outreach, dropout prevention, achievements gaps, charter schools, child nutrition’s. College affordability, common core state standards, educator tax

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