Union Initiatives

The CWE is the workforce development arm of the New York City Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, which represents 1.2 million union members in the Metropolitan region.  As such, the CWE provides incumbent union worker training for 31 affiliated unions and labor / management cooperatives in varied sectors including healthcare, skilled construction, transportation, hospitality, and civil service.  These industry specific programs allow members to move up in their career through skills and credential acquisition. Each year, thousands of workers across the city take advantage of CWE sponsored promotional and entry courses to earn greater economic security and professional advancement.

We work with the following unions:

  • NYC Central Labor Council

  • United Federation of Teachers

  • AFSCME, DC37

  • Asbestos Workers Local 12

  • Career Center at  Entertainment Community Fund

  • Cement Masons Local 780

  • Communications Workers of America Local 1180

  • CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies

  • District Council 9 Painters

  • District Council of Carpenters

  • Elevator Contractor Local 1

  • Hotel Trades Council, AFL-CIO

  • Teamsters Joint Council 16

  • IBT, Local 210

  • IBT, Local 237

  • International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 798

  • International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 764

  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 15, IAM

  • Iron Workers Local 40/361

  • Iron Workers Local 580

  • IUOE, Local 15

  • IUOE, Local 30

  • IUOE, Local 94

  • OPEIU, Local 153

  • Roofers, Waterproofers Local 8

  • RWDSU Retail Action Project

  • SEIU, Local 1199

  • Sheet Metal, Local 28

  • Steamfitters Local 638

  • The Independent Drivers Guild (IDG)

  • Tile, Marble, Terrazzo Local 7

  • Transport Workers Union Local 100

  • Unite Here! Local 100

  • Workers United

  • Writers Guild of America East