The Coalition of Labor Union Women Center for Education and Research is a 501 (c) (3) component of CLUW that was established in 1979 to empower working women to assert their rights in the workplace and in the labor movement.

With women comprising 42 percent of total union membership, it is clear that working women understand the many ways that union clout and solidarity improve their wages, career options, health coverage and retirement security.

It is also clear that working women—more than ever—need access to information and programs that address their unique concerns.

The CLUW Center has responded to the challenges and concerns of working women in the global economy:

• sponsoring educational workshops and conferences
• publishing leaflets, brochures, newsletters and action alerts
• fighting to put an end to sex discrimination on the job
• creating model programs on women's health and leadership training