Pros
Karen Nussbaum, the Executive Director of working America AFL-CIO is a visionary and inspiring leader committed to improving the lives of workers. Better pay compared to other canvasses. Management positions salaries are competitive and Career positions in DC pay well. Progressive discipline and just cause exists to protect unionized canvassers.
Cons
National FIELD management. As a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, they unfortunately do not walk the talk if they don't have too. Unlike entry level canvassers, management and career positions do not have union representation and are classified as "at will" where you can be terminated without just cause or fair process at the drop of hat. Upper field management in DC tends to exercise decision making power in a way that is inconsistent and subjective. They will train their managers to "seek first to understand" but not follow their own advice when dealing with non-union employees. Promotions tend to be based on personality vs performance. Sometimes they interview for promotions and other times they simply handpick their choice; no consistent process-bordering on nepotism. These double standards undermine their mission and hurt dedicated hardworking employees.