Working Partnerships USA

Working Partnerships USA Working Partnerships USA brings together public policy innovation and the power of grassroots organizing to drive the movement for a just economy.

WPUSA's accomplishments include:

• Launching Healthy Workers, comprehensive, affordable health care coverage for small businesses and their employees designed to be a model in serving uninsured adults in California and the rest of the nation.
• Winning the 1998 San José Living Wage ordinance, subsequently expanding it to more than 8,000 workers.
• Pioneering the Children’s Health Initiative, whic

h now provides health coverage to more than 120,000 Santa Clara County kids and has been replicated in most California counties.
• Developing LeaderNet, a three-month community popular education and leadership training institute that has trained more 250 community leaders since 1997.
• Anchoring the Partnership for Working Families, a national coalition of progressive community organizations emphasizing the creation of high quality jobs, affordable housing, environmental health and career pipelines for shared prosperity.

06/16/2026

Mannuel Flores, an aspiring carpenter, understands the value of a union career and took his first step by joining TOP (Trades Orientation Program).
Through hands-on training and guided support, he’s building the foundation for a long-term path in the trades.

You too can build a career in the trades. Applications for our next TOP cohort are open now.

Learn more by attending an info session: https://wpusa.org/top

AI is showing up in our kids' schools, our doctor's offices, and our workplaces. Join your neighbors for a conversation ...
06/08/2026

AI is showing up in our kids' schools, our doctor's offices, and our workplaces. Join your neighbors for a conversation about what that means for our families and our community. ⁠
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Let's come together to learn, share what we're experiencing, and make sure our voices are part of what comes next.⁠
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June 13, 2PM-3:30PM at the Seven Trees Community Center (3590 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA 951112

RSVP - https://go.wpusa.org/a/ai-townhall

06/08/2026

Jack Samuels knows how tough it can be to find steady work and understands the value of a union career.

With experience already behind him, he turned to TOP to take the next step. Whether you’re just starting out or building on what you know, TOP can be your pathway into a union job.

You too can build a career in the trades. Applications for our next TOP cohort are open now.

Learn more by attending an info session: https://wpusa.org/top

06/05/2026

Who should decide how AI shapes our future—corporations or communities?

AI is already changing how we work, access services, and participate in public life. But these technologies don't have to serve only the interests of billionaires and Big Tech. Together, we can build a future where emerging technologies strengthen democracy, protect workers, and help communities thrive.

Join us tomorrow for our AI Town Hall!
Bring your questions, ideas, and vision for a future where innovation works for all of us.
RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗

AI is showing up in our kids' schools, our doctor's offices, and our workplaces. Join your neighbors for a conversation ...
06/03/2026

AI is showing up in our kids' schools, our doctor's offices, and our workplaces. Join your neighbors for a conversation about what that means for our families and our community.

Let's come together to learn, share what we're experiencing, and make sure our voices are part of what comes next.

June 6, 2PM-3:30PM at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose (160 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112)

June 13, 2PM-3:30PM at the Seven Trees Community Center (3590 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA 95111)

RSVP Now: https://go.wpusa.org/a/ai-townhall

06/02/2026

Vote centers are open today, and there's still time to cast or drop off your ballot! 🗳️

Communities are strongest when the people have a voice in the decisions that shape their lives. Voting is one of the ways we show up for our families, our neighbors, and the future we want to create together.

Make a plan, bring a friend, and make your voice heard! Every vote matters. ✨

You don’t need experience to start a career in the trades, just the right support.TOP is a year-long apprenticeship rea...
06/02/2026

You don’t need experience to start a career in the trades, just the right support.

TOP is a year-long apprenticeship readiness program designed to help you build skills, explore careers, and move toward union construction apprenticeships with confidence.
If you’ve ever considered the trades, this is your moment to begin.

Start with TOP. Attend an info session this month, and apply to be part of our next cohort!

https://wpusa.org/top

We’re hitting the streets and heading to the polls together this election season! 🚗🗳Join us for our upcoming Car Caravan...
05/26/2026

We’re hitting the streets and heading to the polls together this election season! 🚗🗳

Join us for our upcoming Car Caravan to the Polls and Party to the Polls events as we rally our community and make voting visible across Santa Clara County. From caravans through our neighborhoods to music, energy, and community at the polls, we’re showing that voting is something to celebrate.

Bring your energy and your commitment to building the future we deserve! Check out https://go.wpusa.org/a/vote-loud-show-celebrate for event details and ways to plug into this election season.

Voting season is here, and we’re turning civic action into community celebration. 🗳️✨Join us for our GOTV Pajama Party a...
05/25/2026

Voting season is here, and we’re turning civic action into community celebration. 🗳️✨

Join us for our GOTV Pajama Party as we phonebank together, build community, and make sure voters across Santa Clara County have the information they need to make their voices heard. With attacks on voting rights continuing across the country, showing up for each other matters more than ever.

Come in cozy gear, bring a friend, and help us turn out the vote for our families and futures. Sign up through https://go.wpusa.org/a/phone-banking-pajama-party and be part of the movement powering this election season. 📞💥

05/25/2026

Not sure exactly what trade you want to get into? That’s exactly what our program directors are here to help you explore.

Through TOP, you’ll be introduced to different trades, gain hands-on experience, and receive guidance to help you find the path that fits you best.

Join a TOP info session to learn more about what careers are possible within the trades and how to apply for TOP: https://wpusa.org/top

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