Coalition of Labor Union Women Lorain County Chapter

The Coalition of Labor Union Women Lorain County Chapter, based in Elyria, OH, is dedicated to advancing the rights and representation of union women throughout the region. As part of America's only national organization exclusively for union women, the Lorain County Chapter works to empower women at all levels within the labor movement while advocating for critical workplace issues. The organization focuses on organizing the unorganized, promoting affirmative action, and advancing social and economic justice in the workplace. Members actively champion equal pay initiatives, workplace safety standards, and comprehensive benefits including child and elder care support. The chapter also prioritizes increasing women's participation in political and legislative processes, ensuring that union women have a strong voice in shaping policy decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. Since its founding in 1974, the Coalition has maintained a nonpartisan approach within the union movement, allowing it to build broad coalitions and maintain focus on shared objectives. The Elyria-based chapter continues this tradition by addressing contemporary workplace concerns including job security, affordable healthcare access, contraceptive equity, and protection from sexual harassment and violence at work. Through coordinated action programs and community engagement, the Coalition of Labor Union Women Lorain County Chapter serves as a vital resource for union women seeking to amplify their voices and create meaningful change within their unions and communities.