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Obama Foundation Workers United Seeks NLRB Election Over 250 Staff

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Obama Foundation employees are forming a union called Obama Workers United.
The union would cover more than 250 staff at Chicago, Washington, D.C., and remote sites.
Sixty-eight workers signed a letter citing higher workloads, rolled-back benefits, and high turnover.
Organizers with AFSCME Council 31 are distributing cards to reach the 30% threshold for an NLRB election.
Foundation spokesperson Emily Bittner said the Obama Foundation respects workers’ right to organize.

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Obama Foundation employees are forming a union called Obama Workers United.
The union would cover more than 250 staff at Chicago, Washington, D.C., and remote sites.
Sixty-eight workers signed a letter citing higher workloads, rolled-back benefits, and high turnover.
Organizers with AFSCME Council 31 are distributing cards to reach the 30% threshold for an NLRB election.
Foundation spokesperson Emily Bittner said the Obama Foundation respects workers’ right to organize.