Dear Joi,

Next week, we will announce the official launch of AFL-CIO Now, our new blog for America’s working families. But we wanted you—one of our top activists—to get the chance to preview the blog and let us know what you think before it is released to the public.

Please take a few minutes to check out AFL-CIO Now:

http://www.aflcio.org/blog

On AFL-CIO Now, you’ll find the latest news about the issues that matter most to working families—health care, wages, job exporting and more. You’ll learn about efforts to protect our freedom to form unions and bargain. You’ll read about what workers, their unions and allies are doing to stop greedy corporations and anti-worker politicians from making life harder for working families, and how you can get involved.

Visit AFL-CIO Now today for this special preview of our new blog:

http://www.aflcio.org/blog

Then let us know what you think by sending an e-mail to:

blognews@aflcio.org

AFL-CIO Now is unique. It’s a news blog with attitude, pulling together information from every part of the country affecting every type of worker. We post breaking news and updates all day long, every day—so you’ll want to check back often. AFL-CIO Now is THE source for the news and information you need about the issues shaping your life on the job, in your community and in the national economy.

Take a look right now:

http://www.aflcio.org/blog

Then please e-mail us with your reactions—and, of course, news you think we should be covering. E-mail us at:

blognews@aflcio.org

Thank you for all you do.

In solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO