Recent Changes
In 2004, DPE established a Committee on the Evolution of Professional Careers. Nearly 20 national unions have agreed to delegate members, staff and resources to the committee, which will identify and analyze trends affecting the future of white-collar work, identify the fastest-growing white-collar professions, identify the best strategies to organize these workers; and identify or develop new models of unions or professional association which will allow unions to expand membership in these professions.
In 2005, DPE head its first-ever organizing conference, "Organizing Professionals in the 21st Century."
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