![UE Local 1177 member Cedric Whelchel speaking](https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/fundraisings/photos/000/021/981/original/banner-cedric-whelchel-at-convention-for-action-network.jpg)
It’s been a busy year at UE’s Research and Education Fund, and we’re excited to continue our work to create a better world in the new year. We are building new skills among diverse worker leaders to help them fight against economic and racial inequality, for a just transition for workers, and to unite working people across borders.