The Working for America Institute (WAI) is a non-profit organization that is an allied organization of the AFLâÂÂCIO. It promotes economic development, develops new economic policies, and lobbies the United States Congress on economic policy.
It was established in 1968 as the Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI) of the AFLâÂÂCIO. The AFLâÂÂCIO changed its name, structure, and goals in 1998 as part of a large AFLâÂÂCIO restructuring.
WAI receives financial support from the federal government, private foundations, and the AFLâÂÂCIO.