Transforming retail:

The retail sector is the largest private employment sector in the United States, employing 16 milion people.

United for Respect Education Fund elevates the voices of those employed in the retail economy to call on industry leaders and policymakers to transform jobs so people can lead safe and economically-secure lives.

We leverage technology to support people working in retail and build resilient communities. Through our online peer networks and on-the-ground base-building strategies, we build the leadership of people working in low-paid jobs to share their stories and, together with our partners, advocate for real solutions.

Our scope and scale provide opportunities to both support local work in these areas as well as build momentum for national change.

We envision a world where all workers have the power, the time, and the money to lead full, free, empowered lives, and where they power a multiracial economic democracy that benefits all.