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  By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. About OSC: Omaha Skills Connections goal is to achieve a brighter future for residents of North Omaha. Their approach to achieving a brighter future for residents of the North Omaha Community. OSC has five things that they hone in on, to achieve this goal. To eliminate barriers for participants by providing career readiness opportunities. To employ a disciplined, dynamic, dedicated and well-trained team of workforce professionals.  Secure long-term financial success and integrity for participants through financial literacy coaching.  To create a...

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. What is a Labor Union? A labor union or trade union is a group of employees within a trade who band together to obtain higher standards for their fellow workers. Members of the unions unite to make decisions affecting their working conditions. Unions strive to bring economic justice to their trade. Labor unions are created to protect and advance the rights of the workers within their profession.   The First Union in Omaha In the year 1900, Omaha’s bakers were working in...