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NWJP IS AFFILIATED WITH NWJP ACTION FUND, A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. NWJP AND NWJP ACTION FUND (COLLECTIVELY, THE ORGANIZATION) CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:- DIRECT REPRESENTATION OF LOW WAGE WORKERS IN LEGAL MATTERS THAT INVOLVE THEIR WORKPLACE RIGHTS. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS ANNUALLY, AND ASKS ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST PRIOR TO ALL BOARD MEETINGS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 REASONABLE REQUESTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS 990 ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICES OF NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 REASONABLE REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICES OF NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND. NWJP ACTION FUND 310 SW 4th Ave suite 320 PORTLAND OR 97204 061669651 EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RE: WORKPLACE RIGHTS OR 501(c)(4) N/A false false false true false true false false false false false false false true true false true false false false