Lifting Women's voices
Querida familia LCLAA
As we enter Women’s History Month, it is important to take a step back and reflect on the contributions and the struggles women have faced throughout history, most importantly, their resilience.
Despite significant victories, women’s rights are under attack, and we are seeing reproductive rights targeted once again as Alabama passed the hurtful Life at Conception Act.
Access to education, public services, and voting rights are fundamental components of women's empowerment. Too often, these rights are denied or restricted, particularly for marginalized communities.
Gender-based violence remains a harsh reality for far too many women, particularly for Latinas and women of color, both in and out of the workplace. We cannot achieve true equality while women live in fear of harassment, assault, and domestic abuse.
We must advocate for comprehensive measures to address and prevent gender violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals.
We must acknowledge the fact that Latinas only make 52 cents while their white male counterparts make the total dollar regardless of contributing the same or more. We must close this gap and advocate for it since there would be no economic growth without the contribution of Latina workers.
When the conversation of women’s rights comes up, we must recognize that we cannot talk about women’s rights without acknowledging reproductive rights, civil rights, worker rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. This is why we must lift the voices of Latinas in the workforce this month and advocate for equal opportunities and equal pay for all women.
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus
LCLAA National President
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LCLAA at the 53rd New York Black, Puerto Ricans, Hispanic and Asian Caucus 2024
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El Avance is published by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), the leading national organization for Latino(a) workers and their families. Since its inception in 1972, LCLAA has remained a grassroots organization driven and directed by Latino labor leaders who understand the importance of unionization in helping workers secure rights and protections on the job, empowering them to become voices for justice and change in their communities. To help us continue our support for workers, please consider donating to LCLAA and becoming a member. Thank you!
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