Dear LCLAA Members and Allies,
Each March our community comes together to honor the contributions of farmworkers that have helped nourish and fuel our families. In more ways than one, farmworkers are and have been essential to our lives.
Yet, for far too long farmworkers have faced unreasonable and unsafe working conditions. Farmworkers are at high risk of heat illness, especially as global warming leads to record breaking temperatures each year, and are too often exposed to toxic pesticides.
In the last year LCLAA alongside farmworkers and environmental organizations have made tremendous strides to protect farmworkers, winning a long battle to make sure pesticides have bilingual labeling, and holding the Administration accountable for still allowing dangerous pesticides to be used.
As we continue to hear stories about farmworkers this week, I ask you all to consider your role in our food industry – whether you are a small business owner, a consumer, or a grower. As the leading Latino Labor organization, it is up to us to look out for our brother and sisters in the fields. I urge you all to support the Fair Food Program, a key program that protects farmworkers from abuse on the job. You can be part of much-needed change by supporting their cause and joining a local Fair Food chapter. Together towards tomorrow.
In solidarity,
Yanira Merino
National President of LCLAA
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In this episode, we discuss the recent wave of book bannings that have taken root across the United States alongside Noel Candelaria, a special education teacher, and National Education Association Secretary-Treasurer. This episode unpacks the impact these bans are having on teachers, parents, and students across the country. Visit http://nea.org/takeaction to learn more about what you can do to support those impacted. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
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Congratulations to the Los Angeles, New York City, Sacramento, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Westchester, Palm Beach and Milwaukee chapters for their successful events the past few weeks. We also highlight our Chapter Development and Field Coordinator Cristina Barillas for her participation at the White House Roundtable for Women's Equal Pay Day. From marches in support of farm worker freedom, to clothing drives, to fundraisers, LCLAA members are working hard to make a difference in their communities!
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Find out more information about the LCLAA events here!
April 6th: Westchester LCLAA will be accepting donations at their clothing drive. Please stop by and bring new toiletries, toys, baby supplies and gently used clothing for adults, children, and babies.
April 8th: Join LCLAA Central Florida and the Central Florida AFL-CIO for a free citizenship clinic.
April 11th: Join our Pacific Northwest Chapter for free music and food at the Seattle Labor Temple.
May 1st: Join the LCLAA Pittsburgh May Day Rally and March to honor the contributions made by immigrant workers.
May 8th: Join us in honoring Mark Henry, International Vice President, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), and Yanira Merino, President, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) at the Working Theater's 2023 Bridge Awards & Benefit Gala.
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LAist: LAUSD Reaches Deal With Support Staff On Salary Increases, Other Benefits, After Three-Day Strike Ends Read more here.
NBC News: At least 38 dead in a fire at a migrant center in Mexico near the U.S. border. Read more here.
The Guardian: ‘My name is cleared’: the US workers fighting back against union busting. Read more here.
The New York Times: ‘No nos valoran’: un sindicato legendario busca recuperar su fuerza. Lee mas aqui.
Telemundo 52: Gobernadores de Texas y Florida impulsan leyes antiinmigrantes mientras contemplan la presidencia. Lee mas aqui.
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- LCLAA’s Advocacy, Communications and Policy Internship Program: LCLAA’s Internship Program exposes interns to administrative, communications, research, and legislative advocacy work. For more information email kpineda@lclaa.org.
- White House Hispanic Initiative Leadership Program: To Apply email whitehousehispanicinitiative@ed.gov with your resume and a letter of interest – including a note on whether you’d like to serve in-person in Washington, D.C. or remotely and your available dates to serve.
- Union Scholars Program: The Union Scholars Program is an 8-week summer internship for students of color co-hosted by AFSCME and Harvard’s Labor and Worklife Program. Learn more and apply!
- Strategic Corporate Research Summer School: Co-hosted by Cornell University’s Industrial and Labor Relations and the AFL-CIO this program is for students, union staff, and others who work or want to work in social change organizations. Learn more and apply!
- International Chemical Workers Union Council: Are you interested in becoming certified in disaster & emergency response? LCLAA members have access to free training programs through the International Chemical Workers Union Council. Email cbarillas@lclaa.org for more information.
- Unions Jobs Clearinghouse: A one-stop website for open positions in unions and socially allied organizations. Check out opportunities here.
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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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