Let’s continue fighting to achieve dignity for the lgbtq+ community

Let’s continue fighting to achieve the dignity of the LGBTQ+ community Querida familia LCLAA, As Pride Month draws to a close, let's commit to continuing the fight for equality, tolerance, and acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals every day. The LGBTQ+ community deserves the same rights, protections, and opportunities as everyone else. Denying these rights is a violation of their humanity. Achieving gender equality and securing LGBTQ+ rights are fundamental to realizing true justice and equity for all. Human rights are essential for the dignity and well-being of women, workers, and LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide. However, as we approach the upcoming presidential election, we face significant challenges. Political forces are attempting to roll back the progress made through the labor movement and other social justice efforts. These threats endanger the rights and protections that many have fought hard to secure, demanding our unwavering vigilance and resistance. We must stand in solidarity, amplifying our voices and advocating for justice for all marginalized communities. By recognizing, addressing, and actively participating in the electoral process, we can work towards a more just and equitable society for everyone. In Solidarity,  Evelyn DeJesus  LCLAA National President Listen to the Latest Acompáñenos en este nuevo episodio en el que hablamos con trabajadores agrícolas de North Carolina, de la organización El Futuro es Nuestro, sobre las muertes de trabajadores y cómo estas tragedias afectan la vida de las familias inmigrantes.   Spotify, Apple Podcast and More! Take Action  Community Food Distribution On June 29th, LCLAA is supporting and participating in the "Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Worker's Assembly, Moral March on Washington D.C. and to the Polls" and helping mobilize impacted poor and low-wages workers and their allies to attend. Join us and let's support together this action. RSVP here.  Community Food Distribution Join LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter for the Community Food Distribution in Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA. Come and help us to support our brothers and sisters in need. Volunteers are welcome to come at 8:30 am PT.   Por Si No Lo Has Visto Summer planting day LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter joined Cultiva Farm and Socalgas for a summer planting day. We had an amazing time while we were making greener our community. United Domestic Workers Convention LCLAA San Diego-Imperial County Chapter joined the United Domestic Workers AFSCME Local 3930 Convention in San Diego, California last weekend. Opportunities  LCLAA | Full Time, Bilingual Community and Labor Organizer: to work in the intersectional campaign aimed at empowering immigrant workers in the Hyundai/Kia supply chain in Alabama and Georgia. To learn more about the position click here. All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a writing sample. Please send materials to Jose Vargas, Executive Director at headquarters@lclaa.org. The deadline to apply is July 30th, 2024. LCLAA | 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. The deadline to apply for the fall quarter is July 30th, 2024. EL AVANCE 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! BECOME A MEMBER DONATE