latina equal pay day

Latina Equal Pay Queridas hermanas y hermanos,  The wage gap isn’t just a statistic—it directly affects the quality of life for Latino families and our loved ones. For too many familias latinas, especially those where a woman is the head of the household, unequal pay means struggling to afford necessities like housing, healthcare, and education for our children.  Latinas are one of the fastest-growing, most powerful groups in the United States. Latinas excel in every sector and industry in our country. Despite all of this, on October 3rd, we will highlight the fact that in 2023, Latinas continued to face the pay gap that is, on average, an abysmal 51 cents to every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This wage gap holds our entire community back and widens the gap of opportunities for future generations. The fight for equal pay is a fight for justice, dignity, and the future of our families.  The fight for equality doesn’t end in the workplace—it extends to the ballot box. We must participate in this upcoming presidential election and vote for candidates who stand with us, who fight for fair wages, and fair working conditions, and who respect our values.  Our vote is our voice, and we must use it to ensure that those in power are working for us, not against us. Let’s fight for equality! Stand with us as we demand equal pay for Latina workers, defend all women’s rights, and ensure that our hard work is recognized and rewarded.  ¡Adelante hermanas! The time is now—let's fight for the respect, pay, and the dignity we deserve, and let’s vote for a better future! In Solidarity, Evelyn DeJesus  LCLAA National President Listen to the Latest The New GMU LCLAA Student Alliance Join us for an insightful conversation with Lucas Cedeño Villegas, president, and Gabriel Cesar Muñoz, Vice President of the new GMU LCLAA Student Alliance, as we discuss how students can become members and get active on their campuses. Don’t miss out on learning how this movement is empowering students to advocate for their rights and build stronger communities. Tune in now! Spotify, Apple Podcast and More! Defend and Protect Democracy Become a Poll Worker and Support Democracy With the November election around the corner, LCLAA is committed to empowering and uplifting the Latino voice through our Empower 2024 campaign. We encourage you to take action by continuing to participate in voter mobilization efforts. Our partners at Power the Polls have emphasized the importance and need for poll workers—especially bilingual and tech-savvy workers, as they play a crucial role in ensuring accessible and secure elections for all. Use or share this link to sign up as a poll worker: powerthepolls.org/lclaa today! For more in depth information on where poll workers are needed, click here. Take Action  Latina Equal Pay Day It’s time to demand Equal Pay and stronger protections! Support the Paycheck Fairness Act and BE HEARD Act to close the gap and end discrimination. Raise your voice and join us to fight on October 3rd to the Latina Equal Pay Day of Action!  For more information visit: www.latinaequalpay.org/ We're on a mission to send 500,000 texts You can sign up today to become a volunteer to text bank with LCLAA. You only need 2-3 hours a week or less, as your convenience time to help us to encourage friends and family to participate actively in the upcoming democratic process.  Sign up here today! Project 2025 is a comprehensive blueprint designed to guide the next conservative administration and outlines a detailed agenda aimed at dismantling aspects of the administrative state and restoring conservative values. We cannot wait until Election Day to stand up against Project 2025 to prevent it from taking root in our nation. Our fight to defend Democracy and our Future starts Now! Sign The Pledge Here! Por Si No Lo Has Visto National Voter Registration Day LCLAA National, LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter, and the new GMU LCLAA Student Alliance, along with partners and allies, took action on National Voter Registration Day to engage and empower Latinos to participate in the upcoming presidential election. By registering voters and sharing vital information, we are ensuring that our voices are heard at the polls. Together, we are shaping the future of our communities! 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 this 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