Dear LCLAA Members and Allies,
For ten years DACA has given many of the people in our lives the right to remain in their communities and to build their livelihoods. Much of the history of DACA has been tied to the each individuals administration’s attitude towards Latinos. Presidents have taken this policy and treated it like a pawn. They have used it as a symbol to enrage or engage their constituents on immigration, throwing several of our lives into uncertainty.
Weeks ago, a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether or not the Obama administration had the legal authority to establish DACA. It is disheartening to see the way this case mirrors the recent Supreme Court case that ended federal constitutional protections of abortion rights. Once again, a state government is using the court system as an attempt to stop and end federal policies.
I want to assure all of you that even if the court rules DACA to be unlawful, it will not result in an immediate end to the program. It is likely that the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
The best way to protect Dreamers now is to urge Congress and the administration to pass legislation that will give Dreamers a pathway to citizenship. Dreamers deserve to have a more stable status in the United States, a status that can withstand the constant changes in administrations.
To contact your Senator and to access AFT’s resources to help protect DACA, click here and to read more on the federal court case Status of Texas v. United States (DACA) click this link.
In solidarity,
Yanira Merino
National President of LCLAA
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LCLAA members now have access to the Labor Credit Union - a nonprofit financial institution that’s owned by the people who use its financial services. That means all excess profits are returned to its members in the form of: higher savings rates, lower loan rates, and lower or NO fee Services. Use the QR code below to get started!
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Pursuing a higher education is often not attainable for everyone. Finances and documentation status often plays a large role, so we beg the question: what programs exist to help students aid their studies? This week we sat down with Nardi Velasquez and Ethan Mercado, the co-community outreach coordinators for UndocuMason. This student-led organization aims to create a more inclusive environment for undocumented immigrants through education and advocacy. El Cafecito is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean!
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Congratulations to the Chicago Metro LCLAA chapter officers on their re-elections!
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A big shoutout to Vince Saavedra, LCLAA Las Vegas President, for his recent election as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions.
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Demand the safe return of union sister and WNBA star Brittney Griner: The State Department has officially classified Griner as wrongfully detained, meaning no matter the status of her legal case, the U.S. government will negotiate her release. Click here to sign the petition.
Demand UPS provide Air Conditioning to all drivers!: UPS does not equip their delivery trucks with air conditioning, even in the summer heat. As a result, UPS drivers are forced to deal with extreme temperatures. Click here to sign the petition.
Support Immigrant Workers: Across the country we are seeing a rise in unions, in worker organizing and in collective action. With this momentum we must demand the Department of Homeland Security to protect immigrant workers! Click here to sign the petition to support immigrant workers.
Apoya las Trabajadoras del Hogar: Diez estados han aprobado cartas de derechos o protecciones para las trabajadoras de hogar. El reconocimiento federal y la protección integral de esta fuerza laboral se han tardado demasiado. Firma aquí para apoyar La Carta de Derechos de las Trabajadoras del Hogar.
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Y Por Si No Lo Has Visto - In Case You Missed It
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Politico: Federal appeals court is hearing a Texas-led challenge to the Obama-era program protecting migrants. Read more here.
Univision: "Es inconstitucional": critican orden de Abbott que autoriza detener a inmigrantes y enviarlos a la frontera. Lee más aquí.
CNÑ: “OPINIÓN | La muerte de 53 migrantes debería conmocionar a nuestra humanidad. Así podemos prevenir futuras tragedias. Lee más aquí.
CBC: Immigration reform needed to stop future migrant deaths. Read more here.
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Oportunidades - Opportunities
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Advocacy, Communications and Policy Internship Program:
LCLAA’s Internship Program exposes interns to administrative, communications, research, and legislative advocacy work. Interns have the opportunity to develop leadership skills like political organizing, and writing. For more information email kpineda@lclaa.org.
Poder Latinx is Hiring for Various Roles in Arizona, Georgia, Florida: Various positions are open. Read more here.
U.S. Department of Labor Is Looking For Union Stories: They are collecting union stories and pictures and want to hear your story! Apply here.
PSLF Waiver Offers Way to Get Closer to Loan Forgiveness: For a limited time, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. Read more here.
Opportunities at the Solidarity Center:
Senior Organizing Specialist for Mexico (2 roles), based in Mexico City. Apply here.
Senior Policy Specialist for Mexico, based in Mexico City. Apply here.
Senior Program Officer for Grassroots Internationalism, based in Washington, DC. Apply 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. LCLAA was born in 1972 out of the need to educate, organize and mobilize Latinos in the labor movement and has expanded its influence to organize Latinos in an effort to impact workers' rights and their influence in the political process. LCLAA represents the interest of more than 2 million Latino workers in the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), The Change to Win Federation, and independent unions. Visit us on the web at lclaa.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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