Dear LCLAA Members and Allies,
Recently the EPA found that the chemical ethylene oxide, known as EtO, is much more dangerous than previously understood, raising concerns for workers nationwide. EtO is commonly used in sterilization and healthcare facilities to clean over 20 billion medical devices each year, and workers are a key part of this process.
New research has shown that being exposed to EtO for a long time greatly increases the chances of developing cancer. This means that workers who directly deal with the chemical as part of their job face the highest risk of getting cancer. However, even workers who are not directly handling EtO are still at risk, as well as their families and people who live or spend time near these facilities.
LCLAA is strongly urging the government to provide better protections for the workers who are most at risk. We will be doing this in stride, and will bring our concerns to the Administration and to Members of Congress next week. To keep our communities healthy and our economy strong, our government has to reduce the use of this dangerous chemical.
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. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
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Congratulations to our Los Angeles chapter for hosting a successful Food Drive in collaboration with the Maywood-based Maces Roots and Shoots, Labor Community Services, USW Local 625 and the United Steelworkers! The Los Angeles LCLAA chapter was able to distribute food to over 300 families!
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Find out more information about the LCLAA events here!
June 21st: Join LCLAA Pittsburgh and Pride at Work Pennsylvania for Queer and Trans Migrations: A Conversation with Eithne and Karma, professors of Gender and Women’s Studies & Mexican American and Latino/a Studies!
July 22nd: Join LCLAA Central Florida and the Central Florida AFL-CIO for a free citizenship clinic. ¡Vaya a la clínica de ciudadanía gratuita de LCLAA Florida Central y la AFL-CIO de Florida Central!
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BBC: “Rogó por su vida y la ignoraron” Anadith Reyes, la nina migrante de 8 anos a la que le negaron una ambulancia y murió bajo la custodia policial en EE.UU. Lee más aquí.
Telemundo: Cientos de niños migrantes que llegaron al país solos son puestos en manos de adultos que no son familia y que ya patrocinan a otros. Lee más aquí.
Univision: Óxido de etileno, el enemigo silencioso que amenaza a comunidades en Illinois: advierten que puede provocar cáncer. Lee más aquí.
The Washington Post: EPA seeks to restrict a toxic sterilizer, despite industry red flags. Read more here.
The Equation: What is Ethylene Oxide? Answers to Your Questions about the Cancer-Causing Chemical. Read more here.
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Fall 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.
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.
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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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