Dear LCLAA Members and Allies,
Our country likes to promote progress and productivity. We like to champion both how our movements have pushed the world forward and how our workforce has contributed globally.
Latinas in the labor movement have been leaders in both realms. They have advocated for stronger infrastructure to give workers the chance to reach their highest potential and they are opening businesses at one of the highest rates in the country. Yet, despite all their contributions, Latinas are one of the most underpaid groups in our economy, and are only paid 54 cents for every dollar a White non-Latino man earns.
All workers, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or sexuality deserve to be paid for their work. Unions champion this and unions enforce this, but it should not be up to us to demand fair pay. We need our policymarkers to pass legislation to create stronger remedies, oversight and enforcement of pay discrimination.
In this vein, I urge you all to join our letter campaign to tell congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that will strengthen workers’ rights and make pay equity more of a reality in our country. Our workforce deserves to have legislation, like this, that will promote fair pay once and for all!
In solidarity,
Yanira Merino
National President of LCLAA
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February was Black History Month, a time to pay tribute to and honor the legacies of Black and Afro-latino/a leaders, both past and present. Hear from Janella T. Hinds, an outstanding labor leader, long-standing LCLAA member, and Vice President for Academic High Schools for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to learn about her experience in the labor movement. Listen to learn more about the importance of centering Afro-Latino/a voices and intersectionality in the labor movement. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
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Congratulations to our San Diego & Imperial Counties, Central Florida, and Los Angeles chapters for their commitment to the labor movement! This month, the San Diego chapter signed up new members at Chicano Park, the Los Angeles chapter distributed food and Central Florida held various citizenship clinics!
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Find out more information about the LCLAA events here!
March 16th: Join us for our upcoming general membership meeting for the Milwaukee Area LCLAA chapter this Thursday, March 16th!
March 23rd: Women in Construction Confidential Listening Session- Come share your experiences and ask questions to our speakers from the Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and more. If you want to learn more or to be part of this session please email mhernandez@lclaa.org.
March 24th: Join LCLAA’s New York City chapter this March 24th at Evangel Christian School for their membership celebration!
March 25th: Join LCLAA’s Sacramento Chapter this March 25th at Southside Park for the 21st annual Caesar Chavez March!
March 26th: Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Tardeada- Join LCLAA San Diego for food, drinks, and musical performances. The program will include keynote speakers, labor leaders, and community leaders.
March 28th: Community Food Distribution- Join LCLAA Los Angeles on March 28th at the USW Office for our Community Food Distribution!
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The Detroit News: Democrats call for increased enforcement of child labor laws. Read more here.
Politico: Labor strife hits the heart of the Federal Reserve: the cafeteria. Read more here.
The Washington Post: In Hollywood, Latinos as still waiting for their close up. Read more here.
Univision: Demócratas propondrán cambio a ley para dar residencia a unos 8 millones de indocumentados. Lee mas aqui.
El País: La erosión del poder de los trabajadores. 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. Interns have the opportunity to develop leadership skills like political organizing, and writing. For more information email kpineda@lclaa.org.
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!
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.
Pre-Apprenticeships Program for DC Residents: The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO is offering a free, in-person, 6 weeks of class instruction to enter the construction trades. To apply for the 2023 Classes, email wparks@dclabor.org 443-377-4107 or Maricella Montoya mmontoya@dclabor.org 202-905-6337 for additional 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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