Let's Stand Together Against Discrimination
Querida familia LCLAA,
During the first week of President Trump's second administration, hundreds of Executive Orders were issued, marking a time of fear and uncertainty for our communities. We have also seen serious setbacks that have impacted the equity and recognition of diversity achieved in the last decade.
Under the guise of “protecting women," the presidential action titled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" is allowing the administration to eliminate the recognition of gender identity in federal policies, imposing a rigid and outdated definition of sex across government institutions.
By enforcing this Executive Order, the federal government will:
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Deny legal recognition of transgender individuals, by requiring all government-issued documents to reflect only “biological sex”.
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Strip protection from trans individuals in federal prisons by eliminating access to gender-affirming healthcare and housing that aligns with their identity.
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Target schools that support transgender students, punishing institutions that allow students to use restrooms, sports teams, or pronouns that match their identity.
This is not about protecting women, it’s about restricting rights, and gender identity policies, and erasing transgender people from existence. We cannot allow this rollback of hard-fought protections to go unchallenged. True equality means standing up for all women, including transwomen, and ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals have the right to live with dignity and respect.
Now, more than ever, we must speak out, organize, and take action. LCLAA urges you to spread awareness and advocate for policies that protect all individuals, regardless of gender. Together, we can resist discrimination and continue the fight for justice.
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus,
LCLAA National President.
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🚨 Take Action, Know Your Rights! 🚨
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), along with allied organizations, has prepared essential resources to support immigrant workers and their families in the face of future potential raids.
We ask members, friends, family, and allies to stay informed and share all the information to be prepared to Know Your Rights.
📣 You can find resources by visiting:
🚩 LCLAA Know Your Rights Toolkit
🚩AFT Know Your Rights Information for Students and Families
Other Resources:
By visiting here: What to do if Immigration stops you in the street, NDLON.
By visiting here: Quién está en riesgo de ser deportado, IDP information.
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Conoce Tus Derechos!
Join the LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter for a Know Your Rights - Conoce Tus Derechos event. En este evento las familias pueden hacer preguntas a los expertos en inmigración sobre qué acciones tomar en caso de que ocurran redadas en sus barrios o en los lugares de trabajo.
This event will take place at the USW Local 675 at 4735 E Slauson Ave, Maywood CA on Saturday February 1st from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
For more information call to 562-881-9448.
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🌟 Join the Movement, Take Action! 🌟
We need you to continue making and impact for the Latino community and advocating for worker's rights. Whether you’re a worker, student, or community advocate, there’s a place for you in our fight for Latino equality, and justice.
📢 Be part of the change! Join our membership drive from January 1st to March 31st and help us build a powerful movement that uplifts and empowers our comunidad.
🔗 Sign up here to become a member or renew your membership, and learn more about the benefits of been part of La Familia LCLAA.
Together, somos más Fuertes!
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Día de los Reyes Magos, with the LCLAA Pittsburg Chapter
The LCLAA Pittsburg Chapter along with Casa San Jose, and Family and Immigration Connections hosted el Día de los Reyes Magos event. Kids, families, LCLAA members, friends, and allies gather to celebrate diversity and culture to remind the importance of unity and solidarity among the community.
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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 January 31th, 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 February 28th, 2025.
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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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