Dear LCLAA Members and Allies,
As we approach another Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the hardworking individuals who power our nation’s industries, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significant role that unions play in making our lives better.
Labor Day serves as a poignant reminder of the historic struggles and accomplishments that have shaped the modern workforce. It is a day when we come together to recognize the tireless efforts of workers who have fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to be treated with dignity and respect. LCLAA stands as a beacon of these ideals, championing the rights of workers across industries and driving positive change that reverberates through generations.
The truth is -- life is better in a union. Being a union member grants you more than access to collective bargaining and negotiations. It provides you with a strong support system that values your well-being, fights for your rights, and ensures that your voice is heard.
Unions have been key to the securing improved workplace conditions, job security, and compensation for Latino and immigrant workers. Beyond this, there’s a sense of unity and camaraderie that comes from being part of a community that stands united in the pursuit of better opportunities for all.
Let’s continue to stand united, advocating for positive change and striving for better opportunities for every worker. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to LCLAA. Together, we are a force that shapes the landscape of labor for the better.
In solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus
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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Find out more information about the LCLAA events here!
September 4th: Come join us for Central Florida AFL-CIO's 2023 Labor Day Picnic! Enjoy a free picnic lunch in the park, live music events, and celebrate the history of the Labor Movement. Hope to see you there!
September 16th: Turn Up the Wage, Turn Up the Volume! DCJWJ is inviting you to join the music festival of the summer, bringing outreach and campaigns straight to our community! Come listen to music, celebrate working class families, and learn about workers rights.
September 30th: Join LCLAA at the National Latina Equal Pay Summit! Together we aim to amplify awareness about the wage disparity and explore the pivotal role that unions can play in bolstering the success of trabajadoras across all industries. Register at this link: http://bit.ly/3P34Egu.
October 21st: Need free legal advice or help with citizenship application fees? Join LCLAA Central Florida and the Central Florida AFL-CIO for a free citizenship clinic at the Hope Community Center! ¡Vaya a la clínica de ciudadanía gratuita de LCLAA Florida Central y la AFL-CIO de Florida Central!
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While Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants continue performing their important jobs to help ensure passengers’ safety and comfort in the air, they have endured too much: Threats of lay-offs and pay cuts from Southwest Airlines.
Join Flight Attendants and demand Southwest Airlines to Make it Right!
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Reader's Digest: The History of Labor Day, its importance, and a look into how far the Labor Movement has come in advancing the conditions for all workers. Read more here.
The Seattle Times: Jose Martinez, a longtime workers advocate, is mobilizing Ostrom Mushroom Farmworkers against discriminatory labor practices and layoffs. Read more here.
Telemundo 51: El Sindicato de Maestros se opone a las leyes educativas de Florida y se compromete a crear programas para apoyar a los niños. Leer más aquí.
Cuba Portal: Estados Unidos reabre una oficina de inmigración en Cuba tras cinco años de cierre, con servicios para unir familias. Leer más aquí.
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LCLAA | Digital Communications and Programs Coordinator: To learn more about the position click here. All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a writing sample. Please send materials to Karla Pineda, Deputy Director at headquarters@lclaa.org. The deadline to apply is August 31st, 2023.
LCLAA | Chapter Development and Field Coordinator: To learn more about the position click here. All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a writing sample. Please send materials to Karla Pineda, Deputy Director at headquarters@lclaa.org. The deadline to apply is August 31st, 2023.
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.
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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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