Dear LCLAA Members and Allies,
Later today, the House will vote on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2). This bill is highly concerning as it could jeopardize the safety and well-being of many Latinos/as. If passed, the bill would leave many families without a place to seek refuge and could lead to a significant increase in deportations. Several of the measures in the bill would also make it even more challenging for asylum seekers and parolees to obtain authorization to work in the United States.
While this bill has been presented as a means to enhance national security, it is critical to recognize that it, like many immigration bills in the past, raises fundamental questions about who deserves protection and safety, and who this country values. Sadly, many of these policies are rooted in the misguided belief that immigrants and Latinos/as do not fall in these categories.
LCLAA is committed to finding ways to create sustainable and humane immigration reform that will prioritize human dignity and respect for all. We cannot allow our country to abandon its people in the name of a false promise. LCLAA will continue to advocate for policies that reflect our nation's values of fairness and equality, and we call on our elected officials to do the same. We urge our Members of Congress to take in consideration our community as they vote on H.R. 2, and for our Senators to prevent this bill from becoming law. Let us remember that we are a nation of immigrants, and we must always strive to uphold the values that make our country great.
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 Pittsburgh, Chicago, DC, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Diego chapters for their successful May Day events! By uniting in solidarity and highlighting the challenges our Latino/a community faces LCLAA members raised greater awareness and ensured that their voices and demands were heard nationwide.
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Find out more information about the LCLAA events here!
May 19th: Join Westchester LCLAA at their Annual Fundraising Gala!
July 22nd: Join LCLAA Central Florida and Central Florida AFL-CIO for a free citizenship clinic!
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Univision: Cámara Baja de Florida aprueba la ley mas dura del pais contra la inmigracion indocumentada. Lee más aqui.
Telemundo: Crisis de salud mental: expertos piden reprensar la atención para Latinos. Lee más aquí.
El País: Las manifestaciones del Primero de Mayo 2023, en imágenes. Lee más aquí.
El País: Al menos ocho muertos en un atropello junto a un albergue para inmigrantes en Texas. Lee más aquí.
The New York Times: At Least 8 Killed After Driver Plows Car Into Group of Migrants from Texas. Read more here.
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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. For more information email kpineda@lclaa.org.
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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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