Heartfelt Gratitude and Warm Wishes
Dear LCLAA Family,
As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we reflect on the incredible journey we've undertaken together as the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA). With heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes, we reach out to express our appreciation to every member and chapter that has contributed to our shared successes.
Throughout the past year, our collaboration has exemplified the strength that lies within our unity. Your dedication to advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino workers has made a lasting impact on communities across the nation. Whether through advocacy, outreach, or education, your tireless efforts have shaped the narrative of progress and justice.
We extend our deepest thanks for your continued partnership, which has been the bedrock of LCLAA's accomplishments. Together, we have achieved significant milestones and are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with such an inspiring community.
As we look ahead to the upcoming year, we do so with great optimism and excitement. The challenges we face only strengthen our resolve, and we are confident that we will overcome any obstacles in our path together. The coming year holds the promise of even greater achievements and positive change for our members and the Latinx community at large.
May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and warmth. We are immensely grateful for your unwavering commitment, and we eagerly anticipate future opportunities for LCLAA.
Wishing you a festive holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
In solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus
LCLAA National President.
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In the last episode of El Cafecito del Día, we will learn about how unfair wages are impacting Latino workers and families in California, due to the high housing cost hotel workers are fighting for a fair living wage in order to provide for their families. These are some of the challenges countless Latino workers face and which we highlight in our upcoming Publication titled: "Latino Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Success." Learn more by listening to this new episode.
Listen to our podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcast and More!
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LCLAA 2023 Annual Report: In honor of our founders' vision and our roots in the labor movement, LCLAA is proud to present Latino/a Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Progress.
This report sheds light on how Latinos/as are faring in the economy and what barriers they face in our workplaces and communities.
For more information go here.
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Grow The LCLAA Movement and join or renew the membership drive. As the year turns, we invite workers to come together to continue our mission to educate, organize and mobilize Latinos in the labor movement to expand efforts to improve workers rights and influence in the political process of our Nation.
Find more information to renew or join to the LCLAA's membership go here!
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Apply to Trabajadoras Fellowship! This six-month program prepares Latinas fellows to promote gender equality within the communities, engage in coalition building, participate and coordinate civic engagement efforts to raise awareness regarding the Latina worker priorities, including closing the gender, ethnic and racial wage gap.
Application can be found here.
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January 5th, 2024: Three kings celebration at LCLAA Headquarters. A time to share with friends and compañeros culture, diversity and Latino traditions.
January 15th: Deadline to renew or join LCLAA's membership before new changes.
January 12th - January 14th: Join the 2024 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference in Montgomery, AL from January 12-14, 2024. Register today! https://themlkconference.org/
January 30th: LCLAA is proud to present Latino/a Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Progress. This report sheds light on how Latinos/as are faring in the economy and what barriers they face in our workplaces and communities.
Find out more information about the LCLAA events and how to register here!
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NPR News: Park city mountain's ski lift maintenance union signs to year agreement with Vail on salary policies for new hires and safety protections for workers. Read more here.
The Guardian: Elon Musk says letting workers unionize creates "lords and peasants". Last month at the New York Times DealBook Summit, a gathering of lords of finance and industry, Musk said: "I disagree with the idea of unions... I just don't like anything which creates a lords and peasants sort of thing." Read more here.
Market Watch: Workers at a Wells Fargo branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico, just became the first at a mayor U.S. bank to unionize. Workers voted 5-3 in favor of joining Wells Fargo Workers United, which is part of the Communications Workers of America. Read more here.
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LCLAA | Communications and Policy Associate: 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 December 30th, 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 December 30th, 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. The deadline to apply for the spring quarter is February 15th, 2024.
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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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