Honoring Black History Month and Afro Latino Contributions
Dear Familia LCLAA
As we embark on the month of February, we are presented with the opportunity to celebrate and honor Black History Month, a time to reflect on the rich contributions, struggles, and resilience of the Black community. This year, let us shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked role of Afro-Latino workers, acknowledging their significant contributions to our society.
Afro-Latino workers have played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and economic landscape, yet their stories are sometimes overshadowed. It is essential to recognize and appreciate their dedication, hard work, and the unique challenges they face at the intersection of their African and Latino heritage.
In acknowledging Black History Month, we cannot ignore the disparities and challenges faced by both Latino and Black communities. From systemic racism to economic inequality, these communities have confronted obstacles that demand our collective attention and commitment to change.
One aspect that requires our urgent consideration is the wage gap and disparities among Latina, Afro-Latina, and Black women compared to their white male counterparts. Despite their invaluable contributions, these women often find themselves on the wrong side of wage inequality, struggling against systemic barriers that hinder their professional and economic advancement.
May this month serve as a reminder of the rich tapestry of contributions made by Afro-Latino workers, as well as an inspiration for solidarity among communities to overcome challenges and build a more just and equitable future.
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus
LCLAA National President
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Join us to share el primer Cafecito del Día de 2024 with LCLAA's presidenta Nacional, Evelyn DeJesus, in which we highlight listed topics of LCLAA's Annual Report Latino Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Success.
In this episode we address issues such as fair wages, safe working conditions, and equitable opportunities. How unions can truly become beacons of support for all workers. And how together, workers and unions can build a foundation that uplifts the voices and rights of every worker this 2024.
Listen to our latest seasons and episodes at Spotify, Apple Podcast and More!
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Grow The LCLAA Movement and join or renew the membership drive. 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. Deadline renew or submit your membership runs until March 31st.
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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Latino Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America’s Success.
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement’s (LCLAA) report, presented on January 30th at the headquarters of the AFL-CIO revealed the important role Unions play in improving the working conditions and quality of life of Latino Workers.
“This report describes the great contributions of Latinos in the country. But it also shows us the great obstacles and challenges they continue to face in their jobs, the lack of access to health insurance, or the salary disparity among trabajadoras latinas. This report, also tells us about the more active role that unions are having in this critical time”, said Evelyn DeJesus, presidenta National.
You can access the report by clicking 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 February 29th, 2024.
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 February 29th, 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 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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