We will try to keep this post updated with Solidarity Rallies and other ways to support workers.
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On March 22, 2019 jwJ and allies were out in force at the Massachusetts State House fighting for Massachusetts Children. Educators, parents and students filled Gardner with overflow seating into the Great Hall where people watch a livestream.
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We're so excited to have @OPIEU Local 6 join our local Massachusetts Jobs with Justice coalition. OPIEU Local 6's organizer Mariah Painter has been active on our Boston Tech Workers for Justice committee! We've got their backs and they've got ours! If your local or organization wants to join our coalition, let us know. You can find a full list of our coalition members at www.massjwj.net.
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After 22 years of serving in various roles, Sarita Gupta steps down as co-executive Director from Jobs with Justice on July 1, 2019.
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Massachusetts legislature has a bill to strengthen laws to protest workers against wage theft, An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement (S.1066, H.1610)
Learn More: Fact Sheet (Updated 3/4/2019)
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Hear from three different women who attended the TPS March and Conference in Washington DC on February 12, 2019 from JwJ.
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Mass Jobs with Justice joined Senator Markey at Green Town Labs in Somerville, MA at a Press Conference to announce the Green New Deal.
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On January 25, nationally renowned immigrant rights activist, DREAMer, and community leader Eduardo Samaniego appeared via televideo at the Atlanta Immigration Court presided over by Immigration Judge William A. Cassidy.
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The 2019 Safe Communities Act has been filed in the State House. Please read the action alert to learn how you can help identify cosponsors and attend the SCA Lobby Day at the State House on January 30, 2019.
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Lawmakers Senator Brendan Crighton (SD. 1143) and Representative Tricia Farley- Bouvier (HD. 1719) filed the The Work and Family Mobility Act last week in both the House and Senate.
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“Over the objections of its mayor, the third-largest city in Massachusetts has enacted a law to offer some protections to undocumented immigrants.”
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As we move into the 2019 Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools, the Racial Justice Committee of the Caucus of Working Educators hopes to have your continued support.
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At the hearing on January 3, 2019 Eduardo's lawyer was granted a continuance.
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BREAKING: December 30, 2018: Eduardo’s situation has reached a new level of urgency. He was moved to Irwin County Detention Facility, which is known to be one of the most oppressive facilities in the nation. It has numerous human rights abuse cases against it. He has been put in “segregation” something they use punitively. His health and wellbeing are severely jeopardized. He is kept in an empty room, not allowed clothing, forced to eat with his hands and has 24 hour observation. This is TORTURE! . Demand his release: bit.ly/FreeEduardoNow
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December 17, 2018 Springfield City Council passes passes ordinance welcoming immigrants.
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Powerful Assembly Propels ‘Fund Our Future’ Campaign Forward
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On December 12, Julio was released on bond from Suffolk. Read more about next steps and how to help.
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Today a delegation led by labor leaders, faith leaders, and Senator Jamie Eldridge delivered a petition signed by over 700 BC graduate students and more than 3000 affiliated BC community members.
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