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Jewish Labor Cmtte

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The Jewish Labor Committee (JLC) enables the Jewish community and labor movement to work together in the committed pursuits of fair economic and social justice.

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"Rights advocates have noted a rise in antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias in the U.S. since Oct. 7 when Palestinian Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel, sparking Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip that has killed more than 28,000." reuters.com/world/us/two-t…

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> "Histadrut Chair Calls for Netanyahu to Resign, Elections to be Held," Davar- tinyurl.com/HistDavar >> " Union chief calls for elections, says PM should resign, threatens to join protests," TimesOfIsrael - tinyurl.com/HistTOI

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The recent statement the Conference of Presidents (COP) following a meeting with Majority Leader Schumer clearly fails to reflect the diversity of views within the COP. See jewishlabor.org

The recent statement the Conference of Presidents (COP) following a meeting with Majority Leader Schumer clearly fails to reflect the diversity of views within the COP.  
See jewishlabor.org
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Union Membership Makes a Difference The median union household has significantly more wealth-1.7X more-than the median nonunion household For households of color, union membership makes a HUGE difference, increasing their median wealth between 167% & 228% americanprogress.org/article/unions…

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May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and also Labor History Month! American Jews have been an integral part of the U.S. labor movement since the 1880s. Here's a list of readings on the American Jewish Labor Movement: tinyurl.com/Readings-AJLM

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and also Labor History Month!
American Jews have been an integral part of the U.S. labor movement since the 1880s.  Here's a list of readings on the American Jewish Labor Movement: tinyurl.com/Readings-AJLM
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For Jewish American Heritage Month, the JLC celebrates Baruch Charney Vladeck, our founding President. A Jewish immigrant from Dukor, a town near Minsk, he's all-too-little known today. tinyurl.com/BCVladeck-1 and tinyurl.com/BCVladeck-2 and tinyurl.com/BCVladeck-3 #JAHM

For Jewish American Heritage Month, the JLC celebrates Baruch Charney Vladeck, our founding President. A Jewish immigrant from Dukor, a town near Minsk, he's all-too-little known today.  tinyurl.com/BCVladeck-1 and  tinyurl.com/BCVladeck-2 and tinyurl.com/BCVladeck-3 #JAHM
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It's good news that public approval of unions has climbed to near record levels But you might not know—since the 2008 recession, public approval for just about every major institution has plummeted, YET SUPPORT FOR LABOR UNIONS HAS INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY weekendreading.net/p/as-go-unions…

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Jewish Labor Committee marched up Fifth Avenue @ NYC's Labor Day Parade; marchers included people from AFSCME, the Organization of Staff Analysts,  United Federation of Teachers, The Forward Association and the Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiative. #LDP2024 #UnionStrong

Jewish Labor Committee marched  up Fifth Avenue @ NYC's Labor Day Parade; marchers included people from AFSCME, the Organization of  Staff Analysts,  United Federation of Teachers, The Forward Association and the Manhattan Jewish Historical  Initiative.  #LDP2024 #UnionStrong
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New York JLC marched up Fifth Avenue @ NYC's Labor Day Parade; marchers included people from AFSCME, the Organization of Staff Analysts, United Federation of Teachers, The Forward Association and the Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiative. #LDP2024 #UnionStrong

New York JLC marched  up Fifth Avenue @ NYC's Labor Day Parade; marchers included people from AFSCME, the Organization of  Staff Analysts,  United Federation of Teachers, The Forward Association and the Manhattan Jewish Historical  Initiative.  #LDP2024 #UnionStrong
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Missed it? This Monday's discussion on "Work, Workers, Workers' Rights, and Unions," with Stuart Appelbaum, Debbie Goldman, Adam Obernaur and Shmuly Yanklowitz, is online here youtu.be/dUkXVMndCY8

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We recently noted that the JLC has a useful reading list on the American Jewish Labor Movement, at tinyurl.com/JLM-ReadingList We ALSO have a useful reading list on Traditional Jewish texts on Labor and Worker Rights, at tinyurl.com/TradeJewishTex… Feel free to share with others!

We recently noted that the JLC has a useful reading list on the American Jewish Labor Movement, at  tinyurl.com/JLM-ReadingList 
We ALSO have a useful reading list on Traditional Jewish texts on Labor and Worker Rights, at tinyurl.com/TradeJewishTex… 
Feel free to share with others!
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We joined 100+ national and local Jewish organizations to sound the alarm: democracy in the USA is under attack. History makes clear where this leads - and we refuse to stay silent. Read our full statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/over-100-jewis…

We joined 100+  national and local Jewish organizations to sound the alarm: democracy in the USA is under attack. History makes clear where this leads - and we refuse to stay silent.

Read our full statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/over-100-jewis…
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Private shippers have been wanting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years. We say #HellNo to handing them the keys! The Postal Service is for the people, and we’ll #FightLikeHell to protect the universal service all Americans rely on! 🔗 nalc.org/news/nalc-upda…

Private shippers have been wanting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years. We say #HellNo to handing them the keys! The Postal Service is for the people, and we’ll #FightLikeHell to protect the universal service all Americans rely on! 
🔗 nalc.org/news/nalc-upda…
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"Just two years ago, when our union ratified a new national contract with UPS, it looked like management finally came to its senses. As part of our deal, the company agreed to start putting A/C and ventilation systems in our trucks. For me and my fellow Teamsters, it felt like

"Just two years ago, when our union ratified a new national contract with UPS, it looked like management finally came to its senses. As part of our deal, the company agreed to start putting A/C and ventilation systems in our trucks. For me and my fellow Teamsters, it felt like
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This #publicservicerecognitionweek, Everett Kelley has a special message for every patriotic American serving their country in the government who've been under unprecedented assault. We see you, and we appreciate what you do for our nation!

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A recent survey shows that registered voters oppose Postal Service privatization by an overwhelming 34-point margin. The public is overwhelmingly on our side across partisan, demographic, and geographic lines. #USMailNotforSale apwu.org/news/recent-po…

A recent survey shows that registered voters oppose Postal Service privatization by an overwhelming 34-point margin. The public is overwhelmingly on our side across partisan, demographic, and geographic lines. #USMailNotforSale
apwu.org/news/recent-po…
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We note with sadness the death of our friend and colleague, former president and mentor, Lenore Miller, who passed away on Monday, June 2nd, after a period of declining health. See more at jewishlabor.org

We note with sadness the death of our friend and colleague, former  president and mentor, Lenore Miller, who passed away on Monday, June  2nd, after a period of declining health. 
See more at jewishlabor.org