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By Maria Escobar, on April 30th, 2010  As a catastrophe unfolds in Arizona, people across the country are preparing to defend their communities against the racist immigrant policies being implemented under the banner of “secured communities” in America.
Arizona has been in the forefront of the most deplorable immigrant enforcement tactics, with Sheriff Joe Arpio’s shameful treatment of undocumented workers, the signing of the SB1070 bill by Governor Jan Brewer that will lead to racial profiling and distrust between the police and immigrant communities, and today the passage of a ban on ethnic studies programs.
These despicable actions in Arizona have led to organizing and involvement of all sectors of the community to show their disgust against these policies and remind elected officials, especially Arizona’s governor, that their actions will lead to massive mobilization at the polls. As one good friend said “Justice delayed, election denied”
Many people across the country are fighting to keep their communities safe from these xenophobic policies and are creating safe communities for all residents, and local Jobs with Justice Coalitions have been supporting these efforts.
Standing Up to Arizona’s Racist Immigration Law
By jwjnational, on April 28th, 2010 It’s hard to believe! Two years after the big banks crashed our economy and took trillions in bailouts (much more than just the TARP), they’re giving themselves record bonuses and going back to business as usual: telling Congress what to do.
Even after Goldman-Sachs was finally charged with fraud by the SEC, none of the rules for the banks has changed – and many of the “too big to fail” bailout bandits used our money to become bigger than ever.
Tell your Senators: Break up the banks; give us real reform, now!
People across the country are taking action to demand bank reform this week. Jobs with Justice activists joined allies in at the Wells Fargo shareholder meeting yesterday in San Francisco, at Bank of America in Kansas City, and today at Goldman Sachs in Chicago. Tomorrow in New York City, JwJ activists will join the AFL-CIO, NPA, and others to mobilize thousands in a march on Wall Street.
The financial reform bill currently being debated in the senate does do some positive things, but it doesn’t go far enough. The bill proposes a weak consumer protection bureau under the control
Continue reading Break up the banks; Give us real reform, now!
By Maria Escobar, on March 25th, 2010 Tonight we are on the verge of one of the biggest victories in the recent student movement: the passage of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA).
 This victory has come with hard work from students nationwide who have marched, rallied and lobbied in support of this legislation. Last Tuesday as part of the U.S. Student Association’s Legislative Conference, hundreds of students swarmed Capitol Hill demanding the passage of this legislation and reminding their Senators that they should prioritize students and workers over banks. This effort by USSA has proven to be successful as we see the biggest reform in the student loan industry in the past years.
This march and victory is a great opening for the National Student Labor Week of Action. This week happening from March 28th and April 4th brings together students and workers in actions across the country demanding a prioritization in education and worker’s rights.
Check out the grid of actions to find an action near you!
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Continue reading Major Victory to Kick-Off the National Student Labor Week of Action
By Maria Escobar, on March 19th, 2010  STUDENTS & WORKERS UNITE!
From March 28 to April 4, students and workers across the country are uniting on campuses and communities across the country to fight for ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION & GOOD, SUSTAINABLE JOBS.
Visit www.studentlabor.org to learn more. You can sign up, find an action near you, or download an organizing kit.
Want to participate, but not sure what to plan?
Justice at American Red Cross Day of Action – March 31st, 2010
Donor safety at risk
Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States, controlling more than 40 percent of the U.S. blood supply.
Campus blood drives are big business for Red Cross. In 2009, it had $2.2 billion in revenues from its blood operations.
 While giving blood addresses a critical medical need, Red Cross has a horrendous track record of protecting the safety of the U.S. blood supply. Since 2003, Red Cross has been fined $21 million for repeated safety failures. Decisions on additional fines are currently under consideration at the FDA.
Working conditions at Blood Donation drives
Red Cross frequently understaffs blood
Continue reading Student Labor Week of Action! March 28-April 4
By Maria Escobar, on March 10th, 2010  From Florida to California, March 4th marked an exceptional moment for the student and worker movement in recent U.S. history. People took to the streets to demonstrate their frustration with the government’s failure to pass legislation that would benefit young people such as Student Aid Reform and the DREAM Act. The mainstream media seemed taken by surprise of all these coordinated actions across the country – How could students and workers come together on one specific day? Was this an organized effort? Were people demanding change from the government and legislators?
I got the opportunity to march along with students, staff, and faculty at U-Mass Amherst. Being there reminded me about the power of organizing and strategic escalation. Students at this school provided a deadline for their administrators to accept their demands around fees, budget cuts, treating staff & faculty fairly, and improving the school’s climate. We will be watching their administrations’ response and actions to come. Check out video from the great actions at the University of Central Florida and the University of California system. You can also go to www.defendeducation.org
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