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Brexit & the Working Class
By Leah Feder Brits, Europeans and the world at large have experienced a rude awakening over the past 24 hours. The people of the United Kingdom have, against most predictions, voted to leave the European Union — inviting an onslaught of as-yet unknown consequences. Lots of factors conspired to bring the country to this unexpected place: xenophobia, falling wages,…
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Make the Road New York Seeks Tenant Organizer (Brooklyn, NY)
Make the Road New York seeks an energetic and committed tenant organizer in Brooklyn to assist with MRNY’s anti-displacement efforts and housing work in the East New York, Brownsville, and Ocean Hill sections of Brooklyn; to help the legal staff preserve affordable housing for community members, and to strengthen MRNY’s reach in these areas. About…
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Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Seeks Senior Campaign Organizer (Washington, DC)
We are looking for a Senior Organizer who will organize workers, employers and consumers in Washington, DC. Requirements In addition to the above listed job duties and responsibilities, there are conditions and requirements which are essential for anyone occupying the post. Deep commitment to a vision of racial, gender and economic justice and to building…
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Open Society Foundations Seeks Program Specialist (NYC)
The Open Society Foundations seeks a Program Specialist to work as part of its economic advancement team in U.S. Programs. U.S. Programs works to build a vibrant society that invites all people to participate fully in civic, economic, and cultural life. It supports efforts to advance equality, fairness, and justice with a focus on the most…
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