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Congress of Unions in São Paulo Urges Governments to Stop Fracking
With Dilma’s impeachment imminent, unions unite against “coups and corruption.” TUCA-CSA 3rd Congress, São Paulo, April 28th, 2016 More than 500 delegates representing unions in the Americas today adopted a ‘base document’ that included a call for governments in the hemisphere to issue a moratorium on fracking. Via the TUED-initiated Unions Against Fracking, five trade…
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Photos: Career Services Event at Murphy (3/8)
On March 8th, The Murphy Institute hosted “What’s Next?”, a career networking event for students and alumni. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the majority-female networkers from CWA, 32BJ, AFSCME, Retail Action Project, New Guild, NYCHA and NYSNA, along with an SPS Career Services advisor, met with students and alumni. The networkers and students had informal…
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Event: Organizing 2.0 (4/29-30)
This Friday and Saturday at the Murphy Institute… Organizing 2.0 brings together hundreds of leaders, organizers, fundraisers, techies and activists to share our collective wisdom, skills, and talents. There will be workshops, trainings, discussions, consulting and networking opportunities, visionary speakers, and a provocative debate around strategy and practices. Over two days in Manhattan, we…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, NY Seeks Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator
Overview The Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator is a full-time position responsible for managing all aspects of the affiliate’s involvement with larger neighborhood revitalization efforts. This staff person implements the community development and outreach efforts needed to create partnerships and coalitions for creating a community planning process and increased involvement in HFHGN’s work. The NRI Coordinator also…
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