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Civic Engagement & Leadership Development at the Murphy Institute
As part of its ongoing civic engagement programming, the Murphy Institute is pleased to present a new Civic Engagement & Leadership Development series for union members, organizers, activists, and aspiring politicians to deepen their thinking about ways to engage the democratic process and learn new skills related to effective participation in electoral, legislative, and other…
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Damayan Cleaning Cooperative: From Labor Trafficking to Worker Ownership
On the Laura Flanders Show this week, Damayan Cleaning Cooperative, the first Filipina migrant worker-cooperative in the United States had a chance to tell their story. Comprised primarily of survivors of labor trafficking, these cooperative members have created dignified, democratic livelihoods for themselves by starting a cleaning cooperative. This work connects to Damayan Migrant Workers Association‘s work…
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Richard Wolff and Michael Johnson Discuss “Building Co-operative Power”
This post was originally featured at Grassroots Economic Organizing. Richard Wolff and Michael Johnson Discuss “Building Co-operative Power” | Grassroots Economic Organizing In this segment from the Economic Update weekly podcast, Prof. Richard D. Wolff interviews Michael Johnson, co-author of Building Co-operative Power. Michael shares stories from some of the cooperatives profiled in the book,…
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New York Restoration Project Seeks AmeriCorps Public Programs Assistant
Joining New York Restoration Project’s AmeriCorps team is a way to put your idealism into action and to positively impact communities throughout NYC! We are seeking to fill an AmeriCorps service position to start in March 2016 for a 6-month term of service. Mission NYRP carries out founder Bette Midler’s dream of a cleaner, more beautiful New…
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