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Newark Students Sit-In to Protest Charter Schools
Dr. Stephen Brier is part of the Consortial Faculty at The Murphy Institute The current political struggle over charter schools has often pitted poor parents and students of color against teacher unions. That division has a long and bitter history that can be traced back almost half a century to the divisive 10-week long strike…
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American Federation of Musicians Seeks Communications Coordinator
Position Description: AFM Local 47 is the Los Angeles affiliate of the American Federation of Musicians, an international labor union of musicians across the United States and Canada. We are looking for a new full-time Communications Coordinator who will work directly with our Communications Director to assist with graphic design, website, social media pages, email…
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Campaign to End the New Jim Crow Presents: Young People’s Advocacy Training Camp 2014
The Campaign to End the New Jim Crow Presents: Young People’s ADVOCACY TRAINING CAMP 2014 Four Weeks of Learning and Advocating Around Issues of Criminal Justice & Immigrants’ Rights Dates: July 14th – August 8th Days/Times: Mondays & Thursdays 10am – 3pm Who: Young people ages 16 – 24 Where: 15 Rutherford Place, New York,…
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OCCORD Hiring for Multiple Positions – Orange County, CA
Founded as a community-labor alliance in 2005, Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD) combines community organizing, civic participation, strategic research, and advocacy to engage residents, workers, and stakeholders in local government decisions that impact economic opportunity, community health, and overall quality of life. OCCORD is currently hiring for three openings. See links for…
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