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Behind the Camera with Tsering Lama: Documenting Domestic Workers’ Fight for Rights
Tsering Lama knows something about story-telling. Perhaps that’s because she herself has quite a story to tell. Tsering is a Tibetan refugee, born and raised in Nepal. She came to the U.S. in 2008 hoping to work in health care, and studied psychology while supporting herself as a domestic worker. “Basically, I’ve been working and…
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NEW YORK STATE PARK POLICE HAS AN OPENING FOR A SEASONAL PUBLIC SAFETY RANGER
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Public Safety Rangers provide general security services within the Division of Park Police of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. They are responsible for insuring patron safety, and the prevention of unlawful activities, through patrol (presence). This i s a seasonal-only position, generally from late May to Labor Day. Public…
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BRANDWORKERS HAS AN OPENING FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Since 2007, mostly immigrant specialty food manufacturing workers have organized with Brandworkers to challenge employer impunity and pursue an industry with dignified jobs for all. Today, Brandworkers members lead a resilient and deeply rooted organization of food factory workers which is well-positioned to build increasing levels of power. We’re building an industry-wide labor union –…
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