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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities of New York City Seeks Chinatown Tenants Union Lead Organizer

    CAAAV is seeking a dynamic Lead Organizer to lead our Chinatown Tenants Union’s (CTU) campaigns. The Lead Organizer is responsible for the implementation of CTU’s programmatic vision around base-building, leadership development, campaign development/strategy and supervision of CTU organizers. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build relationships with low-income Asian immigrants and be

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  • ASPCA Seeks Bilingual Community Advocate (NYC)

    The ASPCA Community Advocate engages in grassroots efforts to reduce the number of companion animals surrendered to shelters and improve the welfare of pets and the people who care for them. The Community Advocate will accomplish this by building trusted The ASPCA Community Advocate engages in grassroots efforts to reduce the number of companion animals

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  • Remembering Sister Ida Torres

    Sister Ida Torres — labor leader, beloved community member, mentor and friend — passed away over the weekend. Leaving behind a community that both grieves her loss and celebrates her life, Sister Ida was one of the founding members of the NE Summer School for Women in Unions and Worker Organizations and an impactful leader whose

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  • The Workers Lab Seeks Summer Fellow: Research & Communications (Oakland, CA)

    The Research & Communications Summer Fellow will support the implementation of The Workers Lab’s research agenda and communications strategy in the following areas: Social Media & Communications Manage editorial calendar: produce, curate, and schedule content — on issues specific to workers, labor shifts, economic development, and related — for distribution on TWL communications channels including

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