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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.

  • UNITE HERE Local 11 Campaign Research Position Available

    UNITE HERE Local 11 is hiring a New Development Campaign Researcher.  Our research teams conduct industry, corporate, real estate and political research and analysis to develop and carry out campaigns focused on winning economic justice for low wage, primarily immigrant hospitality workers. Our campaigns organize non-union workers and secure improved standards for existing union members…

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  • Irene Garcia on Civil Disobedience, Arrest & Union Solidarity

    All photos by Dave Sanders and Erik McGregor via PSC-CUNY Facebook page. Two weeks ago, PSC-CUNY members demonstrated in response to 6 years without a contract at CUNY Central Administrative offices, where about 50 people were arrested. Four Murphy Institute community members were arrested in the action. Irene Garcia, Academic Advisor for the Labor Studies Master of Arts…

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  • LAANE Seeks Researcher with a Commitment to Economic Justice (Los Angeles)

    Organization Description:  Founded in 1993, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) is recognized as a national leader in the effort to address the challenges of working poverty, inadequate health care and polluted communities. Combining a vision of social justice with a practical approach to social change, LAANE has helped set in motion a…

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  • Executive Director, Cooper Square MHA (NYC)

    Cooper Square Mutual Housing Association (MHA) seeks an experienced, high-energy leader with excellent skills in housing financial management, community development, communication and staff management to lead this cooperative housing organization. The Executive Director (ED) should have a strong and proven commitment to the MHA’s mission of promoting, supporting and developing low and moderate income housing and to maintaining 21…

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