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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.

  • CSEA Local 1000 Hiring Labor Education Specialist

    JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Education and Training, this position designs, develops and implements education and training programs that meet the stated needs of officers, stewards and members in Regions, Locals and Units. Labor Education Specialists are considered to be part of the field services available to the regions, locals…

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  • CSEA Local 1000 Hiring Statewide Organizer

    JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director of Organizing and the Director of Organizing. Responsibilities include all aspects of organizing campaigns and building the union. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs all phases of organizing activities such as targeting, research, developing leads, progress assessment, recruitment, issue development, strategizing, escalating tactics, voter assessment, GOTV strategies ‐…

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  • Harsh Prison Sentences: A Labor Issue?

    Is mass incarceration a labor issue? According to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, the answer is a resounding “yes”. According to Dave Jamieson, writing in the Huffington Post, Trumka is prepared to give remarks on Friday “offering robust support” for California’s Porposition 47, a proposal that would downgrade non-violent crimes to misdemeanors, thereby rendering thousands of state and county prisoners…

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  • Stephanie Luce on the Fight for a Living Wage

    This past week, Murphy Institute Professor Stephanie Luce gave a talk at the James Connolly Forum on the fight for a living wage and the $15 minimum campaign. Couldn’t make it person? Catch the talk here: [youtube=http://youtu.be/QfrjZ1ezkaI]   Stephanie Luce is an Associate Professor of Labor Studies at the Murphy Institute. 

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