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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.

  • CENTER FOR LEGAL APPELLATE LITIGATION SEEKS A PARALEGAL/CLIENT ADVOCATE

    The Center for Appellate Litigation (CAL), a 50-attorney non-profit public defender agency in New York City, responsible for representing indigent criminal defendants in all aspects of post-conviction proceedings, is seeking to hire a paralegal/client advocate. Client advocates at CAL interact with clients extensively and serve at the “front lines” of our holistic advocacy. They are…

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  • FOOD CHAIN WORKERS ALLIANCE SEEKS A STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS COORDINATOR

    The Food Chain Workers Alliance (FCWA) is a bi-national coalition of 34 worker-based organizations whose members plant, harvest, process, pack, transport, prepare, serve, and sell food, organizing to improve wages and working conditions for all workers along the food chain. FCWA members organize locally and collectively to build a system that values and respects food…

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  • Marie Francois Finds Her Voice at SLU

    It took a while—and support from her DC37 union educational benefits—but Marie Lodescar Francois is ready to raise her voice … and perhaps a few roofs. “I believe in lifelong learning. And DC37 offers lifelong learning and professional development, free of charge,” said Marie. “Education can be life-changing. DC37 knows that.” A native of Haiti,…

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  • DISTRICT COUNCIL 37, AFSCME AFL-CIO SEEKS A STAFF REPRESENTATIVE

    JOB TITLE: STAFF REPRESENTATIVE DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:NON PROFIT & PRIVATE SECTOR DIVISION STARTING SALARY: $59,670 plus $3,121 allowance APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY TO AMY KADLUB, ROOM 718  LAST DAY OF APPLICATION: 05/ 19/ 21  This position works directly with union members covered under the non–profit and private sector division. Duties and responsibilities will include servicing our members primarily…

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