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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.

  • STUDENT FARMWORKER ALLIANCE HAS AN OPENING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ORGANIZER

    The Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) seeks an experienced organizer to coordinate the involvement of students and youth in the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Campaign for Fair Food.  Within the organization’s leadership structure, two SFA Co-coordinators work closely together to direct education, leadership and action within the SFA network. Ideal candidates are highly responsible, work well in…

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  • MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION JOB OPENING FOR A FIELD REGIONAL ORGANIZER

    Job Title: Field Regional Organizer Division: Field& Organizing Reports to title: F&O Regional Manager Designation: FSO   Major Responsibilities: The Field Representative-Organizer is responsible for helping to build strong locals and a strong union by supporting local leaders and rank and file members in all aspects of internal organizing, bargaining, contract enforcement and representation, and…

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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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