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Green Light NY Driving Together Campaign<\/b><\/p>\n
The Workers’ Center of CNY (WCCNY) is part of the Green Light NY Driving Together Coalition which is fighting to get (Green Light driver’s licenses for all, including immigrants regardless of their NY Driving Together Coalition),
\nimmigration status. We started the year with legislative visits to Assembly Members Pamela Hunter, Bill Magnarelli, Al Stirpe and Senator Rachel May, as well as Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. We have also been very busy educating the community about why we need driver’s licenses in New York. Make sure that you visit the Workers’ Center Facebook page and also the Green Light NY Driving Together Facebook page for updates. To support our efforts,
\nplease call your representative and tell them thatyou care about immigrants in New York and that you support NY State Senate bill S1747 and NY State Assembly bill A3675.<\/p>\n
Chobani Meeting<\/b><\/p>\n
Chobani is a major player in the NY dairy industry. In 2017, we released our report, MILKED, about the working conditions of immigrant dairy farmworkers in NYS. We delivered our report at one of Chobani’s SOHO stores in NYC, and we have been in communication with Chobani since then.<\/p>\n
Last September we presented to Chobani a memorandum of understanding asking them to agree to the very basic principle of freedom of association in their food chain. On February 1, Workers’ Center members and organizers had a meeting with representatives of Chobani. Chobani has not signed our memorandum of understanding. At our February 15 general assembly, members agreed to continue to put pressure on Chobani. As this campaign develops we will share steps for the community to hold Chobani responsible.<\/p>\n
Right to Organize Lawsuit<\/b><\/p>\n
On February 11, The Workers’ Center, the Worker Justice Center and our organizer Crispin Hernandez were in court in Albany to challenge a Jim Crow-era NY law that denies farmworkers the right to organize without fear of retaliation. We are seeking an end to exclusion of farmworkers from the State Employment Relations Act which protects the labor rights of virtually all other private sector workers.<\/p>\n
Crispin had been working 12-hour shifts for six days a week at one of NY’s largest dairy farms, Marks Farms LLC in Lowville. After work hours and at a worker’s home, he and co-workers met with an organizer from the WCCNY to discuss workplace conditions. His employer saw this and fired him. Farmworkers deserve the same rights as anyone else. Friends of Farmworkers House Capital Campaign Friends of Farmworkers is an ad hoc group made up of
\npeople from the WCCNY, Friends of Dorothy House and other concerned individuals. We recently purchased a house to provide temporary housing for immigrant farm workers who are WCCNY members, such as injured workers who need a safe, reliable place to stay; workers who are between jobs or who are negotiating jobs; or workers with other emergencies. The price of the house was $30,000, and with associated costs it came to $32,000.<\/p>\n
We are asking that community members come together to help us raise the money for the purchase of the house itself. the house will be paid for! Any amount, big or small, is appreciated. If you would like to donate through check or cash, checks can be made out to Workers\u2019 Center of Central New York workers and sent to 2013 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY or dropped off to Friends of Dorothy, 212 Wayne St., Syracuse, NY 13203, or to the Workers’ Center of Central New York at LLC, 2013 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13201. Donations will go to Friends of Farmworkers, LLC, the legal entity created to hold the property.<\/p>\n
Activist Appreciation: Jordan Krick We want to recognize the essential work of Jordan Krick. They have been very important in the creation of Syracuse Immigrant responder and Refugee Defense Network (SIRDN), coordinating trainings and responding to immigrants and their allies when they have emergencies and need to go to court. Jordan has also taken a leadership role, and they make sure that our rallies are safe places, including via their contribution as a medic. We appreciate their commitment to social justice, and we are lucky to have them in the movement. They are a true friend of the workers.<\/p>\n
Groups<\/b><\/p>\n
Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network (SIRDN) has been organizing our community to defend and protect immigrant workers from aggressive action by ICE.<\/p>\n
Please contact SIRDN for their April meeting date and time. Call (315) 218-5708 or visit fb.me\/SyracuseIRDN.<\/p>\n
Urban Workers\u2019 Group<\/b> is for workers who have had or are having problems at the workplace. The meetings introduce the Workers’ Center and help workers exchange stories of struggles for workplace and economic justice, and of demanding better working conditions. The goal is for workers to know their rights and learn how to improve their working conditions, mainly by organizing the workers so they can collectively demand their rights.<\/p>\n
Monthly meetings are on Thursdays 6-7pm at WCCNY (2013 E Genesee St). The next two meetings are April 18 and May 16.<\/p>\n
There will also be a free Belly dancing class for workers on Saturday, March 30, in honor of Women’s History Month. Location to be announced. Please call Rahzie at 315-863-4539 to register.<\/p>\n
April 26: Workers’ Memorial Day Unity Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n
Unity Breakfast is organized by WCCNY, together with the AFL-CIO and Occupational Health Clinic Center, and others. Every year we observe Workers’ Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew our commitment to workers’ health and safety. As Mother Jones had said, this is a time to “Mourn for the dead. Fight like hell for the living.”<\/p>\n
The breakfast Buffet is at 8am, with the program from 8:30-10am, both at the Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $25 per person and $160 for a table of eight. The deadline to reserve and get tickets (as well as place ads) is April 11. Please contact the Occupational Health Clinic Center at (315) 432-8899.<\/p>\n
This year, SIRDN (see above) will receive an award.<\/p>\n
May 1: International Workers’ Day!<\/p>\n
The Workers’ Center and other social justice groups often organize a rally and a teach-in on May Day. Stay tuned for this year’s program!<\/p>\n
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The Workers’ Center of CNY, www.workerscny.org, is a grassroots organization focused on workplace and economic justice, located at 2013 E. Genesee St, Syracuse. Call them at 315-218-5708.<\/i><\/p>\n
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Campa\u00f1a Luz Verde NY: Conduciendo JuntosThe Workers’ Center of CNY, www.workerscny.org, is a grassroots organization focused on workplace and economic justice, located at 2013 E. Genesee St, Syracuse. Call them at 315-218-5708.<\/b><\/p>\n
El centro de Trabajadores de CNY (WCCNY) es parte de la coalici\u00f3n \u201cLuz Verde NY: Conduciendo Juntos\u201d (Green Light que est\u00e1 luchando para que itodos los residentes de NY, incluyendo inmigrantes, tengan A Al Stirpe acceso a licencias de conducir. Empezamos el a\u00f1o con visitas a legisladores, entre ellos miembros de la asamblea Pamela Hunter, y Al Stirpe, Senadora Rachel may, y alcalde de Tambi\u00e9n hemos estado ocupados educando a la comunidad sobre por qu\u00e9 necesitamos licencias en Nueva York. Aseg\u00farense de visitar la p\u00e1gina de Facebook del Centro de Trabajadores (Workers Center CNY), y la de representative Green Light NY Driving Together Coalition para mantenerse al d\u00eda. Para apoyar nuestros esfuerzos, llame a sus representantes y d\u00edganle que apoya a los NY State Senate inmigrantes de Nueva York y al NY State Senate bill S1747 y NY State Assembly bill A3675.<\/p>\n
Reuni\u00f3n con Chobani<\/b><\/p>\n
Chobani es un actor principal en la industria lechera de NY. En 2017, publicamos nuestro informe MILKED, sobre las condiciones laborales de inmigrantes trabajando en la industria lechera de NYS. Llevamos nuestro informe a uno de los locales de Chobani en SOHO, y desde entonces hemos estado en contacto con ellos.<\/p>\n
El pasado Septiembre le presentamos un memor\u00e1ndum a Chobani, pidi\u00e9ndoles que apoyen el principio de libre asociaci\u00f3n en su cadena alimenticia. El primero de febrero, miembros del Centro de trabajadores y otros rganizadores se reunieron con representantes de Chobani. Chobani no ha firmado el memor\u00e1ndum de entendimiento. En nuestra asamblea general del 15 de Febrero convenimos a seguir presionando a Chobani. A medida que desarrollemos la campa\u00f1a compartiremos pasos para que la comunidad pueda responsabilizar a Chobani.<\/p>\n
Demanda Judicial por Derecho de Sindicaci\u00f3n<\/b><\/p>\n
El 11 de febrero, el Centro de Trabajadores, el Centro de Justicia de los Trabajadores y nuestro organizador Crispin Hernandez estuvieron en la corte en Albany para retar una ley de la era de Jim Crow que le niega a los trabajadores el derecho a organizarse sin retaliaci\u00f3n. Estamos buscando un fin a la exclusi\u00f3n de los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas de la Ley de Relaciones de Empleo del Estado, que protege los derechos laborales de pr\u00e1cticamente todos los dem\u00e1s trabajadores del sector privado.<\/p>\n
Crisp\u00edn llevaba trabajando turnos de 12 horas, seis d\u00edas a la semana, en una de las granjas lecheras m\u00e1s grandes de Nueva York, Marks Farms LLC en Lowville. Despu\u00e9s del trabajo, en la casa de otro empleado, el y sus colegas se reunieron con unx organizadorx de WCCNY para discutir sus condiciones laborales. Su empleado vi\u00f3 la reuni\u00f3n y lo despidi\u00f3. Los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas merecen los mismos derechos que otros empleados.<\/p>\n
Campa\u00f1a de Recaudaci\u00f3n Para la Casa de Friends of Farmworkers<\/b><\/p>\n
Friends of Farmworkers es un grupo ad hoc formado por personas de WCCNY, Friends of Dorothy House y otras personas interesadas. Recientemente compramos una casa para proporcionar vivienda temporal a trabajadores agr\u00edcolas inmigrantes que son miembros de WCCNY, como los trabajadores lesionados que necesitan un lugar seguro y confiable para quedarse; trabajadores que est\u00e1n entre trabajos o que est\u00e1n negociando trabajos; o trabajadores con otras emergencias. El precio de la casa era de $30,000 y, con los costos asociados, ascendi\u00f3 a $32,000.<\/p>\n
Pedimos que los miembros de la comunidad se unan para ayudarnos a recaudar el dinero para la compra de la casa en s\u00ed. Si 300 personas se comprometen a donar $ 100 cada una, \u00a1se pagar\u00e1 la casa! Cualquier cantidad, grande o peque\u00f1a, es apreciada. Si desea donar con cheque o en efectivo, los cheques pueden hacerse a nombre de Friends of Farmworkers y enviados o dejados en Friends of Dorothy, 212 Wayne St., Syracuse, NY 13203, o al
\nFriends of Farm- del centro de Trabajadores, el 15 de febrero, 2019.
\nWorkers\u2019 Center of Central New York en 2013 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY. Las donaciones se destinar\u00e1n a Friends of Farmworkers, LLC, la entidad legal creada para mantener la propiedad.<\/p>\n
Apreciaci\u00f3n de Activista: Jordan Krick<\/b><\/p>\n
Queremos reconocer la labor esencial de Jordan Krick. Ellxs han sido de gran importancia en la creaci\u00f3n de la Red de Defensa de Refugiados e Inmigrantes de Syracuse (SIRDN, por sus siglas en Ingl\u00e9s), en la coordinaci\u00f3n de entrenamientos,y en a inmigrantes y sus aliados cuando tienen emergencias y necesitan acudir a la corte. Jordan tambi\u00e9n se ha demostrado l\u00edder, y se asegura de que nuestras manifestaciones permanezcan lugares seguros para los participantes, incluso en su rol como m\u00e9dicx. Apreciamos su compromiso a la justicia social, y somos afortunadxs de tenerle en el movimiento. Jordan es unx verdaderx amigx de lxs trabajadorxs.<\/p>\n
Grupos<\/b><\/p>\n
Red de Defensa de Refugiados e Inmigrantes de Syracuse (Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network; SIRDN) ha estado organizando en nuestra comunidad para defender y proteger a trabajadores inmigrantes de acciones agresivas por ICE. Porfavor contacte a SIRDN para m\u00e1s detalles sobre sus reuniones en Abril. Llame a (315) 218-5708 o visite fb.me\/SyracuseIRDN.<\/p>\n
Grupo de Trabajadores Urbanos (Urban Workers’ Group)<\/b> es para aquellos trabajored que han tenido o est\u00e1n teniendo problemas laborales. Las reuniones introducen al centro de Trabajadores y facilitan que los trabajadores puedan compartir historias de su lucha por justicia economica y laboral, y sus demandas para mejores condiciones de trabajo. La meta es que los trabajadores se familiaricen con sus derechos laborales y puedan mejorar sus condiciones de trabajo, principalmente organizando a los trabajadores para que puedan reclamar colectivamente sus derechos.<\/p>\n
El grupo se re\u00fane mensualmente los jueves de 6-7 pm en WCCNY (2013 E. genesse St.) Las pr\u00f3ximas dos reuniones ser\u00e1n en Abril 18 y Mayo 16.<\/p>\n
Habr\u00e1 tambi\u00e9n una clase de belly dancing gratis para los trabajadores, el 30 de Marzo, en honor del Mes de Historia de la Mujer. El local ser\u00e1 anunciado. Favor de llamar a Rahzie al 315-863-4539 para registrarse.<\/p>\n
26 de Abril: D\u00eda de Conmemoraci\u00f3n de los Trabajadores: Desayuno de Unidad<\/b><\/p>\n
Unity Breakfast est\u00e1 organizado por WCCNY, junto con AFL-CIO y Occupational Health Clinic Center, y otros. Cada a\u00f1o observamos el D\u00eda de conmemoraci\u00f3n de los trabajadores para recordar a los que sufrieron y murieron en el trabajo y para renovar nuestro compromiso con la salud y la seguridad de los rabajadores. Como dijo Mother Jones, este es un momento para “llorar por los muertos y luchar como los infiernos por los vivos”.<\/p>\n
El desayuno buffet es a las 8 am, con el programa de 8:30-10 am, en el Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY. Los boletos cuestan $ 25 por persona y $ 160 por una mesa de ocho. La fecha l\u00edmite para reservar y obtener boletos (as\u00ed como para colocar anuncios) es el 11 de abril. Comun\u00edquese con el Centro Cl\u00ednico de Salud Ocupacional al (315) 432-8899.<\/p>\n
Este a\u00f1o, SIRDN (ver arriba) recibir\u00e1 un premio.<\/p>\n
1 de Mayo: \u00a1D\u00eda Internacional de los Trabajadores!<\/b><\/p>\n
El Centro de Trabajadores y otros grupos de justicia social a menudo organizan una manifestaci\u00f3n y una reuni\u00f3n el 1 de mayo. \u00a1Est\u00e9n atentos para el programa de este a\u00f1o!<\/p>\n
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh supports our Green Light NY campaign to allow all immigrants to get driver’s licenses. El alcalde de Syracuse, Ben Walsh, apoya la campa\u00f1a Luz Verde NY, quebusca acceso a licencias de conducir para inmigrantes. Green Light NY Driving Together Campaign The Workers’ Center…<\/p>\n