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January to April 2023 Newsletter

Dear Friend,

Welcome to the second part of our quarterly newsletter. We hope that you enjoyed reading and learning about our collective wins and ways Adhikaar is addressing our community’s needs.

 

Last month, 60+ nail salon workers gathered on the steps of the New York State Capitol to urge lawmakers to push the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act forward. We cannot wait any longer; it's time for us to have a real seat at the table pay, health, and safety standards across the nail salon industry! Read more.

Our classes through the NY Beauty School are in full swing this Spring! In addition to the NY State 26 hours nail salon licensing course, we also offer on-the-job training which has helped our members secure 100% work placement at various nail salons in NYC. Read more.

We marched from Bryant Park to Union Square to showcase the strength and beauty of women's worker power! Nail techs and allies fighting for better labor protections, reproductive health, and women’s rights banded together to show New York that we’re #AllHandsIn. Read more.

Together we have been organizing self-defense and bystander training for our members and actions to take over public spaces to combat fear. Read more.

 

Stay tuned for our next newsletter that will cover our domestic worker, English for empowerment and org-wide programs.

 

Thank you for taking the time to support and uplift our work. Your donation helps Adhikaar reach its vision to build a powerful, diverse, and intergenerational community that embraces one whole self.

In solidarity,

The Adhikaar team