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Week of May 24, 2021 |
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May Chapter Meeting Report |
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Thank you to the members who joined our chapter meeting on Saturday! We heard reports from around the chapter about some of our ongoing projects and ways to get involved. Below is a summary of the rest of what happened!
We began the "business" section with the announcement that multiple parties who had been in conflict regarding the previously-proposed bylaws amendment on caucuses had jointly agreed to withdraw that proposal from the floor and attempt to work together in future months to work towards a compromise vision.
Then we came to a proposal for a bylaws amendment regarding voting policies. As discussion on this item began, members pointed out that the meeting did not have quorum for altering bylaws. (That means there weren't enough people present for this type of important decision to be made). At this point, the meeting ended early.
If any members are interested in joining the chapter's event's team and helping to produce and promote chapter meetings, please respond to this email! We are also looking forward to the support of all members in helping to spread the word about future chapterwide meetings.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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SAVE THE DATE: Local Chapter, National Org - How does DSA Los Angeles fit into the overall vision of DSA? |
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Saturday, June 5 @ 11:00 AM |
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Learn about the national dimension of our local organization, hearing from speakers involved in national work. We'll also have speaking and Q&A time with a few local members who are seeking the chapter's endorsement to run for National Political Committee. |
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Members interested in running for NPC? |
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DSA-LA members who are interested in seeking the chapter's endorsement to run for NPC should register their interest with Steering Committee by emailing [email protected]
Steering Committee will allow any such members speaking time in a designated "NPC Elections" segment at the upcoming "Local Chapter, National Org" event advertised above. Following the event, ballots will be sent to all members for a period of 1 week.
The purpose of the vote, according to convention rules, is primarily for members to verify that the candidate should be eligible to run and should not be considered to be disqualified for any reason. It is an endorsement of the fact that they are a known and respected member of the chapter, regardless of whether or not their political tendency aligns with all members.
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ACTIONS |
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#EYESONAMAZON ACTION |
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(TODAY) Monday, May 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
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Comrades! We are going to the offices of Amazon shareholders just days before their annual shareholders meeting to make our voices heard and demand accountability from Amazon and justice for the workers. LA Labor and community will be demanding safe working conditions for the thousands of Amazon warehouse workers in California. DSA-LA has endorsed the important legislative work being done for CA Assembly Bill 701, which will improve working conditions for Amazon warehouse workers. Still, we need to force Amazon to take action and change conditions now. Join us in this fight! |
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Food 4 Less Picket |
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Thursday, May 27 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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The workers at Food 4 Less have been in contract negotiations for months with Kroger (parent company of Food 4 Less). Kroger refuses to meet the workers’ demands so they are escalating their efforts to win a just contract. Workers are calling for our solidarity and boycott! We will be setting up a boycott picket line at the store and asking customers to respect the line and not shop at the store. Make sure to wear DSA gear or red, and wear a mask. |
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CALENDAR |
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The following list is only a highlight of what's happening this week with DSA-LA. Please check out our online calendar for full list of committee meetings & chapter events! Be sure to also follow our Instagram & Twitter for real-time announcements and calls-to-action! |
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Education Workers Circle Meeting |
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(TODAY) Monday, May 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
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Education Workers Circle is a Labor Circle started in the Labor Committee aimed at creating a progressive-left space for teachers and workers in the K-12 and university environment. Join us as we talk more about building power in the workplace and our unions, from public and charter schools to the university campus. Anyone who works in a school or university campus interested in building worker power inside and outside the classroom is invited to join! |
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Mutual Aid Committee Meeting |
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(TODAY) Monday, May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Join the Mutual Aid Committee for our twice-monthly committee meeting, where we’ll be discussing ongoing and upcoming committee work, as well as helping folks get plugged into other work throughout the city. New members always welcome! Please RSVP for meeting connection information. Mutual Aid Committee meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. |
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Prison Abolition Committee Meeting |
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(TODAY) Monday, May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Join us for DSA-LA’s Prison Abolition Committee meeting. We’ll discuss ongoing projects and campaigns. |
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DSA 101 |
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Tuesday, May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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Are you new or newly returning to DSA? To Los Angeles? To the Left? Then join us for DSA 101! At this orientation, we’ll talk about what capitalism is, how it functions, and why socialism is ideologically opposed to it. Participants will also learn about the history of our organization and our chapter in particular, the current projects we’re working on, and how you can get involved. This is not a lecture, but a meeting for new and veteran organizers. We’re excited to chat with you! Preregistration for this event is required. After RSVPing, you will receive a confirmation email with the information on how to join this meeting via Zoom prior to its start. |
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Mutual Aid Skill-Share Subcommittee Meeting |
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Friday, May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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The Mutual Aid Skill-Share Subcommittee is dedicated to giving our members a platform to share their skills and support each other with free resources. If you have a skill to share or want to help us encourage skill shares in your branch, neighborhood or committee, please join us!
Please RSVP for meeting connection information. |
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Political Education Facilitator Training |
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Saturday, May 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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The Facilitator Training, hosted by the Political Education Committee, will teach you techniques for leading groups discussions, both online and in person. The key questions that will be answered by this training are:
The skills and tools covered in this training are applicable in any meeting where participants will be discussing new ideas, so we welcome anyone interested in learning more about facilitation. Participants are encouraged to read through this short article on the importance of Political Education before the training. |
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Hygiene, Health and Happiness Drive Kit-Building |
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Sunday, May 30 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Help us put together tools and products that support school age children’s hygiene, physical development, and literacy development! We will be building the kits to distribute throughout the LA Community fridge network. The event will be outdoors and socially distanced, with everyone wearing masks. |
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