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  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 1:40 PM

A Matter of Life and Death

Dear Friend,   As global discussions are happening at COP26 in Glasgow, the urgency for the state to meet the climate goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act must be the highest priority. It’s been nine years since New …
  Jake Streich-Kest · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Justice for Jeyasre

Dear Friend,   Jeyasre Kathiravel was an Indian Dalit woman garment worker and union member organizing against gender-based violence and harassment at a major Indian garment manufacturer that supplies to American and European fashion brands…
  Jake Streich-Kest · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Justice for Jeyasre

Dear John,   Jeyasre Kathiravel was an Indian Dalit woman garment worker and union member organizing against gender-based violence and harassment at a major Indian garment manufacturer that supplies to American and European fashion brands. …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Next Stop: Building Worker Power

Dear Friend,   When we unite together, we have the power to make our workplaces safe.  That is why it was so crucial for our NY Essential Workers Coalition to win Worker Health and Safety Committees through the NY HERO Act. Starting Novembe…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Next Stop: Building Worker Power

Dear John,   When we unite together, we have the power to make our workplaces safe.  That is why it was so crucial for our NY Essential Workers Coalition to win Worker Health and Safety Committees through the NY HERO Act. Starting November …
  ALIGN Team · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

ALIGN in Action Newsletter: For Jobs and Justice

A Newsletter for the Movement for Economic, Climate, and Racial Justice   New York City’s election season is here, giving us an opportunity to elect leaders that will move our City toward equity and resiliency, wh…
  ALIGN Team · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

ALIGN in Action Newsletter: For Jobs and Justice

A Newsletter for the Movement for Economic, Climate, and Racial Justice   New York City’s election season is here, giving us an opportunity to elect leaders that will move our City toward equity and resiliency, wh…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Keep the momentum going

Dear John,   Last week, fellow colleagues, allies, friends, and supporters like you came together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. This celebration is crucial for …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Keep the momentum going

Dear Friend,   Last week, fellow colleagues, allies, friends, and supporters like you came together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. This celebration is crucial fo…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 11:01 AM

What keeps us fighting for equity and justice

Dear Friend,   The ALIGN 2021 Movement Builders Awards was a special night for our movement. Fellow colleagues, allies, friends, and supporters like you came together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice. I…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 11:01 AM

What keeps us fighting for equity and justice

Dear John,   The ALIGN 2021 Movement Builders Awards was a special night for our movement. Fellow colleagues, allies, friends, and supporters like you came together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice. In …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Tonight we celebrate

Dear John,   Tonight is a special night for our movement.  Fellow colleagues, allies, friends, and supporters like you are coming together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builder…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Tonight we celebrate

Dear Friend,   Tonight is a special night for our movement.  Fellow colleagues, allies, friends, and supporters like you are coming together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Build…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 8:05 PM

One more day to get tickets

Dear John,   Each year, fellow colleagues, allies, and friends come together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. Tomorrow, ALIGN is proud to be honoring Assembly Memb…
  NYS Assemblymember Karines Reyes · [email protected]
September 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Support the organization that brought essential workers together

Dear John, Each year, fellow colleagues, allies, and friends come together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. I’m honored to be named one of this year’s Movement Bui…
  NYS Assemblymember Karines Reyes · [email protected]
September 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Support the organization that brought essential workers together

Dear Friend, Each year, fellow colleagues, allies, and friends come together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. I’m honored to be named one of this year’s Movement B…
  Dr. Laura Skinner, Cornell ILR · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Celebrating our Movement for a Just Transition

Dear Friend,   We need strong, progressive coalitions to make bold, transformative changes happen. ALIGN has been doing the movement building needed to tackle the monumental challenges of our time. That is why I am so proud to be honored at the ALIGN's Move…
  Dr. Laura Skinner, Cornell ILR · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Celebrating our Movement for a Just Transition

Dear John,   We need strong, progressive coalitions to make bold, transformative changes happen. ALIGN has been doing the movement building needed to tackle the monumental challenges of our time. That is why I am so proud to be honored at the ALIGN's Moveme…
  NYS Senator Michael Gianaris · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 11:20 AM

You’re Invited: A celebration of our movement’s accomplishments

Dear Friend, The ALIGN Movement Builders Awards is a special evening of celebrating our movement’s accomplishments in making our communities healthier, safer, and more just. We are in a time of multiple crises that require bold, transformat…
  NYS Senator Michael Gianaris · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 11:20 AM

You’re Invited: A celebration of our movement’s accomplishments

Dear John, The ALIGN Movement Builders Awards is a special evening of celebrating our movement’s accomplishments in making our communities healthier, safer, and more just. We are in a time of multiple crises that require bold, transformativ…
  Stuart Appelbaum, RWDSU President · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Fighting for Worker Power with ALIGN

Dear Friend, Each year, fellow colleagues, allies, and friends come together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. I’m honored to be named one of this year’s Movement B…
  Stuart Appelbaum, RWDSU President · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Fighting for Worker Power with ALIGN

Dear John, Each year, fellow colleagues, allies, and friends come together to celebrate our shared work for economic, racial, and climate justice at the ALIGN Movement Builders Awards. I’m honored to be named one of this year’s Movement Bui…
  ALIGN Team · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 4:25 PM

ALIGN in Action Newsletter: Our Movement Is Growing

A Newsletter for the Movement for Economic, Climate, and Racial Justice   Our movement for a just and equitable New York is only growing bigger and bigger. In the face of climate catastrophe and widening economic …
  ALIGN Team · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 4:25 PM

ALIGN in Action Newsletter: Our Movement Is Growing

A Newsletter for the Movement for Economic, Climate, and Racial Justice   Our movement for a just and equitable New York is only growing bigger and bigger. In the face of climate catastrophe and widening economic …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Celebrate resilience and rebuilding with ALIGN’s movement builders!

Dear Friend,   ALIGN is proud to be honoring Assembly Member Karines Reyes and Senator Michael Gianaris, Stuart Appelbaum, and Dr. Lara Skinner at our upcoming 2021 Movement Builder Awards for their leadership in building movements for econ…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Celebrate resilience and rebuilding with ALIGN’s movement builders!

Dear John,   ALIGN is proud to be honoring Assembly Member Karines Reyes and Senator Michael Gianaris, Stuart Appelbaum, and Dr. Lara Skinner at our upcoming 2021 Movement Builder Awards for their leadership in building movements for econom…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 12:10 PM

Our Final Movement Builders Awards Honoree: A Champion for Working People

Dear John,   ALIGN is proud to announce our final honoree for the 2021 Movement Builders Awards: Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), for his leadership and commitment to building power wi…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 12:10 PM

Our Final Movement Builders Awards Honoree: A Champion for Working People

Dear Friend,   ALIGN is proud to announce our final honoree for the 2021 Movement Builders Awards: Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), for his leadership and commitment to building power …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 21, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Honoring a Just Transition Champion

Dear John,   We are proud to announce our second honoree for the 2021 Movement Builders Awards: Dr. Lara Skinner, Director of the Worker Institute’s Labor Leading on Climate Initiative at Cornell ILR, for her tireless advocacy for the movem…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 21, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Honoring a Just Transition Champion

Dear Friend,   We are proud to announce our second honoree for the 2021 Movement Builders Awards: Dr. Lara Skinner, Director of the Worker Institute’s Labor Leading on Climate Initiative at Cornell ILR, for her tireless advocacy for the mov…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Introducing our first honorees for the 2021 ALIGN Movement Builders Awards!

Dear Friend,   The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the ways in which public health disparities are shaped by racial, climate, and economic injustice, and how critical the fight for justice is to keeping New Yorkers healthy and safe. This year, ALIGN is pr…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Introducing our first honorees for the 2021 ALIGN Movement Builders Awards!

Dear John,   The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the ways in which public health disparities are shaped by racial, climate, and economic injustice, and how critical the fight for justice is to keeping New Yorkers healthy and safe. This year, ALIGN is prou…
  ALIGN Team · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM

ALIGN in Action Summer Newsletter: An Equitable Recovery for Workers and our Planet

A Newsletter for the Movement for Economic, Climate, and Racial Justice   This summer, our movement has been building off the momentum gained during the historic legislative session by continuing our efforts to re…
  Nina Terhune · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 11:46 AM

You’re Invited: ALIGN's Movement Builders Awards on September 21

Dear Friend,   After a year of crisis, ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York is celebrating our communities’ resilience and our achievements in rebuilding together! We’re excited to announce a new date for the 2021 ALIGN Movement Build…
  Nina Terhune · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 11:46 AM

You’re Invited: ALIGN's Movement Builders Awards on September 21

Dear John,   After a year of crisis, ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York is celebrating our communities’ resilience and our achievements in rebuilding together! We’re excited to announce a new date for the 2021 ALIGN Movement Builder…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Covid is still here

Dear John,   Every New Yorker deserves the right to a healthy and safe workplace. With your support, the NY Essential Workers Coalition won the groundbreaking NY HERO Act so that our communities are protected from Covid-19 and whatever may…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Covid is still here

Dear Friend,   Every New Yorker deserves the right to a healthy and safe workplace. With your support, the NY Essential Workers Coalition won the groundbreaking NY HERO Act so that our communities are protected from Covid-19 and whatever m…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM

How we can reopen schools safely

Dear John, As New York City moves to a full return of in-person learning in public schools this fall, we must ensure that our children and school staff are safe from the ongoing public health and climate crisis. It is imperative that Mayor …
  Nina Terhune · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Save the date! ALIGN's Movement Builders Awards on September 23

Dear Friend,   After a year of crisis, ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York is celebrating our communities’ resilience and our achievements in rebuilding together! We’re excited to announce that on September 23, we will be hosting the…
  Nina Terhune · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Save the date! ALIGN's Movement Builders Awards on September 23

Dear John,   After a year of crisis, ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York is celebrating our communities’ resilience and our achievements in rebuilding together! We’re excited to announce that on September 23, we will be hosting the 2…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:21 PM

End Amazon’s Dangerous Surveillance Practices

Dear Friend,   Everyone deserves a job where they are safe and can work with dignity and respect. That is why we are fighting Amazon’s system of surveillance that is used to discipline, abuse, injure, and exploit workers.   Recent investig…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:21 PM

End Amazon’s Dangerous Surveillance Practices

Dear John,   Everyone deserves a job where they are safe and can work with dignity and respect. That is why we are fighting Amazon’s system of surveillance that is used to discipline, abuse, injure, and exploit workers.   Recent investigat…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Get Out and Vote for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

Dear John, The stakes could not be higher this NYC election season. Our most impacted communities are calling for bold, transformative policies that will tackle head-on the climate crisis, economic inequality, police violence, and the ongoing pandemic. Today, we urge you to j…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Get Out and Vote for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

Dear Friend, The stakes could not be higher this NYC election season. Our most impacted communities are calling for bold, transformative policies that will tackle head-on the climate crisis, economic inequality, police violence, and the ongoing pandemic. Today, we urge you to…
  Patrick Nevada · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Prime Day hurts all of us

Dear Friend, All workers deserve a fair and equitable workplace. When our workplaces are safe, our communities are safe. When workers' rights are under attack, we must stand up to dangerous corporate agendas that hurt workers, small businesses, and communities. Amazon’s Prim…
  Patrick Nevada · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Prime Day hurts all of us

Dear John, All workers deserve a fair and equitable workplace. When our workplaces are safe, our communities are safe. When workers' rights are under attack, we must stand up to dangerous corporate agendas that hurt workers, small businesses, and communities. Amazon’s Prime …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 12:23 PM

Fighting for Black Lives and Liberation

Dear Friend, The Black freedom movement is essential to our fight for dignity and justice for all. We cannot talk about climate and worker justice without talking about historic racial injustices that have plagued our communities. Every day, Black people are targeted by polic…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 12:23 PM

Fighting for Black Lives and Liberation

Dear John, The Black freedom movement is essential to our fight for dignity and justice for all. We cannot talk about climate and worker justice without talking about historic racial injustices that have plagued our communities. Every day, Black people are targeted by police …
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Winning a Just Recovery for All

Dear John, Last week the legislative session ended. We are proud of the work that our coalitions have been able to accomplish this year to get our state legislators to stand on the right side of history. Once again, the power of coalition b…
  Maritza Silva-Farrell · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Winning a Just Recovery for All

Dear Friend, Last week the legislative session ended. We are proud of the work that our coalitions have been able to accomplish this year to get our state legislators to stand on the right side of history. Once again, the power of coalition…