Ohio voters passed a constitutional amendment making increases in the minimum wage tied to inflation. The Ohio State Senate is working to exempt more people from minimum wage protections.
We need to keep track of this because La Raza Unida recently moved to support work toward a living wage.
Read more about this minimum wage constitutional amendment
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
PRIDE 2011
La Raza Unida stood up for freedom for relationships and sexuality while standing against homophobia, racism, sexism, and classism at the Albuquerque Pride Parade today.
We had a small dedicated and lively group which helped to fire up
the crowd with yells of Viva La Raza and La Raza Unida, Jamas Sera Vencida!
We are clear that homophobia is used like racism, sexism and classism in order to keep us divided. We refuse to be confused about that and will stand in solidarity with all in fighting for justice.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Why I Support La Raza Unida by Federico Reade
Para ser un miebro del Partido de la Raza Unida is to announce to the United States that the needs and desires of people have to be met. That the wealth and the countries resources have to be equitably, and that all of humankind deserves to live a satisfying life free of exploitation.
Federico
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
May Day 2011 Summary of Events
May Day Event Summary
9AM
Casita Community Acupuncture: will be offering FREE acupuncture on May Day as part of the Community Acupuncture Network's 9th Annual May Day celebration! Thank you for joining us as we commemorate International Worker’s Day by offering free acupuncture to all patients on Sunday, May 1st-- 9am-1pm!!
9:30AM
Soccer Tournament
Teams have been created to have a May Day Soccer Tournament, teams need to meet at 9:30AM at the West Side Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW.
Noon
The Walk to Cure Capitalism will start at noon at La Plazita Institute, 831 Isleta SW and go to the West Side Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW. Please park at the empty lot on Lopez SW. Walking from the plazita near Lopez and Isleta is allowed as well. The purpose of the walk is to promote working class solidarity amongst all workers, – immigrant and citizen – to have fun, and to bring light to workers issues.
We ask marchers to please wear red and black.
1-5PM
Celebrating Our Victories and Continuing the Struggle Together.
At the West Side Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW. Picnic style!
Food, live music, DJ, jumpy jumps, kids' activities, soccer, face painting, games, raffles, and medical screening by Casa de Salud, tables, speeches, and lots and lots of fun!...
For more information call El Centro de Derechos Igualdad y Derechos 246-1627.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
May Day 2011 Celebration
May 1st Celebration - Celebrating Our Victories and Continuing the Struggle Together.
1-5PM at the West Side Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW. Picnic style!
Food, live music, DJ, jumpy jumps, kids' activities, soccer, face painting, games, raffles, and medical screening by Casa de Salud, tables, speeches, and lots and lots of fun!...
For more information call El Centro de Derechos Igualdad y Derechos 246-1627.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Walk to Cure Capitalism 2011
We want to extend an invitation to all Working Class people and allies to participate in the "Walk to Cure Capitalism" and the May Day event planned at the Westside Community Center.
The walk will start at noon at La Plazita Institute, 831 Isleta SW and go to the West Side Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW. Please park at the empty lot on Lopez SW. Walking from the plazita near Lopez and Isleta is allowed as well.
The purpose of the walk is to promote working class solidarity amongst all workers, – immigrant and citizen – to have fun, and to bring light to workers issues. We ask marchers to please wear red and black.
The purpose of the walk is to promote working class solidarity amongst all workers, – immigrant and citizen – to have fun, and to bring light to workers issues. We ask marchers to please wear red and black.
The Facebook Cause for the Walk is: http://www.causes.com/causes/601804-walk-to-cure-capitalism
There is also an event at the Westside Community Center that begins at 1pm. There will be food, entertainment, games for the kids and the Casa de Salud (A non-insurance low-cost health center on the corner of Isleta and Arenal) will be offering a health fair. A co-ed soccer game is also scheduled and is $5 a-person with 5-8 players. There MUST be both men and women on the team. (Minimum age is 12.)
Here is a breakdown of events:
Monday April 24th: Planning meeting at Encuentro, 714 4th St SW at 5PM. Translation avail.
Saturday April 30th: Sign making, 1PM at El Chante.
Sunday May 1st: 12-noon, Walk starts, 1pm, Event starts.
We know that capitalism cannot be "cured" - this is a lighthearted approach to the serious issues of right to organize, workers rights, income and power concentration, corporate encroachment upon our lives, immigrant rights issues and more!
Again, please wear red and black.
We know that capitalism cannot be "cured" - this is a lighthearted approach to the serious issues of right to organize, workers rights, income and power concentration, corporate encroachment upon our lives, immigrant rights issues and more!
Again, please wear red and black.
Friday, April 15, 2011
A 2011 May Day Call To Action 2
If you are on FaceBook go to "Burque's May Day" or "Walk to Cure Capitalism" - there will be details on Albuquerque's International Workers Day events!
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