A Season to Reflect, Organize, and Act
Querida familia LCLAA,
Fall is a season to reflect on our nation’s direction and the path we shape through our local actions and engagement.
As the leaves change, many families across our country face an uncertain season. Some will spend the holidays separated from their loved ones because of unjust policies that criminalize and persecute entire communities.
Others, including thousands of federal workers, may spend the holidays without a paycheck, struggling to put food on the table because of political gridlock and a government shutdown that places power over people. And many will stand in long lines at polling places to exercise their constitutional right to vote and help shape a future grounded in justice, dignity, and equality for all.
We must reject harmful policies and leaders who put power before people. Our future depends on organizing, speaking out, and voting to protect workers' rights.
While politicians play games, working families suffer. Paychecks are halted, services are cut, and communities face uncertainty. Nuestras familias deserve leaders who put people and justice before politics and indifference.
As we move through this season, let’s take a moment to remember the workers who, despite fear and persecution, continue to labor in the fields, restaurants, factories, and supermarkets — ensuring that our families can share food and gratitude this Thanksgiving. Let’s also remember those who will not be home this year, those who are struggling in silence, and those who continue to fight for the dignity of work.
This fall, let’s honor workers’ courage by standing together, organizing, voting, and defending every working family’s rights.
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus,
LCLAA National President.
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DC Takeover: Public Safety and Impact on Working Families
In the latest episode of El Cafecito del Día, we dive into the economic and social impact of the D.C. takeover on working families, local neighborhoods, and the Latino community. From job insecurity to small business challenges, and from fear of raids to the growing threat of immigration enforcement, we explore how these changes are reshaping the heart of our city. Joining us is Ana Reyes, a proud Latina business owner of El Tamarindo, who shares her powerful perspective on resilience, community, and the fight to keep our neighborhoods thriving.
Escuche el último episodio de El Cafecito del Día here.
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Mi Salud a Mi Manera: Obesity, Latino Workers, and Union Advocacy
In partnership with Eli Lilly, LCLAA presents Mi Salud a Mi Manera, a powerful discussion on obesity, its impact on Latino workers, and how we can fight stigma together.
Join Priscila Nieves-Otero, Manager of Cardio Metabolic Health Innovation, and Bill Reid, Eli Lilly’s Vice President of State Government Affairs (West Region), as they explore how obesity affects emotional well-being, job performance, and how unions can lead in creating healthier, more inclusive workplaces.
Listen to El Desvío here
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LCLAA stands with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and joins the AFL-CIO’s call to action.
WNBPA members are at the bargaining table for a fair contract, but league and team owners are ignoring players’ demands putting the future of women’s pro basketball at risk. These athletes deserve respect on and off the court: fair pay, safe conditions, and good-faith negotiations.
Take action: Email Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver and tell them to stop playing games, bargain in good faith, and pay the players. Click here to take action!
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Celebrating 15 years: Central Florida LCLAA Chapter
We celebrate 15 years of dedication, commitment, and leadership of all members — and especially President Victor Sanchez — for their tireless work uplifting our community, defending workers’ rights, and building a stronger, more united future. Juntos, we continue Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers, and Protecting our legacy!
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Honrando Nuestras Raíces
The DC Metro Area LCLAA Chapter came together to celebrate Día de los Muertos, honoring our roots, our culture, and those who came before us. Through unity and collective action, our chapter continues to uplift and empower our community, ensuring the voices of Latino workers are heard, respected, and represented.
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No Kings Day
Across the country, La Gran Familia LCLAA joined the No Kings Day protests, standing with the power of the people to say it loud and clear:
No Kings — in this America, the law is king. From coast to coast, LCLAA chapters showed that when workers and communities unite, we are unstoppable. Together, we reminded the nation that democracy belongs to the people not to those who seek to rule above the law.
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Supporting Healthcare Workers
LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter stood strong supporting a nuestros hermanos y hermanas from United Nurses Association of California/Union and Healthcare Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) striking for fair contracts, safe, and retirement security. Unidos nuestras voces se escuchan más fuertes.
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Día de los Muertos en Yakima con el Capítulo de LCLAA Pacific Northwest
Honremos juntos a nuestros seres que ya no están entre nosotros. Participe en la celebración del Día de los Muertos junto al Capítulo de LCLAA Pacific Northwest en Yakima, WA, el 1 de noviembre desde las 5 de la tarde.
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El Avance is published by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), the leading national organization for Latino(a) workers and their families. Since its inception in 1972, LCLAA has remained a grassroots organization driven and directed by Latino labor leaders who understand the importance of unionization in helping workers secure rights and protections on the job, empowering them to become voices for justice and change in their communities. To help us continue our support for workers, please consider donating to LCLAA and becoming a member. Thank you!
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