A Holiday Season Rooted in Community, Justice, and Solidarity
Querida familia LCLAA,
As we enter the holiday season, LCLAA invites all members, familia y amigos, to unite in solidarity and shared purpose. This season reminds us of the power of community, organization, and the importance of standing up for justice — especially for the working families who are the heart and backbone of our country.
As we gather with our loved ones, countless immigrant workers continue to face uncertainty, the threat of deportation, exploitation, and unjust working conditions. Their labor sustains and strengthens our communities, yet their rights and dignity are too often overlooked. This holiday season, we ask every LCLAA member to take a moment to advocate for working families– by speaking out, organizing, and showing compassion in action.
Let us carry the spirit of the holidays into our ongoing work: advancing fair wages, safe workplaces, and protections for all workers, regardless of immigration status. Together, we can build a future where every worker is valued, every voice is heard, and every family can celebrate with dignity and peace.
This holiday season, let’s stand united for justice!
Felices Fiestas.
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus,
LCLAA National President.
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Shutdown Stories: How Working Families are Facing the Crisis
As we gather for the holidays, many working families are still feeling the impact of the recent government shutdown. Even though the shutdown has ended, countless workers continue to struggle to make ends meet - and for many, celebrating the holidays remains difficult.
In this special episode of El Cafecito del Día we sit down with Tiffany Roman, LCLAA Rocky Mountain Chapter President, AFGE member, and HISCO Chair, to talk about how the shutdown affected federal workers and working families.
Listen to the full episode: El Cafecito del Día here, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast.
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GivingTuesday
This holiday season, join us in strengthening the movement for worker justice. Your support helps us to protect workers' rights, uplift immigrant and essential workers, and continue the fight for fair, safe, and dignified workplaces for all.
Let's stand up together for working families, immigrants, and working-class people nationwide. Your contribution isn’t charity — it’s solidarity for dignity, fairness, and justice.
Donate to LCLAA: https://bit.ly/4p9YE4A
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It's Time to Renew Your Membership!
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Your current membership expires on December 31st, 2025. We invite you to renew for 2026, starting November 1st, 2025.
Your support and engagement allow LCLAA to continue advocating for social, political, and economic justice for Latino families nationwide. You, our members, are the backbone of our organization. Your dedication, passion, and hard work give strength to every campaign, every action, and every victory.
It's time to reaffirm our commitment to this fight and to the families who need us most — from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento, to Louisville, Pittsburgh, Virginia, New York City, and Massachusetts — to all our communities that continue to struggle and resist.
By renewing your membership, you ensure that LCLAA remains a powerful voice for equity, dignity, and opportunities for all workers.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY HERE.
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26th Annual Central Florida AFL-CIO Veterans Parade
The Central Florida LCLAA Chapter stood united alongside the Central Florida AFL-CIO, to honor community leaders, brothers and sisters at the 26th Annual Central Florida AFL-CIO Veterans Parade. When workers come united, our communities thrive!
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CLUW 23 Biennial Convention
The LCLAA San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter was proud to participate in the CLUW 23 Biennial Convention in San Diego, California.
We connected with union siblings, shared educational material, and showed up for the communities that need us most in this difficult time. Together we continue building bridges, power, solidarity, and justice for all workers!
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Honoring LCLAA Leadership
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ralph Filiberto Jimenez, former LCLAA President.
LCLAA mourns the recent passing of Ralph Filiberto Jimenez, former LCLAA President. He was a tireless champion for Latino workers, a visionary leader, and a steadfast advocate for justice. His work helped shape LCLAA into a powerful voice for dignity, equity, and opportunity for all working people. Throughout his life, brother Ralph dedicated himself to uplifting communities, expanding labor rights, and creating pathways for future generations of Latino leaders. His commitment, compassion, and unwavering belief in the power of solidarity will continue to guide our mission.
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Join the Central Florida LCLAA Chapter and the Central Florida AFL-CIO for a holiday party to support our children in Orlando.
Bring a brand new unwrapped toy to the UAW Union Hall and celebrate the Annual Toy Drive for Orlando Rescue juntos. Let's make a difference!
For more information, please contact Victor Sanchez, Central Florida LCLAA Chapter president, at 407-924-1802
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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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