May Day: The Legacy Lives On
Queridas hermanas y hermanos en la lucha,
May Day, el Día Internacional de las y los Trabajadores, reminds us that every right we enjoy today was won by working people who stood together and refused to accept injustice. Here in the United States, women and workers led the fight for the eight-hour workday 140 years ago, sparking a movement that spread across the world.
Their legacy lives on-but the fight is far from over.
Today, workers are still demanding fair wages, safe conditions, and dignity on the job. And beyond the workplace, we face serious challenges: leadership that too often overlooks the needs of the people, falls short on protecting human rights, and weakens trust in due process and the rule of law.
That’s why we reject any leadership that seeks to act like kings. Power has always belonged to the people—and it must remain with the people.
This May Day, we need you in the streets.
Join your local International Workers' Day March. Bring your family, your co-workers, your community, your neighbors. Stand, not only for workers' rights, but for dignity, justice, and democracy.
And don't stop there. Our power isn’t only shown in the streets—it’s exercised at the ballot box. The upcoming midterm elections are critical. We must organize, mobilize, and vote to change the course of our country.
Show up. Speak out. Stand together.
Because when working people unite, we have the power to demand change and win!
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus,
LCLAA National President.
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Advocacy in Action: LCLAA's National Voice
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LCLAA is pushing ahead with a bold policy agenda rooted in equity, justice, and real accountability. Below, you can find highlights of our latest advocacy efforts fighting for Latino workers and working families.
Please take a look, share with your union siblings and community, and put these tools to work in your own organizing efforts. This is how we build power juntos! When we raise our voices collectively, we ensure Latino workers and their families are protected, empowered, and heard where it matters most.
Statements:
LCLAA Condemns Escalation of Conflict with Iran and Calls for Immediate De-Escalation and Protection of Workers and Families Sign On Letters:
LCLAA Urges Members of Congress to Sign U.S. Representative Donald Norcross’s Discharge Petition to Bring the Faster Labor Contract Act to a Vote
LCLAA Joins 145+ Organizations Urging Congress to Reject Attacks on Basic Needs Programs Based on Misleading Fraud Claims
LCLAA Joins 100+ Organizations Calling for Congress to Defend Taxpayer Privacy
LCLAA Joins Labor, Migration, Civil Rights, and Anti-Trafficking Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Harmful H-2B Visa Program Expansion Without Reform in FY 2027
LCLAA Joins Nearly 400 Organizations in Opposing Proposed Plan to Deny Federally Subsidized Housing to Thousands of Mixed-Status Families
Tell Congress to Stop Warehousing Immigrants
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Amándome a mí para Amarte a Tí Bilingual Series
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El Cafecito del Día: Salud, Comunidad, y Opciones: Tobacco Harm Reduction, What our Community needs to know
In this episode of El Cafecito del Día, LCLAA explores the impact of tobacco use on Latino workers and families, and introduces the concept of Tobacco Harm Reduction. Featuring Gaby Zabala Alemán from the National Harm Reduction Coalition, the conversation addresses stigma, misinformation, and practical pathways toward healthier choices.
This episode centers on empowering our comunidad with accurate information, compassionate support, and real options.
Acompáñenos!
El Cafecito del Día, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, y Spotify.
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Increasing our Membership!
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We proudly celebrate our LCLAA Detroit, Milwaukee, and Westchester Chapters for stepping up in a powerful way, growing their membership by 25% this year, organizing their communities, and continuing to uplift the voices of working people. Your dedication is not just building stronger chapters-it's strengthening a movement for justice.
Because of your leadership, more workers are finding their voice, standing up for their rights, and joining the fight for dignity, respect, and opportunity for all. This is what solidarity in action looks like.
To every member who has organized, recruited, and inspired others, thank you! And for those ready to get involved, now is the time. Join us, stand with us, and be part of a movement that is creating real change in our workplaces and our community.
Felicidades LCLAA Chapters!
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May Day: A Call to Action!
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May Day is our Legacy! A day to honor the workers' fight that lit the flame of a global movement and changed the course of history.
It's our turn to show that this fight is not over. Join a march in your community and let's stand together for dignity, justice, and workers' power. Show up. Be counted! Find your local event. https://maydaystrong.org/
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LCLAA presente at the 2026 OPEIU All Regions Educational Conference
LCLAA National President, Evelyn DeJesus, and Executive Board member Lupe Valle, Vice President and Business Manager of OPEIU, joined a powerful panel on how unions can support workers and their families facing racial profiling and ICE targeting at the OPEIU 2026 All Regions Educational Conference
We stand committed to defending our communities.
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LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter showing up to honor Workers Memorial Day
The LCLAA Los Angeles Chapter showed up strong on Workers Memorial Day—honoring those we’ve lost and standing in solidarity with all workers continuing the fight for safe workplaces. ✊
Their commitment reminds us: the fight for dignity and safety on the job continues
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LCLAA Greater Lansing Chapter 12th Annual Scholarship Luncheon The LCLAA Greater Lansing Chapter proudly celebrated its 12th Annual Scholarship Luncheon—uplifting our youth and investing in the future of our communities. 🎓✨ This is what support looks like: showing up, giving back, and creating opportunities for the next generation to thrive.
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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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