Time to Engage Our Communities
Querida Familia LCLAA
March is a month full of action, reflection, and collective power. From International Women’s Day to No Kings Day, to the picket lines where workers continue to fight for fair wages, justice, and dignity on the job, this month reminds us that progress is never handed to us – it is earned through courage, unidad y persistencia. Across our communities, working people are standing up, speaking out, and demanding the respect and fairness they deserve.
As we lift up the leadership of women and honor the resilience of those who paved the way before us, we must also recommit ourselves to protecting the democratic values and hard-fought victories that define our labor movement. We cannot support policies that weaken our democracy, silence our voices, or attempt to erase nuestro legado y nuestros logros. Our history is rooted in struggle, sacrifice, solidarity, and unity – and we have the responsibility to defend it.
We are approaching a decisive moment, with critical elections ahead and the proposed SAVE Act threatening to create new barriers to the ballot box. For millions of women—especially those who have changed their names due to marriage or divorce—if passed, this legislation could make voter registration more complicated and burdensome. Working women, seniors, and low-income voters could face unnecessary obstacles to exercising their fundamental right to vote. That is why we must remain organized, informed, and vigilant in defending the voting rights of all women and working families.
We must work together to educate and mobilize our communities, counter misinformation with truth, and encourage civic participation – even in the face of fear and intimidation. Let us stand firm, support one another, and ensure that every eligible voter knows their rights and exercises their right to vote.
Juntos, through action and solidarity, we will meet this moment and continue building a future grounded in justice, dignity, and democracy for all.
In Solidarity,
Evelyn DeJesus,
LCLAA National President.
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Advocacy in Action: LCLAA's National Voice
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LCLAA continues to advance a strong policy agenda rooted in equity and accountability. Below are recent advocacy actions highlighting our commitment to Latino workers and working families. We encourage you to read these updates, share them with your union siblings and community networks, and use them as tools to create action in your city or state. Together, we can strengthen our collective voice and ensure Latino workers and families are protected, represented, and supported.
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Amándome a mí para Amarte a Tí Bilingual Series
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Valentine’s Day may be over, but our commitment to loving ourselves and one another in this movement is here to stay. 💙
That’s why LCLAA is proud to launch our #Amandome A Mi Para Amarte A Ti newsletter series—Stronger Workers, Healthier Communities: Reducing Tobacco Harm—focused on self-love in action by prioritizing our health and protecting our union siblings and families.
In this first edition, we explore tobacco use among Latino workers, why it matters in our workplaces and communities, and practical steps toward reducing harm and supporting one another. Because in our lucha, love isn’t just a word—it’s how we show up for each other every day. Read the first edition now, here.
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Courage Under Fire: Union Leaders Defending Working Families in Minnesota
In this powerful episode of El Cafecito del Día, we sat down with Grecia Palomar, LCLAA Twin Cities Chapter President, to talk about how unions, LCLAA members, community organizations, and labor leaders are supporting working families across Minnesota during a time of heightened fear, harmful immigration policies, and violence impacting families. We explored how unions are stepping up in solidarity, and what it means to defend dignity and justice.
Listen to the full episode: El Cafecito del Día, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast.
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One month left to renew your membership!
Your support and engagement make it possible for LCLAA to continue advocating for social, political, and economic justice for Latino families nationwide -- especially during these challenging times.
You, our members, are the backbone of our organization. Your dedication, passion, and hard work strengthen every campaign, every action, and every victory.
Now it's time to reaffirm our shared 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 — and to all our communities that continue to struggle and resist.
Your timely renewal is critical to ensuring that we, la familia LCLAA, remain a strong and unwavering voice for equity, dignity, and opportunity for working families.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY HERE.
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Take action today to protect our communities and defend working families. Stand with LCLAA by supporting all efforts and raising your voice where it matters most.
Let's demand policies that protect workers' rights, expand economic opportunity, and uphold dignity for all. When we speak up and together, we create the pressure needed to drive real change.
Tell Congress to reject the SAVE Act Pide al Congreso que rechace la propuesta SAVE Act
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LCLAA Vice President Elected as Chair of the LA FED
✨ We proudly congratulate Xochitl Cobarruvias, LCLAA Executive Vice President and LCLAA - Los Angeles Chapter President, on being elected Chair of the LA Fed, representing more than 800,000 union members across 300 affiliated labor organizations.
✊ Her leadership continues to elevate working families across Los Angeles and beyond, and this election is a powerful testament to her unwavering commitment to workers and our movement.
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Membership drive at LCLAA Milwaukee Chapter Domino Tournament
The LCLAA Milwaukee Chapter Domino Tournament 🎲✨ reminded us that somos una gran familia! ❤️
We welcome the new members who signed up during the tournament! Your commitment strengthens our movement and our communities.
Together, we continue building power, unity, and opportunity for our community. 💪
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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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