September 2021 Newsletter

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September 2021 News

Dear *{{Informal Name}}* ,

Thank you for being a member of Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice. You are integral to the struggle for dignity, justice, and fair work!

Highlights from Your Movement for a More Sacred and Just Economy

• More than 100 members of the Shut Down Adelanto Coalition met virtually to hear about the harsh conditions and urgent need to close the for-profit immigrant detention center. 
• Clergy and community members are hopeful that efforts to secure fair wages and protections Port Truck Drivers are about to pay off. Read about the community-wide effort to pass three new state bills.
• After 10 months of nonstop struggle, 800 NUHW members at medical centers across Orange County won a new contract that offers living wages and a more sustainable workload. Workers are saying THANK YOU

There is SO much more to read about! See a summary by area or visit our new website for the complete newsletter. 

Los Angeles

• Clergy make public shows of support demanding justice with workers at Chateau Marmont, CVS, and Ralphs.
• Black Jewish Justice Alliance seeks to Check the Sherriff.
• Reclaim Black L.A. stakes a claim on unused public property.

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Long Beach & South Bay

• Wins, losses, and draws as Long Beach adopts portions of a People's Budget. Thanks to all who participated in the effort
• ACTION ALERT: Nearly 100 faith leaders sign on to support passage of three state bills that will offer protections and fair wages for port truck drivers. You can still sign on to support and push Governor Newsom to sign them.

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Orange County

• Workers win living wages and safer working conditions with help of prayer and persistence of CLUE community members.
• Hospitality workers fight to keep coastal access open in Laguna Beach.
• Clergy join delegation at CVS and facilitate listening circles in Santa Ana.
• ACTION ALERT: Help pass rent control in Santa Ana!

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Immigration Justice

• ACTION ALERT: Join us for a prayer vigil and car rally for citizenship.
• ACTION ALERT: Support a welcome fair for unaccompanied children and their families.
• Plus news from the Shut Down Adelanto Coalition.

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