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Raise Up Massachusetts - Fight for Minimum Wage - Progressive Massachusetts
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Get in the Loop! Progressive Mass Legislative Scorecards. MA Legislators Contact and Social Media Info. Campaign for Our Communities. 2013 - Our First Annual Policy Conference. Our Progressive Platform for Massachusetts. Raise Up Massachusetts - Fight for Minimum Wage and Earned Sick Time. Massachusetts is one of the most prosperous states in the nation and yet many of our residents live just at or above the poverty line. A recent study by Mass Budget and Policy found. While the Massachusetts economy has...
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What We Do - Worcester Food Policy Council
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HUNGER-FREE & HEALTHY. LOCAL RESEARCH AND DATA. JOBS & INTERNSHIPS. For the last 30 years, wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of living, and as a result people making minimum wage or slightly higher, are not able to afford the basic costs of living without relying heavily on government programs or community services like food pantries. We believe that all work deserves a living wage, and that is why we have joined this national campaign. And work locally with Raise Up MA. Healthy Food for All.
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Coalition-Building | Chinese Progressive Association
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For justice, democracy, and equality. The People of CPA. Drop-In Services and Membership Activities. Henry Wong and You King Yee Memorial Gallery. Donate / Make Payment. To have a larger impact on the policies and decisions that affect our members’ lives, we believe we need to work to build a movement that prioritizes the needs of working class communities of color. We are proud to be members of the following coalitions and collaborations:. Chinatown Master Plan Implementation Committee. July 18, 2016.
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MAStewartMA: Raise Up MA Community Briefing, Bedford
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A blog by Mary Ann Stewart in Massachusetts. Saturday, May 7, 2016. Raise Up MA Community Briefing, Bedford. Middlesex Community College, Cafe East, 10:30-12:00. Live-blogging, updating as we go. Welcome from Margaret Heitz of Lexington. Are 11 Community Briefings scheduled across the Commonwealth, for folks to speak to representatives and to hear from them about what they are focusing on. Just completed a busy time on budgeting. A Living Wage for Big Box Retail and Fast Food Emloyees. Carl Nillson: Cons...
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November 2014's Ballot Questions - Progressive Massachusetts
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Get in the Loop! Progressive Mass Legislative Scorecards. MA Legislators Contact and Social Media Info. Campaign for Our Communities. 2013 - Our First Annual Policy Conference. Our Progressive Platform for Massachusetts. Rarr; Blog and News. Rarr; On the Newsstand. Ballot Questions - November 4, 2014. Posted by Progressive Mass. On July 28, 2014 · Flag. On the four very important referenda on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4, we strongly recommend voting. Repeal indexing the gas tax? Allies on "No on 1":.
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The Social Justice Committee | First Parish Bridgewater Unitarian Universalist
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Contact or Visit Us. Space Rental and Parking. About Our Meeting House. Our People, Our Actions. The Social Justice Committee. SJC - Past Events. Ninth Annual Celebration for Peace. Tenth Annual Celebration for Peace. Everybody's Birthday Party! The Social Justice Committee. Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC). BSU Social Justice League. Delicious fairly traded, organic products! International Day of Peace. September 21, annually. Working to get earned sick time and a higher min wage on the ballot in 2014.
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Supported Legislation » Mass NOW INC.
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Massachusetts Chapter of the. Board of Directors & Staff. Feminism In Action Grant. Feminism in Action Awardees. Close The Gap MA. The Legislative Task Force. Events & News. Body Image & Eating Disorders. Books on Women’s Issues. Mass NOW works on legislation related to reproductive rights, LGBTQ equality, economic justice, violence against women, civil and constitutional rights, and racial justice. An Act to Establish Pay Equity. Sen Pat Jehlen, s.2119,. BRIDGE THE WAGE GAP IN 3 WAYS:. 3) FAIRNESS IN HI...
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Boston Ward 21 Democratic Committee: October 2014
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Boston Ward 21 Democratic Committee. In September, we made endorsements on three of the four ballot questions that Massachusetts voters will vote on on Tuesday. After additional discussion at our October meeting, we voted to endorse Yes on Question 3. We encourage our community to join us in voting as follows on the ballot questions:. To ensure funding to maintain our road and bridges. To increase recycling and reduce litter.. In summary, vote NO on 1, and YES on the rest! At our last meeting before the...
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