tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-130528532011-04-21T19:15:10.558-07:00A WORK IN PROGRESS, MORE TO COME.... A blog to read about the amazing work and campaigns of student activists, announce job openings and opportunities, and most importantly share the many victories which help move us closer to the dream and vision of an equal society for all.cejnoreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-72362211891928616902008-04-02T10:41:00.000-07:002008-04-02T12:10:50.083-07:00

Hey Everyone,Sorry we haven't been able to add much content today, its been a busy day with great actions and events across the country today, we hope to shortly be able to bring you updates on work that students - whether they be grad students trying to organize and get paid fairly for their work, campus students fighting for living wages for all campus workers, or students and workers fighting

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-71287521964957419752008-04-01T12:04:00.001-07:002008-04-01T12:54:53.691-07:00

On this April 1st, we would like to take a moment to call out one of the bigger "fools" who is spreading lies and misinformation on Affirmative Action across the country. We'd also like to share some of the amazing work students are doing in which they are "taking affirmative action" on their campuses and communities by doing events, actions, teach-ins, and a slew of other events to spread the

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-67762756451219614602008-04-01T11:42:00.000-07:002008-04-01T11:46:27.496-07:00

From the national M.E.Ch.A. conference and site, check out Student Labor Action Project (SLAP) coordinator Carlos Jimenez giving a talk on solidarity and change in 08....Let's keep building our movement for change,cej

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-65842116750883709212008-04-01T10:18:00.000-07:002008-04-01T10:31:04.811-07:00

In case you'd missed it, this week is also "Farmworker Awareness Week", which is:"a nation-wide week of action for students and community members to raise awareness about farmworker issues on their campuses and in their communities."Did you know that:The Bush Administration has proposed extensive and devastating changes to the H-2A program. These changes would drastically lower

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-90815514298820790482008-04-01T08:38:00.000-07:002008-04-01T09:30:21.710-07:00

You all seen this video yet? What was Lou going to say? Probably going to go into one of his not so subtle rants full of hate with a light touch of racism for the masses....You know what, this is exactly what's wrong with America today when it comes to race and a slew of other issues, everything is about "ME". The whole issue of race, goes the logic, is moot because "I'm cool" and have grown

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-9299739262990753572008-03-31T11:30:00.000-07:002008-03-31T11:35:29.446-07:00

From our friends at the Student Farmworker Alliance:Today, March 31, 2008, members of the Student/Farmworker Alliance from New York City to the Rio Grande Valley are hitting the streets to take action in the Campaign for Fair Food. Today marks a national SFA Day of Action in collaboration with the SLWoA and Farmworker Awareness Week.SFA'istas are holding events and tabling to gather signatures

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-38138431966360627112008-03-31T10:46:00.000-07:002008-03-31T10:51:41.063-07:00

From our brothers and sisters in Kentucky....Lets get it right, Education IS A RIGHT!more video on facebook...From:Students United for Peace and Justice at UofL…WHY PROTEST TUITION?TUITION HAS BEEN RAISED ENOUGH ALREADY.From 2002 to 2007, the amount of money UofL has received in tuition and fees has increased by 71%.THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IS UNFAIR.Students provide 40% of the university’s

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-62608930631149927582008-03-28T09:56:00.000-07:002008-03-28T10:12:30.018-07:00

Today marks the beginning of the National Student Labor Week of Action!In the tomato fields of south Florida, modern-day slavery still thrives. As part of the week of action, students across the country are demanding that Burger King and food industry leaders work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to improve the wages and conditions for the workers who pick tomatoes and join an

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-9529923748150590352008-03-27T13:30:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:33:15.342-07:00

Student Labor Week of Action Spotlights Tomato Workers’ Struggle for Fair Wage digg_url = 'http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/03/26/student-labor-week-of-action-spotlights-tomato-workers-struggle-for-fair-wage/'; digg_title = 'Student Labor Week of Action Spotlights Tomato Workers’ Struggle for Fair Wage'; digg_skin = 'compact'; Originally Posted on the AFL-CIO's Blogby James Parks, Mar 26, 2008

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-79989691498058246092008-03-27T12:58:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:20:07.960-07:00

Hats off to our friends and all the hardworkers in Washington state, keep up the great work!-cejFrom the WSL:News and Updates Students See Successes as Washington Session Ceases The Washington Student Lobby team is ready to celebrate. It is "Sine Die," the last day of the legislative session and here are the reasons they deserve to party: They convinced the legislature to infuse the

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-44984487023200987462008-03-27T12:33:00.000-07:002008-03-27T12:55:14.982-07:00

On the eve of what promises to be an amazing week of action with thousands of students taking action on campus and in their communities, we wanted to share this image of a flyer that our folks out in Philly are using to promote an amazing event happening there next Sunday, April 6th.The security officers and their supporters in Philly arent the only ones asking to be treated as human beings, over

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-86048567580855357102008-03-27T11:25:00.000-07:002008-03-27T11:31:10.464-07:00

SLACTIVIST NEWS Our Fight, Our Right, Our Time!Students and Workers Unite for the National Student Labor Week of Action! (NSLWOA) May Day Weekend: Will you be there? Video Contest! Job Announcement Training Opportunity Our Fight, Our Right, Our Time! Students and Workers Unite for the National Student Labor Week of Action! (NSLWOA) Just a few days out from what promises to be the most

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-80720610915919616122008-03-27T11:19:00.000-07:002008-03-27T11:25:30.051-07:00

MARCH 2008 SLACTIVIST NEWS ON THE ROAD TO THE NATIONAL STUDENT LAOR WEEK OF ACTION! SIGN UP NOW! Grid of Local Actions Ideas & Resources Campaigns Organizing Kit There Ought to Be a Law – VIDEO CONTEST Announcements and Upcoming Opportunities! On the Road to the National Student Labor Week of Action We are a little less than a month away from what is shaping up to be an amazing

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-31077978861059745172008-03-10T13:10:00.000-07:002008-03-10T13:55:51.980-07:00

We're a bit under 3 weeks from the 9th Annual National Student Labor Week of Action! We wanted to share a bit more on the week of action and why students and workers all across the country are coming together and fighting for justice, respect, dignity, and change on their campuses and communities.First things first, lets talk about when its happening - March 28 - April 4, 2008.It was almost 40

cejnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13052853.post-80143218849607901872008-03-10T12:40:00.000-07:002008-03-10T13:09:31.985-07:00

Hey Folks!This blog has been something that has been in my mind for quite a while, but I was never able to come up with a reason or unique content to warrant taking up space on the web. Well my friends, that is no longer the case and I hope that you join me and visit us often to get the latest news and updates from the world of the Student Labor Action Project (SLAP for short), which is a joint

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