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DESCRIPTION:NATIONWIDE STRIKE FOR BLACK LIVES\n\nJULY 20th is a day of reckoning. 
 Across the country, workers will rise up to strike for \nBlack lives. One 
 of the most powerful actions you can take with your coworkers is to go on 
 strike. Together, we will withhold our most valuable asset — our labor 
 — in support of dismantling racism and white supremacy to bring about 
 fundamental changes in our society, economy and workplaces. Join us in 
 walking out for justice. \n\nSearch for an event to join at the link or 
 hold your own rally, protest or car caravan. If you click host and fill out 
 the form, we’ll provide more on how to host an event. \n\nDate: Monday 
 July 20, 2020 (check the time for your action)\n\nFind actions by zip code 
 here: https://j20strikeforblacklives.org/\n\nPágina web en español: 
 https://j20strikeforblacklives.org/es/huelga/\n\nText J20Strike to 
 787753\n\nFor most workers, it is illegal for your boss to fire you for 
 striking. But sometimes strikers can lose protection. Learn more about how 
 to strike here: 
 https://j20strikeforblacklives.org/how-to-strike/\n_________________________________________________________\n\nDEMANDS\n\nThis 
 is a moment to transform our economy and democracy but until we dismantle 
 racism and white supremacy, we cannot win economic, climate or immigration 
 justice. On July 20, workers demand:\n\n1) Justice for Black communities, 
 with an unequivocal declaration that Black Lives Matter, is a necessary 
 first step to winning justice for all workers. To win higher wages, better 
 jobs, and Unions for All, we must ensure that Black workers can build 
 economic power. To win Healthcare for All, we must address disparities in 
 accessibility and quality of care. Action on climate change must center 
 communities of color. Immigrant communities stand in solidarity with Black 
 workers to build power together. Education, housing, and criminal justice 
 reform must start by listening to Black workers and leaders. We will 
 support and align with Black-led organizations and their demands.\n\n2) 
 Elected officials and candidates at every level use their executive, 
 legislative, and regulatory authority to begin to rewrite the rules and 
 reimagine our economy and democracy so that Black communities can thrive. 
 They must ensure fair and safe voting in-person and by mail so everyone can 
 fully participate in our democracy. As we continue to address the COVID-19 
 pandemic, we must protect the health and safety of all workers, returning 
 people to work and into public spaces with a rational, safe, well-managed 
 plan designed with workers and community stakeholders.\n\n3) Corporations 
 take immediate action to dismantle racism, white supremacy, and economic 
 exploitation wherever it exists, including in our workplaces. This includes 
 corporations raising wages, allowing workers to form unions, providing 
 healthcare, sick leave and expanded healthcare coverage to people who are 
 uninsured or have lost coverage as the result of losing their jobs during 
 the COVID-19 pandemic, child care support and more, to disrupt the 
 multigenerational cycle of poverty created by their anti-worker attacks. 
 Workers must have ample personal protective equipment (PPE) and have a 
 voice in the plan to create safe workplaces during and after the 
 pandemic.\n\n4) Every worker has the opportunity to form a union, no matter 
 where they work. Every worker in America must have the freedom that comes 
 from economic security and equity in opportunity. We demand the immediate 
 implementation of a $15/hour minimum wage, fully-funded healthcare coverage 
 and paid sick leave for 
 all.\n\nhttps://j20strikeforblacklives.org/demands/\n_________________________________________________________\n\nORGANIZATIONS:\n\nIn 
 this moment of national reckoning, working people from across the nation 
 and allies in the interconnected fights for justice are standing together 
 to Strike for Black Lives.\n\nService Employees International 
 Union\nInternational Brotherhood of Teamsters\nAmerican Federation of 
 Teachers\nUnited Farm Workers\nAthena\nUnited Food and Commercial 
 Workers\nCommunication Workers of America\nNational Domestic Workers 
 Alliance\nAmalgamated Transit Union\nFight for $15 and a Union\nCoalition 
 of Black Trade Unionists\nMovement for Black Lives\nPoor People’s 
 Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival\nMarch On\nFuture 
 Coalition\nU.S. Youth Climate Strike Coalition\nCenter for Popular 
 Democracy\nJobs with Justice\nOne Fair Wage\n350.org\nWorking Families 
 Party\nPeople’s Action\nGreenpeace\nSunrise Movement\nMoveOn\nBlack Male 
 Initiative\nPolicy Link\nIndivisible\nMarch On\nBlack Men Build\nUnion of 
 Concerned Scientists\nClimate Justice Alliance\nLabor Network for 
 Sustainability\nCorporate Accountability\nFreedom Socialist Party\nRising 
 Majority\nNew York State Nurses Association\nClimate Justice 
 Alliance\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union\nCenter for Biological 
 Diversity\n_________________________________________________________\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/07/15/18835112.php
SUMMARY:Nationwide Strike for Black Lives
LOCATION:Nationwide car caravans, rallies, and protest actions
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/07/15/18835112.php
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