JLC’s Partnership with Labor

F ounded in 1934 by Jewish leaders of and Jewish Labor Jewish organizations, the Jewish Labor Committee For 80 years, the JLC serves as the voice of the Jewish community in the has served as the bridge labor movement, and the voice of the labor movement Committee in the Jewish community. The JLC is an active support linking the Jewish community organization that mobilizes union members and others and organized labor on behalf of a wide range of issues of shared concern to  the Jewish community and labor. in a shared desire Working closely with national and local Jewish for economic and agencies and the national labor movement, affiliated Linking the unions, and local labor leaders, the JLC advances a social justice. shared social and economic agenda for the benefit of all people in our society. At the same time, the JLC is JLC on the scene at mass protests in Madison, WI, Jewish Community against the Governor's attempt to eviscerate influential within organized labor to garner the support collective bargaining rights of public employees and the of America's working families for Jewish communal You can be a part of this concerns. historic tradition of working Labor Movement The JLC’s presence is keenly felt in rallies, demonstrations, picket lines, organizing campaigns, Two Dynamic Communities together to advance social contract disputes, corporate campaigns and other union- T he Jewish and labor communities share much sponsored events and activities. JLC members work on in common, including a fundamental dedication and economic justice, behalf of labor causes in ways that unions are often to public democracy, social and economic justice and to help create unable to do for themselves. and a deep commitment to human and workers’ Wherever union members find themselves attacked rights. From protecting civil rights to advocating a better future for all. or besieged, the JLC is there for them. The JLC- for quality health care and affordable housing Jewish-Labor partnership is a strong, vital relationship for all, we share a vision of a fair, just, secure that benefits all workers and their families. and decent society. The JLC serves as the vehicle through which Jewish Labor Committee these two dynamic communities work together. 140 West 31st Street, Third Floor A National Reach Most the JLC obtains the support of Jewish New York, NY 10001 M embership in the JLC is open to Jewish and non- communal organizations in defense of workers’ Jewish individuals and affiliated organizations who rights. As one leader in the Jewish community Tel: 212-477-0707 share an interest in supporting social justice, opposing put it, "The JLC helps to remind us of our Fax: 212-477-1918 bigotry and prejudice, and defending workers' rights. tradition, our roots and our values." Email: [email protected] JLCers marching in support The JLC is a secular, grassroots organization with To that end, the JLC sponsors many Web: www.jewishlabor.org of supermarket and grocery workers chapters across the U.S., which engage in local programs that focus the attention of the labor Facebook: in California activities for union members, their families and movement and the general public on Jewish www.facebook.com/Jewish.Labor.Committee communities. Local JLC chapters plan and implement values and issues of concern to Jews in the www.jewishlabor.org their own programs within national policy guidelines. and around the world. The opeiu:153

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Jewish community and Israel have no greater Federations of North America and many local Jewish Jewish Labor Committee friend than the American labor movement. community federations, Jewish community relations 140 West 31st Street, Third Floor The JLC exists to ensure that those bonds of councils and a range of other Jewish agencies. New York, NY 10001 friendship remain active and dynamic. At a time of increasing outreach by groups and individuals who are hostile to Israel, the JLC rallies Tel 212-477-0707 the support of organized labor and others to stand Fax 212-477-1918 Labor Support Activities with the State and people of Israel, and oppose anti- Email [email protected] T he JLC's activities in support of working men and Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions calls. Web www.jewishlabor.org women take many forms. We work to secure the These are just a few of the many ways in which the Facebook: endorsement for labor issues from such bodies as JLC serves the Jewish community. As a powerful www.facebook.com/Jewish.Labor.Committee the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the umbrella voice in organized labor for Jewish concerns, the JLC organization of 15 national and 125 local Jewish has earned the respect of Jewish organizations and Jewish Labor Committee members community relations agencies. Over the years, the their members throughout the U.S. and the world. Enclosed is a check for my/our membership in the opposing resolution to divest from Israel Bonds at JLC. JLC has been in the forefront of labor’s battles on Somerville MA Aldermen Legislative Matters Committee [Indicate appropriate choices] such issues as striker replacement, the Davis- Bacon Act, protecting the Occupational Safety and advocating for family and medical leave and You’re Invited to Join the JLC! [ ] Sustaining ...... $200 Health Act, increasing the minimum wage, improving public education. F or nearly eight decades, the JLC has joined with [ ] Supporting ...... 100 As a powerful voice in the community for labor, unions and union members in their battle for dignity [ ] Couples ...... 60 and fair treatment. You can be a part of this historic the JLC has earned the respect and appreciation of [ ] Individual ...... 40 tradition of working together to advance social and union members and their families throughout the [ ] Retired Couples ...... 35 United States and the world. economic justice, and help create a better future for [ ] Retired Individuals/Students ...... 20 all. You can join the outreach to the millions of families who are union members and all of JLC Support for Jewish community Issues the allied organizations and groups which support the I/we wish to make an additional contribution T he JLC's activities in support of the Jewish labor movement. If you share our concerns for in the amount of ______workers’ and human rights, in standing up for union community have been recognized by leading national Jewish organizations. With a long history of workers, in fighting for social justice and fair economic policies, you belong in the JLC. Individual involvement in Jewish life in America, the JLC Name Date plays a unique role in communities around the dues are only $40 a year. By joining the JLC, you will be part of a progressive, community-oriented country. Address The JLC is an active member of the Jewish Council organization that will make your voice heard on

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