Story of The Month Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Coalition For Social Justice

CSJ’s leadership on Paid Leave, including sick time, catches national attention

by csjadmin | Jan 21, 2021 | News, Story of The Month

From the 19th article entitled, Paid sick leave expired in December. Could the Biden administration reignite a nationwide push? With nominees to lead the Treasury, Labor and Commerce departments who are committed to paid sick leave, President Joe Biden’s...

Southeastern MA Childcare Town Hall on Sept. 3rd

by csjadmin | Sep 1, 2020 | Childcare, News, Story of The Month

This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how important child care is to the Massachusetts economy. Without safe access to affordable, high-quality early education and child care, parents and other caregivers are either unable to work, or struggle to...

Know-Your-COVID-Rights

by csjadmin | Jul 12, 2020 | News, Story of The Month

Five Key Laws_ COVID-19 Learn more about the Cares Act Eviction Moratorium on the National Low-Income Housing Coalition website. Obtenga más información sobre la Moratoria de desalojo de la Ley Cares en el sitio web de la Coalición Nacional de Vivienda para Personas...

Statement of Solidarity with those Demanding Justice

by csjadmin | Jun 2, 2020 | Criminal Justice, News, Story of The Month

The Coalition for Social Justice stands in solidarity with those demanding justice for the black community which is suffering violence at the hand of systematic racism or the hand of the police. We join the families and communities of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, GA,...

Member Letter: Families need paid leave to care for loved ones

by csjadmin | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Story of The Month

This letter to the editor originally appeared on Southcoast Today on January 7, 2020. I did everything society told me to. I got an education. I earned a state-certified career. Yet my baby would not be able to gain the proper cognitive development for a newborn...

Progress on Immigrant Rights!

by csjadmin | Feb 6, 2020 | Justice for Immigrants, News, Story of The Month

Our campaigns address the underlying root causes of economic inequality. These causes include discrimination and exclusion, and deeply affect the Gateway Cities we work in. This is why we have been part of two campaigns that would significantly improve the lives of...