Posted by Ignacio on 30th November 2007
On Sunday, November 18, 2007, there was a great soccer game between the VOZ team of
Portland, Oregon day laborers and the Casa Latina day laborers of Seattle, Washington.
This type of sports event is becoming a tradition now that this is the third consecutive year these two teams have played; the purpose has been to maintain communication and mutual support between the day laborers of both cities. The game was a good opportunity for the day laborers to spend time together, exchange personal and work experiences, in order to have an idea about how day laborers from two northwest cities live.
The soccer game was hard fought and in 90 minutes the score was tied at 3 goals. The Seattle team scored the first two goals, but the Portland team managed to tie the game, scored another goal, making it 3-2. The Seattle team recuperated and in the last minute tied the game. Afterward, Seattle broke the tie in overtime.
It was rainy with low temperatures, but that did not stop the two teams from participating. Both teams had support during the entire game.
We will try to continue these sporting events because it is a great
opportunity for day laborers from these two cities to be together and
supporting one another. Congratulations to Seattle for its win.
We’ll see you soon for a revenge match!
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Posted by Romeo on 29th August 2007
Friday September 21st at 8:00 PM
SEIU 503 Dance Hall
6401 SE Foster Rd
VOZ and Jobs with Justice present: A Solidarity Salsa Party Fundraising Event.
The event will include: Local Salsa DJ, silent auction, dance lessons, informational tables, food and drinks and more!
Tickets cost $15 and are on sale now!
Dance lessons from 8-9pm
For tickets and information or to volunteer, contact VOZ (503)233-6787. or JWJ (503)236-5573
Gran Baile de Salsa
Viernes 21 de Septiembre
SEIU 503 Salon de Baile
6401 SE Foster Rd
Hora-8:00pm
VOZ y Jobs With Justice Presentan: Gran Baile de Salsa para recaudar Fondos. En el evento habrá: DJ local , clases de-baile, mesas de Informaciòn, subasta silenciosa, comida, bebidas y Mucho Más!
La clase de baile comienza de 8-9 pm
Boletos $15 dolares
Si quieres comprar tu boleto antes o ser voluntario para este evento llama a: VOZ (503) 233-6787 o JWJ (503) 236-5573
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Posted by Romeo on 23rd July 2007
The 4th National Day Laborer Convention
“Working Today and Weaving Tomorrow”
National Labor College
10000 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Goals:
Strengthening the structure and by-laws of NDLON y at the same time
promoting a sense of unity, solidarity, brotherhood and fraternity between
everyone so that somehow or other we transform the national day labor
community.
Approve the general outlines for determining the job of the national
network over the next two years.
Strengthen the day labor organizations to make an impact on the regional
political context with respect to how municipalities intend to resolve the
day labor phenomenon.
Expand and strengthen the ties with sister organizations and allies;
including syndicates, academic institutions, civil rights groups,
communities of faith and public institutions, among others.
Expand the technical abilities and improve the conduct of day laborers and
organizers so that their position as directors and educators would be based
on critical analysis, strategy and democratic principles.
To bring the voices of the day laborers to Washington, D.C. in order to
tell their stories in front of Congress, the Press and National
Organizations.
To continue educating the elected officials so they support a just
immigration reform that is all inclusive and has a path to citizenship and
equality. One that guarantees that day laborers will directly benefit.
Rebuild in a systematic fashion the diverse cultural expressions of the day
labor community so that it creates true organizational and educational
tools.
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