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'''National Day Laborer Organizing Network''' is affiliated with the [[United for Peace and Justice]].<ref>[http://www.knology.net/~bilrum/UFPJGroups071607.htm Affiliates]</ref>
 
  
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It is affiliated with the [[Freedom Road Socialist Organization]].
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[[National Day Laborer Organizing Network]] is affiliated with the [[United for Peace and Justice]].<ref>[http://www.knology.net/~bilrum/UFPJGroups071607.htm Affiliates]</ref> It is affiliated with the [[Freedom Road Socialist Organization]].
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[[National Day Laborer Organizing Network]]'s (NDLON) mission is "to improve the lives of day laborers in the United States.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NDLON?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor National Day Laborers Organizing Network Twitter account, accessed April 15 2017]</ref>,<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NDLON/ National Day Laborers Organizing Network Facebook account, accessed April 15 2017]</ref>
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From their website:
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::"NDLON improves the lives of day laborers in the United States. To this end, search NDLON works to unify and strengthen its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership, site mobilize, and organize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor and human rights. NDLON fosters safer, more humane environments for day laborers, both men and women, to earn a living, contribute to society, and integrate into the community."<ref>[http://www.ndlon.org/en/about-us Mission, accessed April 15 2017]</ref>
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==Fighting Sheriff Joe Arpaio==
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[[National Day Laborers Organizing Network]] "focuses on immigrant rights and has been using a strategy honed in fights against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose immigration crackdown in Arizona's largest county is a possible model for the Trump administration. The group has been co-hosting community meetings where nervous immigrants and eager, mobilized new volunteers can learn the basics of immigration law and how to protect their rights."<ref>[http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/liberals-trying-to-harness-activist-energy-vs-trump-gop Liberals trying to harness activist energy vs. Trump, GOP, accessed April 15 2017]</ref>
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==Illegal Immigrants==
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[[National Day Laborers Organizing Network]] has been "pushing state and local officials to step up protections for [illegal] immigrants. 'The pressure for action will be felt more sharply on the local level,' ([[Chris Newman]], legal director of the [[National Day Laborers Organizing Network]]) said. "There are increasing expectations for mayors and governors and state lawmakers."
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==History==
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From their website:
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::"The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) was officially founded in July 2001 in Northridge California at the first ever national gathering of day laborer organizations. It was formed as an alliance of 12 community-based organizations and worker centers dedicated to improving the lives of day laborers in the United States. In its 6 years, NLDON has grown nationwide to 36 member organizations and is supported by a strong staff of 10."<ref>[http://www.ndlon.org/en/about-us History, accessed April 15 2017]</ref>
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==Members==
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*[[American Friends Service Committee]] - Newark
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*[[Casa Freehold]]
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*[[Casa Latina]]
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*[[Casa de Maryland]]
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*[[Central American Resource Center]] - Los Angeles
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*[[El Centro Hispano]]
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*[[Fe Y Justicia]]
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*[[Centro Del Inmigrante]]
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*[[Centro Humanitario]]
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*[[Centro Laboral De Graton]]
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*[[Neighbors Link Stamford]]
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*[[Congreso De Jornaleros De New Orleans]]
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*[[New Day Center Of Norwalk]]
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*[[Day Worker Center Of Mountain View]]
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*[[El Sol]] - Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center
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*[[Pueblo Sin Fronteras]]
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*[[Hayward Day Labor Center]]
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*[[Hispanic Resource Center]]
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*[[Puente]]
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*[[Instituto De Educacion Popular Del Sur De California]]
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*[[Workers' Justice Project]]
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*[[Sf Day Labor Program & Women's Colective Of Dolores Street Community Services]]
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*[[Latino Union Of Chicago]]
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*[[Legal Aid Justice Center]]
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*[[Malibu Community Labor Exchange]]
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*[[Neighbors' Link]]
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*[[New Labor]]
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*[[Pomona Economic Opportunity Center]]
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*[[San Diego Day Laborer Association]]
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*[[Southside Worker Center]]
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*[[Trabajadores Unidos de Washington DC]]
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*[[Unidad Latina En Accion NJ]]
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*[[Chelsea Collaborative]]
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*[[Tonatierra]]
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*[[United Community Center Of Westchester]]
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*[[Voces de la Frontera]] Wisconsin
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*[[Voz]]
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*[[Wecount!]]
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*[[Monument Impact]]
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*[[Wind Of The Spirit / Viento Del Espiritu]]
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*[[Workers Defense Project]]
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*[[Workplace Project]]</div>
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==Staff==
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*[[B. Loewe]]
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*[[Chris Newman]]
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*[[Francisco Pacheco]]
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*[[Jessica Karp]]
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*[[John Arvizu]]
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*[[Jorge Alvarez]]
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*[[Lorena Gamboa]]
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*[[Loyda Alvarado]]
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*[[Marco Loera]]
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*[[Marisa Franco]]
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*[[Nadia Marin Molina]]
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*[[Omar Leon]]
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*[[Pablo Alvarado]]
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*[[Veronica Federovsky]]
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*[[Omar Leon]]</div>
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==Legal Scholars Endorse California Trust Act==
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[[National Day Laborers Organizing Network]] posted a letter<ref>[http://www.ndlon.org/en/resources/research-reports/item/543-scholar-trust-act LEGAL SCHOLARS ENDORSE CALIFORNIA TRUST ACT, accessed April 15 2017]</ref> of "legal scholars" who endorsed California's Trust Act, which California Gov. [[Jerry Brown]] signed into law in October, 2013.
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[[Trust Act]] Immigration Legislation "limits the state’s cooperation with Secure Communities, a federal program that allows the Department of Homeland Security to access fingerprints taken by local police, to screen detained individuals for immigration status and to request that law enforcement agencies hold them if they’re found to be undocumented."<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/05/trust-act-signed_n_4050168.html Trust Act Signed In California To Limit Deportation Program, accessed April 15 2017]</ref>
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Revision as of 02:10, 16 April 2017

National Day Laborer Organizing Network Logo

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National Day Laborer Organizing Network is affiliated with the United for Peace and Justice.[1] It is affiliated with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization.

National Day Laborer Organizing Network's (NDLON) mission is "to improve the lives of day laborers in the United States.[2],[3]

From their website:

"NDLON improves the lives of day laborers in the United States. To this end, search NDLON works to unify and strengthen its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership, site mobilize, and organize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor and human rights. NDLON fosters safer, more humane environments for day laborers, both men and women, to earn a living, contribute to society, and integrate into the community."[4]

Fighting Sheriff Joe Arpaio

National Day Laborers Organizing Network "focuses on immigrant rights and has been using a strategy honed in fights against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose immigration crackdown in Arizona's largest county is a possible model for the Trump administration. The group has been co-hosting community meetings where nervous immigrants and eager, mobilized new volunteers can learn the basics of immigration law and how to protect their rights."[5]

Illegal Immigrants

National Day Laborers Organizing Network has been "pushing state and local officials to step up protections for [illegal] immigrants. 'The pressure for action will be felt more sharply on the local level,' (Chris Newman, legal director of the National Day Laborers Organizing Network) said. "There are increasing expectations for mayors and governors and state lawmakers."

History

From their website:

"The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) was officially founded in July 2001 in Northridge California at the first ever national gathering of day laborer organizations. It was formed as an alliance of 12 community-based organizations and worker centers dedicated to improving the lives of day laborers in the United States. In its 6 years, NLDON has grown nationwide to 36 member organizations and is supported by a strong staff of 10."[6]

Members

Staff

Legal Scholars Endorse California Trust Act

National Day Laborers Organizing Network posted a letter[7] of "legal scholars" who endorsed California's Trust Act, which California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in October, 2013.

Trust Act Immigration Legislation "limits the state’s cooperation with Secure Communities, a federal program that allows the Department of Homeland Security to access fingerprints taken by local police, to screen detained individuals for immigration status and to request that law enforcement agencies hold them if they’re found to be undocumented."[8]

External links

References

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  1. ↑ Affiliates
  2. ↑ National Day Laborers Organizing Network Twitter account, accessed April 15 2017
  3. ↑ National Day Laborers Organizing Network Facebook account, accessed April 15 2017
  4. ↑ Mission, accessed April 15 2017
  5. ↑ Liberals trying to harness activist energy vs. Trump, GOP, accessed April 15 2017
  6. ↑ History, accessed April 15 2017
  7. ↑ LEGAL SCHOLARS ENDORSE CALIFORNIA TRUST ACT, accessed April 15 2017
  8. ↑ Trust Act Signed In California To Limit Deportation Program, accessed April 15 2017
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