Monthly Archives: September 2012

New Report On Low-Wage Workers Released

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

Fellow Raise Illinois coalition members Women Employed and Action Now Institute recently released a report by Marc Doussard called, “Chicago’s Growing Low-Wage Workforce: A Profile of Falling Labor Market Fortunes”. The report dispels the common myth that all low-wage workers … Continue reading →

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Action Now Parents Celebrate Teachers’ Victory

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Action Now parents and community members have been active in the fight for better neighborhood public schools for years, so on the night of September 18th they were excited to celebrate the teachers’ contract victory and the end of the … Continue reading →

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Action Now President Michelle Young Speaks Out For Teachers; Members Join Huge Rally!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

On the morning of September 10, 2012, the first day of the Chicago teacher’s strike, Action Now President Michelle Young spoke at a press conference held by Grassroots Collaborative outside of CPS Headquarters to voice community support for striking Chicago … Continue reading →

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Action Now Supports Chicago Teachers On Strike!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Action Now stands in support of Chicago public school teachers that are striking for smaller class sizes, fair pay and respect, and for keeping experienced teachers in the classroom. We urge CPS to settle this contract now so teachers can … Continue reading →

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Action Now Stands With Workers!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Action Now recently took part in two events to lend support to Chicago’s workers that are fighting for fair treatment and justice! On September 3rd, Action Now members joined the Chicago Teachers Union at their Labor Day Rally for a … Continue reading →

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