@laborhousing
The New England Labor Housing Initiative works with the labor movement to develop pro-worker, pro-labor solutions to the housing and homelessness crises. Learn more at www.LaborHousing.org.
Read more about Safiya and the COA here: www.communityorganizingalliance.org
We are excited to welcome Safiya Khalid, Founder & Executive Director of the Community Organizing Alliance (Maine), as the newest member of our Advisory Board. www.newenglandlaborhousinginitiative.org/news/7e9st1b...
And the list of organizations that have signed thus far:
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Here is the letter: nlihc.org/sites/defaul...
We have just put our name to an open letter by the National Low Income Housing Coalition asking Congress to stop Musk/DOGE from gutting the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read about our launch as covered by the @maineaflcio.bsky.social here: maineaflcio.org/news/labor-u...
The below is from @preblestreet.bsky.social. If anyone can make the state's role in all this make sense, we are all ears!
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson understands the importance of a new approach to housing and putting labor unions front and center in producing it. We're proud to have his support!
Former Acting US Sec. of Labor, and our Advisory Board member, @mrsethharris.bsky.social spells out how labor and housing are connected and what this Initiative can do. Thanks for your support Seth!
Winning housing justice requires joining with everyone else who is fighting for it. We are happy to do so with the @mainepeople.bsky.social!
Addressing society's biggest problems requires a pro-worker approach. Otherwise, poverty, inequality, and corporate power will only continue to expand. The Maine Labor Climate Council understands this better than most and we are proud to partner with them!
Check out @laborhousing.bsky.social and their new initiative to address housing AND workers rights!
Doing things as they have always been done to solve the housing and homelessness crises does not make sense. Many people both in and out of government recognize this. We thank Mane Secretary of State @shennabellows.bsky.social for her support!
In case you missed our (Maine) press release yesterday:
www.newenglandlaborhousinginitiative.org/news/launchp...
Gosh that was fast! Although if Elon Musk thought we were "authentic" that perhaps would be more concerning...
A key part of this Initiative will be partnering not just with labor unions, but also with organizations fighting for housing justice and working to end homelessness. One of these partners is the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services in Waterville, Maine.
I am very excited to be a part of this! Please give the Initiative a follow and share.
@maineaflcio.bsky.social
And we are glad to have you!
I'm happy to announce that I've been asked to be part of the advisory board for the The New England Labor Housing Initiative @laborhousing.bsky.social . 🍞🌹🌹
A very promising new initiative!
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Let's end with a snappy summary of what we're about:
A wide range of supporters have already come out to publicly back the Initiative, including many labor union officials in New England, as well as current and former government officials. See what they have to say here: www.newenglandlaborhousinginitiative.org/endorsements
The Initiative is led by @moyerlee.bsky.social, a long-time trade unionist and former Director of Labor Standards at the Maine Department of Labor. We have a.great, experienced Advisory Board supporting our work. Learn more about our team: www.newenglandlaborhousinginitiative.org/our-team
The Initiative is very excited to partner with the @umassamherst.bsky.social Labor Center on some of its work. Learn more about the Labor Center:
Unions have a proud history of fighting for housing justice and building affordable housing. The Initiative seeks to build on that history, engaging unions on innovative, evidence-based solutions. See some examples of union activism on housing here: www.newenglandlaborhousinginitiative.org/resources
The Initiative serves as a resource for workers and unions addressing housing issues, promotes union jobs as a path out of homelessness, and works with unions engaged in building housing. Learn more about our work: www.newenglandlaborhousinginitiative.org/ourwork
