Joelle Fishman

Joelle Fishman chairs the Connecticut Communist Party USA. She is an active member of many local economic rights and social justice organizations. As chair of the national CPUSA Political Action Commission, she plays an active role in the broad labor and people's alliance and continues to mobilize for health care, worker rights, and peace. Joelle Fishman preside el Partido Comunista de Connecticut USA. Es miembro activo de muchas organizaciones locales de derechos económicos y justicia social. Como presidenta de la Comisión Nacional de Acción Política del CPUSA, desempeña un papel activo en la amplia alianza laboral y popular y continúa movilizándose por la atención médica, los derechos de los trabajadores y la paz.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Joelle Fishman

U.S.

Election mandate calls for unity and jobs
November 19, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Led by New Haven Rising, unions of Yale University workers and community groups, hundreds of volunteers knocked on doors across the city this summer and fall to discuss issues and organize a large voter turnout.
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Labor

“Solidarity forever” is retiring union leader’s legacy
November 6, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
"John took us in," said Trumka. "We won a tremendous strike and saved healthcare for 2,000 families, my mother and dad included."
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Labor

The time is now for the rights of immigrants and all workers
October 21, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
The time for government action is now. In the days and weeks to come, labor and immigrant rights organizations will hold more dramatic actions.
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U.S.

Connecticut celebrates Day of Dignity and Respect.
October 8, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
The events organized by the Connecticut Immigration Reform Alliance, featured 180 giant portraits of immigrants and supporters. The photos were placed on exhibit in Danbury, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford.
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Labor

Connecticut unions reach out to all workers
October 3, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
The convention's clear agenda was to organize the unorganized and stand up for the rights and needs of all working people.
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Labor

Connecticut takes on AT&T and ALEC
September 23, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
The Communications Workers of America Local 1298 went into full gear to mobilize opposition.
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Labor

A tribute to Paul C. Neal
September 3, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Paul C. Neal died one month before his 64th birthday.In addition to many wonderful stories from his family, his union president and a minister who lived on his mail delivery route both spoke eloquently.
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Opinion

The power and hope of the March on Washington
August 27, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
It was thrilling to travel from New Haven to Washington with a bus full of young people age 7 on up looking for hope and eager to act. At the march, they collected over 200 signatures...
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