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

Labor

CWA rallies for contracts at AT&T
April 9, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Hundreds of AT&T workers and their families filled the New Haven Green Saturday with a sea of red t-shirts and Communications Workers of America signs.
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U.S.

“Hoodies Up” march for Trayvon Martin
April 2, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
A "Hoodies Up" march and rally of nearly 1,000 filled the streets of New Haven Saturday calling for justice for Trayvon Martin.
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Opinion

A wake up call to vote
March 23, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Trayvon lives in the remarkable outpouring of sorrow and outrage demanding justice in the case.
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U.S.

Public workers leader calls for united action to save union, civil rights
March 2, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
"You gave voice to what I have been feeling for so long," exclaimed several participants in response to a speech by Raglan George.
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U.S.

Lessons from East Haven for dignity, justice and respect
March 1, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Hundreds of immigrants who live or work in East Haven were joined by union members, elected officials and supporters.
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U.S.

Black History Month 2012: Remembering Dalzenia Henry
February 14, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
When the judging for the African American History Month High School Arts and Writing Competition takes place this Friday, Dalzenia Henry's legacy will be on our minds.
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Opinion

Lessons from the grassroots for 2012
January 13, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Last fall's municipal elections in New Haven, Conn., made history. The implications, if heeded, bode well for 2012.
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Opinion

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol
December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman
Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.
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