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.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Joelle Fishman

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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U.S.

Connecticut protests demand jobs for infrastructure repair
November 28, 2011 By Joelle Fishman
A closed youth center in New Haven and a highway entrance in Hartford were the sites of lively rallies Nov. 17.
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U.S.

Red Cross strikers win new contract
November 16, 2011 By Joelle Fishman
Striking workers at Red Cross won a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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U.S.

Youth march calls for jobs and end to violence
November 7, 2011 By Joelle Fishman
The young people, mainly high school students who organized the event, marched in front, holding pictures of the 29 youth in New Haven killed by violence this year.
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