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

Politics

Connecticut Poor People’s Campaign marches on state capitol
June 13, 2018 By Joelle Fishman
According to the Poor People's Campaign audit, 42 percent of the state's residents are poor or low income and 524,000 make less than $15 an hour.
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U.S.

Connecticut May Day rally inspires unity for justice, equality, and peace
May 10, 2018 By Joelle Fishman
Report back from the historic trip was a highlight of the “May Day 2018: Fighting Together for Justice, Equality, and Peace” rally hosted here by Connecticut People's World.
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News

Connecticut: Solidarity postcards support Nelson Pinos in sanctuary
April 12, 2018 By Joelle Fishman
The Pinos family is one of thousands whose lives have been cruelly and senselessly upended as part of the massive Trump administration deportation effort.
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U.S.

On the road to Memphis: Connecticut UNITE HERE members help make history
April 10, 2018 By Joelle Fishman
Said one rider on the bus, "It is an honor and privilege riding together. I've never been in a place with people from all parts of the earth uniting."
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Labor

Porcelen SpecRail strikers hold firm
March 20, 2018 By Joelle Fishman
"We all went out together, we're all going back together."
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News

Hundreds rally in Connecticut to “Defend Our Immigrant Communities”
December 8, 2017 By Joelle Fishman
A vote on any funding bill that does not include the Dream Act is a vote to deport thousands of immigrant young people.
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Labor

Black unionists in St. Louis lead battles for worker and civil rights
October 24, 2017 By Joelle Fishman
"Stand up for health care! Stand up for union jobs! Stand up for living wages! Stand up for civil rights! Stand up St. Louis!"
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Labor

Conn. AFL-CIO convention: Members commit to “Move Forward Together”
October 12, 2017 By Joelle Fishman
Connecticut has been a prime target for the Koch brothers and right-wing groups like the Yankee Institute pushing to limit the bargaining rights of state workers.
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