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

Tell Congress to extend unemployment benefits now!
December 19, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
In addition to the 1.3 million who will be immediately cut off, an additional 3.6 million people will lose benefits in the coming year unless Congress acts.
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Labor

Locked out L&M nurses, techs get outpouring of support
December 12, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Support is mounting daily for 800 courageous locked out nurses and tech workers, as the corporation failed to show up for further negotiations.
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Labor

Lawrence & Memorial hospital nurses locked out
December 4, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Locked out nurses and tech workers at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital have put their jobs on the line to protect quality patient care and stop privatization and union busting.
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U.S.

A timely campaign: Health Care for the Holidays
November 27, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
There are many actions underway to win workers rights and push Congress on people's needs. Among them is the Health Care for the Holidays campaign.
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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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