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.

Ed Gomes elected as country’s first Working Families state legislator
March 9, 2015 By Joelle Fishman
"As the first elected on the Working Families Party, I support the Women's Economic Agenda and the Everybody Benefits Coalition."
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U.S.

Sen. Blumenthal, immigrant families call to overturn Texas court decision
February 20, 2015 By Joelle Fishman
Families being hurt and their advocates gathered in New Haven City Hall to tell their stories to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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U.S.

“Let us breathe and grow”: 41st African American History celebrations
February 18, 2015 By Joelle Fishman
The 41st Annual People's World African American History Month Celebrations will take place in Hartford and New Haven, Conn.
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Labor

Yale strike victory celebration looks to the future
February 4, 2015 By Joelle Fishman
"Today it's your turn to step up to the plate and help other workers without unions organize, just as those unions stood with you 30 years ago."
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Labor

Labor 2014 celebrates Connecticut election victory
November 26, 2014 By Joelle Fishman
"When we stick together, we win together!" exclaimed Lori Pelletier at a pre-Thanksgiving celebration dinner for Labor 2014 volunteers.
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Labor

Labor says vote for hopes not fears in Connecticut
October 29, 2014 By Joelle Fishman
"Connecticut needs a governor who walks picket lines, not a governor who busts unions and destroys communities."
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U.S.

“Put the middle class first” bus tour rolls into Connecticut
October 9, 2014 By Joelle Fishman
Lt. Gov. Wyman recalled that the day after the "Raise the Minimum Wage" bus tour, "we were able to raise Connecticut's minimum wage so people would not live in poverty."
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U.S.

Get on board the CT Climate Train
September 15, 2014 By Joelle Fishman
When the People's Climate March kicks off in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21, it is sure to be a powerful and diverse assembly.
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