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What is the Fairness for Farm Workers Act?

What is the Fairness for Farm Workers Act?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 18, 2019 | Activism, California, Economic Justice

The purpose of H.R.1080, also known as the The Fairness for Farm Workers Act, is to provide fair overtime compensation for farm and agricultural workers across the nation. The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an existing law...
Taking action to protect our nation’s Dreamers

Taking action to protect our nation’s Dreamers

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 5, 2019 | California, Immigration, Judaism

The purpose of H.R. 6 (The American Dream and Promise Act) is to provide permanent status to minors brought illegally to the US (Dreamers) and recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). H.R. 6 passed in the House of...
JCJ Action: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act

JCJ Action: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act

by Jewish Center for Justice | May 15, 2019 | LGBTQ

On Thursday Night May 9th, the Jewish Center for Justice celebrated 2 years of advocacy, education and leadership development. With food, drinks and celebration, we did what we do best… fight for a better tomorrow. Hundreds of letters were signed to our elected...
Why JCJ is concerned over the 2020 census citizenship question

Why JCJ is concerned over the 2020 census citizenship question

by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 29, 2019 | Immigration

As the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether to allow for the placement of a citizenship question on the 2020 census, the Jewish Center for Justice echoes the important and powerful words of our Board Member and Los Angeles Unified School District Vice President...
JCJ Lawyers’ Committee responds to SCOTUS discrimination cases

JCJ Lawyers’ Committee responds to SCOTUS discrimination cases

by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 26, 2019 | JCJ Blog, LGBTQ

As part of our mission to ensure that all people are treated with dignity, respect, and equality, the Jewish Center for Justice rejects any attempt to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. We support the right of LGBTQ people to live...
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