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Domestic Workers Celebrate Victory in New York

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Domestic Workers Celebrate Victory in New York, Bill Ends a Legacy of Discrimination: Bay Area Nannies, Housecleaners and Caregivers Hope California will be next

San Francisco, CA–On Tuesday, August 31st, Housekeepers, nannies and caregivers celebrated the historic Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (A.1470B/S.2311E) bill signing in New York. This landmark legislation, the first of its kind in the nation, guarantees privately-employed nannies, housekeepers, and elderly caregivers in New York benefits such as paid leave, overtime and protection from discrimination (see NYTimes article here). Bay Area domestic workers support the New York bill and advocate for similar legislation in California. (more…)

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Introducing the Dignity Campaign for Real Immigration Reform

Monday, July 19th, 2010

JOIN THE DIGNITY CAMPAIGN for Real Immigration Reform

Over the last year a group of organizations and individuals have been meeting to affirm the need for an immigration reform bill based on human rights. This bill would include immediate legalization of the undocumented; de-criminalization of immigrants; equal rights; reunification of families; an end to temporary worker programs, and an end to trade and foreign policies that cause the dislocation of people. We seek meaningful immigration reform that is an alternative to the kind of proposals coming from Congress.

We are calling this effort the Dignity Campaign for Real Immigration Reform. What immigrants need are real solutions to the denial of migrants’ rights, to the economic and political forces that force migration, and to the economic crisis that affects working people in general. By developing this alternative we hope to raise our collective aspirations for immigration reform, rather than limit our political work to criticizing Congressional proposals that we know reflect corporate America’s need for exploitable labor. (more…)

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Filipina care giver provides testimony

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Filipina care giver offers testimony on the abuse & lack of protections for domestic workers at California State Capitol Hearing

“Is $50 a day enough pay for me? I think the assemblyman can agree, it’s not.”

Because her compensation is so low, Emiliana Acopia continues to work multiple jobs to support her family here in the U.S. and the Philippines earning less than $50 a day to provide live-in care giving and domestic work for a family of 4 in San Leandro. At 77 years old, she still cannot afford to retire. (more…)

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Katarungan: Rooted & Rising

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

This year’s annual event honors the work and recent victories of youth and youth organizers who continue to build the Filipino American movement with new energy, resilience, and inspiring leadership.

Please join us Thursday, May 13th, 2010 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center located at 388 9th St. in historic Oakland Chinatown.

We will be honoring: Rachel Aceberos; Daniel Banatao; Eden Jequinto; Dexter Ligot-Gordon; and Armael Malinis

Performances by:  immij; Kasamas, Josef Anolin; Yaminah Lunar; Ervin Lopez and more!

MC: Jen Soriano

Tickets: General Admission $60/Youth (under 20) $20

Purchase tickets at: Brown Paper Tickets or by clicking here.

Sponsorships and advertisement space still available! Please contact Judith or Geraldine at (510) 465-9876. (Deadline for advertisements is April 23rd)

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Union City Filipino Health Survey Report Back 3/21

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Title: Union City Filipino Health Survey Report Back
Location: St. Anne’s Church Hall, 32223 Cabello St. (at Dyer) Union City
Link out: Click here
Description: Open to the public.
Join Filipino Advocates for Justice and Asian Health Services to learn the results of an extensive health survey conducted on 300 Filipinos in Union City. Community members, survey respondents, health advocates, and policy makers are all encouraged to attend.
Light lunch (merienda) will be served. There will also be a raffle of an HD TV, Wii Fit Bundle and more. Contact Stephanie (510) 316-9982 or Chris (510) 487-8552.
Start Time: 13:30
Date: 2010-03-21
End Time: 15:30

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Introducing Filipino Advocates for Justice

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

kawal in DC

Since 1973, Filipinos for Affirmative Action (FAA) has been an advocate for immigrant and civil rights. We have served the more vulnerable in the Filipino community by helping recent arrivals, youth and low wage workers navigate the challenges and hurdles of life in the U.S.

We are proud to unveil our new name, Filipino Advocates for Justice and to launch our new website. We feel that this new name better reflects our vision, mission and commitment to social justice for all and our continued service to the Filipino community.

Injustice Anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Read FAQs about what has changed.

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Support Filipino Advocates for Justice

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

It’s true! FAA – Filipinos for Affirmative Action – after nearly 37 years has changed our name. After a two-year intensive process, with input from current and former members of the board and staff, funders, clients, long-time supporters and other key stakeholders, FAA will now be called:

Filipino Advocates for Justice

We wanted a name that better captured who we are and what we do. Rest assured that we remain true to our vision and mission. We are still committed to serving youth, newcomers and low-wage workers. We will continue to fight for social justice and advocate for policies that will address the challenges faced by the people we serve. And we will continue to develop leaders and bolster the civic engagement of the Filipino community in the East Bay. (more…)

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