CCPC Office Reopening Social / Fundraiser
CCPC Office Reopening Social / Fundraiser Wednesday, June 8 from 5 to 7 pm @ CCPC Office, 11910 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107. Many of us haven’t seen each other live since the Pandemic began over two years ago. We thought it would be good to get together for a social event at our new look office to celebrate its reopening with food, beverages and some great conversation. If you can bring a donation that would be great, If not please come anyways. If you can’t make it but can donate, please click here or mail a check made out to Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus at 11910 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107.
Cleveland Jobs With Justice 2022 Spring Celebration
2022 Virtual Spring Celebration This year Cleveland Jobs With Justice is going to recognize workers who are Building Power for Worker Justice by running organizing campaigns and striking to improve their rights in the workplace. Join us Thursday, May 26 @ 6;30 pm to hear from workers who are building Power for Worker Justice here in Cleveland and across the country. Hear the stories from Starbucks, Amy’s Kitchen and other workers organizing Unions and striking for improved conditions in the workplace. Entertainment will be provided by Cleveland’s own labor musician, Todd Smith. Click here to register for the event . After registering you’ll receive the Zoom link.
Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair Election
CCPC is proud to announce that CCPC member Dave Brock is running for the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair position! If you are a newly elected CCDP Central Committee member please consider supporting Dave. The election is tentatively scheduled for either June 18 or June 25 and will be either by Zoom or live at a location and time yet to be determined.
The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Needs Revamping & Repurposing describes Dave’s position on the current state of the CCDP
What I’ll Do As Chair Of The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party describes Dave’s background and platform
Immigration Court Monitors Needed
Immigration Working Group CLE is looking for volunteer Court Monitors to observe and record proceedings in the Immigration Court in Cleveland. We plan to use the information to update the initial report that was released in 2020, The Cleveland Immigration Court is located in the Federal Courthouse at 801 W. Superior Avenue, Suite 1300 in Cleveland. The ask is that you commit at least one morning or afternoon every couple of weeks when the project resumes, hopefully by the end of June. Within the next few weeks we will provide training for new volunteers as well as a refresher course for previous volunteers. We will give you everything you will need to monitor the court and continue to work with you after the training. Please fill out this google form to get on the list for the upcoming training.
Activism at Home
Sign the Guardians for Fair Work Petition
Stop HB 607 and HJR 2 – Bad Bail Bills
Sign the Petition Opposing the proposed $550 million County Jail
Stop HB 616: an attack on Honest and Inclusive Education
Petition Calling on Ohio Attorney General to Dissolve FirstEnergy Corporation
Mobilize the Vote NEO Volunteer Opportunities
Mobilize the Vote NEO is launching an active Spring, Summer and Fall of voter registration and activism in low – turnout precincts in Cleveland. Indicate your interests here and they will share volunteer opportunities with you.
Virtual Vote Forward Letters to Voters The third Wednesday of every month from 6:30 from 6:30 to 8 pm
How You Can Help the People of Ukraine
Below are links to some Ukrainian relief organizations that our friends from the Cleveland Council on World Affairs provided.
United Ukrainian American Relief Committee
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
Black Lives Matter
Opponents Say Ohio Constitutional Amendment Could Undermine Bail Reform
Join the Justice for Tamir Campaign
Juneteenth Celebration in Coventry Village Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 9 pm @ Coventry Rd. Cleveland Heights
The People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland is a space for healing, accountability, and justice. Add your voice and tell the real story of the ongoing protests in and around Cleveland. Go to archivingpoliceviolence.org and click on “Tell Your Story” to submit pictures, videos, and narratives with your name or anonymously. This archive is endorsed by Black Lives Matter Cleveland, Black Man Army, Puncture the Silence – Stop Mass Incarceration, and the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Visit the Facebook page
Other Upcoming Events
Roe Overturned: What that means for Ohio Wednesday, June 1 @ 7 pm (digital)
Ohio Coalition of Labor Union Women Statewide Conference Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 @ Hilton DoubleTree – Downtown Cleveland, 11111 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland 44114, Click the link to see the schedule and register for the event.
Pride in the CLE 2022 March and Festival Saturday, June 4 @ Cleveland Mall’s B & C, East Mall Dr. Cleveland 44114. Click the link to view other 2022 Pride events.
Cuyahoga County Solar Co – op Information Session Thursday, June 9 @ 6 pm @ Nature’s Oasis, 3385 Tuttle Rd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click the link to register for the Zoom link
Cleveland Walk for Healthcare Justice Saturday, June 11 from 10 to 11:30 am @ Edgewater Park Lower Level. Meet in the grassy area by the parking lot.
Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington Saturday, June 18 @ Washington DC. Click the link for details
Also in the News
Local
Changes continue in Cuyahoga County political leadership as Shontel Brown exits the Democratic Party chair position Hopefully to be replaced by CCPC member Dave Brock
Cleveland City Council resolution calls on FirstEnergy name to be stripped from Cleveland Browns stadium Unfortunately the move is mostly symbolic
6th Starbucks Votes Unanimously to Form Union Great news!
State
As mass shootings continue, Ohio is about to significantly loosen its gun – control laws Beginning June 13 Ohioans will be able to carry a concealed firearm without a license, training or background check.
Economists: Ohio Abortion Ban Would Have Negative Impacts on Labor Force, Education Which is obvious if you take a lot of women out of the equation.
213,000 Ohio Workers are Cheated of Earnings Each Year describes Wage Theft and the many ways employers steal from their employees
National
America’s Hands Are Full of Blood Describes the continuing inability of our paralized government to do anything about mass shootings
Concerns grow that Supreme Court abortion ruling could lead to surge in extremist violence Pro – life violent extremists have now become even more emboldened.
” Success begets Success”: Progressives look for big boost from key primary wins Summer Lee and John Fetterman’s victories in Pennsylvania are huge.
End Poverty Now Cleveland
Please check out and like the End Poverty Now Cleveland Facebook page!
Immigration Updates
Immigrant Defense Fund
Cleveland Jobs With Justice and other leaders and organizations in Cleveland have launched a new fundraising vehicle to be able to provide flights, bond, and other assistance to immigrants harmed by ICE enforcement right here in Ohio. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here to donate, and please share!
Immigration Working Group CLE
Follow The Immigration Working Group CLE for updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.
Immigration News
More money needed to seed growth of refugees’ businesses
Internal emails confirm ICE officials rushed to release immigrants dying in their watch
Immigration advocates say using the word ‘ invasion ‘ fuels extremism
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Steve Holecko, CCPC Political Director, 440 220 1874
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