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Philly CLUW’s Up Coming Events August-November 2017
Philly CLUW’s Annual Women Against Abuse Fundraiser
Today! Wednesday, October 11, 2017
At 5:30 pm At AFSCME DC 47 1606 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103
The recent public displays of the bigotry and racism that we all know exist in our communities is extremely disturbing. All this HATE has awakened a new wave of activists who have risen up with us to stand and resist with love and solidarity. CLUW members are determined to hold elected officials accountable for their actions and statements in response to the hatred and violence, and we will continue as feminists, unionists and civil and human rights activists to march, stand up, speak out and resist with all our power against the forces of evil that seek to divide our country and marginalize people of color, religious and sexual minorities, and all other oppressed people.
In honor of Heather Heyer and those injured in Charlottesville Va., who were protesting bigotry, racism and hate, the speakers and discussion at this event will focus on non-violent ways to stand up to the white supremacists, anti-Semites, and all hatemongers. Please join
Philly CLUW, Sheila E. Armstrong, MBA Community Organizer – POWER and Erika Almiron Niz, Executive Director, Juntos and help us formulate strategies of resistance, power and hope.
Women Against Abuse is the only union-staffed shelter in Philadelphia; they are represent by UAW. The shelter only accepts women and children in crisis. Due to space limitations, only these items can be accepted by the agency – all items must be NEW! Financial donations are especially needed as public funding continues to drop. Please consider running a donation drive at your union or workplace.
Muslim garb for women: Hijab (head covering), Niqab (face covering), Abaya (over-garment); Cloth Tote Bags; Women’s Clothing: Sweat & Yoga Pants, Bras & Underwear (all sizes); Gift cards (No Wal-Mart!); Diapers (all sizes), Pull-ups, Wipes, Formula; Pacifiers; Toddlers Clothing for ages 1-8; Baby Carriers (front pouch kind, for hands-free baby transport); Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, etc.); Tampons, Pads; Water Bottles; Hand Lotion; Nail Polish; Note Books, Blank Sketch Books (no lines), USB Drives, Portfolios, Blank Cards for Thank You Notes, Journals, Stress Balls.
Checks should be made payable to Women Against Abuse, and mailed to Philly CLUW, 22 S. 22nd Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or brought to the event. Please ask your Union to donate too! If you would like to donate but cannot come to the event, you may bring your items, prior to the event, to the same address.
Refreshments will be served. 50/50 Raffle. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, call or e-mail Laura Wentz, President of Philly CLUW, 215-588-5026, cluw.philly@gmail.com. Check out our website www.PhillyCLUW.org for updates on this and other events.
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Sat. Night w/PhillyLabor On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT - Women In Labor & Politics Featuring: Philadelphia City Councilwoman, Jannie L. Blackwell; Laura Wentz, President or Philly CLUW; Ethelind Baylor, V.P. AFSCME DC 47 and Pa. State Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky
Podcast September 23, 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty5SlYKJOEs
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2017 PA Elections Important Dates.
Last Day of Voter Registration: October 10, 2017
Civilian Absentee Ballot Applications Due: October 31, 2017
County Boards of Election to Receive:
Voted Civilian Absentee Ballot by November 3, 2017
General Election Day: November 7, 2017
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Will My Vote Count? – Hosted by Citizens for Better Elections
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 6:30pm at the Ludington Library
5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave Bryn Mawr PA 19010
For More Information See Facebook Event.
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Women Build Nations 2017
October 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago Illinois – Hosted by Sister in the Building Trades
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Vigilia/Vigil to Shut Down the Berks County Dentention Center
Hosted by Shut Down Berks Interfaith Witness
Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
1040 Berks Rd Leesport, PA 19533
For More Information See Facebook Event.
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Designer Bag Bingo – Benefiting the 2017 Annual Holiday Adopt A Family Program of the
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO
Workers United Philadelphia Joint Board at 22 S. 22nd St., 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 - Doors Open at 12pm Ticket Donation $50/Person – 15 Game Cards
For More Information: Call Joni Bernard at 215-665-9800 or joni.bernard@philaflcio.org
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Election Day!! VOTE On November 7, 2017
Local Offices: County & Municipalities Council or Commissioners, School Board, Treasurers, Controllers, Register of Wills, Sheriffs, Judges. In PA: Elections Board: Judge of Elections & Inspectors.
These local elections most directly affect your everyday life. In many cases, they are the ones who raise your taxes or Judges who could block Right to Work or Ending Prevailing Wage Laws from going into effect or in Philadelphia will decide if the Wage Equity/Salary History Law will go into effect.
The Elections Board opens and runs your Polling Stations so that citizens can vote on Election Day. If they don’t show up your poll does not open on time. You can run for office for Judge of Elections & Inspector, by having voters on November 7th, Write-In your name when they vote. For more information go to the above article & the Handbook is attached for download.
How & Why to Run for Election Board.
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