Time for us to support Korea Peace Initiatives next week at the U.N. Join us Tuesday, September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Park Street Station, Boston

Time for us to support Korea Peace Initiatives next week at the U.N.

Join us Tuesday, September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Park Street Station, Boston

 

On September 19, the presidents of South Korea and North Korea adopted a military agreement to make the Korean peninsula nuclear-free.   

The North agreed to shut down a missile engine testing facility and launch pad, and if the US takes reciprocal measures, to permanently shut down the Yongbyon nuclear facility, where the North creates its plutonium. These peace-building measures are to be witnessed by international nuclear experts.

The two leaders call for US-SK-NK declaration to end the Korean war by the end of the year, moving towards a permanent peace treaty.  North Korea expects an action-for-action approach and it is now time for the US to step up and take the opportunity.

President Trump will speak to the United Nations on September 25, followed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the North Korean foreign minister later in the week.   A South Korean peace delegation will hold a press conference at the UN on Sept. 25 at noon, followed by a panel discussion in New York in the evening. Koreans are taking the initiative. We must follow their lead!

Join us on Tuesday at 5pm at Park Street to support the following steps.

Sign a Joint Declaration to End the Korean War, Leading to a Peace Treaty and de-nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula

 

Support Korean family reunification by starting to lift sanctions

 

Stop blocking food and medicines from reaching the people of North Korea

 

Cosponsored by Korea Peace and Unification Action of Boston, Massachusetts Peace Action & AFSC

For information call 617-354-2169

 

 

 

 

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Fair Food Program featured in Congressional Women’s Caucus Hearing on Workplace Sexual Harassment… Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Fair Food Program featured in Congressional Women’s Caucus Hearing on Workplace Sexual Harassment…

Judge Laura Safer Espinoza, Executive Director of the Fair Food Standards Council, joins panel of speakers...

Fair Food Program featured in Congressional Women’s Caucus Hearing on Workplace Sexual Harassment… Judge Laura Safer Espinoza, Executive Director of the Fair Food Standards Council, joins panel of speakers at bipartisan hearing seeking solutions to sexual violence and harassment at work… Last Wednesday, September 12th, the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues held a high profile hearing on the problem sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Hosted by Representatives Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Lois Frankel (D-FL), the hearing was the third in a series on sexual harassment. Here is an excerpt from the Women’s Caucus’ press release announcing the hearing: News Release WASHINGTON, DC – As the one-year anniversary of the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault and harassment allegations approaches, the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues hosted a hearing about sexual harassment entitled, “#MeToo, What’s Next? Turning a Movement into Action.” Caucus members heard from leaders from a number of industries to discuss ways to promote respect and dignity in the workplace, and ultimately to find innovative and creative solutions to the problem of workplace harassment. The hearing was hosted by Reps. Susan Brooks (R-IN), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Lois Frankel (D-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Vice Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Mimi Walters (R-CA), Vice Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Barbara Comstock (R-VA) and Jackie Speier (D-CA). “Regardless of whether harassment comes from a coworker, manager or customer, it is always unacceptable and should never be tolerated,” said Brooks. “Congress is no exception. It is critical that we work together, whether in the public or private sectors, in every industry, to find innovative, creative and ultimately effective solutions so that every workplace is a safe environment and is free from harassment of any kind. This hearing highlighted how Congress can help foster safer workplaces throughout our country, even within the halls of Congress, so that men and women can comfortably work without the fear of facing inappropriate behavior. I’d like to thank all of our panelists for their passionate work on these issues and for sharing their concrete ideas on how to combat and reduce sexual harassment in the workplace.” “Women, like men, go to work to take care of their families,” said Frankel. “Sexual harassment is a real economic issue and a big factor that’s holding women back from opportunities and advancing in their careers. We heard the wisdom of our panelists on some solutions and I hope measures going through the House like reauthorizing VAWA, banning mandatory arbitration, boosting spending for the EEOC, and passing the EMPOWER Act will help create safer workplaces.” Judge Laura Safer Espinoza, the Executive Director of the Fair Food Standards Council, was invited to address the hearing, and to share insights from the Fair Food Program’s unique success in putting a stop to sexual assault, and dramatically reducing the incidence of sexual harassment, in the traditionally hostile context of agriculture.  You can watch Judge Safer Espinoza’s four-minute testimony, captured by the cameras of CSPAN, in the video above, or read it, over at the CIW website... Watch Judge Safer Espinoza's testimony at the Congressional Women's Caucus at the CIW website! Coalition of Immokalee Workers (239) 657 8311 | workers@ciw-online.org | www.ciw-online.org Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Sign the Letter to Congress to Stop Policy Violence Against Children Today!

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Dear Alfred, Members and supporters of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival along with denominational and national faith leaders are fighting back to protect children from detention facilities, cuts to food stamps and the gutting of children's health insurance. We have issued a letter to congressional leaders, strongly calling on them to cease policy violence against children and to conduct a hearing to address this moral emergency. Click here to sign the petition. Right now the current administration is violating legal limits for detaining children. Congress is debating whether to make cuts to food stamps. Protect our children! Sign today! Forward Together! Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, please click here.