Dear Jeanne,
We know firsthand that the impacts of both the climate crisis and COVID-19 are disproportionately impacting working people, lower-income, and communities of color. Right now, undocumented workers, many of whom are considered “essential” to the economy and are risking their health to remain at work, and yet are denied relief funds, unemployment benefits, and other assistance available to all other workers.
This May Day, we will be joining El Comité and the May 1st Action Coalition in a vehicle caravan to the State Capitol to collectively demand that our state’s most socially and economically marginalized workers and their families are afforded protection amidst these extraordinary circumstances.
The May day caravan will depart at 11 a.m. this Friday, May 1 from St. Mary’s Church, 611 20th Ave. South in Seattle to drive to Olympia. Register here in advance to bring your car and you’ll receive additional details. All participants are being urged to follow best practices with social distancing, wear protective masks, and to be mindful of others’ health concerns.
I hope you can join us!
In Solidarity,
Lauren Breynaert
Coalition Director, Climate Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy
The Climate Alliance is Washington State based coalition of environmental advocates, labor unions, health professionals, businesses, faith communities, and communities of color, working with tribal nations–plus thousands of volunteers from across Washington State–committed to building a resilient climate justice movement.
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