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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

If you, your employees, or community members need immediate support, call 2-1-1 or visit 211kc.org to get connected to local food resources.

TAKE ACTION by getting involved with Harvesters. Give food, time, money, or your voice: harvesters.org/shutdown

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

In November 2020, a study done by nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found that Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of beneficiaries of federal aid programs like Medicaid and food stamps.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

This past year, Walmart has been Missouri's largest employer of over 43,200 workers, yet refuses to pay living wages. If the largest employer in Missouri refuses to pay workers what they are worth, the effect is that Missourians are living in poverty and have a lower quality of life.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

Why do working people rely heavily on food stamps?

Because the multi-billion dollar industries they work for pay poverty wages. It's that simple.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 3d

And on Saturday, November 8, join IREHR for a teach-in about Leonard’s work, the fight against white nationalism, and the movement for a democracy that works for all of us. @standupkc and MWC leader Terrence Wise will be speaking!

#MOworkers

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 3d

Leonard Zeskind was a strong ally to workers building power across Missouri and a world-renowned researcher on the threat of white nationalism to our democracy. Please join us for his Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 9 at 2pm in Congregation Beth Torah.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 3d

repost from @moworkers.org

We honor Leonard’s legacy as we advance workers’ power on and off the job, beating back the billionaires and racists who seek to exploit and divide us. Both events are free, but space is limited. Scan the QR codes to register! 🤳

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Candace and John Michael!

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Chiala continues, "[he] has contributed amazingly to the creation of a strong Right to Counsel program, truly pioneering and transforming the ways our courts operate. And he is doing this all while raising a wonderful family."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

John Michael, our Tenants’ Rights Attorney, was nominated by our organization for years of incredible service. He has represented hundreds of tenants and has been on the frontlines of our eviction work for longer than anyone.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Gina Chiala, Executive Director of Heartland, says, "[We have surely] witnessed Candace’s commitment to grassroots organizing, democracy and systemic change. Candace has also been a pillar at Heartland and her steady hand is deeply appreciated by us all."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Candace, our Outreach & Development Coordinator, was nominated by a friend and colleague.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Candace and John Michael have been strategic, compassionate, and collaborative leaders in our organization's mission. Their 4 years of dedication have clearly resulted in empowering workers and tenants to fight injustice and transform systems.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Candace and John Michael!

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Chiala continues, "[he] has contributed amazingly to the creation of a strong Right to Counsel program, truly pioneering and transforming the ways our courts operate. And he is doing this all while raising a wonderful family."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

John Michael, our Tenants’ Rights Attorney, was nominated by our organization for years of incredible service. He has represented hundreds of tenants and has been on the frontlines of our eviction work for longer than anyone.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Gina Chiala, Executive Director of Heartland, says, "[We have surely] witnessed Candace’s commitment to grassroots organizing, democracy and systemic change. Candace has also been a pillar at Heartland and her steady hand is deeply appreciated by us all."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Candace, our Outreach & Development Coordinator, was nominated by a friend and colleague.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Candace and John Michael have been strategic, compassionate, and collaborative leaders in our organization's mission. Their 4 years of dedication have clearly resulted in empowering workers and tenants to fight injustice and transform systems.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

Take the momentum of No Kings and keep fighting. Organize your workplace. Organize your neighbors. Speak out in solidarity. Stand up with your community. Fight back. Vote. It’s the American thing to do.

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

James Baldwin wrote: “I love America more than any country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

We cannot let ourselves be overwhelmed or scared into isolation and powerlessness. We have the people power.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

No Kings 2.0 Rally saw millions of Americans protest in a time of great reckoning. It is our civic duty to stand up against a corrupt government profiting off the pain of the people who make up the fabric of its society.

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