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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 6d

Our fight for #GreenHealthySchools on
TIME!

In the time of the climate crisis, our students, teachers and communities deserve healthier, safer schools to learn and work.

▶️Read more: time.com/7322746/us-s...

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 7d

Executive Director @mooreprogress.bsky.social
joins @markruffalo.bsky.social & Saad Amer for a conversation on building a grassroots climate movement!

We discussed our #GreenHealthySchools campaign for healthier schools, lower utility costs, and green jobs: alignny.org/greenhealthy...

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 9d

@nychange.bsky.social @foodandwater.bsky.social @nypirg.bsky.social @cndelarosa.bsky.social @chrismartenyc.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social

ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 9d

No climate loopholes for landlords! Pass Intro 1180 to cut pollution and lower utility bills!

As the White House continues its relentless attacks on climate action, we urge Speaker Adams to stand up for NYC, pass Intro 1180, and invest in clean air and green, union jobs.

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 12d

We stand in solidarity with @32bjseiu.bsky.social fighting for the safety, security, and livelihood of security officers.

We must pass the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act for stronger safety training, more benefits, and higher pay for the security workforce.

ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 14d

Our statement on @governor.ny.gov's Sustainable Future Program: We're encouraged to see funding for energy projects, green schools, and decarbonization work. But we must continue to invest in renewable energy and implement Cap & Invest to make polluters pay for climate solutions.

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 15d

To kick off NYC Climate Week, hundreds gathered at Street Works Earth in Jackson Heights, Queens to build community, create art, explore how we can fight for climate justice. As co-designers, we helped put together a career fair to bring green jobs directly to the community!

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 17d

Shut down billionaires! Fund our future!

We joined thousands of New Yorkers at the Make Billionaires Pay march to fight back against the billionaire class and demand a better future for our communities and all living beings!

#TaxTheirBillions #TaxTheRich

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · 26d

✊Protect Deliveristas! Drop Unfair Deactivations!

Solidarity with Worker's Justice Project and Los Deliveristas Unidos in their fight to pass Intro 1332 to ensure that delivery workers can perform their duties in a safe way, without fear of algorithm retaliation.

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Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 26d

The Alliance for a Greater New York seeks a Campaigns Director to be based in New York City, NY. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29408 #1u #UnionStrong @alignny.bsky.social

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Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · Sep 4

New York City has a cost-of-living crisis: the current minimum wage ($16.50) is only about half of the living wage.

A ‘$30 by 2030’ minimum wage reflects the very real needs of NYC's working people.

The first step is letting the city set its own wage floor:

www.epi.org/blog/a-30-by...

A ‘$30 by 2030’ minimum wage in New York City is a bold proposal: The first step is giving the city the freedom to set its own wage floor

Last spring, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani proposed a “$30 by 2030” minimum wage for New York City workers.{{1}} Ambitious strategies to raise wages and lower costs are needed given t...

www.epi.org

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 8

We are hiring! We are searching for a Campaigns Director to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!

Apply today: alignny.org/campaigns-di...

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Amazon Teamsters rallying today for a fair contract, job security, higher wages, and safer working conditions. Shame on Amazon for illegally firing workers and union busting! Together, we can hold Amazon accountable.✊

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 4

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today, NYC students and school staff are going back to classrooms that have mold, leaks, and broken heating and cooling.

By investing in #GreenHealthySchools, NYC can create 321,000 green jobs, cut energy costs in half, and build healthier communities.

Full story:
citylimits.org/public-schoo...

Public Schools Account for a Third of NYC’s Building Pollution. What Would It Take to Go Green? - City Limits

The city needs to invest $2.2 billion every year for five years to make critical upgrades needed to address mold, leaks, poor ventilation and make schools more energy efficient.

citylimits.org

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Theodore Moore @mooreprogress.bsky.social · Sep 3

Green, Healthy Schools is truly a win, win, win! Job creation, reduced energy cost, safe & healthy schools for students and workers.

ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 3

NYC public school infrastructure is in crisis. We must do better for students and school staff.

Today we rallied at City Hall to release our #GreenHealthySchools plan:
✅Create 321,000 Green Jobs
✅Slash DOE Energy Costs in Half
✅Make schools fully electric & fossil fuel-free

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 3

➡️Read our new report titled Green, Healthy Schools: How NYC Can Lead the Nation with Green Jobs, Quality Education, and Thriving Communities: alignny.org/resource/gre...

Green, Healthy Schools: How NYC Can Lead the Nation with Green Jobs, Quality Education, and Thriving Communities - ALIGN

Read the Report New York City public school infrastructure is in crisis. There are over 1,200 public school buildings across New York City (NYC), many of which are on average 75 years old. Decades of ...

alignny.org

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 3

NYC public school infrastructure is in crisis. We must do better for students and school staff.

Today we rallied at City Hall to release our #GreenHealthySchools plan:
✅Create 321,000 Green Jobs
✅Slash DOE Energy Costs in Half
✅Make schools fully electric & fossil fuel-free

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Sep 2

TOMORROW! We’re rallying at City Hall for #GreenHealthySchools because every student and teacher deserves a safe place to learn and work.

Our kids deserve better than moldy ceilings, asbestos, and classrooms that are too hot or too cold.

Join us: actionnetwork.org/events/green...

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congratulations to @mooreprogress.bsky.social for landing on the City & State Labor Power 100 list!

In just 2 years as our Executive Director, Theo has led our coalitions to win safer, more sustainable conditions for New York's workers.

▶️ Full list: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Aug 19

The cost of living is too high and Black families are leaving NYC.

Our next mayor must raise the wage, deliver universal childcare, and create green jobs so the Black New Yorkers who built this city can stay here, too.

Read @mooreprogress.bsky.social's latest: bit.ly/4fMKLWL

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Aug 14

1 in 3 Rochesterians live below the poverty line because wages aren't keeping up with rent, groceries, and utility bills.

Now, workers are taking action to #RaiseTheWage.

Support the fight for a living wage in Rochester — sign the petition ➡️ bit.ly/ROCSolidWages

Worker Justice Center of New York @wjcny.bsky.social · Aug 14

ICYMI Coverage of Citizen Action's economic justice forum in Rochester featuring our campaign organizer, Roxana Siaca, on the need for living wages.

News 10 coverage
👉 bit.ly/4oxouAh

Sign the petition to pass a living wage for Rochester!
👉 bit.ly/ROCSolidWages

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Aug 11

Play ball! ⚾️

ALIGN took a trip to Citi Field to see the Mets take on the Guardians for our annual staff outing. Goooooo team!

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Jul 23

Trump's racist agenda pads the fossil fuel industry’s bottom line while Black & Brown communities suffer.

New York's leaders must step up.

Our statement: alignny.org/press/statem...

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 23

Breaking News: The EPA is said to have drafted a plan that would end its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change

According to two people familiar with the draft, it would eliminate the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse-gas emissions threaten human life by dangerously warming the planet.

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Jul 21

Shout out to the #NoAmazon coalition @maketheroadny.bsky.social @nychange.bsky.social @teamsters.bsky.social @rwdsu.bsky.social and many more! Video from NY1.