Community leaders say there needs to much greater focus and resources to prevent hate crimes moving forward WHO: National Federation of Filipino American Associations – Nevada; Bamboo Bridges; SEIU Local 1107, Nevada’s largest healthcare and public service union; and community allies. WHAT: “Stop Asian Hate Rally” organized by Filipino American community … [Read more...] about Filipino American Community to Hold “Stop Asian Hate Rally” and Call for Justice for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked
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Filipino American Leaders Call for Justice and Proactive Safety Measures for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked, and Urgent Steps to End Asian Hate
Prominent leaders of the Filipino American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for the elderly man who was attacked on May 30, as well as urgent steps to end the alarming rise in Asian hate crimes. The elderly Filipino American man, 75-year-old Amadeo Quindara, is living in fear for his life and safety as the attacker was recently released from … [Read more...] about Filipino American Leaders Call for Justice and Proactive Safety Measures for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked, and Urgent Steps to End Asian Hate
Healthcare and Public Service Workers Celebrate Passage of Juneteenth as a Nevada State Holiday
Members of the healthcare and public service union, SEIU 1107, helped lead the fight for the Juneteenth holiday, which is critical for acknowledging the injustices faced by Black Americans and creating dialogue about policy solutions moving forward The members of Nevada’s largest union of healthcare and public service workers, SEIU Local 1107, are celebrating the passage of … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Public Service Workers Celebrate Passage of Juneteenth as a Nevada State Holiday
Henderson’s Fourth of July Celebration Is Back Featuring 90’s Hit Country Band ‘Little Texas’
Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities for the whole family prior to fireworks spectacular at Heritage Park The City of Henderson’s free Fourth of July Celebration and firework spectacular are back with a headlining performance by popular country music band Little Texas. Heritage Park is the perfect place to celebrate the Fourth of July with live entertainment, food … [Read more...] about Henderson’s Fourth of July Celebration Is Back Featuring 90’s Hit Country Band ‘Little Texas’
Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Through organizing their union, workers were empowered to lead the fight for the increases, which will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so the rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need Minimum wage will be life-changing for the state’s 13,000 home care workers, whose pay has been stagnant at around $11 an hour for over … [Read more...] about Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care