Northside Action for Justice (NA4J) is a grassroots, member-controlled
organization that builds power for low and moderate income people in order to
advance the cause of economic and social justice in our own backyards and across
the globe. We support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the rights
of all people, regardless of income, to living conditions that meet their
physical and social needs.
What do we do at Northside Action for Justice? Members decide which issues to
focus on and take action together, winning concrete improvements for our
communities and lives.
Recent NA4J activities include:
-Stopping the privatization of a Chicago Park District facility in Rogers Park,
saving good jobs and maintaining community oversight of public facilities.
-Organizing tenants in affordable rental buildings at risk of conversion into
market rate units.
-Winning, by a 2-1 margin, a local referendum calling for 40% of TIF funds to be
allocated for affordable housing to households below the community median
income.
-Winning, by a 4-1 margin, a local referendum calling for companies that profit
from public subsidies to hire locally, pay a living wage, and respect the rights
of workers to organize.
-Organizing parents and young people in Uptown to begin a "Peace Patrol"
dialogue, and forming a "Copwatch" program to create safer and more accountable
community.
-Mobilizing in support of the workers at Republic Windows who occupied their
shuttered plant, won the benefits that they were owed, and are now working to
re-open the plant.
-Supporting efforts to improve Senn High School, based on parents and LSC plans.
One of our goals at Northside Action For Justice is to form a broad coalition of individuals and groups that can mobilize collectively and effectively in solidarity with each other. So if you are already working for justice for low and moderate income residents on the Northside, NA4J is the place for you.
To find out how to get involved, call us at 773.255.5258 or email us at info@actionforjustice.org.
January 28, 2009
January 25, 2009
Naomi Klein at Loyola - Jan 29
Award-winning author of No Logo
NAOMI KLEIN
speaking on her latest book Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.
The event will include talk, Q & A, and book signing.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Loyola University Chicago
Mundelein Auditorium
1020 West Sheridan Road
(NE corner at Kenmore)
Open to the public; free with Loyola ID. $1 for non-Loyolans.
Co-sponsored by: Loyola Campus Greens, Center for Ethics, Environmental Studies Program, International Studies Program, Department of History, Department of Sociology, Loyola Anti-War Network, Loyola Students Against Sweatshops, the Loyola Chapter of Oxfam, Loyola's Vegan & Vegetarian Society, and Jeff Harder. Generously underwritten by Loyola's Student Activity Fund.
Watch Naomi Klein break down her position on the bailout at the Nation/Brecht Forum about the financial crisis:
NAOMI KLEIN
speaking on her latest book Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.
The event will include talk, Q & A, and book signing.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Loyola University Chicago
Mundelein Auditorium
1020 West Sheridan Road
(NE corner at Kenmore)
Open to the public; free with Loyola ID. $1 for non-Loyolans.
Co-sponsored by: Loyola Campus Greens, Center for Ethics, Environmental Studies Program, International Studies Program, Department of History, Department of Sociology, Loyola Anti-War Network, Loyola Students Against Sweatshops, the Loyola Chapter of Oxfam, Loyola's Vegan & Vegetarian Society, and Jeff Harder. Generously underwritten by Loyola's Student Activity Fund.
Watch Naomi Klein break down her position on the bailout at the Nation/Brecht Forum about the financial crisis:
January 23, 2009
Fix our economy: Support the Employee Free Choice Act
Northside Action for Justice endorses the Employee Free Choice Act as one of the key changes needed to get our country and economy headed in the right direction.
NA4J believes we need an economy that works for everyone, not just the corporate executives or the top 1% whose incomes have exploded in the past decade, while regular folks have been squeezed. We need good, green jobs, affordable housing and health care for all, real oversight and accountability for big banks and more.
But the Employee Free Choice Act is one central element in challenging corporate greed, because it makes it easier for workers to organize and bargain collectively, without getting threatened or fired by their bosses.
Sign the petition for Employee Free Choice Act.
When workers can bargain collectively, they have a chance to get a fair wage, jobs security and health benefits, which stabilizes communities and families.
Few people know that companies spend a lot of time and money -- and break a lot of laws -- trying to keep their employees from organizing. Nearly one out of five workers active in an organizing drive is illegally fired.
Community, religious and student leaders are joining the broad coalition supporting worker rights.
You can be one of the million people adding your name in support.
NA4J believes we need an economy that works for everyone, not just the corporate executives or the top 1% whose incomes have exploded in the past decade, while regular folks have been squeezed. We need good, green jobs, affordable housing and health care for all, real oversight and accountability for big banks and more.
But the Employee Free Choice Act is one central element in challenging corporate greed, because it makes it easier for workers to organize and bargain collectively, without getting threatened or fired by their bosses.
Sign the petition for Employee Free Choice Act.
When workers can bargain collectively, they have a chance to get a fair wage, jobs security and health benefits, which stabilizes communities and families.
Few people know that companies spend a lot of time and money -- and break a lot of laws -- trying to keep their employees from organizing. Nearly one out of five workers active in an organizing drive is illegally fired.
Community, religious and student leaders are joining the broad coalition supporting worker rights.
You can be one of the million people adding your name in support.
Large Majorities Support Housing & Jobs
Voters in a diverse sampling of precincts in the 46th ward were asked two referendum questions on important public policy issues (Nov4).
By a 2-1 margin, voters support 40% of TIF revenue being allocated to create/preserve housing that is affordable to households at or below that community's median income.
By a 4-1 margin, voters agreed that companies that benefit from public subsidies (including TIF) should be required to:
* give community residents firs tchance to apply for jobs
* ensure that all workers earn a Living Wage
* respect worker rights, include health and safety standards and the right to organize.
These same precincts voted roughly the same as the neighborhood and the city on the Obama-McCain race.
Policy referenda are advisory in Chicago, but clearly there is strong support among the electorate for progressive government policies that will help address the housing and employment crisis we face.
By a 2-1 margin, voters support 40% of TIF revenue being allocated to create/preserve housing that is affordable to households at or below that community's median income.
By a 4-1 margin, voters agreed that companies that benefit from public subsidies (including TIF) should be required to:
* give community residents firs tchance to apply for jobs
* ensure that all workers earn a Living Wage
* respect worker rights, include health and safety standards and the right to organize.
These same precincts voted roughly the same as the neighborhood and the city on the Obama-McCain race.
Policy referenda are advisory in Chicago, but clearly there is strong support among the electorate for progressive government policies that will help address the housing and employment crisis we face.
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