LAANE - Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy http://www.laane.org/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:19:41 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.laane.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png LAANE - Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy http://www.laane.org/ RSS - http://www.laane.org Job Opening: Local 11 Technical Trainer http://www.laane.org/job-opening-technical-trainer-unite-here-local-11 http://www.laane.org/job-opening-technical-trainer-unite-here-local-11 JOB OPENING: Technical Trainer Unite HERE Local 11
UNITE HERE has recently implemented a Web-based constituent relationship management software system, UNITE HERE CRM. We are now looking for a Western North America technical trainer for the system. This person will be responsible for all user-facing aspects of the system roll-out, including training, documentation, and limited technical assistance. In addition, this individual will work closely with the CRM development team to identify bugs, feature enhancements, and other opportunities for system improvement, based on their work with users.

We are seeking someone who cares about the labor movement, who has...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:12:21 +0000 Job Opening: Community Organizer Don't Waste LA http://www.laane.org/job-opening-community-organizer-dont-waste-la http://www.laane.org/job-opening-community-organizer-dont-waste-la Exciting Opportunity for a Community Organizer with a Commitment to Economic and Environmental Justice

Founded in 1993, LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy for all. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy, and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment. LAANE led the movement to pass a Living Wage Ordinance in...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:12:46 +0000 Job Opening: Hospitality Training Academy Executive Director http://www.laane.org/job-opening-hospitality-training-academy-executive-director http://www.laane.org/job-opening-hospitality-training-academy-executive-director
Hospitality Training Academy Executive Director

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Currently the largest employer in the Los Angeles region, hospitality is the backbone of the region’s economic growth.  The Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) connects the hospitality...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:08:20 +0000 Construction Careers at Metro http://www.laane.org/construction-careers-at-metro http://www.laane.org/construction-careers-at-metro Construction Careers at Metro


“The goal of the “Construction Careers at Metro campaign is to make sure that the Metro Board ensures that all of the construction jobs resulting from Measure R transit expansion and the Long Range Transportation Plan here in LA County are quality, career path jobs that will allow both disadvantaged communities and skilled tradesfolk to be prioritized in hiring. This Thursday, 01/26, at the Metro...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:26:19 +0000 Job Opening: Hospitality Research Position http://www.laane.org/hospitality-research-position http://www.laane.org/hospitality-research-position JOB OPENING: Hospitality Campaign Research Position

The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) has been in the forefront of the economic justice movement in L.A. since 1994. LAANE is known for its broad-based labor/community coalitions and its combination of organizing, research, communications, and policy development. LAANE led the movement to pass a Living Wage Ordinance in the city of L.A. in 1997 and continues to advocate for progressive policies that benefit low-wage workers and low-income communities.

Campaign Description: LAANE is currently seeking a full-time policy and research analyst for a campaign to win justice for workers in...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:15:19 +0000 Photo Gallery: 2011 City of Justice Awards Dinner Highlights http://www.laane.org/photo-gallery-2011-city-of-justice-awards-dinner-highlights http://www.laane.org/photo-gallery-2011-city-of-justice-awards-dinner-highlights Photo Gallery: 2011 City of Justice Awards Dinner Highlights

 

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]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:21:23 +0000 2011 City of Justice Awards Dinner Highlights http://www.laane.org/2011-city-of-justice-awards-dinner-highlights http://www.laane.org/2011-city-of-justice-awards-dinner-highlights Within Our Reach: A New Economy.
LAANE's 2011 "City of Justice" Awards Dinner.

On December 8, 2011, more than 700 guests arrived at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to celebrate the outstanding contributions of top leaders within the progressive movement. The City of Justice Awards Dinner is considered one of the most prominent progressive awards dinners in Southern California. The event was a huge success, raising more than $700,000. The message was clear: to create a new economy that works for all, we need to push for policies that provide inclusive and diverse opportunities for workers,...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000 Really Long Boring Article http://www.laane.org/really-long-boring-article http://www.laane.org/really-long-boring-article fdadfsafd

 

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]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:06:36 +0000 L.A. County approves transportation jobs program http://www.laane.org/la-county-approves-transporation-jobs-program http://www.laane.org/la-county-approves-transporation-jobs-program <h2><strong>L.A. County approves transportation jobs program
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<h4><strong>Officials say the plan will create thousands of positions for those who need them most.
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<p>Moving to deliver on their promise to create thousands of jobs with proceeds from a voter-approved tax for transportation projects, Los Angeles County officials Thursday approved a sweeping employment program. </p>
<p>Officials say it will dramatically increase the number of workers hired from communities near upcoming transit projects expected to cost at...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:38:45 +0000 LAANE Turns the Tables http://www.laane.org/laane-turns-the-tables http://www.laane.org/laane-turns-the-tables


LAANE Turns the Tables


When an opposition research firm began making inquiries, the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy embraced full transparency.

By Jim Newton , Los Angeles Times
October 3, 2011

Just a few months ago, leaders of the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy were bracing for an attack. A Sacramento-based opposition research firm often hired by conservatives had blanketed Los Angeles public agencies with requests for information about LAANE, an influential nonprofit that works with labor, environmentalists, immigrant rights groups and others to shape local public policy. The inquiries were almost certainly...]]> Marisa Murgatroyd Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:49:37 +0000