The SEJ is committed to developing and implementing the Social Economic Justice agenda for Local 521. The committee discusses and analyzes current social, economic, political and cultural trends in the U.S. and internationally from a historical perspective. This committee’s mission is to examine the impact of these issues on society, especially on working people, oppressed communities and women, and to make recommendations to our Union for positive action to be taken. They encourage and engage in educational programs for our members and community at large on a variety of social, political and civil rights issues. The Chair of the SEJ committee is an appointed Executive Board member.
SEJ Meetings & Events
The SEJ Committee meets every second Tuesday of the month, 5:30-8 p.m. in the San Jose union office (2302 Zanker Rd.) and the Fresno union office (5228 E. Pine Ave.)
Teleconference #(888) 296-1938
Participant Code # 825053.
Please RSVP to the Receptionist at (408) 678-3366 or (559) 447-2560 on Friday before the meeting.
Second Annual SEJ Summit a success
The Second Annual Summit of Social and Economic Justice Committee (SEJ) on Nov. 5 was a real success. Delegates heard from veteran activists who presented a trove of information and insight into the issues of Immigrant Rights and the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. See the photos.
Attendees saw how the tremendous amount of funding going to support the “wars” (undeclared), occupation and support of over 1,000 military bases abroad (including over 200 golf courses!) siphons off about 45% of the National Budget! Coupled with tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy, we can see how the 99% of us are hit with cuts to vital social services, attempts to weaken our retirement plans, Social Security and MediCare/ MediCal programs, as well as huge budget shortfalls, furloughs and layoffs.
What’s next: The participants held good discussions and strategizing sessions on these issues and plan to report back to the Executive Board.
Meeting Minutes
SEJ Meeting Minutes February 8, 2011 (PDF)
SEJ Meeting Minutes March 29, 2011 (PDF)
SEJ Meeting Minutes April 12, 2011 (PDF)
SEJ Meeting Minutes June 14, 2011 (PDF)
SEJ Meeting Minutes July 12, 2011 (PDF)
SEJ Meeting Minutes August 9, 2011 (PDF)
Statement of Purpose
The Social & Economic Justice Committee is charged with developing and implementing the Social & Economic Justice Agenda for Local 521. Founded in 1982 by current Chairperson Ray Baeza, the committee discusses and analyzes current social, economic, political and cultural trends in the U.S. and internationally from a historical perspective. We examine their impact on society, especially on working people, oppressed communities and women, and make recommendations to our union for positive action to be taken. We encourage and engage in educational programs for our members and community at large on a variety of social, political and rights issues. Our hope is to promote and integrate conscious living into our everyday lives, walking with love in our hearts for self, family and all life; walking gently upon Mother Earth, consuming with conscience in non-exploitive ways and in support of these necessary struggles for human rights and dignity locally, nationally and globally. As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “… We must live the world that we want…”
Contact Information
Ellen Rollins, SEJ Chair
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