Recent Press Releases
Over 60,000 hear justice for workers message over Labor Day weekend (08-31-09). The 11th annual Labor in the Pulpits program will speak to more than 60,000 worshipers during 165 Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Unitarian services Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-6. Read more.
Betty Yee of the State Board of Equalization speaks at Social Innovators Speaker Series (08-12-09). The Working Partnerships USA (WPUSA) Leadership Network launches the first event in its new Social Innovators Series this week when Betty Yee, a member of the State Board of Equalization, speaks with elected officials from Silicon Valley on “The California Budget: Local Impacts, New Ideas.” Read more.
Budget proposal unveiled developed with community participation (05-22-09). Five San Jose City Councilmembers presented a multi-issue Budget Document to the Mayor and City Manager on Thursday that represents both a model for the City budget and a standard for how to involve the community in setting the City’s financial and service priorities. Read more.
Working Partnerships USA Director Named Unsung Hero (04-27-09). Steve Preminger, a long-time Bay Area community organizer and the director of Working Partnerships USA’s (WPUSA) Union Community Resources program, was honored Sunday, April 26, along with 48 other individuals from around the world as “Unsung Heroes of Compassion 2009” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Read more.
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