Conducts training, provides technical assistance and organizes grassroots public policy campaigns. Seeks improvement in racial, social and economic justice for minorities and disadvantaged groups. Issues include income inequality, racism, sexism, police brutality, health care access and costs.Ĭoalition of 70 organizations promoting workplace and school environmental quality limiting exposure to toxic chemicals retrofitting buildings expanding renewable energy and supporting public and private environmental programs. Issues include paid family and sick leave, minimum wage, healthcare access and costs, affordable housing availability and financing. Supports state and local candidates for office, organizes grass-roots campaigns to advance progressive policies. Based in Brooklyn, advocates for economic and social justice programs aiding working families. NJ state director Analilia Mejia resigned February 2019 to become political director of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. NJ chapter of national organization based in Brooklyn with nine state and metro chapters.
