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ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS JUSTICE

                  Causa Justa, Mujeres Unidas y Activas, Grayton Day Labor Center, North Bay Organizing Project and CARECEN all join forces in Sacramento June 12 State Senate Committee Approves Trust Act 2.0 The Senate Public Safety Committee approved by
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Victory for Three Families Facing Eviction

It seems public outcry and bad press shamed US Bank and Wells Fargo into dropping attempts to evict three families in the Excelsior. They took the eviction action off the court calendar, giving some breathing room to three Latina moms
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More Push to Pass the Trust Act

This week, Monday, May 21, hundreds of immigrants and immigrant rights advocates from across California came to  Sacramento to encourage lawmakers to approve  legislation that supports immigrant workers and their families. In 2011, the state passed landmark legislation benefiting immigrant
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Expanded Blight Measure Moves Forward

More protections for tenants living in foreclosed properties The Oakland City Council unanimously passed a measure on Tuesday night, expanding the Foreclosed Property Registration and Maintenance Ordinance to now include tenants. The proposal was introduced by a coalition of housing, labor
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May Day 2012

In Oakland waves of people marched as part of International Workers’ Day May 1 in a March for Immigrant Rights starting in Fruitvale and winding all the way to downtown Oakland. We brought our Black and Brown unity into the
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May Day 2012 / 1 de Mayo 2012

On International Workers Day, join the Oakland Sin Fronteras’ contingent in the March for Immigrant Rights! (español sigue) Tuesday, May 1, 2012 3:00pm:  GATHER AT FRUITVALE BART PLAZA3:30pm:  ASSEMBLE ON INTERNATIONAL for opening rally & program4:00pm:  MARCH DOWN INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD
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What A Powerful Action

More than 1,500 people crowded the streets surrounding the meeting, 40 people sat in in the lobby and blockaded entrances to the building and another 30 made it in to the shareholders’ meeting itself. In an unprecedented move, Wells Fargo
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Were you at Wells Fargo Tuesday?

What a Powerful Action! More than 1,500 people crowded the streets surrounding the meeting, 40 people sat in in the lobby and blockaded entrances to the building and another 30 made it in to the shareholders’ meeting itself. In an
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WF24. Wells Fargo Shareholders Protest

WF24:  
Wells Fargo
Shareholders Meeting
Protest • Tuesday,
April 24. Justin
Herman Plaza • SF
We NEED YOU at our Wells Fargo action tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24 in San Francisco at Justin Herman Plaza, SF.  Join thousands in San
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No Foreclosures for Eviction or Profit

The Occupy SF Housing coalition  joined forces with Occupy SF on Sat., Jan. 14 in San Francisco’s Mission district. Tenant and housing groups were protesting the complicity between real estate speculators and banks as they attempt to evict thousands of
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Fair Housing Groups File Suit

Fair Housing Organizations File Discrimination Complaint Against Wells Fargo National Fair Housing Alliance Alleges Discrimination in Marketing and Maintenance of Foreclosed Properties   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, April 10, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and four of its member organizations
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Our newspaper is out!

CJJC newspaper is out! Some of the stories in our newspaper include how the wave of foreclosures and evictions has created a level of new pressure on the banksters such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America; a story about
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Not feeling Wells?

Direct Action: The 99% Takeover of the Wells Fargo Annual General Meeting Tuesday, April 24th at 10am Meet at Justin Herman Plaza
Mass sit-in and rally March to Shareholder Meeting at Merchants Exchange Building 465 California St., SF Signup to
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Canvasser

Job Description   (Application below) Cause Justa :: Just Cause (CJJC) is a multi-racial, grassroots organization building community leadership to achieve justice for low-income Oakland and San Francisco residents. CJJC is currently seeking individuals who want to work in our paid
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Stop The Sale! Oakland Auction Action

Calling on the 99% to TURN OUT on International Women’s Day Thursday, March 8th, 11:30am STOP THE AUCTION of Nell Myhand and Synthia Green’s home! Alameda County Court House steps, 1225 Fallon, Oakland (Lake Merritt BART or #40 Bus Stop)
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Women & Leadership at CJJC!

“Donde la mujer avanza, no hay hombre que retroceda.”             –Zapatista saying “When women advance, there’s no man who moves backwards.” 2012 has brought with it a surge of leadership in our organization, reflecting our community, and advancing our work for
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Warm Our Office! Join Us March 9th

Housewarming at Our New Office ~espanol sique~ Can you help us warm our new office on Friday, March 9th in West Oakland? Come have some snacks, drinks and conversation at our new West Oakland office. After two years at the
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Skate Party for Causa Justa :: Just Cause

Lil Miss Hot Mess’s Roller Skating Birthday Extravaganza!!! Partial proceeds to benefit Causa Justa :: JustCause (cjjc.org).   Skate rentals provided by DMJ Skate Sports Marketing (skategoldengate.com). Sunday, February 19, 20123-8pm2050 Bryant(at 18th St, formerly CELLSpace)$6 admission$4 skate rentals or bring
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Dump The Banks

Dump the Banks on Valentine’s Day! Come join CJJC and friends on Feb 14th, to let the banks know we’re dumping them.  They’ve broken our hearts, our homes and torn our families and communities apart. Let them know that we’re
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UCSF: Give Mr. Navarro his Kidney Transplant

Dear Friends, We are contacting you today to ask for your immediate support. Jesus Navarro, a recently laid off Pacific Steel Worker, was denied a Kidney Transplant by UC San Francisco Medical Center citing his undocumented status. He had insurance,
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No More Evictions and Foreclosures For Profit

The Occupy SF Housing coalition  joined forces with Occupy SF on Sat., Jan. 14 in San Francisco’s Mission district. Tenant and housing groups were protesting the complicity between real estate speculators and banks as they attempt to evict thousands of
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Tell Wells Fargo: Hands off our neighbors!

Despite recording record profits last year, Wells Fargo continues to drive tens of thousands of people out of their homes through foreclosure proceedings while devastating our communities. The good news is, we’re fighting back. Occupy Bernal Heights formed to resist
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We Have Moved Down the Street!

OUR WEST OAKLAND OFFICE HAS MOVED! After two years in the California Hotel, the building is undergoing major renovations so we need to move. Luckily, we found a great space right down the street! Come visit us at our new
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Revelry and Protest at J20 in SF

Espanol sigue: una clica aquiEmerging from hibernation after the dismantling of Occupy camps across the country, thousands of protestors dressed in rain gear came out in the rain January 20 in San Francisco’s Financial District. It was the first
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J20: Occupy Wall St. West in SF

DAYLONG NONVIOLENT MASS OCCUPATION on Anniversary Eve of Citizen’s Supreme Court Ruling J20: Occupy Wall St. West
Friday, January 20, 2012.
Noon @Justin Herman Plaza
, San Francisco Financial District   Respect Human Rights For Human Beings And Not For Corporations
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Sports & Resistance/Deportes Y Resistencia

  Image coutesey Sean MacEntee/Creative Commons Sports & Resistance on Both Sides of the Bay San Francisco: Tuesday, Jan. 17th – 6:30-8:00pm at Sports Basement (1590 Bryant St,  San Francisco) Oakland: Wednesday, Jan. 18th – 6:30-8:00pm at CJJC’s West Oakland
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Resources for Tenants Over The Holidays

Responding to a 3-Day Notice Use this template to respond to a 3-day notice. A notice is illegal if it contains incorrect information, such as the wrong rent amount you owe or includes utility or late fee charges in addition
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Vote To Minimize Local Entanglement With ICE

In a vote of 8-3 San Francisco supervisors passed a non-binding resolution to limit the use of local funds to honor ICE detainers. The resolution was strongly backed by scores of immigrant rights advocates and organizations doing policy work around
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