Labor Community Alliance

Emergency: STOP ICE
2026-02-12 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
It’s time for Congress to stop funding terror in our streets, and a dire threat to our elections in November.
Trump is trying to illegally nationalize elections now, and Bannon has announced ICE will surround polling stations in November.
Congress must stop throwing billions of dollars at this mob. $10 billion more for ICE is being debated in Congress right now. This is unthinkable.
Tell Congress:
– No ICE funding in HR 1747, the DHS appropriation bill on the table right now.
– Separately, redirect the massive, dangerous and unnecessary supplemental $140 Billion already appropriated to ICE/CBP (in the “Big Beautiful bill”) to create Medicare for All.
Stop the rampage in our communities & prevent the takeover of our elections.
Save our communities!
Save our elections!
Join us for a webinar today, Thursday, 5:30pm PT, 8:30 ET to hold Congress accountable for ending ICE’s assault on our communities and our democracy. No funding for ICE!
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David Peery, Esq. on Protecting Voters in the 2026 Elections: Open Discussion with LCA
2026-02-17 20:00 - 21:00
The November 2026 elections are shaping up as the most momentous off-year elections in modern history. We are facing the likelihood of federal efforts to intimidate voters and ICE presence at the polls. This presentation discusses ways that the labor community can promote voter participation and why it is critical that we protect voters.
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Melba Pearson, Esq. on Understanding Florida Law to Protect Ourselves in Street Actions: Open Discussion with LCA
2026-02-24 20:00 - 21:00
In the wake of Minneapolis, join us for an advocacy-centered forum focused on protest safety, community rights, and accountability, with a clear, practical breakdown of Florida law so people know how to protect themselves while exercising their right to protest. This space is about empowerment—not fear—and will include real-world safety tips, legal context, and answers to the questions advocates are asking right now. The forum will take place Tuesday, February 24, from 8–9 PM via Zoom. The discussion will be led by Melba V. Pearson, civil rights attorney, former homicide prosecutor, and nationally recognized legal analyst, known for translating complex law into tools communities can actually use. If there are specific questions you want addressed live, please email Lorenzo by February 23.
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Pa' Fuera Palantir: Florida Unwelcome Party
2026-03-03 16:00 - 18:00
US 1 and NE 195th Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Palantir, the state sponsored mass surveillance giant, is moving their HQ to Miami.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/palantir-shifts-headquarters-to-miami-from-denver-after-protests/ar-AA1WwSoc
Join us March 3rd at 4pm to protest.

Linda Joseph for Commissioner: Open Conversation with LCA
2026-03-03 20:00 - 21:00
SEIU’s stalwart & LCA’s sister Linda Joseph is going to be running for Commissioner of North Miami Beach. Those of us that know her well know that the City of North Miami Beach and their Mayor, our LCA Brother Michael Joseph, will be lucky to have Linda on their side.
Details:
What: Open – Conversation with Linda Joseph
When: Tuesday, March 3rd
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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“The Moment Is Now
For years, I have worked alongside everyday people to help them step into their power. Today, I believe we must do even more. That’s why I’ve made the decision to run for public office—to bring labor values, fairness, and real leadership into the next chapter.
The midterms are important, but this season is calling for deeper reflection and stronger action. Together, we can build the kind of power that protects families and strengthens our communities for generations.
Join me. Let’s do the work
Solidarity
Linda Joseph

Let Cuba Live: Market & Fundraiser
2026-03-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76th Ave, Miami, Miami, FL

Kshama Sawant: Open Discussion with LCA
2026-03-17 20:00 - 21:00
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Revolutionary socialist and former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is running as an independent antiwar pro-worker candidate for Congress.
Kshama’s campaign is fighting for free healthcare for all funded by taxing the rich, national rent control, a massive expansion of publicly owned housing, and a national $25/hour minimum wage. She is also fighting to shut down ICE and the detention centers, stop the deportations, permanently end all U.S. military aid to Israel, and to put a stop to the hundreds of billions of dollars being spent by the U.S. to fund wars around the world.
Kshama has an unparalleled track record of using her elected office to build fighting movements of working people and win victories once thought impossible. Her strategy of rejecting business-as-usual, unlike the approach of so many “progressive” Democrats, resulted in Kshama winning the first major-city $15/hour minimum wage that is now the nation’s highest minimum wage at $21.30. She defeated billionaires like Jeff Bezos and won the Amazon Tax that taxes big business and raises hundreds of millions of dollars annually to fund publicly-owned and rent-controlled affordable housing. By relentlessly organizing working people, Kshama won landmark renters’ rights, like the first-in-the-nation ban on winter evictions and economic evictions assistance to ensure tenants evicted due to rent increases of 10% or more are paid three months’ rent by their landlord. Kshama won much, much more, and it’s all because she went to war against the billionaire class and the Democrats, who (like the Republicans) represent the billionaires and are directly opposed to everything Kshama fought for and is now fighting to achieve.
Kshama has also founded Workers Strike Back, a nationwide organization that is carrying forward the fighting strategy used so successfully in Seattle.
Kshama will be speaking at the Labor-Community Alliance of South Florida event on March 17th to discuss her fighting, class-struggle approach, her historic campaign, and the need for a general strike to shut down ICE and stop the deportations. Electing the first revolutionary socialist to US Congress will be an absolutely massive fight against the bosses and both their parties. We need as many working people involved and the widest possible left solidarity to beat the bosses and make breakthroughs. If you agree with this, we encourage you to join the March 17th event, join Workers Strike Back, and get involved in Kshama’s campaign for Congress.

David Peery: Mobilize for the 2026 Elections Open Discussion with LCA
2026-03-24 20:00 - 21:00
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Hosted in partnership with organizations including the Labor Community Alliance and the Florida Coalition to Advance Racial Equity.

Together we can help ensure that every voter can participate safely and freely.”

“The November 2026 elections may be the most consequential off-year elections in modern U.S. history.

Across the country, communities are confronting new challenges to democratic participation — from voter suppression to political violence and disinformation.

Join David Peery, JD (Miami), attorney and voting rights advocate, for a strategic discussion on how communities can mobilize, organize, and protect voters ahead of the 2026 elections.

Drawing lessons from events including the Minneapolis protests and the January 6 Capitol attack, this webinar will present a practical framework for preparing communities to defend democratic participation.

Participants will learn:

• How election protection networks operate
• Strategies for community mobilization
• Legal and civic tools for safeguarding voters
• Ways organizations can coordinate for 2026

This conversation is designed for:

community organizers
labor leaders
civil rights advocates
faith leaders
concerned citizens

No Kings Day Three Locations
2026-03-28 11:00 - 15:00

Nelson Guzman: The U.S. Blocade & the Cuban Healthcare System: Open Conversation with LCA
2026-04-14 19:30 - 20:30
LCA’s Open Conversation with Nelson Guzman regarding how the US blockade is affecting Cuba’s healthcare system. Nelson works in the healthcare industry in a clinic run and supervised by Dr. Armen Henderson, Professor at the University of Miami and community activist. He is also a member of DSA & LCA.
Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Planting Justice with Oscar Londono: LCA Open Discussion:
2026-05-21 20:00 - 21:30
Oscar Londono from We Count discusses the campaign to raise awareness on working conditions in plant nurseries. Co-sponsors:
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When: May 21, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Florida is the national epicenter of the houseplant industry: nearly 70% of the country’s indoor foliage is grown and produced within the state. If you buy a houseplant at any major retail store – including companies like Lowe’s, IKEA, Whole Foods, Costco, Home Depot, Trader Joe’s, or Walmart – it’s likely your plant was grown by workers in Florida. At the bottom of the multi-billion-dollar houseplant industry, thousands of mostly immigrant workers are experiencing a serious labor and human rights crisis.

Medicare for All: LCA Open Discussion with Maria Torres-Lopez and Stephan Ramdohr
2026-06-15 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Forum Zoom
Join Maria Torres-Lopez from National Nurses United and Stephan Ramdohr from Medicare for All Florida!
Co-Sponsors: National Nurses United, Communication Workers of America, Florida’s Coalition for Racial Equality

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Medicare for All is a proposed single-payer national health insurance system in the U.S. that would provide comprehensive, tax-funded healthcare coverage to all residents.
What Medicare for All Is
Medicare for All (M4A) is a legislative proposal aimed at creating a universal, single-payer healthcare system in the United States, similar to Canada’s Medicare or Taiwan’s National Health Insurance. Unlike the current Medicare program, which primarily serves people aged 65 and older or those with certain disabilities, Medicare for All would cover all U.S. residents, regardless of age or employment status.
Coverage Under Medicare for All
The plan would provide comprehensive healthcare coverage, including:
– Primary and preventive care
– Hospitalization and emergency services
– Prescription drugs
– Mental health services
– Long-term care
– Dental and vision care
Private insurance would largely be replaced for essential care, though supplemental private coverage could still be purchased for non-essential services like cosmetic procedures.
Funding and Costs
Medicare for All would be funded primarily through taxes, replacing most private insurance premiums. Funding mechanisms proposed in legislation include:
Increased personal income taxes on high earners
Progressive payroll and self-employment taxes
Small taxes on financial transactions such as stocks and bonds
Reallocation of existing federal healthcare funds, including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP
The system aims to reduce overall healthcare costs by eliminating insurance company overhead, simplifying billing, and emphasizing preventive care.
Legislative History
The first Medicare for All bill was introduced in 2003 by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI). In 2019, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced a more detailed version, HR 1384, which has been reintroduced in subsequent Congresses and currently has over 100 co-sponsors. Senator Bernie Sanders has also introduced a parallel Senate bill advocating for a similar single-payer system.
Key Differences from Current Medicare
Current Medicare: Federal health insurance for people 65+ or with certain disabilities, divided into Parts A (hospital), B (medical), C (Medicare Advantage), and D (prescription drugs),.
Medicare for All: Universal coverage for all residents, eliminating most private insurance for essential care, and funded through taxes rather than premiums.
Potential Impacts
Proponents argue that Medicare for All could:
– Ensure universal access to healthcare
– Reduce administrative costs and simplify billing
– Improve preventive care and public health outcomes
– Critics raise concerns about:
– Higher taxes for individuals and businesses
– Potential disruption to private insurance markets
– Implementation challenges in transitioning to a single-payer system
Medicare for All remains a policy proposal and has not yet been enacted, but it continues to be a central topic in U.S. healthcare debates.

U.S.-Cuba Relations: What Can Be Done? LCA Open Discussion
2026-07-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Forum Zoom
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When: Jul 2, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Discussants:
Gladys Canizares – Cuban Committee for Democracy.

Audrey Bomse – National Lawyers Guild

Elena Freyre – President, Paz y Amor

Lisa Valanti – Co-Founder Cuba-U.S Sister City Association

Barbaro Silva – Jose Marti Cultural Association

Danny Valdes – Chair, Cuban-Americans for Cuba.

The Nakba: LCA Open Discussion with Donna Nevel
2026-07-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Forum Zoom
The Nakba, meaning catastrophe in Arabic, refers to the violent displacement and expulsion of 750,000 Indigenous Palestinians from their land and homes before and during Israel’s establishment in 1948–a destruction that continues to this day through expulsion and genocide. The workshop includes visuals, testimonies, archives, and text from before and during the Nakba. The Nakba curriculum was created by Project48 and PARCEO.
Donna Nevel, a community psychologist and educator, is co-director of PARCEO, a research and education center. She is a member of Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida and the South Florida Coalition for Palestine and is a long-time organizer for justice.

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