Williamsburg
About the Willamsburg Chapter
November 29, 2010 - 20:40
The Williamsburg is continuing to grow by adding membership, meeting with legislators and holding public events. Many Williamsburg Chapter members worked tirelesslessly for the last two years to support health care reform. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues to be a priority and members are also engaged in educating the public on how the health care law will help them.
Five William and Mary Students Arrested Speaking Out Against Poverty
April 21, 2011 - 19:47
At 12:50AM, five students were arrested in the middle of the night on charges of trespassing after staging a 16-hour sit-in at the College of William and Mary. Over 10 students at the College began sitting-in on Wednesday, April 20th, at 9AM in President Reveley's office, refusing to leave until the administration implement a living wage.
Fighting for a Living Wage at William & Mary
March 28, 2011 - 20:05
For the last several years, Virginia Organizing has supported the Living Wage Coaltion of William and Mary in their efforts to ensure that workers at the college are able to earn a living that keeps up with the increasing cost of living and provides them with a reasonable living.
Tell Us Your Immigration Story: W&M Students Speak out for Immigrants Rights through Campus Video Project
February 1, 2011 - 03:44
William and Mary students will hold a campus video event for immigrant rights on Wednesday, February 2 from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the University Center (Lodge 1). The William and Mary Chapter of Virginia Organizing will be asking students and faculty to tell their family’s immigration story or ethnic history on video as a way of linking to the struggles current immigrants face. The videos will be sent to members of the General Assembly and Governor Bob McDonnell.
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