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UNITE HERE LOCAL 40
Thus far over 30 women from the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond have been permanently fired. Unite Here Local 40 believe that they are trying to use the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to replace people, many of which are immigrant women, and to hire new workers at a lower wage. As a response, workers from the Pacific Gateway Hotel have voted to go on strike.
Transgender Day of Visibility
Wednesday March 31st, 2021 – International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
The VSTA Annual General Meeting will take place on May 18, 2021, and we encourage any and all interested VSTA members to consider nominations for next year’s Executive Committee. Please read more for details and a link to the nomination form. Nominations close April 23 at 4:00 pm.
MyVSTA Registration
Register for MyVSTA for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Bandidas Taqueria! Read more for easy registration instructions and get member-only access to important updates, meeting materials and minutes, survey links, VSTA Connect issues, etc.
International Women’s Day
MARCH 8 is International Women’s Day, a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. Read more for plenty of resources members can engage with in their schools and in the community.