Resolution 4: Education

Resolution 4 :

IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION FOR ADULTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Presented by:
Seconded by: Cumbre de Miembros 2024 Delegates
Testimony by:
Date: September 14, 2024

Whereas: Many adults in the Rio Grande Valley have barriers to employment due to lack of English language skills and immigration status;

Whereas: There is a lack of educational opportunities and programs to help older people learn new skills and certifications to get better jobs or use new technology;

Whereas: There is a lack of community programs to help people who need help integrating into the economy and community. For example, people who have just migrated to the United States or people who have just left a detention center;

Whereas: There is a lot of false or misleading information circulating on social media that confuses our community about politics, economics, and society;

Whereas: There is a lack of knowledge about government aid that can benefit the community, but we do not know how to apply or receive that aid in emergencies;

Whereas: There is a lack of education about our rights and important issues such as racism, sexism, and other issues that impact the entire community;

Therefore, it is resolved: La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership base commit to continue educating and supporting workers in their rights and recovering unpaid wages with strikes, sit-ins, and demonstrations;

Therefore, it is resolved: La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership base will continue to work with local governments to do educational campaigns so that the people are aware of programs that can benefit our families and homes;

Therefore, it is resolved: That La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership base will do political education so that the people are well informed about social and political issues;

Therefore, it is resolved: that La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership base will organize new programs to help the adult population to be able to receive better jobs and use new technology;

Therefore, it is resolved: La Unión del Pueblo Entero and its membership base will do educational campaigns so that the people know how to identify false news or information to ensure that we are well informed and prepared with correct information.

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