Press Release: Poder Latinx to Host Economic Justice Town Hall in Honor of International Workers Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 30, 2020

CONTACT: 
Susana Flores (915) 525 2434 susana@communicationsshop.us
Daniela Rambal (202) 945 8320 daniela@communicationsshop.us

Poder Latinx to Host Economic Justice Town Hall in Honor of International Workers Day

The Digital Town Hall, “Derecho al Trabajo en Tiempo de COVID-19”, will Focus on Informing the Community About Important Resources Available Amidst the Current Pandemic

WHO: Moderated by Esteban Garces- Co-Executive Director, Poder Latinx. Speakers will include: Darren Soto, U.S Representative, District 9th (D); Amy Mercado, Florida State Representative, District 48th (D); Mayra Uribe, County Commissioner, Orange County Board, District 3rd (D).
WHAT: A Spanish-language panel discussion part of a larger series of digital town halls informing the public about local resources and Congressional efforts offering aid to displaced workers in the time of COVID-19.
WHEN: Friday, May 1st, 2020 at 12:00 PM ET 
WHERE: https://www.facebook.com/somospoderlatinx
RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/2Yj7TX1

WASHINGTON - Poder Latinx is excited to announce their upcoming town hall, taking place via Facebook live on Friday, May 1st, at noon ET where they will be joined by a panel of distinguished guests; Congressman Soto, Senate Representative Mercado, and Commissioner Uribe.

It is no coincidence that this event, “Derecho al trabajo en tiempo de COVID-19”, will be happening on May 1st - International Workers Day. This town hall will provide participants the opportunity to connect with local leaders and discuss the transformation of workers’ rights as a result of this pandemic.

For more information please contact Socorro Ramos-Aviles at sramosaviles@poderlatinx.org or 407.350.8573

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Poder Latinx, our mission is to build a political wave of voters where the Latinx community, immigrants, and people of color play a key role in the transformation of the country and become decision-makers in our democracy. Through innovative partnerships, issue-based organizing and leadership development, Poder Latinx is rapidly expanding the U.S electorate with new and low propensity Latinx voters. In its first six months, Poder Latinx registered 30,000 voters, building a foundation poised to create change starting with the Presidential elections in 2020.