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May Day in South Carolina: A Stand Against Exploitation and the Fight to End ‘Right to Work

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  Statement from President Javar Juarez and South Carolina APRI May 1 is not just another date on the calendar. It is the original Labor Day. May 1st, known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, originated from the American labor movement’s fight for an 8-hour workday, culminating in the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago. While born in the United States to honor the struggles of workers, it became a global day of labor solidarity, while the U.S. shifted its official Labor Day to September. Today, in Summerville, South Carolina, we stood in that tradition. We stood with labor. For far too long, South Carolina has been sold to corporations under the false promise of economic growth. Massive concessions, tax breaks, and political favoritism have created an environment where companies thrive, but workers are left fighting for scraps. “Right to Work” has been the cornerstone of that imbalance. It has weakened worker power, suppressed wages, and ensured that the people who buil...
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APRI South Carolina Announces Shamiya Woodard as Chair of Criminal Justice Committee

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  The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) South Carolina is proud to announce a major leadership appointment within its Capital City Chapter in Columbia, South Carolina. President and State Advisor Javar Juarez has officially appointed Shamiya Woodard, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of A Greater Response, as the Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee for APRI South Carolina. This appointment marks a significant step forward in APRI’s mission to advance workers’ rights, civil rights, and social justice across the state, particularly within the deeply interconnected systems of labor, equity, and criminal justice. Shamiya Woodard brings a proven track record of leadership, advocacy, and innovation through her organization, A Greater Response, which focuses on addressing systemic barriers within the criminal justice system. Her work centers on empowering individuals and families impacted by incarceration, while creating pathways toward stability, education, and long-term opportun...
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Location: Columbia, SC, USA
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