@PIIN_SW

PIIN is a network of congregations and organizations in PA that bring together people of faith to act powerfully on local/regional issues of justice & fairness

 Pittsburgh, PA
piin.org/
Joined July 2009
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“I watched those men, who were my coworkers, fired because they dared to dream big, and I have watched them and their families struggle after losing their main source of income. I owe it to them to strike on Thursday. “ - Christoria Hughes #unionsforall pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/…
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Thousands of residents have enrolled in @pgh2o’s new Customer Assistance Program and moratorium on water shutoffs - these programs help to keep water affordable for everyone and need be expanded as water rates increase #ourh2o
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Join 32BJ members this Thursday in Pittsburgh, as they kick off their campaign to win $15/hour and a second strong union contract #RespectSecurity facebook.com/events/94286823…
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Water is a gift, it is life, it is a right, and we must protect it. It must not be sold, and it certainly is NOT a commodity. Thank you Father Vincent Kolb of Sixth Presbyterian Church for uplifting the importance of publicly controlled water. #OurH2o #WeAreNotForSale
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City Council chambers are packed with folks from across the city ready to demand that UPMC invest in all of us.
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Dear UPMC, you can’t ignore us today. We’re excited to share our vision for a healthier Pittsburgh with City Council.
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TOMORROW: City Council is holding a public hearing on PWSA to ask the public how our water authority should be governed and who should own it. Sign up today to speak at the hearing: bit.ly/2L1Y36G. #OurH2O
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We observe a moment of silence for #AntwonRose and the too many youth, especially youth of color, killed by gun violence #phled #aft18 #aft2018 #iamaft
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We've taken over a bridge over the Allegheny River! #IamAFT – at Pittsburgh, PA
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Our statement in response to #Janus in unity with @JustHarvest @PPAdvocatesPA @PA_NOW @SierraClub @WorkingAmerica @PIIN_SW @womenslawPGH #UNION
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Summer Lee: “Let’s be clear: xenophobia and racism predates ICE. It’s always been here. But the power of the people is greater than the people in power.” #KeepFamiliesTogetether
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Pastor Swanson of @PIIN_SW: “We belong to each other. We have to claim each other. Our lives must become intertwined.” #KeepFamiliesTogetether
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We’re at the Our Water Press Conference advocating to keep PWSA a public entity. People’s Gas, don’t privatize Our Water!#OurH2O
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TAKE ACTION: Sign our petition today to demand that #OurH2O remain publicly controlled. Click here to sign: bit.ly/OurH2Opetition.
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TOMORROW: Join the Our Water Campaign in demanding safe, affordable, public water for Pittsburgh. More info. here: bit.ly/2JIO1pB.
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Request your FREE lead testing kit by calling 412-255-8987 or by visiting pgh2o.com/leadform. #OurH2O post-gazette.com/local/city/…
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LIVE NOW: Over 100 workers are packing Pittsburgh's Wage Review Committee - Poverty wage jobs are keeping too many of our city's grocery workers into poverty. #FightFor15 #union Watch live: m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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"I can't make it week to week on the wages that @GiantEagle pays. It is impossible for me to pay my bills on time." - Washington @GiantEagle employee, testifying at Pittsburgh's Wage Committee. #FightFor15 #union
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The Senate Ed Committee passes SB 2 VOUCHER bill. Yes votes: Eichelberger, Aument, Alloway, Browne, DiSanto, Folmer, Scarnati. No votes: Brewster, Dinniman, Leach, Tomlinson & Williams. #NoVouchersinPA
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The lead crises in Flint and Pittsburgh have many unfortunate parallels, but one commonality stands out: a private water company named Veolia. #OurH2O theintercept.com/2018/05/20/…
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