Campaign to Restore National Housing Rights In D.C.

NESRI along with the other national and grassroots core organizations involved with the Campaign to Restore National Housing Rights were in DC earlier this week for a strategy retreat and meetings with Congressional leaders. The Campaign is advocating for the U.S. to ensure the human right to housing. As part of this agenda, the Campaign is calling for congressional hearings in six cities across the country – Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, New Orleans and Miami. During their days in D.C. the group met with staffers at Senator Schumer’s and Representatives Waters, Frank and Cao’s offices. Pictured to the left is the group with Charla Ouertatani of Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) office. To view a photo gallery of the D.C. retreat and legislative visits >>> To view the Campaign’s new blog >>>

Health Care is a Human Right Rally May 1st

NESRI ally the Vermont Workers’ Center (VWC) brought the human right to health care to the nation’s attention with a large rally at the State House in Montpelier. The “Healthcare is a Human Right” rally was endorsed by over 100 organizations, including NESRI, faith and labor leaders, and other national and state-based organizations. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) cheered the assembled crown on by telling them “You are saying loud and clear that healthcare is a human right for all people, not just the privileged or those who have a lot of money.” Download NESRI’s press release about the rally >>> View press coverage of the rally >>> Listen to a podcast of Bernie Sanders at the rally >>> View a photo gallery from the rally >>> Listen to Philadelphia’s Labor Justice Radio podcast about the rally >>> Learn more about NESRI’s work with VWC >>>