Honoring Jim Mahler at ICWJ’s Voices for Justice Fiesta de Quinceañera!

As you can see, the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice is honoring our own Jim Mahler at their 15th Anniversary Voices for Justice gala on December 4th from 5:30-8:30.  This organization is amazing—it helps our community’s most vulnerable people give voice to their experiences and to stand up for themselves—and I am proud to serve as a Board Member.  Our AFT has been a long-standing supporter of ICWJ’s work, and now they are recognizing Jim’s work on behalf of our students at their Quinceanera.  It’s a wonderful honor.  AFT will have some seats available at our tables, but please also consider donating to ICWJ so that they can continue doing the important work they do for our community.  In the invitation below, there is a link.  Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Kelly Mayhew, Ph.D.

Professor of English, City College

AFT Vice President, City College

Board Member, ICWJ

Voices for Justice: Who Will Speak if We Don’t? Yes, I want to support the Voices for Justice gala! Reserve a Seat Place an Advertisement Become a Sponsor Make a Special Donation Wednesday, December 4, 2013 5:30 p.m. Mocktails (alcohol-free) 6:30 p.m. Dinner Program 8:30 p.m. ¡Adiós! Hyatt Regency Mission Bay 1441 Quivira Road San Diego, CA  92109 Contact Us: For more information, please contact Steve atVoices4Justice@ICWJ.org or (619) 584-5740 Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice 3758 30th Street San Diego, CA  92104 Featured Honoree: Jim Mahler President, American Federation of Honorees Guild Local 1931 Visionary in Public Education Jim Mahler has been a longtime champion for teachers and workers rights. After obtaining his Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science, both from UC Berkeley, he began his career as a Professor of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics in the San Diego Community College District. Jim started as an Active Officer of American Federation of Teachers, Local 1931 in 1987 with increasing involvement. Since becoming President and Chief Negotiator of the American Federation of Teachers, Local 1931 in 1996, he has been a tireless fighter for decent working conditions and preserving the gains of the labor movement in the face of withering assaults to roll them back. In particular, he has directed political campaigns which replaced incumbent Community College Board, School Board, and Board of Education Members with Pro-Education, Pro-Worker Candidates gaining 35 successful wins in a row. Jim is also a member of the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Executive Board, and now is the President of the Community College Council, California Federation of Teachers after 10 years as Statewide Vice-President. Jim serves as an inspiration for all of us to speak truth to power and continue the struggle for worker justice. Honor Jim Mahler by supporting ICWJ’s Voices for Justice Fiesta de Quinceañera! Celebrate 15 years of ICWJ! Traditionally, a fiesta de quinceañera is the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday in many Latin American cultures.  In honor of ICWJ’s 15 years we are celebrating our annual Voices for Justice gala in the theme of a quinceañera! Join us as we honor:  Jim Mahler President  American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 Visionary in Public Education Christian Ramirez Human Rights Director Alliance San Diego Tireless advocate for Comprehensive Immigration Reform San Diego County Unitarian Universalist Cluster of Ministers Promoting social justice by standing on the side of love Reverend Charles Dorsey Retired Pastor True Faith Missionary Baptist Church A lifetime of leadership for the betterment of humanity Courageous Workers Standing up for their dignity, rights, and justice for all working people Ardent and Youthful Campaign Organizers Passionately working to improve the lives of working families Visit our website at www.icwj.org Donate to the ICWJ  by clicking HERE