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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · 5d

What an honor to join fellow labor leaders in Queens to celebrate “NY Leaders of Labor,” along w Brendan Griffith, NYC CLC; Wayne Spence Pres of PEF & UNITEHERE L-100

We at the Worker Institute @cornellilr.bsky.social are proud to work & serve NYS unions & all American workers. #UnionStrong

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · 25d

We are Americans, like our Continent!
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Hispanic Heritage Month OP-ED: ‘We Are Americans, Like Our Continent’ - Front Runner New Jersey

OP-ED BY DR. PATRICIA CAMPOS-MEDINA I just returned from a trip to Mexico City, Mexico where I was leading a team of investigators and labor leaders on a series of roundtable discussions and strategie...

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · 27d

Honored to spend day w @rwjf.org celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth2025 & discussing my research on low wage work, unionization, race & immigration status. Like nurses say “Our Working Conditions, are Our Patients Healing Conditions.” #FutureOfCareWork @workerinstitute @cornellilr.bsky.social

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Sep 11

I had the honor of attending the investiture ceremony for New Jersey City University’s President, Andres Acebo. Your story is our story.
So proud of you! 👏

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Aug 30

Excited to announce the release of “Legalized Inequalities: Immigration and Race in the Low-wage Workplace,” con-authored by Dr.Campos-Medina etl. Book explores how U.S. laws and policies contribute to unsafe and unjust conditions for low-wage workers.
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Legalized Inequalities: Immigration and Race in the Low-wage Workplace

Beyond unlivable wages and a lack of upward mobility, low-wage work in the United States is rife...

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Aug 19

Leading w Intention was topic of my key note remarks at @UAW Womens Conference. Leadership is a communal exercise. TU for invite. #UnionWomen #UnionStrong

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Worker Institute @cornellilr.bsky.social w support fr CAROW, is excited to start today a labor roundtable with labor and academic leaders from the US, Mexico and Canada examining the RRM (Rapid Response Mechanism), a labor enforcement mechanism under the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jul 28

Excited to arrive to Mexico City to discuss trade & labor rights with US Canada & Mexico. But in the meantime, so many great sights museums and food to experience in el Centro Historico de Mexico. Viva Mexico!🇲🇽

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jul 23

Excited to support The Action Lab Bellafonte Fellowship Program Program. Join us ⬇️
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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Worker Institute at @cornellilr.bsky.social supports worker leaders in NYS understand market conditions of their organizing drives through research and training that elevates the voices of workers standing up for their rights. Read more here www.moretoherstory.com/stories/the-...

The Women Who Keep New York Clean, and the System That Fails Them — More to Her Story

Nearly invisible yet essential, women laundromat workers face abuse and exploitation — and are now leading a quiet revolution for their rights. Photo: Kelly Kimball for More to Her Story

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jul 14

Latina leaders bring a “special sauce” of their own. We are authentic because we are proud of our ethnic identity, but we are even more proud of being American; we are proud of our ethnicity and culture, but we're also proud of being Jersey girls.”
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Latina Civic Action Panel Calls for Support to Increase Latina Voices in Politics - Insider NJ

Latinas make up an increasingly large part of New Jersey society, but still occupy a disproportionate measure of elected leaders, and should be supported not just by their own communities, but by the ...

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jul 5

'A new fight for civil rights': Long Island leaders rally for TPS workers and immigrant worker protections.“Stories of Belonging” @cornellilr.bsky.social Read more ⬇️

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'A new fight for civil rights': Elmont leaders rally for TPS and immigrant worker protections

Immigrant families across Long Island are living in fear, activists warned at a Brentwood rally, as federal protections for thousands of Temporary Protected Status holders are terminated.

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jun 30

Over 500,000 people visited Boston City Hall Plaza over the week and were exposed to the exhibit “Stories of Belonging” of TPS workers. @ILRCornell Migrations Project

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jun 28

Boston showed up today to support their immigrant neighbors at the “Stories of Belonging: TPS Workers Courageous Struggle to Stay Home,” exhibit at City Hall Plaza. This event was hosted by The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and The Worker Institute, @cornelluniversity.bsky.social

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jun 24

On hottest day in Boston, TPS Workers and union allies said PRESENTE starting week Stories of Belonging. Thank you to Mayor Michelle Wu for working with us @TPS_Alliance #Education #Training #Research We are @workerinstitute @cornellilr.bsky.social @CornellMig

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Power At Work @poweratwork.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Power Half-Hour is a livestreamed roundtable w/ a rotating group of guests! This @poweratwork.bsky.social ep features labor economist Aaron Sojourner, host of @tvlrfm.bsky.social Jacob Morrison, & @cornellilr.bsky.social's Exec Director @drcamposmedina.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...

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Annie @anniemcg.bsky.social · Jun 15

This is how it’s done!
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Katie Whittemore✊🏻💙 @katiewhittemore22.bsky.social · Jun 15

11 MILLION PEOPLE!! 💥💥💥

Are we nearing the magic 3.5%??

Never forget….WE hold the power.

#nokings

June 14
No kings
Over 11 million people protested!

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Jesse Duquette @jesseduquette.bsky.social · Jun 15

Imagine believing Friendless Urinal Cake swept all seven swing states when he can’t get anyone to come to his birthday party

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jun 14

No kings in the USA! ✊🏽

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · Jun 1

Long Insland, NY “Historias de Pertenencia: TPS Workers Courageous Struggle to Stay Home” exhibit opens June 16-22 at Sisters of St Joseph at Brentwood. Come learn about TPS lives & contributions to our workplaces @cornellilr
#SaveTPS #DISECollective

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Stories of Belonging/Historias de Pertenencia: TPS Workers Exhibit in Long Island, NY

There are approximately 325,000 Central American workers with Temporary Protective Status (TPS) fully employed in the U.S. today who have resided and worked in the U.S. for more than 25 years. Many of...

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · May 19

It was an honor to give the opening speech at the second day of the national conference hosted by The City University of New York SLU entitled, “Labor and the Crisis of Democracy” last week.

As a society, we are in a moment of Kairos. Listen to my remarks below ⬇️
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Welcome by Dr Patricia Campos Medina

YouTube video by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · May 17

It was a great morning to walk to cure Lupus at @MetLifeStadium with the #ShiaraShow and hundreds of people supporting research to find a cure for Lupus #LupusWarrior #LupusResearch

DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · May 15

“Pope Leo XIV's inauguration is a hopeful moment for unions. He may act like a foil to tycoons like Elon Musk …A church that has the moral high ground to call out corporate America to respect workers' rights, that's important.” patriciacamposmedina.com/new-popes-na... #NewPope

New Pope’s Name Signals Focus On Work Issues - Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina

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DrCamposMedina @drcamposmedina.bsky.social · May 14

“Everyone Who is Gone is Here” by Jonathan Blitzer.

This books tells the story of people whose lives are connected across borders, in the US and in Central America.

A good reminder that our crisis today, was created a long time ago. #HillmanAwards #LaborRights #Migration