Category Archive : ACORN France

Riverains Ensemble Demands Transparency on Pesticide Use in La Rochelle

In October, members of the Riverains Ensemble union mobilized in La Rochelle to demand transparency on the names of pesticides sprayed around their homes. Meanwhile, the Locataires Ensemble union took action in Marseille to denounce real estate capitalism, which allows multi-property owners to profit at the expense of the most vulnerable.

Alliance Citoyenne Secures Rehousing Without Rent Increases for Families Displaced by Fire

This month, Alliance Citoyenne advocated for several tenant families, including a young mother who was left homeless after a fire. The tenants’ union Locataires Ensemble immediately mobilized and organized a rally of support. The collective action paid off: the landlord offered rehousing solutions without any increase in rent for the tenants. When we fight together, we win!

Alliance Citoyenne Kicks Off Thermal Renovation Project to Cut Bills and Boost Sustainability

Alliance Citoyenne in the Monod District came together to celebrate the start of a potential thermal renovation project on an old building, which would bring cheaper electric bills and a more eco-friendly building for residents.

Riverains Ensemble: Championing Health and Truth Against Political Misinformation on Pesticides

The Riverains Ensemble continues to organize tirelessly for victims of pesticides near industrial farming operations. They are a major source of advocacy and information countering the misinformation campaign of politicians like Jordan Bordella, who claim to be on the side of the people, while actually attempting to relax regulations on pesticides, causing major health concerns for working people.

Alliance Citoyenne Demands Transparency in Chemical Use After Contaminants Found in Les Mées Residents

Alliance Citoyenne is negotiating talks with agro-industrial farms surrounding the community of Les Mées, after chemical contaminants were found in the hair of local residents. While initial talks with farm managers have been successful, ACORN is pushing further, asking for full access to the registries to see exactly what chemicals are being used.

Cheers to The OnEstEnsemble Citizen Alliance Safe Water Victory

The OnEstEnsemble Citizen Alliance had an incredible win in January! After several years without easy access to safe drinking water, construction has begun to connect the residents of Douala to the drinking water network!

Alliance Citoyenne, Grenoble: Residents of Géants Square Join Forces to Demand Better Services

In a proactive move, the Committee of Géants has taken steps to assert its concerns. On Tuesday morning, a group of residents from the Géants Square decided to pay a visit to the local office of their social housing provider, Actis. Their purpose: to hand-deliver a letter to the responsible party, reminding the housing provider of its responsibilities in light of the consistently poor quality of services in the area .

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Alliance Citoyenne: Séverine and Other Tenants Find Support in their Fight against Negligent Landlords and Energy-Inefficient Housing

Séverine Perillat, a member of the housing tenants’ union for energy-inefficient housing, and Cécile Luthereau, head of advocacy, met with Pierre Verri, the Vice President responsible for air quality, energy, and climate, and Nicolas Beron-Perez, the Vice President responsible for housing in the metropolis, at the end of June.

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Alliance Citoyenne: Residents of the Durance Valley create their eco-union

On May 5th, nearly 70 residents of the middle Durance Valley territory in Alpes Haute Provence gathered in Oraison to officially establish the eco-union “Riverains Ensemble Durance.”

Dona Sayi, a resident of Les Mées, fears for her and her family’s health: “I moved to Dabisse in 2019, and my house is just a few meters away from apple trees. I am concerned about the potential impact of intensive pesticide spraying on my health and, most importantly, on the health of my two children.”

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Alliance Citoyenne : Tenants Mobilize to Fight Back Against Aubervilliers Public Housing Office (OPH)

Rising expenses and rents, elevator breakdowns, and disregard for their concerns… Tenants of the OPH in Aubervilliers, France continue to rally against the abuses of their landlord. Several neighborhood meetings have taken place at Hélène Cochennec, La Maladrerie, and Emile Dubois. Everywhere, the message is the same: “We’ve had enough, it’s time to take action.”

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