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Tag: Updates from the Field
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Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant Voices
In July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
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Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial
In Louisiana, A Community Voice hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Awards to recognize the remarkable organizing efforts of local community members. Leaders including Tanya Harris-Glasow from Anthropocene Alliance and members of Louisiana Grassroots United were honored for their courage and dedication, exemplifying what it means to fight for justice and resilience in the face of disaster and systemic neglect.
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Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction Resistance
ACORN Liverpool scored a major victory this month, stopping a planned rent hike and securing an 80% reduction for nearly 300 households. Meanwhile, ACORN Coventry successfully resisted an eviction after a member requested reasonable accommodations for his disability. Members rallied outside the apartment for over 10 hours, and the landlord ultimately canceled the eviction, showing the power of organized tenant action.
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ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing
ACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating with a landlord to drop a rent increase and secure affordable housing for over 30 residents.
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CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
At the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice, and launching new chapters. When communities unite, nothing can stop them!
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Locataires Ensemble Scores Major Win in Lyon’s Beat the Heat Campaign
In July, Locataires Ensemble led a powerful Beat the Heat day of action in Lyon. Their rally, backed by nearly 5,000 petition signatures, successfully pushed the city to commit to bringing tenant unions and landlords together to find solutions. The city is now considering a municipal decree to hold landlords accountable, marking a breakthrough for tenants and a major moment in the global campaign for safe, healthy, and climate-resilient housing. -
ACORN Members and Allies Win Big on Heat Action and Worker Protections
In Dharavi, ACORN India members marched through the crowded streets to demand urgent action on rising heat. With two million people living in just 2.1 square kilometers, residents face some of the harshest impacts of global warming. ACORN stands in solidarity with the people of Dharavi as they call for immediate solutions.Meanwhile, in Bihar, the Gig Workers Association achieved a major victory after a long campaign, with the city passing a bill that guarantees maternity leave and disability benefits for gig workers. These wins highlight the power of organized communities to secure protections and improve lives.
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STRASCAS Secures International Support in Fight for Workers’ Rights
July brought a major victory for STRASCAS as the International Union of Food Workers (IUF) stepped in to back their campaign against sugar giant SOSUCAM. The IUF condemned the killing of STRASCAS member Gaston Djora and criticized SOSUCAM for refusing to negotiate with the union. They also called on the Cameroonian government to uphold international labour rights and pledged to launch an international solidarity campaign. This marks a powerful moment of collective action in the fight for justice and workers’ rights. -
ACORN Peru Engages Communities on Values and Livelihood Support in San Juan and the Andes
In San Juan, ACORN Peru hosted several meetings for young people, their parents, and the community to discuss community values and plan how they can be implemented. In the high Andes, communities have been working with ACORN to organize basic vet care for the animals, who are a essential piece of the economy as well as a dietary staple.
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Locataires Ensemble Takes Action Against Overheating Homes in Lyon
Members of Locataires Ensemble are mobilizing against overheating homes, a huge issue as the temperature continues to rise. They have launched a petition calling on the Mayor of Lyon to enforce protections like shutters and ceiling fans. A win here could set a precedent across France! Their efforts are building momentum across the globe as we move closer to ACORN’s global Beat the Heat day of action on July 23rd!
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