Joelle Fishman

Joelle Fishman chairs the Connecticut Communist Party USA. She is an active member of many local economic rights and social justice organizations. As chair of the national CPUSA Political Action Commission, she plays an active role in the broad labor and people's alliance and continues to mobilize for health care, worker rights, and peace.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Joelle Fishman

U.S.

Demands grow for fair and inclusive immigration reform
February 11, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Immigrant rights organizations, labor, faith based, and civil rights groups have embraced the urgency for comprehensive immigration reform.
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U.S.

Connecticut rallies issue call to tax the rich; no cuts to Social Security
December 12, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Connecticut union, retiree, community and clergy groups sent a clear message to Congress and the president in two candlelight vigils.
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Labor

Today in Labor History: Fighting Mary and Mother Jones
November 30, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
On November 30, 1854, "Fighting Mary" Eliza McDowell, also known as the "Angel of the Stockyards," was born in Chicago.
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U.S.

CT working families defeat Linda’s lies
November 12, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Connecticut voters smacked down tea party Republican Linda McMahon on Election Day and chose Rep. Chris Murphy to be their new U.S. Senator.
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Labor

Connecticut artists urge voters to come out
October 25, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
As Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z and Beyonce campaign for Barack Obama in swing states, Connecticut performing and visual artists are reaching out to voters here.
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U.S.

Health care workers campaign In New Hampshire
October 17, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Determined to re-elect President Barack Obama, health care workers from across Connecticut took a break from their own close senate race.
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U.S.

Protesters slam Linda McMahon’s call to “sunset” Social Security, Medicare
October 3, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

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U.S.

An election for the many or the few?
September 19, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Will the choice be in favor of the interests of the 1% at the peril of everyone else? Or will our country come together and represent the needs of the majority?
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