P4P Rally: Burn Bright, Not out

P4P Rally featuring protest Art. 🗓 Date: April 14th ⏰ Time: 2pm to 5pm 📍 Location: Giribaldi Plaza, Washington Sq Park, NY 🎶🎨 A FUSION OF PROTEST, ART, AND SOLIDARITY! 🎨🎶 The Payment for Placements (P4P) NY & NJ Coalition warmly invites you to experience a potent blend of music (ft. SubwayDJ and Alvin Dan), storytelling, and participatory performance art. Set against the pressing issues of unpaid internships, silenced dissent, and a culture of self-sacrifice, this event is not just a rally; it's a resounding call to action for fairness, dignity, and respect in social work education and profession. Let's transform our grievances into a spectacle of solidarity, creativity, and change. 📣A STAND AGAINST SILENCE, A CALL FOR CHANGE… ❌Culture of Self-Sacrifice: Unpaid internships and overwhelming caseloads have become the norm, leading to silenced dissent and prevalent burnout. This rally seeks to shine a light on these injustices, fostering a space where our voices are amplified, not muffled. ❌Privatization and Austerity: The erosion of investment in public education and the rise of transactional care approaches threaten the very foundation of social work. Our gathering at Washington Sq Park is a stand against these trends, advocating for a social work education system that empowers, not impoverishes. ❌Diminished Collective Voice: In a landscape where social workers find it increasingly difficult to advocate for their rights, this rally serves as a powerful counterpoint. We're here to reclaim our collective voice, proving that, together, we can resist bureaucratic pressures and champion equity and justice. 👤YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS This event is more than a rally; it's a celebration of our resilience, milestones, a declaration of our demands, and a step towards the future we envision. Be there to make your mark, lend your voice, and take a stand.